Today is the day! We're celebrating 22 years of #LightsOnAfterschool by taking the #LightbulbChallenge- with Superintendent of Schools, Kurt Browning!
The lights are always on in Pasco County because our Afterschool Enrichment Programs serve over 2800 students every day- and we can't wait to join in on the nationwide celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool!
Now more than ever, afterschool programs are rising to the moment to keep kids safe, inspire them to learn, and help working families! Please join us as we celebrate our programs today!
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Denham Oaks PLACE program is full of chances for every kid to start his/her day off great!
Veteran’s Elementary PLACE program gives students plenty of opportunities to develop fine motor skills through construction, crafts, and much more!
PLACE at Odessa Elementary has joined in on the fun! Check out kids enjoying the Lights on Afterschool Games!
Mary Grey, Afterschool Enrichment Programs director, stopped by Chasco PLACE program to have some fun before the school day starts!
The students at Seven Springs PLACE have been all about the fun and games these past few weeks as we get ready to celebrate Lights On Afterschool!
Do you have a PLACE kid who wants to say “Thank You” to her favorite PLACE staff?!
We’re ALL EARS
Send your video as a message and we will include it in a fun message to staff!
At Charles Rushe Middle School, the Beyond the Bell program offers students an alternative to afterschool- Keeping preteens and teens safe and engaged in activities that will enrich their education and skill set!
The students at Wesley Chapel PLACE are hyped up- we are challenging them to Minute-to-Win-It style games all week as we prepare for Lights on Afterschool this Thursday- October 28th!
Longleaf PLACE program has been celebrating being the BEST afterschool program with games and crafts and FRIENDS!
You can send a message of your student doing the #lightbulbchallenge for Lights On Afterschool, and we will post!
The #lightbulbchallenge is easy! Make your body into the shape of a lightbulb to remind the community to Keep the Lights on Afterschool with quality Afterschool programs like PLACE.
We can't wait to join in on the nationwide celebration of #LightsOnAfterschool. This year will be a celebration like no other as we put the spotlight on how afterschool programs are rising to the moment - supporting students, schools, and families so they can stay safe & learning!
ASEP PLACE, STAR, and BTB programs will be spending the next 2 weeks gearing up for an exciting Oct. 28 with lots of special STEAM activities that celebrate the importance of Afterschool programs AND the joy of Afterschool students!
If PLACE families want to join in on the fun- join us for the 2021 Lightbulb Challenge: PM a photo of your student doing the Lightbulb Challenge to see your child celebrated!
(See group photo below)
Thank you for all of the goodies!
Charlie Sparks Jessica Valentine (of course I posted you as Cardinal) Elizabeth Christine
Beyond the Bell at Charles Rushe Middle School challenges students to active STEM learning experiences every day!
Sometimes, it’s so much fun, Principal Salerno has to get in on the action!
Bexley PLACE program brings out the best in every student before and after school!
Mary Giella PLACE program challenges students with EXTRA opportunities for cool science every week!
Pasco PLACE staff encourages students to play with their peers in a safe way with educational games and toys!
The drone visited Starkey Ranch PLACE for some talk about technology, photography, and flight!
Awesome pictures!
Odessa PLACE kids are ENGINEERS! At PLACE, we BUILD to practice collaboration and fine motor skills!
Starkey Ranch PLACE has been dressing up for spirit week to celebrate READING! It’s been crazy hats, superhero’s, and pajamas so far!!
Great pictures