bucklefp@milwaukee.k12.wi.us<\/a> or your student\u2019s classroom teacher to learn more about these opportunities.<\/p>\nAmerica Scores<\/h2>\n
Third through fifth graders join their America Scores coaches for daily after-school academic enrichment and athletic activities. Coaches help students develop writing and soccer skills through workshops, drills, poetry writing and performance, and other challenges during this 20-week program.<\/p>\n
Arts @ Large<\/h2>\n
Arts @ Large team of 100+ artist educators provide LaFollette School with an innovative arts experience. Visual, literary, digital arts, dance, theatre, or spoken word, these artist residencies build on the strengths of school communities throughout Milwaukee.<\/p>\n
Math Club<\/h2>\n
This twice-weekly after-school program helps students in grades three through six strengthen their math skills and practice learning strategies. LaFollette teachers lead the club, which welcomes students who need basic math tutoring or who want to work on advanced math skills and concepts.<\/p>\n
Reading Club<\/h2>\n
This twice-weekly after-school program helps students in grades three through six strengthen literacy skills and practice learning strategies so they become proficient and enthusiastic readers. LaFollette teachers lead the club, which welcomes readers at every skill level.<\/p>\n
Scouting America (SA)<\/h2>\n
MPS students participating in SA, formerly Boy Scouts of America, belong to the youth development organization\u2019s Three Harbors Council, which delivers Scouting programs to 5,000 youth in Milwaukee, Racine, and Kenosha counties. Locally and nationally, the SA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.<\/p>\n
We Got This<\/h2>\n
Started on Ninth and Ring streets in 2013, this program began with a crew of young boys cleaning up their neighborhood and learning about gardening. The program has continued to grow as boys and girls from the neighborhood arrive for weekly summer cleanups. Mentors from the community greet volunteers and work with them to put the \u201cneighbor\u201d back in the \u201chood,\u201d recreating neighborhoods.<\/p>\n
Athletics<\/h2>\n\n- Baseball<\/li>\n
- Basketball<\/li>\n
- Cheerleading<\/li>\n
- Soccer<\/li>\n
- Track<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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