In our staff meetings, we as a team here at the West Side Boys and Girls Club have decided to try a new model for the school year. We began this in the summer and streamlined this to fit into our school year curriculum.
All members will travel through the club in age appropriate groups. All members will have time in the games room and the gym after they have reported to the STARS Room or Education Center to complete their homework and or a literacy station in their program areas. We are trying to help support our families and community schools by making sure our members not just complete homework, but practice vital academic skills. We have worked hard to make sure that are literacy stations are not made up of worksheets, but engaging hands-on activities that are fun for our members.
Once members have completed their homework and/or a literacy station, they can earn a sticker that then will be turned into club bucks. Members are able to put their sticker up on the board next to their name which helps us build the sense of belonging and community in our program areas. Once a month, members can purchase prizes that are showcased in our display case as a reward for working hard.
In the month of September, we have had 151 members enrolled in this program!
STARS 64 members Total Earned in September: $378
Education Room 61 members Total Earned in September: $249
Teen Center 26 members Total Earned in September: $84
Together as a club, we have earned $711
in one month by completing homework, volunteering and literacy stations.
We are pleased to report that members are really enjoying this new recognition system! Below is a photo of our club cash rewards display case!
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