ASAP!

Our young musicians have been working hard, and their performances are almost here! After months of practice, they’ll soon be ready to take the stage this April and May. Join us for their free concert at the Silo in April and cheer on these 22 talented musicians as they play alongside Grammy Award winners Krystyana and James Czeiner! Learn more at asapct.org.

At ASAP!, we embrace all forms of creativity–from visual and performing arts to creative writing! Our Mighty Writers program helps students grow as writers while connecting with the world around them. Do you know a young writer? Encourage them to submit to our 20th Annual Celebration of Young Writers, which is free to submit for all students statewide. Learn more and share the link below with any young writers you know! Submissions close April 1. https://lnkd.in/e5W8Yk42 #youngwriters #creativewriting #annualcelebration #writingcontest #april1

Save the date for ASAP! Celebrates Possibilities–a joyful community-centered fundraising event. Join us for an extraordinary evening featuring live performances by our Youth Ensemble, original works shared on stage by our Young Writers, and a photo exhibit highlighting our Young Photographers. And of course, delicious food and drinks! More information to come at asapct.org #celebrate #annualfundraiser #community #communityevent #asapcelebrates #youngwriters #photographers #exhibition #performance #artsed

The Mighty Writers program is in full swing! Children's Community School - Waterbury, CT4th graders are honing their creative writing skills by tapping into their five senses, practicing mindfulness, and embracing the power of presence. Led by singer-songwriter Ysanne Marshall, they’ve created short stories, rhyming poems, haikus, and persuasive arguments - unleashing their imagination one word at a time! #mightywriters #creativewriting #writingprogram #mindfulness #senses

This year, we are thrilled to have our largest Youth Ensemble yet! 22 students from six towns across Litchfield County are building friendships and refining their musical talents alongside Grammy Award recipients Krystyana and James Czeiner. These young musicians are gearing up for a free community concert, and a special performance at our Annual Fundraiser in May. Stay tuned for more updates on their journey! #youthensemble #music #youngmusicians #concert

Check out these vibrant and colorful creations by young artists at Washington Primary School! Students drew inspiration from artist Alma Thomas, whose works are influenced by nature and color. Under the guidance of teaching artist Kait Clark, these pre-kindergarten students created mixed-media collages as part of our Reach for Learning program. Thank you to Kait Clark for these photos 😊 #prek #inschool #collage #colorful #almathomas #inspiration

Our adventure to the Yale Peabody Museum was an unforgettable experience! Students immersed themselves in the lost worlds of dinosaur fossils, ancient civilizations, and explored the history of science and technology. They also observed live animals and admired dazzling minerals. We encourage all to visit the museum – it’s free and open to all! #fieldtrip #asapadventures #yale #peabody #museum #science #hands-on

We're looking for writers! Our 20th Annual Celebration of Young Writers is open for submissions. All public, private, and home-schooled students in grades K-12 are encouraged to submit a piece of writing by April 1st. Selected students will perform their pieces for the public in May! Please check out the link below for full guidelines, and share this with any young writers you know! https://lnkd.in/eKwQEP_P #cyw25 #callforsubmissions #youngwriters #writingcontest #k12 #creativewriting #free

The Mighty Writers program is back for its 7th year today! Ysanne Marshall will lead 4th graders through creative writing, using mindfulness to connect their senses and inspire fresh ideas. We’re excited to see what stories students will create over the next couple of months! We are grateful to Connecticut Community Foundation, The American Savings Foundation, The Diebold Foundation, and the Elisha Leavenworth Foundation for making this program possible at Children's Community School - Waterbury, CT 💕 #creativewriting #inschool #mightywriters #mindfullness #fivesenses

We’re getting ready for an adventure-packed afternoon! We’re excited to visit the Yale Peabody Museum in New Haven with 3rd-8th graders from Children's Community School - Waterbury, CTtomorrow. They'll be diving into a world of wonder with life-size dinosaur skeletons, live animals, cool insects, and so many more interactive exhibits to explore. It’s going to be a day full of discoveries, learning, and fun! #adventures #science #fieldtrip #yale #peabodymuseum #handson #newhaven