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Expanded Learning

SAFE After-School Program

From dismissal until 6:00 PM on instructional days — snack, academics, enrichment, activity, and student choice.

Program Hours

SAFE operates from school dismissal until 6:00 PM on instructional days and serves TK–8 students. Students join the program at their grade level's dismissal time.

TK
1:00 PM
Kindergarten
1:45 PM
Grades 1–8
2:45 PM
Friday / minimum days
1:05 PM

SAFE Program Contact

530-397-4000

Shasta Cummins, SAFE After School Program Coordinator — scummins@sisnet.ssku.k12.ca.us

Pickup & Release

Students are released only to a parent, guardian, or adult listed on the authorized release form. Staff may request photo ID. All students must be picked up by 6:00 PM.

A Typical Afternoon

Snack

Students eat before homework and activity time.

Homework, Literacy & Math

Academic support with staff who know the school day.

Enrichment

Hands-on projects tied to the day's theme.

Physical Activity

Games, movement, and sport skills every afternoon.

Choice Time

Students pick clubs and activities that interest them.

Program Expectations

  • Be Safe
  • Be Kind
  • Be Responsible
  • Be Ready

2026–27 Daily Themes

Monday

Mindful Monday

Calm starts, goal setting, and social-emotional skill building.

Tuesday

STEM Tuesday

Science, engineering, and hands-on build challenges.

Wednesday

Wellness Wednesday

Movement, nutrition, and healthy habits.

Thursday

Think-It-Through Thursday

Problem solving, literacy, and project work.

Friday

Fun Friday

Student-choice clubs, games, and celebrating the week.

Family Resources & Registration

Only family-facing SAFE resources are published on this website. Program operational and compliance records are internal and are never posted here.

Related Pages

Placeholder — to be verifiedThe activity calendars above are archived August 2026 calendars. Newer monthly calendars will be posted here once they are verified by the program.