Title: Wilson Community Center
1Wilson Community Center
21st Century Community Learning Center
Together We Can Achieve Our Goals And Make A
Difference In Our Community
2History
- Awarded five year grant in 2005 by the Arizona
Department of Education - 3rd year of operation
- The purpose of the 21st Century
Community-Learning Center Grant is to establish
community-learning centers that provide students
with standards-based academic enrichment classes
and opportunities especially in math, reading and
writing during out-of-school time. These academic
activities are designed to complement the
students' regular academic program
3VISION The Wilson Community Center will provide
a "one stop" learning and resource center with a
safe, healthy and fun environment that will build
student, parent and community success.
MISSION The Center is a school and community
based learning and resource center that serves to
enrich and enhance the lives of Wilson students
and their families by providing them with before,
after-school and summer programs, adult education
and family recreational events. adopted in
2001 when operating under the Federal 21st CCLC
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5Before and After School Programs
- Sunrise Club opens _at_ 630 a.m.
- Primary Play Pals after school academic
tutoring program for students who need
intervention - E.X.C.E.L. - after school academic tutoring
program for students who need intervention
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7Adult Education
A key to students academic success is to
increase parent involvement
There is a direct relationship between low
literacy levels and unemployment and poverty.
Almost 90 of adults enrolled in Arizona Adult
Education read below the 9th grade level. Many
parents lack the skills necessary to help their
children succeed in school. The greatest
predictor of a childs success in school is the
education level of the parent. emphasis
added Sources U.S. Census Bureau, Census
2000 Arizona Department of Education, Adult
Education Services
8Adult Education
- Understanding the School and District (how they
work, programs available at the schools) - Understanding State Standards and Testing
- Understanding Homework Assignments
- How to Read Report Cards
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
- Helping your child with homework
- Parent Institute for Quality Education
(collaboration with ASU) - Parenting training/classes
- Arizona Cancer Center Latinos Saludables
- Program parent meetings
9Family Events
- When families are engaged in positive
participation with their childs education and
school, children are more likely to do better in
school and are less likely to engage in substance
abuse and other problem behaviors
10Family Events _at_ Wilson
- Neighborhood Clean Up
- Fall Festival
- Thanksgiving Drive
- Salvation Army Christmas Angel Program
- Christmas Programs
- Health Fair
- Make A Difference Festival
11Wilson Community CenterOther Services Offered
- Emergency Food Boxes
- Clothing Drive
- Diaper Distribution
- Assistance with filling out WIC, AHCCCS and job
applications, immigration documentation, etc. - Research and post job positions
- Assistance with procuring basic household needs
(furniture, coolers, etc.) - Referrals and/or resources to shelter, utilities,
rental, medical, dental, and legal assistance - Intake and distribution of donations received
12Donations Needed
Students School uniforms Tennis
shoes Socks Underwear Teachers (for incentives
and/or treasure baskets) Fancy pencils Small
toys for treasure chest Coloring
books Crayons Key chains Little toy cars Little
purses Magnetic things Stickers Shaped erasers
Community Center Nonperishable food
items Feminine hygiene toiletries Baby diapers,
food, juices Shampoo (medicated and
lice) Deodorant Toothpaste/Toothbrush Toilet
paper Paper towels Napkins Laundry
soap Bleach Other Mentors Scholarships Gift
Certificates Identify Agencies State Tax Credit
Donations
13Tax Credit Donation
- RECEIVE A STATE TAX CREDIT AND A CHARITABLE
CONTRIBUTION/DEDUCTION ON YOUR FEDERAL TAX RETURN - Contributions that are eligible for a tax credit
are donated directly to schools, not to the
state. - A tax credit is a full refund of your money.
