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PNA News 2004/05 School Year
June 14, 2005 The PNA annual program report has been posted. Click the button to the left labeled "Annual Report".
June 14, 2005 The McMurray PNA web page has been updated with lots of new photos featuring, among other activities, the Dell TechKnow program, Adopt-A-Pilot, and PNA Beautification Day.
June 1, 2005 New photos have been posted to the Joelton and Kirkpatrick web pages. Both sets of photos document the children cleaning the grounds and planting flowers as part of PNA Beautification Day. The Kirkpatrick page also shows photos from the end-of-year party at which parents and children spent time together reading books.
May 23, 2005 While in the nation's Capitol advocating the importance of funding for afterschool programs, Executive Director Illia Moore met with Senator Lamar Alexander and Congressman William Jenkins (Kingsport). Prior to leaving Nashville, Mr. Moore was interviewed on 1510 AM, WLAC Radio. To view photos from the trip, click here.
May 16, 2005 The Middle Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management is hosting a wine tasting mixer at Bistro 215 in Green Hills. The event is scheduled for May 17th from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35. All proceeds go to PNA! Lamont Doty (John Early PNA Site Director) will speak at the event. Special thanks to Rachel Thompson (Regions Bank) and the Community Involvement Committee of MT-SHRM for selecting PNA as the recipient of this year's event proceeds.
May 16, 2005 Press Release
Nashville Afterschool Ambassador Moore to Travel to Nation’s Capital, Visit Lawmakers to Discuss Funding for Afterschool Programs
[Ambassador scheduled to meet with Senator Lamar Alexander]
({NASHVILLE, TN}) Illia Moore, Executive Director of Project for Neighborhood Aftercare will travel to Washington, D.C. on Monday, May 16 to participate in a Capitol Hill event highlighting the benefits of afterschool programs. Moore is one of 500 concerned citizens traveling to Capitol Hill from around the country to discuss the importance of federal funding for Tennessee afterschool programs.
Last fall, the Afterschool Alliance named Moore one of just 23 Afterschool Ambassadors in the nation. In Washington, he will join in the organization’s fourth annual Afterschool for All Challenge on Wednesday, May 18. The daylong event will begin with a Congressional “Breakfast of Champions” in support of afterschool programs, featuring speeches by a bipartisan group of senators, including Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA), James Jeffords (I-VT), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Ken Salazar (D-CO), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Craig Thomas (R-WY).
After the “Breakfast of Champions,” Moore and 500 others will fan out across Capitol Hill for meetings with Members of Congress, to discuss funding for the 21st CCLC federal afterschool program. After visiting with Senator Lamar Alexander and other Members of Congress, Moore will reassemble with afterschool advocates for an “Afterschool Rocks the House” rally emceed by actor Kevin Sorbo, star of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda, and featuring Reps. Patrick Kennedy (D-RI), Dale Kildee (D-MI), Nita Lowey (D-NY), Ralph Regula (R-OH), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bill Young (R-FL).
May 13, 2005 The 100 Kings program is a seven year leadership development program designed to help 100 fifth/sixth grade Black male youth develop knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to succeed in school…and in life. The goal of the 100 Kings program is to prepare the youth for success in college by the time they reach the 12th grade.
The 100 Kings Training Institute, located on the campus of Belmont University, is an 18-week program that runs Monday-Friday during the summer and every other Saturday during the school year. The Program includes intense academic enrichment and academic remediation. The program is held at Belmont to help demystify the college experience. Classroom instruction is facilitated by Metropolitan Nashville Public School Teachers.
For more information about the 100 Kings Program and application/brochure please contact John Early PNA Site Director at 977-2273. Mr. Doty is one of the Master Teachers and consultants for the program.
May 11, 2005 Executive Director Illia Moore will represent Tennessee at the Afterschool Alliance’s annual meeting with Congress in Washington, D.C. next week. He is also scheduled to personally meet with Senator Lamar Alexander.
