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Scope of Work: To provide art enrichment instructors for the ProYouth HEART Expanded Learning Program. ProYouth will provide a ProYouth Program Leader to assist with classroom management. To deliver art enrichment classes after school during the regular school year and summer to approximately 525 students of the ProYouth HEART Program at Santa Lucia Elementary School, King City Arts Magnet School, and Del Rey Elementary School four days per week. To provide staff support related to administrating the art classes and collection of data. To maintain complete and accurate records with respect to the services rendered and the students served, including attendance records, behavior logs, and evaluation and assessment data. Such records shall be kept readily accessible. These records shall be provided to ProYouth at the term. Cost of Services and Payment: The maximum amount available for this grant is $7,000 during fall and spring semesters to provide art and enrichment classes at Santa  Lucia School, King City Arts Magnet School, and Del Rey Elementary School. The maximum amount available for this grant is $5,000 during summer school to provide art and enrichment classes at Santa Lucia School. The consultant shall invoice ProYouth monthly for services rendered. Payments will be made after receipt of the invoices. PROPOSED SEQUENCE OF THEMES FOR ART ENRICHMENT CLASSES VISUAL ARTS: Summer Harvest (fruits, vegetables, flowers)– from seed or plant to the table. Paper maché fruits, create flowers using recycled materials, use a recipe (example: salsa) in your artwork, create pots and plant seeds or plants, the sun and its role in the solar system. Summer Travels – parks, forests, mountains, lakes, beaches, museums, missions. Art suggestions: paint with nature using leaves, colored sand, pebbles, etc.; create maps. Travels – create your own country, island, park, forest, mountain, beach, museum. Ocean Life – whales, octopi, seals, sharks, algae. Art suggestions: Use colored sand to create projects; oil pastels to create life above and below the ocean; shell shapes, use tissue paper, construction paper, fabric, etc. to create sea creatures. Wild Animals – Where do they live, what do they eat, how do they protect themselves - tigers, bears, zebras, giraffes, monkeys, gorillas, etc. Art suggestions: watercolor paint the background and then glue cut out black silhouettes of animals and trees. Africa – masks, fabrics, baskets, food, clothes. Your Town’s History - Use local newspapers, photos, books, paintings, etc. Art suggestions: small murals, photographs of buildings then and now Celebrate with Pablo Picasso - Ex: geometric shapes - triangles, circles, squares, rectangles used in art; pop art. Great Artists–Self Images - Ex: Van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, etc. Create a self-image using paper, paint, fabric, photographs, magazines, etc. Could be an image of a “you in the future.” Great Artwork- any medium – photography, quilting, painting, metal, wood, sculpture. Use recycled materials to imitate a great work of art, such as Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” painting. Honor Your Ancestors– write a letter to your ancestor and then decorate around it using colors, designs, fabrics of your culture. Honor Your Ancestors– Day of the Dead, masks, paper lanterns, banners, candles, create a collage of your ancestor using photos, jewelry, pieces of their clothing, favorite books, flowers they liked. Fall Harvest – create art out of gourds, pumpkins, squash, baskets, olives, grapes, pomegranates, acorns Thankfulness – Ex: Create a journal of gratitude, hopes, dreams, etc. Winter – pine cones, snow, stars, winter trees, mountains. Christmas Around the World– look at cultures around the world and how they celebrate Christmas. Christmas Around the World- look at cultures around the world and how they celebrate Christmas. MUSIC: Recorder students will follow a progressive curriculum of the Recorder Fiesta Teacher’s Manual. They will learn to hold the instrument, understand notes of music, and begin to play simple songs. The recorder is often the prelude to our students learning to play string instruments, as it facilitates the ability to read music Violin students will follow a progressive curriculum either starting with the recorders or learning directly on the violin how to hold the instrument, understand notes of music and begin to play simple songs, gradually learning to play more challenging music and being able to read music. Guitar students will learn how to hold the guitar, take care of the instrument, read notes, finger technique, rhythm, and learn simple songs, gradually learning to play more challenging music and able to read music. Conga drum students will learn rhythm, hand-to-drum technique, how a conga drum can be made, what are congueros, etc. DANCE: The dance classes will emphasize movement, proprioception, agility, rhythm, creativity, culture, confidence, and teamwork. Students will learn choreographed routines and perform in small and large group settings.

ProYouth, Expanded Learning, is joining with the National AfterSchool Association (NAA) to celebrate the professionals that are at the HEART of afterschool programs during “ Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week ” April 22-26, 2018. “We believe Afterschool professionals make a difference in the lives of young people,” said Marie Pinto, CEO “We encourage everyone to join us this week in thanking the afterschool professionals in their lives.” Why is it important to recognize Afterschool Professionals? An estimated 10.2 million children participate in afterschool programs each year. Today, afterschool programs are viewed as much more than just childcare. They are widely credited as the way to enhance education in STEM, literacy, the arts, social and emotional learning, health and wellness, and more. With that demand comes increased responsibility on the estimated 850,000 of professionals who are making a difference in the lives of our children. What is Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week? Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week is a joint effort of community partners, afterschool programs, youth and child care workers, and individuals who have committed to dedicating time to recognize and appreciate those who work with youth during out-of-school hours. The week is marked by celebrations and public relations efforts to encourage people to thank afterschool professionals serving children in programs and organizations across the nation. -more- Who is an Afterschool Professional? An Afterschool Professional is someone who works with children and youth in diverse school and community-based settings to provide a wide variety of extended learning opportunities and care during out-of-school hours. Currently, there is an estimated 850,000 afterschool professionals in the US. How can I thank an Afterschool Professional? Declare on social media: I appreciate the Afterschool Professionals who make a difference in the lives of young people. #heartofafterschool Give a hand-written card from you and/or your child to the afterschool professional in your life. Send an email to an afterschool professional’s supervisor describing why that person is appreciated. Join the movement by donating your social media influence via Thunderclap, Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, proyouthexpandedlearning.org For more information about Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week visit: http://www.heartofafterschool.com

This Public Notice is to announce ProYouth’s intent to apply for funding from the California Department of Education for 21 st Century Community Learning Centers and After School Safety and Enrichment for Teens Programs Cohort 12 Fiscal Year 2019-2020 For Programs Proposing to Serve Elementary and Middle/Junior High School Students and High School Students Governed by Title 20 United States Code sections 7171–7176 and California Education Code sections 8420-8428, and 8484.7–8484.9 The funding request, if granted, will provide afterschool, before school, and summer expanded learning programs for children at the following schools in Tulare County: Annie R. Mitchell Elementary School Cottonwood Creek Elementary School Four Creeks Elementary School Golden Oak Elementary School Manuel F. Hernandez Elementary School Mineral King Elementary School Willow Glen Elementary School Woodville Elementary School El Diamante High School Golden West High School Mt. Whitney High School Redwood High School Sequoia High School Exeter Union High School Mission Oak High School Tulare Union High School Tulare Western High School Accelerated Charter High School More information may be found at the CDE website at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/ba/cp/index.asp or by contacting ProYouth at (559) 374-2030.