Reach for the Stars - End of Session II Program

Here's a video of some of the program from the end of session II.

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Reach for the Stars 2010 - Session II

Today was the last day of Session II of the Reach for the Stars Summer Enrichment Program. We had a blast. The program moved me to tears. If you're not a part of a mentoring group, get involved in our upcoming M@C (Mobilization at Central) program. These young people are so amazing and they just might surprise you!

Big thanks to the Pastor, Officers and members of Central United Methodist Church for your support during both sessions of the Summer Enrichment Program. I also would like to thank the following people:
Ann Collins, Program Director
Terry Varnado, Kitchen Coordinator
Brenda Harris-Washington & Christian Lattimore - 6th grade teachers
Demetreas Donald & Jasmine Stiff - 7th grade teachers
Tene Dixon & Bennye Henderson - 8th grade teachers
Renauldo Milsap & Johniel McIntosh - High School teachers
Cheryl Collins, Program Assistant
Kim Robinson, Program Assistant
Mattie Stevens, Adult Supervisor
Kizzye Newell, Kitchen Assistant
LaTerence Varnado, Kitchen Assistant
Rose Smith, Kitchen Volunteer
Oliver Jefferson, Recreation Coordinator
Collins Funeral Home for the loan of some of your employees (Effie Collins, Ralph Collins)
Southern Christian Services for Children and Youth
LaMorne's Dance Studio
West Jackson CDC
The Partnership for a Healthy Mississippi
and D.I.V.A.A.S. and L.E.A.D. of Anderson UMC who have assisted with Session II.

Agape Fellowship July 2010

On Wednesday, July 21, the Family Life Center hosted the Agape Fellowship gathering. The participants from the Summer Enrichment Program performed what they have learned during the recreation time from Session I and the MADD (Music, Art, Dance and Drama) camps of Session II.

If you attended, you were blessed by how these students have developed their minds and talents all in an effort to praise God. I hope you enjoy the video.
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Summer Reading Workshops

The Richard Wright Library, located at 515 W. McDowell Road will be offering several workshops this summer.

English II Exam Writing Workshops:

• Saturday, June 26, 2010 10 am - 12 pm 10th, 11th & 12th grade

Summer Reading and Storyboard Workshops:

• Saturday, July 10, 2010 10 am - 12 pm K, 1st and 2nd grades
• Saturday, July 17, 2010 10 am - 12 pm 3rd grade
• Saturday, July 24, 2010 10 am - 12 pm 4th grade

Kindergarten: Brown Bear, Brown Bear and Goodnight Moon, First Grade: Olivia and Sheep Out to Eat, Second Grade: Harold and the Purple Crayon and Something Beautiful, Third Grade: Through Grandpa's Eyes and Uncle Jed's Barbershop, Fourth Grade: Charlotte's Web and Talk About a Family.

Summer Book Club for Students and Parents/Guardians

• Thursday, June 17, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 8th grade
• Thursday, June 24, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 8th grade
• Thursday, July 1, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 8th grade
• Thursday, July 8, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 9th grade
• Thursday, July 15, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 9th grade
• Thursday, July 22, 2010 6 pm - 7:30 pm 9th grade

Eighth grade: Gifted Hands, Ninth grade: To Kill a Mocking Bird

Students are expected to read the book (s) before attending the workshop. Please bring a copy of the book with you. Parents must attend Summer Reading and Book Club workshops with students.

Summer Enrichment Program

The first session of the Summer Enrichment Program will soon be ending. We have had a wonderful time with the students who are enrolled. Registration is still going on for Session II which will begin on July 5 for rising 7th - 12th graders. Classroom assistants are still needed. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Michelle Henry at 601.355.7858.

This is the Lord's doing; it is marvelous in our eyes.
Psalm 118:23