May 11, 2005 Apollo PNA
Gra-Mar PNA -- We will soon finish painting our Gra-Mar Gladiators mural in the cafeteria under the direction of PNA teacher Ms. Fulkerson. It will look like it is made from stone and also like it is breaking through the stone. As the Gladiator busts through, if will change from black and white to color as though it is "coming alive". This enhancement of school property has been a fun project for the PNA kids.
Haynes PNA -- Pre-registration for the 2005/06 PNA program is underway and 99% of current students have already signed up! This is indicative of a successful, engaging program that is certainly high in demand.
Sylvan Park PNA
May 4, 2005 Joelton PNA -- Mayor Bill Purcell visited Joelton Middle in April and recognized PNA at the event. He explained to Site Director Deanna Short that he understands the importance of afterschool programs because his daughter benefited from them. Following the event, Deanna commented that her interaction with the Mayor made her feel very proud to be a part of PNA.
Bellevue PNA -- We recently had a great kite day and are looking forward to more as the weather cooperates. Parent donations continued to come in. Thanks to the support of our parents, we will be purchasing more computers. We also plan to purchase picnic tables to help with our spring beautification project. The Dell TechKnow graduation was terrific! Mrs. Fanning and the class prepared a PowerPoint presentation of the students during the course, and the parents loved it. The kids had a fun time working on craft projects this month. Treasure boxes were the favorite.
May 3, 2005 PNA has forged a partnership with the Adventure Science Center that enables each PNA family to receive a One Day Family Pass for free admission! The passes are valid between May 7-14 and admit up to two adults and six children – a $58 value! The Adventure Science Center is fun for adults and kids alike. (We personally like the pulley that enables one person to lift a car by themselves. The parachutes are cool too...) Special thanks to our friends at the Adventure Science Center and their event sponsor, Captain D's, for making this possible.
May 3, 2005 Haynes PNA -- Currently underway is a service project providing lessons in grounds beautification and teaching students the importance of having a welcoming and warm school appearance. We discuss the therapeutic and aesthetic properties of various plants and teach how to correctly plant and care for them. 20 students are participating in the tilling and planting and other students will be responsible for maintenance. This project will take place on the grounds of Haynes Middle School in areas designated by the principal. The project will be completed this week.
April 12, 2005
Ms. Clemey Greenlee from the Galaxy Star
Drug & Abuse Center will be a gueat speaker at John Early PNA today at 3pm.
She is a former addict who is now employed with the center, and she will share
her experiences about addiction and recovery. All are welcome who want
to attend.
April 11, 2005
Kirkpatrick PNA
McGruder PNA
April 8, 2005
Apollo PNA
Bellevue PNA
Haynes PNA
John Early PNA
Two Rivers PNA
April 1, 2005 The Music City Blues Society is kindly providing a harmonica workshop series for the PNA students at McGruder. Through this six-week program, children will learn the fundamentals of playing the harmonica. Special thanks to Buffy Holton and our friends at Music City Blues Society for donating their time and services in working with the kids!
April 1, 2005 The Kirkpatrick PNA web page has been updated with new photos.
March 23, 2005 The Sylvan Park PNA web page has been updated with new photos.
March 8, 2005
Bellevue PNA -- Most of our students did very well on their report cards. We had an Honor Roll party and awards ceremony last Friday. -- Everyone received Mardi Gras beads on Fat Tuesday.
Haynes PNA -- A talent show is scheduled for April 8th.
John Early PNA -- Jovanni and Jovante (twins!) placed in the AAU Indoor Track & Field Meet at TSU on March 6th. Jovante won two bronze medals, and Jovanni won two silver and one bronze. Congrats! We're proud of you!
Kirkpatrick PNA -- The Valentine Social was a fun success. Our pre-K kiddos won the dance contest. We're quite pleased that the 4-H program has chosen our site for the filming of a demonstration video on their "Health Rocks" campaign.
McGruder PNA -- We're partnering with the TSU Agricultural Department to develop a garden with vegetables and plants at the site for the community to enjoy.
