Yesterday we had a fun time getting our steps in by playing Fire, Water, Trees. Here are some great shots of the students (and Mr. Ross) in action! Source
On Wednesday, three students took it upon themselves to walk around the playgrou
🌟🌟On Wednesday, three students took it upon themselves to walk around the playground, field, and parking lot picking up trash. I was so impressed by this that I wanted to reward them! So I gave them each certificates and a special treat bag of their favorite candy. One student wasn’t at afterschool yesterday, so she will get her reward today … Read More
Conversation Tools
“OMG Awkward!” – the natural response from teens AND parents when having uncomfortable conversations with one another. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be! Access this toolkit for having difficult conversations. https://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/resources-and-training/for-families/conversation-tools/index.html #UTExtensionAfterschool #EVSAfterschoolTN Conversation Tools Source
I’m sorry Elk Valley didn’t win at the 4-H County Clover Bowl last night, but it
I’m sorry Elk Valley didn’t win at the 4-H County Clover Bowl last night, but it was great seeing them there! 🙂 Source
Resources – Skill Up Tennessee: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment & Training
There are currently over 185,000 job openings across our great state of Tennessee! See how Skill Up Tennessee may be able to help you grab the job you want! UT Extension’s SNAP Employment and Training program training works to help eligible SNAP recipients gain the knowledge, skills and support needed for employment. Find out more at http://snapet.tennessee.edu/resources/ #UTExtensionAfterschool #EVSAfterschoolTN Resources … Read More
Friday it had rained just before the end of the day, so we stayed in the first h
Friday it had rained just before the end of the day, so we stayed in the first hour and did magnets and Jenga. Then we headed out to do our 10,000 mile club. More details on that soon. Source
Get 60 Books for Your Child At No Cost To You
Reading together helps parents and children grow stronger bonds. Further, children who are read to are more likely to graduate. Get 60 FREE books for your child!https://www.kidcentraltn.com/education/reading/get-60-books-for-your-child-at-no-cost-to-you.html #UTExtensionAfterschool #EVSAfterschoolTN Get 60 Books for Your Child At No Cost To You Source
Time is running out of Afterschool for the 2018-2019 school year! Our last day
Time is running out of Afterschool for the 2018-2019 school year! Our last day will be Friday, May 17th! Source
10,000 Mile Club Update Everyone likes a challenge, right? The students were c
🚶♀️🚶♂️10,000 Mile Club Update🚶♀️🚶♂️ Everyone likes a challenge, right? The students were challenged on Friday, but I (Mr. Ross) came up with two additional challenges since then. All of them were written on a piece of paper, signed, and dated. I am posting them here to prove that the challenges are real and so that you, our internet audience, can … Read More
It’s always great when a student that moved away comes back to visit! :)
It’s always great when a student that moved away comes back to visit! 🙂 Source