Claremont After-School Programs (CLASP)

These tutors so deserve the honor.

4th of July Celebration and CLASP's Tutors and Techies being honored as Community Heroes.

Where did the school year go? As you read this newsletter, we count down the days until CLASP ends for the 2021-22 school year. I have been rewarded by seeing growth in so many of our students, from improved reading levels to mastering math facts. They’ve worked hard on their paths to improvement with their dedicated tutors lighting the way.
Everyone’s time is valuable, especially when it comes to volunteer time, and I invite you to please consider tutoring at one of our sites.

If you love reading with a youngster or hearing about their day at school, you can make a huge difference in the life of a CUSD elementary school student by tutoring and mentoring them two days a week for an hour and one half each time. Our tutors have varied backgrounds and experiences from high school students, college students, and community volunteers. No previous teaching or tutoring experience is required!

The Volunteer Registration form can be found on the CLASP website:
https://clasp4kids.org/volunteer/application/

Tutors are urgently needed at the Wheeler Park location. Please feel free to call me at 909-204-0127. Site supervisors are there to assist newcomers, so please volunteer if you are available.

Also, you can sign up now for the 2022-2023 school year. Thank you.

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KID WISDOM
What is something that you are really good at, And What is something you aren’t very good at or something you would like to learn or be better at?

Alan Jack (Former BP tutor and husband to Bev Jack) recently took on the project of refurbishing the little library at WP. The original little library was an Eagle Scout project and over the years, the elements had taken their toll. Alan reinforced the base, replaced the clear panel, the decayed wood, and the hardware. He readied the library so that Skylar Segura and Cristina Antoniolli could paint it. Tom Shelley from the city of Claremont reinstalled it to its original place on Vista Drive. Carole Lee Marshall transported books donated by the Claremont Library to stock the new Little Library. We look forward to restocking it with these books for the neighborhood children to enjoy.

As part of a cultural enrichment project, CLASP students learned about the Chinese New Year celebration. They were given red envelopes with a gold foil-wrapped chocolate coin inside to participate in the ritual of Lai-See. The red envelope and gold coin signifies the wish of good fortune for the recipient.

What a wonderful time we had this afternoon in the lovely garden of Devorah Lieberman and Roger Auerbach, Celebrating CLASP and the many people who make it possible. We honored retired Director Jan Creasey and welcomed the new Director, Cristina Antoniolli, as well as new CUSD Superintendent, Dr. Jeff Wilson. Words shared by them and CLASP President Frank D’Emilio told the story of what makes CLASP special - the staff, the volunteer tutors and the donors and supporters. With many thanks to all who made the event possible.

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Application | CLASP

CLASP is on winter break right now and resumes on Jan. 13th. We are always in need of volunteers for our students throughout the season, especially during January while the Claremont Colleges and the University of La Verne student volunteers are on winter break. If you would like to volunteer even 1 afternoon a week or know anyone who would, please complete this application. Spread the word! http://clasp4kids.org/volunteer/application/

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Don't forget to shop in the Village today and stop in to 21 Choices to get some yummy frozen yogurt! :-)

Today is the day to support the many merchants in the Claremont Village who are supporting the non profit organizations in our community through ! Don't forget to top off your day with a stop at the Village 21 Choices who is giving 10% back to Claremont After-School Programs (CLASP).

Don't forget that tomorrow is a good day to visit 21 Choices in the Village for a treat! They are partnering with CLASP for Giving Tuesday where 10% of the day’s sales will be donated to support our program.

● Hey friends, please join us on December 3rd! We’ve partnered with 21 Choices in the Village to help elementary-school children enhance their academic, organizational and social skills by providing high-quality after-school programs in Claremont Unified School District neighborhoods. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow! !

Another way to support CLASP is by doing a little bit of eating and shopping in the Claremont Village on GivingTuesday! Be sure to top your meal off with a bowl of frozen yogurt from 21 Choices!

Stop on by the 21 Choices Village location on Tuesday to support CLASP! The Claremont Village is participating in CLAREMONT GIVING TUESDAY again this year which is a great opportunity to shop and eat downtown and support local non profits too! :-)

This was an afternoon of gourmet delights, wine and live music! Our event this year acknowledged the partnership between CLASP and the Claremont Unified School District. We honored recent retiree Cathy Stewart, the Information Services Coordinator and Superintendent Jim Elsasser and the Board Of Education.

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JOIN US TO CELEBRATE CLASP!
Claremont After-School Program is in full swing at all our sites. Our Board of Directors and staff are working hard to provide a quality program to help these students thrive in school! :-)
The only way CLASP is able to help the young students in our community is by the generosity of the both time and money. Yes, it really does takes both!
We are holding another wonderful event this year on Nov. 10th from 2-4 pm at the beautiful home of Tim Brayton and Deborah Waas. This is always a fall highlight that people love attending every year! Make sure you check out who we are recognizing this year too!
We always have such fabulous food and just as important are seeing so many of your friends and community members in attendance showing their support of CLASP. You don't want to miss it so let us know of your attendance right away so we can plan accordingly.
We're looking forward to seeing you there!!! :-)

BE SURE TO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OUR ANNUAL EVENT ON SUNDAY NOV. 10TH! YOU CAN EITHER COMMENT HERE ON THIS POST OR CONTACT ANY OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS TO ENSURE YOU OBTAIN AN INVITATION. WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION IN THE VILLAGE AREA SO YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT!

These CLASP students have had a wonderful experience! So many memories they will cherish for a long time because the staff and residents have given so much of themselves to provide such a meaningful program! THANK YOU MT. SAN ANTONIO GARDENS!

MSAG is the gift that keeps on giving! These CLASP students went home from their camp experience not only with wonderful memories, knowledge and skills but books to read and school supplies to remember their time with you all! Thank you Mt. San Antonio Gardens for another successful program! :-)

Never stop being curious!

Camp is almost over for these CLASP students! What an amazing experience they have had!

CLASP is thrilled to partner with Mt. San Antonio Gardens every summer. What our students get out of this experience is priceless as the MSAG residents share their wealth of knowledge in such fun and creative ways!

Sometimes it's the little things shared that are worth keeping! Thank you MSAG for what you give of yourselves for our local students!

Lunch with the MSAG's "lunch buddies" is always a favorite time of the day as you can tell by the photos! :-)

Another great day at MSAG for our CLASP students!

The residents at Mt. San Antonio Gardens and our CLASP students are sure enjoying the summer program! Thank you MSAG for providing such an enriching program for our local students.

Well yesterday was the big day for our two board members, Lissa Petersen and Cindy Sullivan, the City of Claremont's Independence Day Celebration "Grand Marshal" and "Honored Citizen". What a joy it was to honor and thank you both for your years of dedicated service to not only CLASP but to our entire community!

Honored Citizen: Cindy Sullivan | Claremont COURIER

As previously stated, we're thrilled that 2 of our CLASP board members are honored in this years Independence Day Celebration. This is the Claremont Courier story about Cindy Sullivan, the Honored Citizen. https://www.claremont-courier.com/articles/news/t32731-cindy-sullivan-claremont-fourth

Honored Citizen: Cindy Sullivan | Claremont COURIER Cindy Sullivan is this year's honored citizen in Claremont's Fourth of July parade.