KC Afterschool is more than just fun and homework! Each week students rotate through different activities that are designed to continue their academic and personal development after the traditional school day is over. Students will participate in activities focused on STEAM, skill building, group games, book club, and more!
Here is this month’s schedule!
* Subject to change
KC Afterschool is more than just fun and homework! Each week students rotate through different activities that are designed to continue their academic and personal development after the traditional school day is over. Students will participate in activities focused on STEAM, skill building, group games, book club, and more!
Here is this month’s schedule!
* Subject to change
KC Afterschool is more than just fun and homework! Each week students rotate through different activities that are designed to continue their academic and personal development after the traditional school day is over. Students will participate in activities focused on STEAM, skill building, group games, book club, and more!
Here is this month’s schedule!
* Subject to change
KC Afterschool is more than just fun and homework! Each week students rotate through different activities that are designed to continue their academic and personal development after the traditional school day is over. Students will participate in activities focused on STEAM, skill building, group games, book club, and more!
Here is this month’s schedule!
* Subject to change
Ruba Jampa is a Kids Connection 2nd grader who has a passion and mastery for the game of golf. On June 29, 2020, she won 1st place in the 2020 US Kids Golf Northern California State Invitational in the Girls 7 and Under age group. The week prior she won 2nd place in the 2020 US Kids Golf Nevada State Invitational. In October 2019, she took home the US Kids Golf Silver medal and the month prior placed 2nd in her division among a field of 200. Ruba shines on the golf course as a true champion.
Ruba’s love of golf started at home at the early age of three years old. She loved watching golf with her family and listening to stories from her grandfather, a golf enthusiast and skilled golfer himself. She watched golf on tv with her dad who soon after took her to the practice range where she discovered her true love for the sport. She was enrolled in golf lessons a couple years later at the age of five. She quickly progressed to competing in US Kids Golf tournaments by the age of six!
There is nothing more satisfying than a perfect swing and golf shot! Ruba never tires of the sport and it’s not uncommon to find her practicing for 5-6 hours at a stretch. She also trains with a PGA coach twice a week.
Ruba is extremely proud to be part of the KC family. While playing golf, Ruba embodies great sportsmanship, courtesy, a fair but competitive nature, and grace under pressure. She attributes these traits to her extraordinary education and time at Kids Connection.
Ruba hopes that one day she can play golf at a professional level. We look forward to seeing her on the PGA tour!
KC Afterschool is more than just fun and homework! Each week students rotate through different activities that are designed to continue their academic and personal development after the traditional school day is over. Students will participate in activities focused on STEAM, skill building, group games, book club, and more!
Here is this month’s schedule!
* Subject to change
The Kids Connection 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan is based on the Four Pillars for a safe return to school, a framework essential in creating and sustaining the most healthy environment for students and staff to prevent the spread of communicable diseases:
Please review the following documents for details:
This plan is built to be flexible so that we can adapt to the ever-changing guidance and recommendations from the health authorities. As always, our top priority is the safety of our students and families.
Dear KC Families,
As we continue to be able to expand the in-school offerings we wanted to let you know about what we are doing to keep the school clean. We take the safety of our students, their families, and our staff extremely seriously. My children go to school here too, so it is personal for me as well, and I understand the responsibility you put on us to make school as safe as possible for your child. During this period, we have significantly increased the methods and frequency of the cleaning that happens on campus. These processes FAR exceed the recommendations of the health department and CDC. Our commitment to these will continue while we are fighting COVID-19 and beyond.
We have contracted with John Watt from BioClean, a division of Good Housekeeping, Inc., which specializes in eliminating contaminants such as viruses, bacterias of all kinds, allergens, etc. using broad spectrum disinfectant currently known to work not only on hard surfaces but also on porous materials such as chairs, drapes, carpet, clothing, etc. They will provide the following sanitizing cleans for us regularly. These processes are not required by the local health department, but we feel that it is a proactive step to ensure that the schools are as clean as possible.
Additionally, every night our amazing janitorial staff comes in to do full cleans of the schools. We have contracted with them to do more than their typical thorough cleaning processes. They are doing longer desanitizing procedures on the floors and high-touch areas, among other things. Many of these processes are what the health authorities would recommend for schools in the event of a COVID-19 case. But to be proactive we do it nightly. Their commitment to keeping the schools safe has never wavered through this process. They appreciate the crucial role in our students’ safety, and they take it extremely seriously. Mike Leonardini, the head of our janitorial team, is on campus daily checking in with our staff on any special cleaning or maintenance needs, checking supply levels, and doing everything we need to keep the school moving forward safely.
During the day our staff are doing wipe downs on the common spaces such as the play structures and bathrooms, as well as increased cleanings in the classrooms and other areas of the schools. They have been, and will continue to, put an increased curriculum focus on handwashing and good hygiene with our students.
In addition to all of the above, we are also following all health department guidance for staff and student safety. This currently includes lower child group sizes, staff wearing masks, temperature and health checks for staff and students, limiting foot traffic into the schools, etc. We will continue to follow the health department and licensing guidance in these areas as we go forward. We hope that this helps assure you of our commitment to safety and cleanliness at Kids Connection.
