Program Information

Lea's University-Assisted Community School program (UACS) operates after-school and summer programming at Lea Elementary School. UACS is operating an in-person after-school program this school year.

• Grades: Kindergarten–8th

• Schedule: Monday–Friday,  3:40 pm–5:30 pm

 Saturday, 10:00 am–12:00 pm (virtual)

• Start date: 9/20/21

• Cost: Free of charge

• Website: https://padlet.com/netteruacs/lea 

What We Offer

• 100% FREE after-school and summer programming

• After-school meals/snacks 

• Literacy-rich environments and activities

• Socialized play games and activities 

• Student athletic programs

• Tutoring and homework help

How to Enroll Your Child

• Registration forms must be completed by a parent/guardian with the UACS Director, Arttia Watts.

• There is limited space in the after-school program, and enrollment is occurring on a rolling basis.  Students who cannot enroll due to limited space will be added to the enrollment wait list and will be contacted by UACS whenever space opens up. 

• If teachers want to refer students they believe can benefit from the after-school program, they should contact the UACS Director, Arttia Watts.

Contact

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the UACS Site Director:

• Name: Arttia Watts

• Email: arttiaw@sas.upenn.edu

• Phone: 215-435-0314

Program Information

Extracurricular Clubs, or "EC Clubs", are clubs, programs, and activities that are held during after-school hours (3:40 – 4:40 pm) and sponsored by Lea staff members and partner organizations.

Lea partners with it’s primary after-school partner, the Lea University-Assisted Community School (UACS) After-School Program, to host and facilitate our EC Clubs.

To learn about our different EC Clubs, contact the UACS Director, Arttia Watts ().

Program Information

Spark is a career exploration and self-discovery program where you can explore your passions and interests. When you sign-up for Spark, you'll get to attend Spark Labs where you'll participate in virtual activities with classmates, learn about different careers, and meet new people! In the spring, you'll be matched with a Spark mentor to create a project based on your own career interest! 

• • Grades: 7th

  • Schedule: More information coming soon!

  • Cost: Free of charge

  • Website: http://sparkprogram.org/ 

Register Your Child!

• • Registration: More information coming soon!

 Registration must be completed by a parent/guardian.

Contact

• • Spark Program Coordinator: Sarah Clark, sclark@philaedfund.org 

  • Lea Partnerships Coordinator: Rich Liuzzi, rjliuzzi@gse.upenn.edu 

Program Information

• • Student Council is an opportunity for Lea students to serve our school by voicing their opinions, advocating for change, and contributing their time and effort to improve our school.

• • Student Council is made up of the following positions, or "offices": President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Grade 8 Representative, Grade 7 Representative, Grade 6 Representative, Grade 5 Representative. One student serves in each office for a term of no longer than one academic year.

• • Visit the Student Council website for detailed information about Student Council: https://sites.google.com/philasd.org/lea-student-council/ 

Sponsors

• • Lea Climate Manager: Ms. Elizabeth Cesarini, ecesarini@philasd.org 

  • Lea Partnerships Coordinator: Mr. Rich Liuzzi, rjliuzzi@gse.upenn.edu

Program Information

The Arts League (TAL) offers a daily arts after-school program. Visit the UCAL website for more details, or contact the TAL Programs Manager at programs@ucartsleague.org.

Organization Information

The Arts League (TAL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and cultural enrichment in the arts. TAL's primary goals are:

• To provide a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds to experience the arts

• To encourage and support the development of the arts

• To bring the arts to the community through partnerships and educational outreach