February 23, 2005 This report from McMurray PNA regarding their first day of the Adopt-A-Pilot program with Southwest Airlines pilot, Captain Len Paulsen... "Our first session with our pilot went great. He bonded with the the entire group immediately. They had more questions than he could answer......everything from a kindergarten question, "How do you keep the plane from falling down?" to serious math and science questions. I think that the kids are more excited about him than any other speaker that we've had. When he left, he was very excited and had a list of plans. Next time, he will work with smaller groups."
February 22, 2005 This report from McMurray PNA Site Director Deborah Mayberry... "We had a great time at the Adventure Science Center yesterday. I took 58 kids. Most of them had never been there before. Whatever their ages, from K to 8th grade.......they all had a great time. Janell stopped by and played with us.
But the best part for me was seeing the mass of parents waiting in the cafeteria for their children when we returned. I saw parents that I didn't know existed. Mr. Arnett was sitting with them and they looked all relaxed like a huge family sitting around talking. It was a joy to see how happy parents and children looked as they left. The parents said 'thank-you' and appeared to stand a little taller and be a little prouder of their children because they had been included in 'something special.' I think the kids felt a little like celebreties. You would have thought that they had just returned from a week at Disney World!" Special thanks to our friends at the Adventure Science Center for allowing our children to experience the interactive museum free of charge.
February 22, 2005 The Apollo and McMurray web pages have been updated with new photos.
February 10, 2005 McMurray PNA -- The site will have a Food Fest on February 24th at 5:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. -- PNA "Gold Star" Ambassadors were recently chosen and rewarded with a free meal at Rafferty's. The children were recognized for community service and academic progress.
February 9, 2005
AFTERSCHOOL CENTER SELECTED FOR SOUTHWEST AIRLINES’ ADOPT-A-PILOT PROGRAM
Local pilot volunteers to work with children in a city-sponsored afterschool program at McMurray Middle School
({NASHVILLE, TN}) Captain Len Paulson selected the Project for Neighborhood Aftercare program at McMurray Middle School for his participation in Southwest Airlines’ Adopt-a-Pilot program. Captain Paulson will mentor students in this educational program that encourages students to research careers, believe in themselves, and realize the importance of achieving in school. More than 550 Southwest pilots are volunteering in the Adopt-A-Pilot educational program. Now in its eighth year, the Adopt-A-Pilot program curriculum incorporates science, math, geography, writing, and other subjects to help students' experience the real-life application of academics, and also to demonstrate how education is critical in reaching one's personal goals. To learn more about the program, visit: www.southwest.com/adoptapilot. Throughout the mentorship, Captain Paulson will volunteer his time during the enrichment segment of the afterschool program. He will correspond from the "road" via e-mail and postcards. The McMurray PNA kids will chart the pilot's course through an official U.S. route map, and the students will record daily flying statistics sent by Captain Paulson in the provided Adopt-A-Pilot curriculum. “The PNA kids are unbelievably excited to know that a genuine airline pilot is coming to work with them on developing ideas for their future careers and to share his real-life experiences as a pilot”, says McMurray PNA Site Director Deborah Mayberry. The program will launch at McMurray PNA on February 22nd. Project for Neighborhood Aftercare currently operates 14 before and after-school centers, serving more than 1,100 children and families throughout Davidson County. PNA is funded by a generous grant from Metro Government. February 8, 2005
Apollo PNA
February 4, 2005
Gra-Mar PNA -- Many of our 5th grade students have earned their yellow belts in Tae Kwon Do. Painting classes being this month, and our goal is to paint a mural at the school.
John Early PNA -- A Black History Knowledge Bowl will be held on February 24th. Leading up to the event, we will have an educational Black History moment each day before the kids begin their homework. -- 5 PNA students made the Principal's List and 32 made the Honor Roll. Congrats on a job well done! -- The Jazzercise Club meets each Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15-5:15. The public is welcome to attend and participate free of charge.
