We had so much fun this fall at SPARK! We had an awesome Halloween Party and learned how to do origami and paint with bamboo brushes with Ms. Kristie from the Arts Council! We had a delicious Chili Lunch at the end of Winter Break and are excited for our dance classes with Ms. Amy this Spring!!
The Advisory Board, Staff and students of SPARK give thanks for the generosity of church members. We recently received toys and supplies for our students to use and learn with!
Currently, SPARK has 20 students in our before and after-school care program, ranging from kindergarten to sixth grade. We continue to grow in numbers and in spirit. The students are excited to come to SPARK. They run, play ball and ride scooters in the recreation room or on the playground then have a snack in the Snack Bar. The five upstairs rooms are used to complete homework, read and engage in art activities, games and pretend play. SPARK is being led by our new Director, Whitney Frisk, long-time teacher Matt Trei, and one of our new teachers Tish Harrison. Whitney is currently working on her Master in Child Development from UCO, and has brought many ideas and energy to the program. Matt Trei, with his many years in the program, provides a stabilty, trust, and rapport with the kids that cannot be matched. Tish Harrison is finishing up her degree in Art History, and is full of ideas, special projects, and excitement.
SPARK was established in 1984 to provide neighborhood children a safe, loving atmosphere with opportunities for enrichment in reading and the arts. It is a great place for church members to volunteer! We need people interested in tutoring and to substitute for teachers and bus drivers. We are seeking individuals who have a commercial driver’s license! If you would like to be involved with these bright, charming children or would like more information please contact Dan MacLemore.