Monthly Archives: May 2011

After School Art Historians!

Jones Elementary has a group of after school Art Historians and Artists!  Ms. Tara, the Volunteer Coordinator and Project POWER/AmeriCorps member serving at Jones, doubles as the groups Art History teacher! Every Thursday for the last couple weeks the group … Continue reading

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Mandalas!

The Woodridge Learning Center explored mandalas and cultural connections! AMAZING! After students finished homework, an AmeriCorps member serving in Richmond, Virginia, facilitated a wonderful lesson investigating the cultural significance and ubiquity of mandalas. The word mandala means circle.  Students carefully … Continue reading

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It’s EOG Time…

As we enter the month of May, test anticipation builds.  For many AmeriCorps members serving students in the Asheville City School and Buncombe County School Districts the spring has been filled with test prep. The End of Grade tests that … Continue reading

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An Afternoon at Hillcrest Enrichment Center

After-school programs usually fulfill three objectives: homework, snack, enrichment. The Hillcrest Enrichment Center is no different in its aim.  From the moment students enter the big, bright room to the second they leave they are engaged in either homework activities, … Continue reading

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A Week at the YWCA!

Last week was a great week.  The whole week was spent with the YWCA’s middle school FutureVision Program.  From Tuesday to Friday the after-school activities, academic help and awe-inspiring moments piled up. On Tuesday, middle school students joined together to … Continue reading

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