Kirkpatrick PNA -- Here are our upcoming events and program offerings:
January 31, 2005 McMurray PNA was selected to participate in the Southwest Airlines Adopt-A-Pilot program. This four-week program packs math, science, geography, history and creative writing into a sky-high educational adventure for hundreds of classrooms across the nation. For four weeks, students track their adopted pilot’s journey and complete curriculum developed in cooperation with the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum, the National Association of Teachers of Math and Science, and other education specialists. Students apply these subjects to aviation activities, made meaningful by their interaction with a real pilot. We're excited and grateful that SWA's Captain Len Paulson is donating his time to work with the McMurray PNA kids on this special Adopt-A-Pilot program.
January 31, 2005 McMurray PNA -- The kids and staff at McMurray PNA launched a successful charity drive to raise funds for tsunami relief. Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters were solicited in the interest of supporting organizations working to protect children from exploitation in the aftermath of the tsunami disaster. A total of $253 was raised for this purpose. PNA is so pleased to have a wonderful leader in Site Director Deborah Mayberry who works tirelessly to teach her PNA children the value of giving back to their community and to those hurting across the world. In addition to money, small stuffed animals were collected to send to children in tsunami-affected areas. Two of our fifth grade girls brought a trash bag full of stuffed animals to Ms. Mayberry. The girls were glowing and very excited. One said, "I've had one of these since I was born." The other said, "I'm giving my Christmas gift." Wow! This character education is certain to reap dividends in the lives of our children for years to come. Debbie's leadership was recognized recently when Executive Director Illia Moore presented her with the 2004 Heart of PNA Award for exemplifying the spirit and mission of PNA.
January 19, 2005
Apollo PNA The young lady (an Apollo student but not a PNA enrollee) who was hit by a car is now back at school. She appreciated the posters and banners the PNA kids made for her hospital room. Although she broke her jaw and both legs, she is doing much better.
Kirkpatrick PNA We treated the kids to two field trips during December. One trip was to the Elks Lodge annual Christmas party in Franklin, and the other was to the Renaissance Hotel for the annual Second Harvest Food Bank Christmas party. On both occasions, our students received compliments on being the best behaved among the attendees. It is rewarding to see that our character education is working! Thanks to our friends at 4-H for the holiday decorations they donated to the program as well as the craft ideas and supplies. Our third and fourth grade students recently graduated from the 4-H "Health Rocks" program.
Coming Soon -- Una Church of Christ will be with us on the first Thursday of every month of activities. Adventure Science Center is working to schedule a few days on which they will bring activities to the site, and we are also in talks with the Nashville Zoo about bringing Wildlife on Wheels back to Kirkpatrick PNA.
January 10, 2005
Haynes PNA -- The Boy Scouts and PNA have decided to begin a new troop at Haynes Middle School. Late last year, 90 of our students received training in basic computer skills. The kids very much enjoyed this activity, and one of their projects involved drafting and printing a memo to Site Director Montoya Martin requesting monthly birthday parties during afterschool! Deon Jackson, a PNA teacher, made it safely to Africa and promises to bring back proactive, exciting ideas for the program.
John Early PNA -- The Jazzercise Club kicks off this month along with the PlayStation 2 Club which launches with the Madden 2005 Tournament.
Sylvan Park PNA -- The site solicits donations of the following items for use in the afterschool program: * Large television (27" or bigger) for our "Movie Fridays" and educational viewing * G-rated movies or programs featuring history / foreign language * Board games * Art paper * Carpet squares
Two Rivers PNA Keyboarding and quilting classes will soon begin!
December 14, 2004 National advocacy organization Afterschoool Alliance has spotlighted PNA's multimedia presentation as its lead feature in the 2004 Lights On Afterschool gallery. The following link will take you to the Afterschool Alliance webpage from which you can launch the presentation. http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/loa_2004/event_photos.cfm It is so rewarding to be recognized and validated for the innovative afterschool program that is PNA here in Nashville!
December 10, 2004 New photos have been added to the Two Rivers PNA page.
December 9, 2004
McGruder PNA
Two Rivers PNA -- The kids enjoyed a presentation of "Blues in the Schools" last month. They were able to participate in the performance by playing bucket drums and the washboard. It was a neat experience!
