The present....

It’s 12:17AM…..I can’t sleep…..not even a wee bit tired……I had an adrenaline rush this evening around 8:00…..if I didn’t get spooked so easily, I would go to work!

The summer phase of Carpe Diem has been up and running for a week, now. Numbers are lower than expected, which is quite a shock to us since there were waiting lists in the spring.  But its ok….I am sure come fall, the numbers will pick back up again. I was reminded last week by two different people that numbers are just numbers. What matters the most is the children that are enrolled at the present time. 

It’s very easy to lose focus of what is in front of you. Just this past weekend, I was thinking…..4 weeks left of the summer phase….5 weeks until classes resume……8 weeks until Phase 2 begins…..

The funding is only guaranteed for 2 more years…..I need to keep focus on the present….I love what I do, too much, to rush this time!

So let’s focus on the present…..we have 3 sites running this summer. Each site has 4 classrooms….at 2 of the sites, we are working with children that will be entering kindergarten in the Fall. This is a great opportunity to help build their school readiness skills.  

Our staff is following a curriculum this summer and will continue to do so in the fall. Lesson plans are submitted weekly for review….just like a school ;)

Last week, the students at each site enjoyed a week long session with an artist and this week and next, the students will be going on field trips.

Math, literacy, and physical activity instruction takes place each day. Students continue to enjoy a healthy snack/breakfast and lunch.

Hmmm....I kinda like focusing on the present.....

Carpe Diem!

-Amy