Sincerely,
Mary DeLong
Managing Director
At Kids Connection we remain committed to the safety and security of our students and families. In accordance with the modification orders issued by the County Health Officer and San Mateo County Office of Education we have made the following temporary modifications to our programs.
Kids Connection transitioned to at-home learning beginning on March 18th. This includes both preschool and elementary. According to the revised order from the San Mateo County office of Education on March 25th in-school instruction is suspended until May 1st for the elementary school.
The Preschool and AfterSchool programs have in-home learning programming underway and have limited openings for the KC Families with essential function employment. These programs are limited under the Shelter-in-Place orders issued by the County and State authorities, and will continued to open to in-school care as allowed by those bodies.
At Kids Connection, our mission is to educate the hearts and minds of our students. Our commitment to these goals are as strong as ever. We will continue to provide updates as they are available.
*Current as of March 26, 2020. Plans may change based on San Mateo Health Officer recommendations and requirements.
Kids Connection far exceeds the cleaning recommendations of the health department and CDC. Our commitment to keeping our school safe will continue while we are fighting COVID-19 and beyond. For more details on our cleaning procedures, please visit Kids Connection Sanitizing Cleaning Procedures.
The Kids Connection 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan for elementary school is based on the Four Pillars for a safe return to school, a framework essential in creating and sustaining the most healthy environment for students and staff to prevent the spread of communicable diseases. To review the Kids Connection 2020-2021 School Reopening Plan, Elementary COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist, and COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP), please visit Kids Connection 2020-2021 Reopening Plan.
May 7, 2020 Update: Until we can return to campus, we are now utilizing Zoom and alternative methods for tours and to introduce families to our Elementary and Preschool. Please schedule a virtual tour if you would like to learn more about Kids Connection!
KC Afterschool is more than just fun and homework! Each week students rotate through different activities that are designed to continue their academic and personal development after the traditional school day is over. These include STEAM, social-emotional growth, creativity, fitness, environmental studies and much more!
Each group will participate in the month’s Environmental Friday during their designated week. Here are some highlights of this week’s activities:
Pot of Gold Art Project (Art) 3/4
Students will learn how to create a pot of gold portrait using different media in our St. Patrick’s themed art project.
Compassion Project (Social Emotional) 3/10
Students will practice small acts of compassion to bring cheer to all aspects of their lives. This exercise will show that bringing cheer to friends helps everyone and is not just restricted to school.
Leprechaun Trap (STEAM) 3/16
Children will learn the Legend of the Leprechauns and construct a Leprechaun Trap of their own. Students will use their ingenuity and skills to design, create, and decorate a Leprechaun Trap.
Healthy Mindset Exercise (Healthy, Happy, and Fit) 3/25
Students will learn about stress and learn techniques to help them stay healthy and active. They will talk about prevention, breathing techniques, exercises, and gain general knowledge on how to reduce and manage stress in their lives.
Kickball (Healthy, Happy, and Fit) 3/3
Students will have fun playing kickball while also learning how to work as a team. Organized sports are a great way to learn about how a team is made up of different strengths and skills and how a team requires coordination and communication in order to achieve success.
Growth Mindset Flipbook (Social Emotional) 3/9
Students will learn the difference between a “growth mindset” and a “fixed mindset” and learn how different mindsets can impact their attitudes. Each student will write and draw in their own books and learn how to apply their growth mindsets to gain strength, self-esteem, and success in reaching their goals.
Build a Bridge (STEAM) 3/18
Students will learn architectural and cooperation skills as they work in teams towards a common goal: to build the longest bridge possible. This project allows students to plan, design, and execute to build their bridges.
Springtime Suncatcher (Art) 3/23
In this fun creative activity, students will make suncatchers using common household items and objects found in nature. Suncatchers reflect light and color and will teach students that art can be both beautiful and functional.
Emotions Art Project (Social Emotional) 3/5
Students will practice expressing their feelings in art and writing and share their emotions with a partner. This activity will allow students to learn how to express themselves while building their self-esteem and confidence.
Pot of Gold Oil Pastel Art (Art) 3/11
Students will learn how to create a beautiful pot of gold portrait using oil pastels. Students will create art with a variety of media while practicing mixing and blending techniques.
Create an Animal (Art) 3/17
Students will create their own animals using construction paper and other art supplies. Students will be encouraged to think “outside the box” about how they want their animal to appear.
Obstacle Course (Healthy, Happy, and Fit) 3/23
Fitness is fun! Students will learn why physical activity is important in order to be healthy while participating in a fun and engaging obstacle course. Teamwork will be necessary to get through the course!
Slime (STEAM) 3/3
Students will mix baking soda, water, and shaving cream to make their own slime! They will see that science can be fun and sometimes mistakes can become something new.
Meditation (Healthy, Happy, & Fit) 3/9
Students will listen to calming music, learn how to unwind, and have fun. This activity will help nourish a healthy mind and destress the body with healthy coping.
Journaling (Social Emotional) 3/19
Students will express their emotions and thoughts through writing a journal entry based on a journal prompt. They will be encouraged to share their entries if desired.
Disney Hama Bead Challenge (Art) 3/23
Students will make pixelated Disney art from hama beads! This activity will challenge creativity and critical thinking skills to develop a design to create a Disney character. Partners can work together on the high-dexterity project.