December 8, 2004 Haynes PNA -- Of the 34 Haynes Middle students selected to be members of the National Junior Beta Club (for straight A's), an impressive 29 are PNA kids. This indicates the positive impact afterschool programs can and often do have on academic performance. Congratulations, students and staff!
Kirkpatrick PNA
McMurray PNA -- Service learning is escalating. We have kicked off two major projects for the season. "A Home for the Holidays" is a donations campaign in which all proceeds will be directed to help a PNA student's family move out of the mission. "Santa's Fun for Families" is a school-wide campaign/contest to collect board games for distribution to families and and to non-profit organizations that serve sick and/or needy families and children.
November 30, 2004 New photos have been added to the Kirkpatrick PNA page.
November 15, 2004 New photos have been added to the Sylvan Park PNA page.
November 12, 2004 New photos have been added to the Kirkpatrick PNA page.
November 11, 2004 Gra-Mar PNA -- We are now beginning to use a "smart board" which connects to the Internet and projects onto a large screen in the classroom. It enables the staff to more effectively teach and tutor the students.
November 10, 2004
McMurray PNA
November 9, 2004
Sylvan Park PNA
Joelton PNA -- The following special activities are scheduled for November:
November 8, 2004
Apollo PNA
John Early PNA
November 3, 2004 New photos have been added to the McMurray PNA page.
November 3, 2004
Haynes PNA
Kirkpatrick PNA
McGruder PNA
Two Rivers PNA
Wright Middle / Club MCM -- Our Lights On Afterschool event included a "Walk for Awareness" emphasizing the need for afterschool programs. Those who walked at least 1 mile received an event t-shirt. Club MCM students and families walked over 250 miles. Our top walkers were Paulina and Jegar who walked 8 miles and 7 miles respectively.
October 27, 2004 Special thanks to Regions Bank for donating color printing and binding services for our Lights On Afterschool photo presentation.
October 22, 2004 Special thanks to Hobby Lobby of Rivergate for their recent donation of art supplies!
October 22, 2004 Here's an article published in the Tennessean on McMurray PNA's Lights On Afterschool event.
By KAREN JORDAN It was a time to celebrate the diverse population at McMurray Middle School. More than 400 people converged on the school last week for its first International Parent Festival, sponsored by the school along with its Project for Neighborhood Aftercare program. In between salsa dancing lessons and indulging on food from different countries, parents were able to get to know teachers and school staff as well as meet each other. Deborah Mayberry, a teacher and site director of McMurray's Project for Neighborhood Aftercare program, said the program was a time for international parents to not only have fun but to also overcome any hesitancy they may have previously felt about visiting the school. ''We kind of wanted to honor parents and make them feel welcome,'' Mayberry said. ''Everybody just had a big smile on their face. Whether they could speak English or not, everyone felt welcome.'' Door prizes and a free children's book giveaway were also part of the celebration, which was held in conjunction with the national observance of ''Lights on Afterschool,'' Mayberry said. McMurray Middle School, at 520 McMurray Drive, is an ELL center with more than 30 countries represented in its student population, according to guidance counselor Beatriz Keith. October 22, 2004 The McMurray, Gra-Mar, and Two Rivers PNA web pages have been updated with new photos.
October 22, 2004 The Bellevue PNA web page has been updated with photos of bead-making, the Dell TeckKnow program, and the Lights On Afterschool celebration.
October 20, 2004 For details and photos of the Lights On Afterschool event at Sylvan Park PNA, click here.
October 19, 2004 Here's a report from Site Director Lamont Doty on John Early PNA's Lights On Afterschool celebration: "Our event was called An Afterschool Affair to Remember. Our keynote speaker, Mr. Rodney Smith, Program Director for the 100 Kings program, talked about the importance of afterschool programs and read the "Keeping the Lights On Afterschool Proclamation". After Mr. Smith's inspirational remarks, the Village Cultural Arts Center's Drum and Dance Ensemble performed. Overall, the event was highly successful with tee shirt giveaways, an id/fingerprint kit booth, and a crab leg feast that left everyone full!"
