Central Islip School District: Title III Newcomer Enrichment Program Highlights Academics + Activities For Students

Press release from Central Islip School District:

07/21/2021

Students enrolled in the Title III Newcomer Enrichment
Summer Program are engaging in a wide array of activities in small group
settings. Each day throughout the month of July, 96 youngsters,
enthusiastic to learn, participate in the program as they engage in a
series of academics, art and music lessons that follow a common theme
within their academic instruction. Students are also completing some of
their lessons utilizing laptop technology provided by the School
District which is enabling them to become familiar with software when
classes being in September. Bilingual, ENL & World Learners
Administrator, Dr. Mariana Gil, noted the summer program's main
objectives are to provide both newly-arrived and already-enrolled
students with opportunities of extra support and preparation for when
schools open in September. "The benefits of this program to the students
are vast," Dr. Gil explained. "The program offers opportunities for
students to build a social benefits network, it provides literacy
support, and the activities prepare students for the new school year."
Funding for the Title III Newcomer Enrichment Program is provided by a
federal grant which is administered by the state. School
Board President Norman A. Wagner and Superintendent of Schools Sharon
A. Dungee toured the Title III Newcomer Enrichment Program and praised
its initiatives for the numerous academic gains and socialization skills
from which students are benefiting as they prepare for the 2021-2022
School Year.  

Students enrolled in the Title III Newcomer Enrichment
Summer Program are engaging in a wide array of activities in small group
settings. Each day throughout the month of July, 96 youngsters,
enthusiastic to learn, participate in the program as they engage in a
series of academics, art and music lessons that follow a common theme
within their academic instruction. Students are also completing some of
their lessons utilizing laptop technology provided by the School
District which is enabling them to become familiar with software when
classes being in September. Bilingual, ENL & World Learners
Administrator, Dr. Mariana Gil, noted the summer program's main
objectives are to provide both newly-arrived and already-enrolled
students with opportunities of extra support and preparation for when
schools open in September. "The benefits of this program to the students
are vast," Dr. Gil explained. "The program offers opportunities for
students to build a social benefits network, it provides literacy
support, and the activities prepare students for the new school year."
Funding for the Title III Newcomer Enrichment Program is provided by a
federal grant which is administered by the state. School
Board President Norman A. Wagner and Superintendent of Schools Sharon
A. Dungee toured the Title III Newcomer Enrichment Program and praised
its initiatives for the numerous academic gains and socialization skills
from which students are benefiting as they prepare for the 2021-2022
School Year.  

This press release was produced by Central Islip School District. The views expressed here are the author’s own.