Project Kidz Connect
2023-2024 After-School Enrichment Parent Survey
Newport-Mesa Unified School District is planning for the 2023-2024 school year. We want to provide after-school enrichment opportunities that are engaging and exciting. Please fill out a short survey to give us your opinions and ideas for NMUSD’s after-school enrichment opportunities.
Our Mission
NMUSD's Expanded Learning Program will provide a safe and inclusive before-school, after-school, and summer learning environment where every student is seen, every student matters, and every student is valued. Through a creative and inspiring mentorship, every student is challenged to grow towards reaching their full potential as a thriving student today and a responsible community citizen of tomorrow.
Our Program
Our curriculum includes academics, nutrition, physical recreation, arts and enrichment that support Newport-Mesa Unified School District initiatives.
We promote diverse learning experiences designed to challenge and maximize each student’s potential.
QUALITY STANDARDS FOR EXPANDED LEARNING PROGRAMS
2022-2023 FOCUS GOALS
CONNECT
Standard #1 Safe and Supportive Environment
The program provides a safe and nurturing environment that supports the developmental, social-emotional and physical needs of all students.
ENRICH
Standard #2 Active and Engaged Learning
Program design and activities reflect active, meaningful and engaging learning methods that promote collaboration and expand student horizons.
INSPIRE
Standard #4 Youth Voice and Leadership
The program provides and supports intentional opportunities for students to play a meaningful role in program design and implementation, and provides ongoing access to authentic leadership roles.
Kathleen Leary
Director, Early Childhood Education & Expanded Learning
kleary@nmusd.us
Laurie Virtusio
Coordinator, Expanded Learning
(714) 424-8915
lvirtusio@nmusd.us
Lee Ann Griffin
TOSA, Expanded Learning
(949) 515-6772
lgriffin@nmusd.us
For more information about Project Kidz Connect, please contact:
Christine Holguin
Office Assistant II, Expanded Learning
(949) 515-6786
cholguin@nmusd.us
