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QUARTERLY
Volume 2.2 Spring/Summer 1997
Classroom On Wheels is anon-prom. free, bilingualpre-schoo^k
YEAR-END
REPORB
Thtfy ear-end report for th» ■blassroom On Wheels pre- school program has been
U1995-96 school year. From all indications the program is a qualified success. The program, is intended ta IbMincomWat-risk children] serves 76 children, with 5^^^Mnt having McomW below $ 12,000. S ome O.O. W. bus minority populations.
The 1995-96 average class size of was 16 students, with the annual
resultWf the pre-post test on the show an average ^^Kem^Hof 34 percent in and
skills, self-help skills, NndeWandinL MMMg^Mnd social and play skillB^tudents receive an Mera^R>f^^^R>urs per week tof instruction.
PatSyrarMpn/supnonS|^^M enthusiastic
served an 194 parents
feacffl month. Ey.ery parenM rexjSsssed gratitude to haW the program available children. The
i d kMarI very
supportive and caring with their children. Some comments from parents:
•B think staff rngnbers were Wonderful with myhfildlwe^H loving, caring and supportive toward her" were very common. ■ "It gives young children a classroom experience and a chance rtxmnteract with other children. KK gives them basic social skills,
behavior Mth adults in authority, and WMutlet for being creative." three pagB of comments ^hicmecho those quoted above fcan be summed up
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The report includes data on the demograpHc characteristics of the ethnicity, income; class size and attendance; a pre-post test on and skills of the in the program; and M«nt Report H
Dr.
School District-Division of Edugatifpffi$Tatn^
Evaluator and C.O.W. Board Member
THE HAND
A newspaper editorial told of a school teacher who asked her class of first graders to draw a of something thankful
for. She thought these children from neighborhoods actually thankful for. The teacher was taken aback with the picture
childishly drawn hand.
But whose hand'i^Whe classLvas' ^captivates
Finally when the work, the teacher bent over DouglS desk Md ^Wed WNsM hand it w^MdfMour hand, Teacher," he mumbled.
Khe WMllM that fre^^^^Bt recess she haM^Mn iWMa^^W scrubby forlorn child bl^Rr hand. She ^^»dN that with the children. 8ut it meant so much to ^Kafjplhaps this was a reminder of what we alhshouldvs thankful for, not for the material things given to us bytchance, but in whatever small way, to give to others. —Source UnknownM
"The Hand" was publishemnahe west-sell in vp o
for the Soul.
expressed in this story relates so closely to the children of C.O. Children who are so grateful for love and kind attention of their
THANK YOU!
Classroom On Wheels is successful because of many contributions. We especially wish to thank:
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Channel 8 and the Community Pride Partners for sponsoring our new bus.
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All the individuals who asked the United Way to allocate their 1997 donations to Classroom On Wheels.
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Dr. Becky Albiston for devoting time to complete our year-end report.
•
Cashman Cadillac and Cashman Equipment for their donation to repair our bus motor.
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Nevada Title for their generous contribution.
•
Mirage employees who delivered 350 Christmas stockings to our kids.
•
Liliam and Tom Hickey who picked up 200 toys from Channel 8 and played Santa for our kids.
Our Wish List (continued)
OUR WISH LIST
We've created a list of things we can use to improve the program. We're operating five different classrooms and can use one or five of the same item. Thank you for your consideration.
Crayons
Chalk (anti-dust) Color chalk (anti-dust) Liquid Paper (fluid 6 oz.) Cotton Art Swabs
Vinyl Art Smock for 3-5 yr. Old Tacky Glue Bottle (8 oz.) Index cards (4 x 6)
File folders (assorted letters) File folders (assorted colors) Construction Paper (9x12) white Construction Paper (9 x 12) black Construction Paper (9 x 12) red Construction Paper (9 x 12) green Construction Paper (9 x 12) yellow Construction Paper (9 x 12) orange Construction Paper (9 x 12) blue Construction Paper (9 x 12) neon colors
Scotch tape
Black easel paint brushes
Paint (washable Crayola) assorted colors
Magic Markers (washable) assorted colors Training scissors (1/2")
Paint Cups
Newsprint (9 x 12) white
Lettering Guides (large)
Watercolor pencils
Masking tape
DID YOU KNOW?
