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Chosun Taekwondo Academy Teaches Martial Arts to WAMC Students

July 23, 2018
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WAMC Summer Enrichment Program - Students Learn Taekwondo

On July 19, 2018 the WAMC Summer Enrichment Program students were taught rudimentary skills in the traditional Korean Martial Art of Taekwondo as part of their Physical Education curriculum. Many thanks to Master Doug Cook of Chosun Taekwondo Academy for taking the time to make a difference in the life of these children. This is […]

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Donation Items Needed for Program

July 19, 2018
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WAMC Summer Enrichment Program

The WAMC Summer Enrichment Program provides migrant farm workers’ children with a safe environment to learn and stay at while their parents work the many area agricultural operations. The WAMC Summer Enrichment Program is in need of material donations to ensure our program can run safely and smoothly for our students. The items needed are […]

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Group 2 Children Visit Hudson Highland’s Nature Museum

July 19, 2018
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WAMC Summer Enrichment Program - Hudson Highland's Nature Museum (Group 2) Field Trip

On July 18, 2018 it was the WAMC Summer Enrichment Program Group 2’s turn to do some exploring at the Hudson Highland’s Nature Museum (HHNM)! HHNM has quality educational programs for students and the public. The kids were able to become official paleontologists today! First, they sat in a circle while the Education Manager, Kristen O’Hara, […]

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Volunteer Spotlight – Art Class Give Students A Chance to Create & Learn

July 16, 2018
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WAMC Summer Enrichment Program - Water Colors Art Class with Mrs. Coyle

Albert Einstein once said, “Logic will get your from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere.” Art enrichment is an essential part of any educational experience as it helps the mind learn to think abstractedly and allows internal feelings to be expressed in external ways in a positive manner. The WAMC Summer Enrichment Program […]

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Students Visit The Hudson Highland’s Nature Museum

July 13, 2018
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On July 11,2 2018 the WAMC Summer Enrichment Program Group 1 students went on a field trip to the Hudson Highland’s Nature Museum (HHNM) in Cornwall, New York. HHNM is a leading provider of nature education in the Hudson Valley. The children are taught, first and foremost, the philosophy of being caretakers of the environment and […]

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WAMC Volunteers Lead Craft Activities

July 12, 2018
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The WAMC Summer Enrichment Program has had a significant outreach from the local community with offers to volunteer this year. We have continued to be awe inspired by the local community’s interest to help out our program this summer. Volunteers are vital to keep the Enrichment Program running and help to add activities that may […]

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Students Take Class Trip To Learn About Agriculture

July 11, 2018
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On Monday July 9, 2018, the children of the WAMC Summer Enrichment Program took a class trip to learn about agriculture. The children had a great time heading out on one of the most prestigious Black Dirt farms in Pine Island, NY and in the Hudson Valley– DeBuck’s Sod Farm. Out on the sod farm, […]

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2018 WAMC Summer Program Begins

July 9, 2018
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WAMC Summer Enrichment - Music Education

The Warwick Area Migrant Committee has begun its 2018 Summer Enrichment Program and things are off to a great start. The children are excited about learning and eager to join in on the variety of activities the program offers them. Just this past week Music Teacher Matt Spicehandler stopped by to work with our student teachers, interns, […]

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2018 WAMC Orientation Week for Staff and Volunteers

June 20, 2018
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2018 WAMC Orientation Week for Staff and Volunteers

2018 WAMC Orientation Week for Staff and Volunteers Location:  Pine Island School-Schoolhouse Lane                             June 26th-June 29th 9-4 pm Time Monday  6-25 Tuesday 6-26 Wednesday  6-27 Thursday  6-28 Friday 6-29 9-9:30           9:30-11:30                 Kathy Brieger-Skype Welcome for Staff 9-9:30 AM-Director’s Office     Set […]

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Dr. Leach Receives 2018 WAMC Outstanding Service Award

May 7, 2018
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Dr. David Leach Receives Outstanding Service Award from the Warwick Area Migrant Committee

Warwick Central Valley School Superintendent, Dr. David Leach, received the 2018 Outstanding Service Award from the Warwick Area Migrant Committee in Pine Island, NY on May 6, 2018 . This presentation was held during a fundraiser in Pine Island, raising $1,000. As Superintendent of Warwick Central School System, he has made extensive efforts to support […]

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The WAFO Safety Backpack program annually raises funds and supplies to support our efforts to distribute work safety backpacks to migrant farmworkers in the Warwick Valley. Donating from our Amazon Wishlist above allows you to donate supplies for these bags so the farmworkers can remain safe commuting and working in the farm fields. More…

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