NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. Second grader Gianna Parisi was fully enriched by Barnard Early Childhood Centers Afterschool Enrichment Program Thursday where she planted a bulb into the ground at Amys Greenhouse. Parisi then decorated a picture frame for Thanksgiving.
I learn about Thanksgiving and having a feast, Parisi said.
The enrichment program is offered to Barnard first and second grade students during the fall and spring season in conjunction with the schools parent teacher association, and City of New Rochelle School District for six weeks during the fall and spring seasons.
Various Barnard teachers instruct students from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. both days.
Barnard Monitor Cherri Campanaro said the program keeps students occupied along with exposure to activities they arent normally able to experience.
They like it, said Barnard Monitor Cherri Campanaro. They look forward to it, she said. It gives them something to do during the wintertime.
Sessions include, the greenhouse, watercolors, chess, Legos, basketball skills, piano lessons, sewing, origami, Zumba, making clay structures, sports games, and cooking, and baking.
We like to bring these opportunities into their lives, said Barnard Assistant Principal Lori Pisani.
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