Today was our first day at a special agricultural program created by Redemption Ranch for our scholars. Special thank you to Hannah Jane Corn for bringing this vision to life. Strawberries we’re the topic of discussion and the fruit they planted. We’re super excited and look forward to the weeks ahead. Source

Parents if you’re looking for something engaging for your family to do this weekend, don’t hesitate to check out these awesome events. Both event are free!!!!! Hit the town with your family for a day of adventure. Please share this post if you know of anyone with kiddos. Source

Yesterday, Dr. Rita Davis changed gears and shifted to Physical Science. The scholars have been given the task of building a ball ramp out of nothing but paper and tape. Next week, we’ll test out their finished products. Stay tuned! Source

Last week, we started an urinalysis activity. Today we finished urinalysis by checking 3 urine samples for the presence of glucose and calcium. Doctors check for the presence of these substances to rule out diabetes and kidney issues, respectively. Thank you, Dr. Rita Davis for introducing our scholars to different avenues of Science. Source

What better way to end the week than with culinary class and a evening at the park. They participated in the National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week hosted by Robertson County Health Council. Each day the completed a challenge based on curated materials in the Mind Matters series by National Institutes of Health, National Institutes of Drug Addiction, U.S. Department … Read More

🗣🗣🗣🗣 Attention Sms UT Extension Afterschool parents and guardians, our program is canceled this afternoon due to lack of transportation via bus drivers. Hopefully, we’ll get to meet tomorrow. Please be expecting your scholars home afterschool. Source

Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women who play apart in making our program successful. #breakthebias2022 Source

Everyone ❤️’s cooking! This is exactly why we call them Smart Chef’s 👨‍🍳 🧑🏾‍🍳👩‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳👩🏽‍🍳 This year our director Clarissa L. Gardner and UT Extension-Robertson County agent Lauren Patterson created a curriculum for healthy baking options. They’ve loved everything so far but the Lemon Bars. We’ve even got one of our students who’s a extremely picky eater to try all the … Read More

Here are some local resources, activities, and events that are coming up soon. Please share if you know of anyone that could benefit from any of this information. Source

DO NOT FORGET A.C.T TUTORING IS TODAY AT 4:00pm-5:30pm!!! This will be held every week!! Please, bring your children! I’ll bring the books, food, drinks, and dessert!!🥰 See you all soon!!!🤗 Source