October 19, 2004 Here's a report from Regional Site Administrator Janell Wood on McMurray PNA's Lights On Afterschool event: "Debbie, thanks so much for including me in your Lights On Afterschool International Festival. It was wonderful to see so many different people from various cultures come together out of concern for their children. You and your staff did an incredible job! What an awesome turn out! In all my years in education, I have never attended any event where literally hundreds of parents showed up. It is just proof of what we all know is true that you have such a tremendous passion for kids. I really enjoyed the way you were able to get non-PNA teachers to participate in your International Festival. You did a great job in getting the kids involved in all aspects of the program. And it goes without saying that the variety of dishes were awesome! Hats off to you, your staff, and your students! October 18, 2004 The web pages for Haynes, Joelton, and Kirkpatrick PNA have been updated with photos depicting their unique takes on the annual Lights On Afterschool celebration. Awesome job, team!
October 15, 2004 As part of the annual Lights On Afterschool celebration, Bellevue PNA held an essay writing contest on the topic of "What I Like About PNA". To view essays from our contest winners, click here.
October 12, 2004
MAYOR BILL PURCELL CELEBRATES “LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL” City-sponsored afterschool program hosts a special event at Sylvan Park Elementary School On Thursday, October 14th, Project for Neighborhood Aftercare will host a special Lights On Afterschool celebration at its location at Sylvan Park Elementary School. State Senator Thelma Harper and U.S. Congressman Jim Cooper will speak to the importance of afterschool programs, while Mayor Bill Purcell will deliver the keynote address on Nashville and Metro Government’s commitment to quality afterschool care through its funding of PNA, the city-sponsored afterschool program. In addition, a Letter of Recognition from Governor Phil Bredesen will be on display. The event begins at 5:00 p.m. and will also feature actor Neil Spencer presenting an interactive audience participation workshop. Animated star Shrek will be on hand to meet the kids and to launch the “Shrek Visits PNA” reading program. Following the event, refreshments will be served, and the children will participate in a fair to include hands-on projects made available by the Frist Center for Visual Arts and the Adventure Science Center. PNA’s “Lights On Afterschool” celebration is open to the public. “Lights On Afterschool” is an annual event organized by the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization supported by a group of public, private, and nonprofit institutions dedicated to ensuring that all children and youth have access to afterschool programs by the year 2010. October 12, 2004 LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL EVENTS! As part of the annual focus on the importance of afterschool programs, PNA is hosting numerous special events across Davidson County for the Lights On Afterschool celebration on Thursday, October 12th. Specifically, these are some of the activities planned:
Haynes -- FallFest with kids' art gallery, live Jeopardy contest, pumpkin and poster decorating contests, and a fully loaded baked potato bar for attendees to enjoy.
Joelton -- A culturally-themed event with international flair featuring food and crafts from Mexico, Italy, Japan, and more.
John Early -- An Afterschool Affair to Remember featuring a performance by the Village Cultural Arts Center's Drum and Dance Ensemble.
Kirkpatrick -- Kimberly Fuller of NPT Channel 8 will speak to the kids about what it's like to work in public broadcasting.
Two Rivers -- WKRN News 2 weekend anchor LJ Moody will be on hand to talk to the kids about careers in broadcasting and her personal experience in the field.
October 12, 2004
Bellevue PNA
Haynes PNA -- We are working with the school nurse to develop a 30-minute aerobics session for the children to participate in following homework time.
Joelton PNA -- Our kids get to attend school football games free of charge!
John Early PNA
Kirkpatrick PNA
McGruder PNA
Two Rivers PNA -- Students in the sewing class are making Halloween tote bags.
October 12, 2004 New photos have been added to the Bellevue PNA web page.
October 1, 2004 New photos have been added to the Kirkpatrick PNA web page.
