On a warm morning in July, the classrooms in Greystone Elementary School are buzzing with teachers, community providers, and 60 third, fourth, and fifth graders. This is a summer learning site born from the collaboration between the North Providence School Department and nonprofit Kids Klub, and funded largely by the Hasbro Summer Learning Initiative through United Way of Rhode…
Both our Dr. Day Care Pawtucket Thornley St. students and North Providence Kids Klub summer camp students have been enjoying classes with Mr. Todd this summer. Read more about his experiences teaching art with Kids Klub at Greystone in this The Valley Breeze article: At Greystone, this is more than a summertime art class NORTH PROVIDENCE…
By BRITTANY BALLANTYNE, Valley Breeze Staff Writer NORTH PROVIDENCE – Students in North Providence may be on vacation, but 60 children from town make up a hands-on, interactive program at Stephen Olney Elementary School where instructors are aiming to not only prevent a summer slide in learning, but also strengthen students’ skills in math, science,…
By SANDY SEOANE, Valley Breeze Staff Writer Participants in the Woonsocket Kids Klub program present a check for $1,712 to Matt Moylan, president of the George Nasuti Scholarship fund. The kids raised the money at various events throughout the summer as part of the program’s civic-minded curriculum. (Valley Breeze photo by Sandy Seoane) WOONSOCKET –…
One of the wheels has just fallen off and Olivia Landi, 9, on left, and Ava Kirkland, 10, rush to repair it in time for the rally. Children from North Providence took part in the Recycled Racer Rally, held at Stephen Olney School on Wednesday, July 22. Students designed and built cars from recycled materials.…