Category Archives: AmeriCorps

Alumni Service Learning Picnic

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

Project POWER/AmeriCorps alumni gathered together this past weekend to discuss how past members could support the success of current and future members. Over the last couple months the Project POWER office has been tracking down past members, trying to put … Continue reading →

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The Mural is Up!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

The Art Historians of Jones Elementary, the ones you read about last week, had their big afternoon!  The mural, depicting an original idea derived from the work of Marc Chagall is now hanging at Avenue M (a great local restaurant … Continue reading →

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What Project POWER/AmeriCorps Means…

Posted on June 3, 2011 by

A fourth grader in my after school has moved a D in math to a B, all because he receives the support he needs to review and rework his math homework with me every afternoon in a quiet, positive atmosphere. … Continue reading →

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After School Graduations and Summer Start Ups!

Posted on June 2, 2011 by

All across town after school programs are graduating their students to summer programs. As our school year ends here in Asheville, Project POWER/AmeriCorps members are simultaneously wrapping up and starting up.  Over the last few weeks programs have set up … Continue reading →

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AmeriCorps Week!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by

AmeriCorps Week celebrates the passionate young women and men that sign up to serve their country and community in a variety of ways.  With big hearts and open minds groups and individuals go about the task of transforming their environment, … Continue reading →

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After School Art Historians!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

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!

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

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…

Posted on May 10, 2011 by

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

Posted on May 5, 2011 by

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!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

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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