October 1, 2004 Here's a special report from McMurray PNA Site Director Deborah Mayberry: "Our first service learning project away from school was to serve dinner at the Nashville Rescue Mission. What a great experience! Our children spread a lot of joy. Suddenly, we were equal and working as a team. It touched my heart to see our little guys all in a row with aprons, gloves, and hairnets...(with some having to stand on crates to reach the food)...working nonstop until they were dripping with sweat...smiling and happy. They seemed to instinctively not want the men to have to wait for a tray. After we finished, the men who worked in the kitchen fed our kids and cut a special cake for them. On the drive back to school, we discussed other things that we could do to help the men. The parents enjoyed participating, and some of those who missed it have begged to go next time!" What a wonderful thing it is for the youth of Nashville to experience firsthand the joy that comes in helping the less fortunate and giving back to the community!
One more good thing to note... Our kids built a K'Nex Big Ball Tower that is currently on display at Toys 'R' Us in Antioch!
October 1, 2004 The public is invited to the following PNA "Lights On Afterschool" celebrations to be held on Thursday, October 14th:
Sylvan Park Elementary School -- Refreshments will be available at 5:00pm with the program beginning at 5:30. Following an introduction of PNA students, a brief skit will convey what the afterschool program means to children and families. Special guest speakers will discuss the importance of afterschool programs to the neighborhood and the community at large. The program will conclude at 6:00 p.m. at which time activity stations will open for the kids and parents to make "Gak" and to have their photos taken for the Kinderprint Child Identification Kits. Gak-making and picture taking will continue with other events until approximately 7:00. Come out and see what's so special about PNA and our kids!
John Early Paideia Middle School presents An Afterschool Affair to Remember! Senator Thelma Harper will present a proclamation on the importance of keeping the lights on afterschool, and the Village Cultural Arts Center's Drum and Dance Ensemble will perform. The school Principal, Dr. Damon Cathey, who is a PNA Board member, will also speak. Come join us!
September 29, 2004 Please visit the Friends of PNA page to view information about our partnership with the Afterschool Alliance, a nonprofit public awareness and advocacy organization dedicated to ensuring that all children and youth have access to afterschool programs.
September 17, 2004 PNA announces partnership with the Dell Corporation! Mr. Marc Hill, Director of the Mayor's Office for Children and Youth (as well as a PNA Board member), served as liaison forging the partnership to bring Dell together with PNA, a Metro Government-sponsored afterschool program. We are excited to equip students with the skills needed to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in a technology-driven world!
The Dell TechKnow program is an afterschool class that teaches students basic knowledge about computers and software applications. Students learn to assemble and disassemble computers. In addition, they learn the names and functions of computers' subcomponents. The children also learn to load software, to print, and to utilize the Internet. Students who successfully complete the course receive a refurbished computer, courtesy of Dell and PNA!
The Dell TechKnow program is launching at our Bellevue, John Early, and McMurray centers on September 26th. 20 students at each site will complete the 40-hour course by the end of first semester, after which they will take their computers home!
September 9, 2004 PNA welcomes Ashley Falls as the new Regional Site Administrator. She joins Janell Wood in the responsibility of visiting the PNA centers on a daily basis to monitor activities, assist Site Directors in program development, and report findings to the Executive Director.
