In addition to working with the children, Jumpstart URI Corps tutors earn credit or work study hours, and also receive a $1,000 AmeriCorps education award to use toward their education when they complete the yearlong program.
The University of Rhode Island was among 13 institutions selected from more than 100 applicants to become a Jumpstart site in fall 2003.
“This was a warm, fun day where kids from all of the sites get a chance to meet each other and we can see how the program is impacting our community,” said Finnegan. “Jumpstart is designed to give preschoolers a ‘jumpstart’ on their education so that when they enter kindergarten, they are prepared to learn,” said Finnegan. The Jumpstart program, sponsored by the Feinstein Center for Service Learning, gives Jumpstart URI Corps tutors the opportunity to work one-on-one with children to further develop their language, literacy, and social skills before entering kindergarten. “We wanted to thank everyone for participating in the program and welcome the kids to the University,” said Lynne Finnegan, URI’s Jumpstart site manager. “Jumpstart For A Day” gave the 3-to-5-year-olds who attended the CANE Child Development Center and A Place to Grow Child Care Center in Wakefield, and the South County Community Action Head Start in Westerly a chance to play and learn while their families got a chance to see Jumpstart URI Corps tutors interact with their partner children. Learning stations, based on several different children’s books, were also set up, incorporating literacy while still allowing children to participate in activities, such as making their own play dough. ApThirty-six preschool children and 41 Jumpstart University of Rhode Island student AmeriCorps members who participate in the Jumpstart program celebrated their year together earlier this month.įace painting, singing, arts and crafts, reading, and learning stations were part of the fun agenda. Registration below, or click the link to fill out in Google Forms.URI student tutors celebrate success with preschool partners There will be no district provided transportation for Kindergarten Jump Start 2022. Please note: Students must have all enrollment papers into FPS Administration and have their kindergarten immunizations prior to attending the Lower Elementary “Jump Start” Kindergarten Program.
During the 1-day program, your child will build relationships with new friends and the kindergarten staff. The transition “Jump Start” program is designed to help your child move from preschool to Kindergarten with ease and comfort, feeling safe in his/her new school family. Optional breakfast and lunch will be served during scheduled times.įerndale has an exciting program designed for all registered students entering Kindergarten in the fall. Select ONE day at registration 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
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