Pratt School
66 Malcolm Ave. SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414
(612) 668-1122
(612) 668-1110(fax)

School Day
9:40 am - 4:10pm

Pratt Achievers
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Pratt Achievers

 Emily M. Johnson | East Side Neighborhood Services

612-668-1120 | EJohnson@esns.org

 

Hello students and parents!  My name is Emily Johnson, and I am the coordinator for Pratt Achievers and Urban 4H.  This is my second year at Pratt, and my five year anniversary with East Side Neighborhood Services as a youth work professional.  Previous to my time at Pratt, I worked for East Side as an assistant youth worker in the after school program at Luxton Park.  Because of my experiences, I am familiar with the neighborhood and many Pratt students.  When I’m not at Pratt, I am continuing my own education in Social Work at St. Catherine University.  I live in Saint Paul with my husband and my kitty Tillie. 

 

 

 

Pratt Achievers Helps All Students Succeed

In case you aren’t familiar with what Pratt Achievers is, here’s a brief run-down.  Students are referred to Pratt Achievers if their teacher thinks it would be a good idea for the student to have a little extra help with reading and/or math after school.  Not only does Pratt Achievers help with that, but it also gives students the opportunity to receive one on one and small group tutoring with University of Minnesota students, Y-Tutors, licensed teachers, and a small class size. Our goal is to help all students become at or above grade level by the end of the year.  We do this by teaching lessons that are fun, engaging, and targeted at each student’s grade level.    

New Opportunities!

New curriculums will be utilized for all students.  Kindergarteners, First, and Second graders will use Number Worlds and Mathalicious for math, and Fluency First and Reader’s Theater for literacy.  Third, Fourth, and Fifth graders will use Number Worlds and First in Math for math, and reader’s theater for reading.  These students will also get to participate in E-Mentoring with Hormel Foods and the Young Inventor’s Fair in literacy.

Reminders

Regular attendance is very important.  Please call Emily if your child will be absent from the program.  If we do not receive a call or a note, we must keep your child after school.  If a child consistently misses program, we will give his or her spot to someone on the waiting list.

 

Urban 4H Youth Learn (K,1,2) & Youth Lead (3,4,5)

New this year is a partnership with Urban 4H through the University of Minnesota Extension Office.  Urban Youth Learn (for grades K,1,2) is a hands on, experiential learning program that educates students about science, agriculture, and healthy living.  Urban Youth Lead (for grades 3,4,5) is a special opportunity to learn about leadership and citizenship through hands on projects using digital media (including digital cameras and laptops).  A separate registration form must be completed to participate in Urban 4H.  Please direct questions to Emily Johnson.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Pratt School has an exciting partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters, coordinated by Jeanna Vazquez.  Big Brothers Big Sisters a school-based mentoring program after school.  Volunteer mentors from the University of Minnesota are paired, one on one with students and continue to meet throughout the year.  A separate registration form must be completed to participate in Big Brothers Big Sisters.  Please direct questions to Jeanna Vasquez at 651-491-1275 or Eric Ziegler at 612-

K-2 After School Schedule

Mondays:  Pratt Achievers Academics

Tuesdays:  Pratt Achievers Academics

Wednesdays:  Urban 4H Youth Learn

Thursdays:  Big Brothers Big Sisters

3-5 After School Schedule

Mondays:  Big Brothers Big Sisters

Tuesdays:  Urban 4H Youth Lead

Wednesdays:  Pratt Achievers Academics

Thursdays:  Pratt Achievers Academics

Important Dates to Note

Programs begin the week of October 24th, 2011.

There are never programs on Fridays.

No program November 19-23.

No program December 19-January 5.

Program resumes after winter break on January 9th.

No program on January 16, 23.

No program on February 20.

No program April 2-5.

Regular programming ends the first week of May.

An end of the year celebration will be on May 8th for K-2 and May 9th for 3-5.