Enrichment
Enrichment programs provide students with opportunities to explore subjects beyond the standard curriculum, fostering a deeper understanding and passion for learning. These programs can expose students to various career paths and life skills, preparing them for future academic and professional endeavors.
R. Grant Graham Elementary School offers students a wide array of extracurricular and co-curricular activities. Avondale Elementary Schools also incorporate career-development within the elementary curriculum and through enrichment activities.
Here you'll find a variety of programs Graham students and families have the opportunity to participate in each year.
POSITIVITY PROJECT
The Positivity Project empowers America’s youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves. The program partners with schools and equips educators with the resources, training, and strategy to teach their students. The project incorporates 24 different character strengths that students will learn about and work on throughout the school year.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES
Deerfield Elementary offers a variety of family activities throughout the year, including:
- Family Reading Nights
- Family Dances
- PTO Events
OAKLAND UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIP
Deerfield Elementary partners with Oakland University to provide students additional resources, programming, and field trips, led by OU staff and students. This includes:
- OU Athlete Celebrity Reading Guests
- OU Hosted STEM Nights
- Invitations to OU Festivals and Events
- Health & Wellness Lessons from OU Medical Students
MARCH IS READING MONTH
March is National Reading Month, a month-long celebration to encourage people of all ages to read more. The month is dedicated to reading in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2. The National Education Association (NEA) launched National Reading Month in 1994 to promote literacy and reading for all ages. During the month of March, Deerfield students will participate in a variety of reading activities!
