The Neighborhood Schoolhouse
is
a community learning and family support center at Redmond Elementary
School. Six days of the week
during the school year, Redmond families, adults and children engage in a
variety of before and after school
classes and evening activities. NSH
is a gathering place for neighbors to experience lifelong learning as well
as a family support center, connecting people to necessary community
resources.
The
Neighborhood Schoolhouse (NSH) originated as a “Breaking the
Boundaries” project in 1994 by the City of Redmond and was funded for
one year by a United Way grant. Presently,
NSH is funded by the collaborative effort of the City of Redmond, Lake
Washington School District,
Microsoft Real Estate Division, the Orinoco Foundation and
community grants. Friends
Of Youth acts as the fiscal agent and administrator.
In
2006-07
school year, NSH offered 14 programs to
more than 600 people with 46% of the enrollment from schools other than
Redmond Elementary. Approximately
140 children
participate weekly in the NSH after school programs.
The
Neighborhood Schoolhouse classes and activities are scheduled to follow
the Lake Washington School District calendar.
On school holidays NSH will be closed.
Registration Process
NSH
classes are open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Class size is limited so that each student will receive individual
attention. Many of our
children’s classes fill quickly. You
may mail your registrations to our office, drop them off at Redmond
Elementary School, room 124, or register in person. All children’s after
school classes require pre-registration.
Fees are payable to the instructors or NSH/Friends
of Youth.
Reduced Tuition Scholarships
are
offered to low-income families who would otherwise not be able to take a
class. Please check the
appropriate box on your registration form for reduced tuition.
Full Scholarships
are
offered to children whose families are unable to afford the reduced
tuition amount. A family is eligible for a full scholarship if they answer
yes to any of the following questions:
1. Do
you qualify for free or
reduced breakfast/lunch program?
2. Do
you have a Public Assistance Medical Card?
3. Are
you a single parent who is unemployed?
To
request a full scholarship for your child or family, please contact the
Neighborhood Schoolhouse Coordinator at 425-702-3409 no later than one
week before the class begins.
All scholarship requests are
awarded on a first come, first serve basis.
Scholarship awards are limited to one (1) class per child per
quarter. If we are unable to
meet your scholarship request, we will notify you by phone.
Transportation
Thanks
to the in kind donation of van use by the City of Redmond, The
Neighborhood Schoolhouse will provide transportation
at no cost to students from Rockwell, Einstein and Mann Elementaries who
sign up for classes offered immediately after school at Redmond
Elementary. This service is provided on a limited, first–come, first
serve basis. Parents
are responsible for transportation
home after the classes. If
you need transportation, please indicate this on your registration form.
Become a Friend of NSH
This year marks the twelfth school year for NSH. Changing economic times challenge the sustainability of our services and our ability to pay our expenses. To meet these challenges, NSH invites the community to “Become A Friend of NSH” by donating to NSH/Friends of Youth. Your donation provides scholarships for needy children; sustains free programs and provides after school snacks.
For more information and/or to “Become A Friend of NSH”, please call 425-702-3409 or email: jradley@lwsd.org
Damos la bienvenida a todas las familas de habla hispana!
Para asistencia en español con la Escuela del Vecindario acerca de los programas escolares antes y después de la escuela, para familias, adultos , niños (as) y información acerca de recursos de la comunidad. Por favor de llamar a Antonia Dueñas al 425-702-3409 en horas de oficina, los Martes de 9am a 10am en el cuarto 124 en la Escuela Elementaria de Redmond. Después de horas de oficina, pueden dejar su mensaje con su nombre y su número de telefono y les contestare tan pronto me sea posible. Sera un gran placer poder asistirlos. Gracias!
Inclement Weather Policy
• If the Lake Washington School District closes school for any reason, Kids’ University will also be closed
• In the event that Lake Washington School District chooses to cancel all after school activities, Kids’ University will also be closed.
• If the school district chooses to send home students midday due to weather, Kids’ University will also be closed.
• If it begins to snow during Kids’ University the site will remain open until all children have been picked up. Parents may receive a phone call during this time to warn them of inclement weather.
Volunteer Opportunities
Youth and Adult volunteers are needed to tutor/assist children in our children’s after school classes and to help with our adult/family evening programs. Students can receive community service credit and do senior projects with NSH. Call NSH for information — 425-702-3409.