21st Century Community Learning Centers of Alabama Calendar & Monthly Newsletter
21st CCLC Running Newsletter
Attached are photos from one of Southern Choctaw’s recent family engagement activities. The school shifted this event from a traditional parent activity to a family activity—a thoughtful approach that encouraged parents and children to participate together. Families enjoyed an arts and crafts lesson and created snowman luminaries to take home.
A unique highlight of this event is how Southern Choctaw has approached art instruction. Due to funding limitations, the school was unable to hire a dedicated art teacher. Instead, Mr. Smith utilizes an instructional app and YouTube to provide guided art lessons. While there is a modest cost involved, it is far less than hiring additional staff, and students report that they really enjoy the engaging content.