- The tax credit is available to all Arizona
taxpayers regardless of whether or not they have
children in school. An individual can contribute
and receive a tax credit for any amount up to
200. A couple filing jointly can contribute and
receive a tax credit for any amount up to 400. - Tax credit vs. tax deduction - whats the
difference? Contributions to public schools have
always been tax deductible. A tax deduction
allows you to subtract the amount of a
contribution from the amount of your taxable
income. A tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar
reduction in the actual tax owed. For example,
if you owe 800 in state income taxes and you
donate 200 to a public school for
extracurricular activities, you may subtract the
200 (or 400 if you are married, filing jointly)
from you tax bill and pay the state just 600.
If you are due a refund from state income tax,
you will receive an additional refund amount (up
to the amount of your tax credit donation). - In addition to the tax credit on their Arizona
income tax return, taxpayers can claim their
donation as a charitable contribution/deduction
on their federal income tax return. - What is an extracurricular activity?
Extracurricular activity means any optional,
non-credit educational or recreational activity
that supplements the education program of the
school. Activities such as sports, visual and
performing arts, special programs, field trips,
clubs, outdoor education, gifted programs, or
classroom enrichment programs can be funded with
tax credit money. - The state tax credit can be claimed on personal
state income tax returns only. Contributions
from businesses are welcome. Such contributions
are deductible, but cannot be used to claim a tax
credit. - Payment must be received by December 31, 2008.
- Designating a tax credit to support your local
school is one way you can - make a difference in the lives of hundreds of
children.
14Tax Credit
- What do you do? Its easy!
- Fill in the Tax Credit Request Form below.
- Designate the amount of money you wish to give.
- Return the form to Olga Fragoso, Wilson Community
Center, 430 North 30th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85008. - In January 2009, you will be issued a tax credit
receipt, which you will attach to your federal
and state tax return(s). - For more information or questions, please contact
Olga Fragoso _at_ 602-683-2515
Wilson School District No. 7 Tax Credit Request Form Name_______________________________________ Social Security No. _____________________________________ (required by Dept. of Revenue) Address ____________________________________ City ___________________ State ___________ Zip ___________ Telephone _____________________________________ Amount contributed ___________________________________ To the Wilson Community Center to support its programs, events and activities.
The tax credit can be claimed on personal income tax returns only. Contributions from businesses are welcome and checks should be payable to the Wilson Community Center Support Group.
15Why give to Wilson?
- Look at the statistics
- The Wilson Elementary School District serves
approximately 1500 students in grades Head Start
through 8th grades. - The District is characterized by high levels of
substance abuse, gang activity substandard
housing, generationally low educational
achievement and generationally consistent
poverty. - Land development and redevelopment in this area
is primarily industrial and commercial rather
than residential. - District borders encompass a collection of
decaying neighborhoods, businesses, and
industries. - There are no parks in our District.
- There are no swimming pools in our District.
- Approximately 25 of the students meet the state
definition of homeless children. - 95 qualify for free/reduced-cost Federal lunch
program. - 75 of the students are classified as limited
English proficient or monolingual Spanish). - 67 of household incomes in this District was
less than 34,999. Of these, 39 live in poverty
and 45 fall below the poverty level. - Almost 13 are classified as migrant student.
- 35 of the families are single parent, female
head of households. - 65 mobility rate within the District (families
moving in and out of the area) 60 of the
students have been in the District two years or
less. - 33 of the students experience ten or more
absences per year due to illness. - 29 of the parents have less than a 9th grade
education. 19 who attended high school have no
diploma. - The District has been identified as one of the m
ost at-risk districts in the State of Arizona
due to poverty of the community. - Regardless, it boasts a state of the art
technology program one computer to one student,
overhead projectors, smart boards and auditory
enhancement.
16Wilson Community Center
- Visit our website at
- http//www.wsd.k12.az.us/html/do/community_center/
index.html - Join the Wilson Community Center Support Group
established to conduct activities to achieve
educational, charitable and recreational
objectives for the benefit of Wilson School
District students and their families
17Wilson Community Center
Contact information Olga Fragoso Project
Coordinator Wilson Community Center 430 North
30th Place Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-683-2515
(office) 602-683-2518 (fax) olga.fragoso_at_wsd.k12.a
z.us