Music ‘n’ Motion is a pre-school music program offered through the WLCLC and Early Childhood Outreach Program. The music group met once a week and served 16 youngsters in the West Lincoln neighborhood. The group was primarily composed of children from two daycares within walking distance of the school; ranging from ages 1 ½ to 5. Over fifty percent of the children qualify for Title 20 (childcare funds). For the last session, staff invited parents to attend a 30 minute Music ‘n’ Motion program. The program was held on a Wednesday morning at 10:15, and amazingly 18 parents and grandparents showed up with cameras and camcorders. The parent’s involvement was very exciting and proof that the music group was important to each of the pre-school students. Many parents left saying, “That’s what he’s been singing” or “That’s why she wants to play the guitar”. The music group played a positive role in connecting families to their neighborhood school at an early stage of their education.

At the end of March, the WLCLC put together a heritage school club. The group of about 40 fourth graders went to Goodrich Middle School two days a week. At Goodrich, Ms. Young and a few middle school volunteers, helped the West Lincoln students make bonnets and suspenders. Not only did the students learn how to hand sew and use a sewing machine, they also learned about traditional food made during the heritage time period. The students spent a few of the days making snicker doodle cookies and salt water taffy. The students were then able to wear their bonnets and suspenders while attending the annual 4th grade Heritage School Day. The success of the club showed in the number of kids that participated and the pride they demonstrated while wearing their handmade clothing. Through this club, we were able to unite an annual school function with the Community Learning Center