Dear Mr. Mayor

Please tell the Mayor how much we need this

Abdul's blog at www.indianabarrister.com, has put forth an idea we should all get behind since it calls for the efforts of the community instead of great monetary expenditures:

"The Mayor can endear himself to tons of parents by starting a citywide mentoring/tutoring/after-school program. He can partner with the areas colleges and universities to get the tutors and mentors and use local churches as after-school centers. The program can Monday-Friday from 3 p.m to 7 p.m., the time most kids are likely to get in trouble. Not only does the program reduce crime, but also helps improve the quality of education. "

Afterschool

Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis Develops Quality Indicators

ACI is working with educators, policy makers, and other community partners to develop a set of indicators to measure quality in afterschool programs throughout Indiana. The organization will be discussing the plan further at the next Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis meeting on March 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm at St. Vincent Hospital. For more information, contact Debbie Zipes at 317-920-0181.

Lights On Afterschool

Lights On Afterschool
October 16 at Garfield Park

You're Invited to Join in the Celebration!
Make plans to join the Afterschool Coalition of Indianapolis and the Afterschool Alliance to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs, Thursday, October 16, 2008, for the Lights On Afterschool!

In communities today, 14.3 million American children take care of themselves after the school day ends. Afterschool programs keep kids safe, help working families and inspire learning. Join the Coalition, along with 7,500+ afterschool programs nationwide, in celebrating our afterschool programs.

* Who: The students in your Afterschool Program!
* What: The event will include fun & educational activities, guest speakers & presentations, PLUS prizes for youth.
* When: Thursday, October 16th, 2008 - 3 pm until 5:30pm
* Where: Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Drive, in Indianapolis
* Why: Nationally, the Afterschool Alliance created the Lights On Afterschool Day nine years ago to rally for the importance of afterschool programs. Come celebrate and get the word out about the value of your afterschool program!

To RSVP a group of participants, arts displays or performances or for booth space - download the event forms and return them by October 2nd to Sara Beanblossom at VSA Arts of Indiana via email or fax - 317-974-4124. You can also download worksheets for the art contest, open to ALL Indianapolis afterschool students!

Can't make it to our celebration at Garfield Park? No problem!! Celebrate at your site. Lots of ideas and more hand outs are at the Afterschool Alliance Lights On website. So we can share your efforts with others- please send any info on what you plan to do to Sara Beanblossom via email or fax - 317-974-4124.

Salvation Army After School Program

A.S.A.R.T.

Beginning in September
The Salvation Army Fountain Square Corps

will be offering A. S. A. R. T.--after school arts-recreation-tutoring to grade school kids who need extra help on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:00 to 6:00 PM beginning September 8, 2008

1337 Shelby St
(317) 632-0156