Ashley is a 2002 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's degree in Journalism and Mass Communication. During college and after graduation, she worked in marketing, sales, and advertising. She entered into the field of education as an English/Journalism teacher at Glenn High School in Kernersville, NC. Ashley's background in teaching brought her to PNA. She grew as a person and an instructor during her time at Glenn High School. Her only regret was not being able to reach out to the kids after they left her classroom. PNA provides that fortuitous opportunity, and she plans to take full advantage of this venture. Ashley is new to Nashville and is excited about becoming a part of the community. She hopes to use activities and skills accrued from her past experiences to uphold and enrich the values and mission of PNA. September 8, 2004 Afterschool Alliance Names Project for Neighborhood Aftercare’s Moore One of Just 23 ‘Afterschool Ambassadors’ in Nation The Afterschool Alliance has selected Illia Moore, Executive Director of Project for Neighborhood Aftercare to be an Afterschool Ambassador for the 2004-2005 school year. Mr. Moore is one of just 23 Afterschool Ambassadors selected from across the nation this year. He will serve a one-year term organizing public events, communicating with policy makers, and building community awareness of, and support for, afterschool programs. Illia Moore’s ambassadorship is sponsored by the JCPenney Afterschool Fund. “In communities across the nation, afterschool programs help kids succeed in school and in life,” said Afterschool Alliance Executive Director Judy Y. Samelson. “Illia has an impressive record at Project for Neighborhood Aftercare and in the community. We are delighted that he will help us spread the word about the great need for more afterschool programs and the benefits they provide to the millions of children who are unsupervised after school each day.” As Ambassador, Mr. Moore will plan a major event for Lights On Afterschool!, the Afterschool Alliance’s October 14th nationwide rally for afterschool. “I have seen firsthand the difference afterschool programs make in the lives of our children,” Moore said. “The need is great and nothing is more important than giving young people the opportunity to succeed and thrive.” September 8, 2004 Apollo PNA -- We are very excited to offer dance lessons in Jazz, Tap, and Ballet for the first time! A professional dance instructor is now a member of the Apollo PNA staff and will hold classes for the kids. We look forward to a recital this spring. Also, Ms. Hambrock's son, a senior at Overton High, is an excellent artist who plans to make a career in the field of commercial art or the cartoon industry. He may come on board as a helper to teach drawing lessons. The students are very excited about this possibility since Apollo Middle no longer offers an art program.
Haynes PNA -- Report from Site Director Montoya Martin, "Our program started off great!! Children from the neighborhood who have heard about all the fun things we do have asked to participate. The kids are enjoying the program, including homework time. We are currently planning a talent show to be presented at one of the PNA parent meetings."
Joelton PNA -- A pharmacist, a school principal, and a doctor have each been invited to visit and read to the kids as part of PNA's "Celebrity Reader" program.
John Early PNA
Kirkpatrick PNA
McMurray PNA -- Report from Site Director Deborah Mayberry, "We are off to a great start! My staff, students, and I have already developed a 'family' bond. Every day is an adventure...and a joy builder for our futures. We have a daily 'motto' and clear goals for helping others and ourselves." Enrichment activities include painting, class election speech practice, crafts, sidewalk chalk design, poster contest, scratch art, community service, etc.
Sylvan Park PNA -- Kindergarteners and 1st Graders are enjoying art activities while the 2nd-4th Graders learn the importance of deforestation and that science can be both fun and informative.
Two Rivers PNA
August 23, 2004 The Haynes PNA web page has been updated with new photos.
August 23, 2004 PNA's Research Administrator Janell Wood has posted the findings of her parent survey. To view the summary, click the link marked "Evaluation" on the left-hand side of this page.
July 19, 2004 PNA is very grateful to Mayor Bill Purcell and the Metro Council for renewing our grant allotment! As you know, many Metro departments and programs faced budget cuts for the new fiscal year due to a revenue shortfall. As such, PNA's funding for 2004/05 was reduced by 15%. Although a funding reduction is always somewhat unpleasant, the PNA Board of Directors and Administration have worked hard to restructure the budget so as to minimize the impact on program services.
Last fiscal year, PNA was able to open our 15th after-school program at McGruder Family Resource Center under the same budget established to operate 14 centers. This stretching of dollars continues in light of the current fiscal year budget situation. We are pleased to report that despite a funding reduction of over $90,000, PNA will continue to operate 14 after-school centers throughout Nashville and Davidson County. Only the PNA program at Ewing Park Middle School will close.
Thanks again to the Mayor and the Metro Council for their continuing confidence in and support of Project for Neighborhood Aftercare.
July 19, 2004 PNA's Regional Site Administrator (and Research guru) Janell Wood has completed the first phase of program evaluation. The results of her research, stemming from focus group studies with PNA students and a survey of the PNA parent population, will be posted soon. Check back for more details in the coming weeks.
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