Investment in preschool education results in a lower dropout rate. High school dropouts who are heads of household costs Nevada taxpayers $28 million in annual welfare costs and $90 million in incarceration costs.
Printing courtesy of Sprint
CLINIC ON WHEELS
Nevada First Lady
Sandy
Miller cut
ceremonial "Band-Aid" with a
ceremonial "scalpel" to celebrate the grand opening of the Clinic On Wheels bus. The joyous event was held in the lobby of the St. Rose Dominican Hospital. Coverage was broadcast on Channels 8 and 13.
Channel 5 videotaped the event for a
public service announcement.
Over 50
children have already been screened for dental and medical treatment.
ON THE
ROAD AGAIN!
KLAS-TV Channel 8, in conjunction with their Community Pride Partners, proudly announced their sponsorship of the new C.O.W. bus. Richard Fraim, General Manager for Channel 8, presented the check at an exciting ceremony. Sprint, Nevada Power, Smith's Food & Drug Center and Columbia Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center are Channel 8's Community Pride Partners.
ANOTHER SUCCESS
Due to our early intervention and collaboration, a preschooler was diagnosed with profound deafness and is now receiving special education .
He has also been given hearing aids and an amplifier and is attending sign language lessons with his family.
Before our intervention, his family
kept the
child out of school
because he
could not speak.
Classroom On Wheels 439 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas NV 89107-2812 Classroom On Wheels Quarterly
Created by members of the C.O.W. staff and board. Editor: Dawn F. Davidson, C.O.W. Board Member For additional copies of current and past issues of C.O.W. Quarterly, please contact C.O.W. - 870- 7201. fax to 870-7209.
@LASSMOM@N WHEELS
A Non-Profit Preschool
All services are provided in the children’s neighborhoods:
» Free Bilingual Preschool
• Parenting Classes
- BABES Curriculum
. Resource and Referral for services through Service Link
COMPUTER ON WHEELS
A collaborative program of Classroom On Wheels, the Alternative Education
Department of the Clark County School District, Priori Enterprises, and Nevada
Partners
All services are provided in the student’s neighborhoods:
Student Assessment and Referral
Computer Training
GED Certification and Training
ESL
Referral to Nevada Partners for Job Placement upon program completion
Service Link
CLINIC ON WHEELS
A collaborative program of Classroom On Wheels, the Nurses Training program of
Community College of Southern Nevada, Clark County Health District, Clark
County Dental Society, and St. Rose Hospital. Currently available in Henderson.
All services are provided in the patient’s neighborhoods.
Well-child health screenings
Developmental assessment
Dental assessment
Referral for treatment to Positive Impact Physicians and D
Service Link
439 South Decatur Blvd., Las Vegas, Nevada 89107 (702) 870-7201 • Fax: (702) 870-7209
WISH LIST
GENERAL
MATERIALS
Crayons
Chalk (anti-dust) Colored Chalk (anti-dust) Liquid Paper (fluid .6 oz) Cotton Art Swabs
Vinyl Art Smock for 3-5 yr. old
Tacky Glue Bottle (8 oz.) Index cards (4 x 6) File folders (assorted letters) File Folders (assorted colors) Construction Paper (9 x 12) white Construction Paper (9 x 12) black Construction Paper (9 x 12) red Construction Paper (9 x 12) green Construction Paper (9 x 12) yellow Construction Paper (9 x 12) orange Construction Paper (9 x 12) blue
Construction Paper (9 x 12) neon colors Masking tape
Scotch tape
Black Easel Paint Brushes
Paint (washable crayola) assorted colors Magic Markers (Washable) (assorted colors) Training scissors (1/2")
Paint Cups
Newsprint (9 x 12) white Lettering Guides (large) Watercolor pencils
Wheels
439 S. Decatur Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89107-2812