Lake City Afterschool Program

As the ten year mark on MC2’s after school project approaches, Ms Kaela C. will be transitioning away from the program. Instrumental and crucial in its formation, duration and routine, she will be helping MC2 train and plan for the success of a new Program Coordinator. Stay tuned. Thanks for yearly improved reading scores, year […]

Students represent places all over the globe here at Olympic Hills Elementary. The after school ELL students recently celebrated their commitment to being present during the many weeks of the learning program. They also enjoyed sharing their work, having pizza and a super long recess for the last day. With the program set to return […]

Waiting for the bus this week, students at Lake City’s Olympic Hills Elementary took time out to celebrate with cupcakes this Valentines Day. Tutors also were included in the yummy fest. It’s a good exercise in learning. With a make up of students that spans the globe, learning time and sharing culture is part of […]

With the new school year roaring back from the Covid closure and zoom learning, MC2 hosts return of after school English language learning at Olympic Hills Elementary again, in person. This Fall, we are wanting to add to our adult tutor supply with 5 more tutors. Two days a week, Monday and Thursday, 230p-415p. Pick […]

Schools out for summer. Words of joy to many youngsters. With 8 years of after school outreach, much of it ‘learning’ the ropes of engagement and collaboration, MC2’s Ms.Kaela closes out two years of ‘zoom’ learning. Great work. We’ve been waiting to get the announcement on ‘late start’ for Seattle Schools and the parents feedback […]

The song ‘Schools Out (for summer)’ was bouncing around in my head this week (lots of room?). My task, drop off ‘thank you’ cards to the eight students at Olympic Hills Elementary. This Lake City school has had to navigate a difficult school year and they all did it! Great work to students, staff and […]

The Norcliffe Foundation recently awarded a 2021 grant to MC2’s After School Program. It is timely and needed, as support for children lacking educational development and support during the year-long pandemic has been decreased. It is a detriment to families goals for their children and the long term development of their educational skills. Kaela Cunningham, […]

With MC2’s support, shelter, tutoring, holiday care and food security remain strong in the NE Seattle community during these turbulent times. We recently secured funding for approximately 600 children again this holiday season. Also realized is our support for low income families and their children’s language support at Lake City’s Olympic Hills Elementary School. With […]

Back to school, back to nature and back to CARE. The After School support programming at Olympic Hills Elementary follows a busy season at the Meadowbrook Community Gardens and Orchards (MCGO). The goal for MC2 is to ‘support, educate and engage’, which drives our CARE and support for the citizens of the Lake City District. […]