tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54727537109241131982012-01-24T12:37:40.560-05:00Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.comBlogger2261100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-50322899151511212322012-01-24T12:31:00.003-05:002012-01-24T12:37:40.579-05:00

On Friday, KSC afterschoolers used iMovie to film their version of Jon Klassen's book, I Want my Hat Back. (Which, by the way, is GREAT for teaching dramatic irony) Today, they'll do the voice-overs for the film. Here's the rough-cut of the film:

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-36391621448703839102012-01-19T11:48:00.003-05:002012-01-19T12:00:59.235-05:00

Our new technology is up and running, and I just realized that, although this has been a month full of tech-learning, I haven't blogged about it since December! Eeep!So, here's what we've been doing as we get to know our new iPads (Our recent tech grant allowed us to purchase 5, and we share them throughout the center).Vince, our volunteer who works with teens on college preparedness, has been

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-55899415306925090302011-12-09T12:11:00.003-05:002011-12-09T12:20:13.952-05:00

Thanks, Chill! As always, we had a great time at our 4th Annual Dodgeball Tournament and Chili Dinner! A few of my favorite photos from the event (Find more on our Facebook page):

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The King Street Center preschoolers cooked Thanksgiving dinner last week and had a visit from some friends from Shelburne Farms. Peeling the butternut squash:Preparing the potatoes:Mmm . . . delicious!A friend from Shelburne Farms:

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At King Street Center, we focus on academics, social and emotional health and well-being, and playing. And, increasingly alarmed by the technology gap, we also focus on technological literacy. Why?The ChildCareExchange points out today that the technology gap is only growing:New research by Common Sense Media indicates a growing disparity in high-tech access. As reported in Education Week(

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-28984538990937003782011-11-28T16:57:00.002-05:002011-11-28T16:58:21.712-05:00

This week, Malcolm takes us to the beach.

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-85524189450693845482011-11-21T12:24:00.001-05:002011-11-21T12:25:43.869-05:00

This is one of those blog posts that's all about the picture.

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-42065590661558608212011-11-18T11:34:00.004-05:002011-11-18T12:19:29.615-05:00

The most-fun thing I've ever done at King Street Center? This. Right here. This picture. This moment. The moment when we got new computers, and a handful of teens said, "Can we help you set them up?" and I said, "Sure," and they were shocked that I said, "Sure," and then I said:"And you're going to open up the computers to put in extra memory, too."And they did it:But, that's not quite the

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-19581143503509625402011-11-09T16:22:00.012-05:002011-11-16T16:34:00.252-05:00

We are SOOOOOOO thankful to People's United Community Foundation, The Tarrant Foundation, and the Henderson Foundation for their support of our technology program. Yesterday, the new desktops arrived, and the Afterschoolers got so excited that they all drew pictures of new computers.Important fact: we talk about the difference between monitors and CPUs all the time, but not one kiddo drew the

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-71704303426005062852011-10-04T15:49:00.001-04:002011-10-04T15:51:57.673-04:00

King Street Center is looking for educators to staff our SES Tutoring Program. Tutors work with small groups of 2-3 students for 3 hours a week, focusing on reading skill development and math skill development through lessons designed by the tutor. Students are grouped according to ability, and are comprised of elementary, middle, or high school students. Meeting times are flexible throughout

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-8032687115160289542011-09-30T10:35:00.012-04:002011-09-30T11:16:24.442-04:00

We first learned about the artist Ursus Wehrli through Robert Krulwich's blog on NPR. Fascinated, we also watched Ursus Wehrli tidies up art | Video on TED.com. And, after showing the King Street Kids an image of a properly organized bowl of alphabet soup, their first response was, "We already DO that!" and they set to work right away:And, here are some very tidy, properly organized snacks:

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-64906698629373446242011-09-29T09:55:00.003-04:002011-09-29T10:14:53.244-04:00

Guess what?The Champlain College Work-Study Each One Reach One tutors started yesterday, which means 2 things:1. The kids are psyched.and2. My office looks like this right now:Don't worry, though. This is what the kids and tutors saw when they entered the board room for their match-up meeting:Doesn't it look super-organized? Each tutoring pair keeps track of their work in a journal - that's

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-56004595652638397212011-09-22T10:29:00.004-04:002011-09-22T10:42:42.001-04:00

Thanks to Aikido of Champlain Valley, the King Street Center Afterschoolers were able to take part in an Aikido workshop yesterday with instructor Jamie Nicks, and it was SO. MUCH. FUN.One of the major focuses of workshop was introducing youth to the idea of Aikido as a martial art that emphasizes peaceful conflict resolution. Here's Gonzalaiz learning about showing respect to your opponent:The

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-41618530482457601202011-09-15T17:25:00.001-04:002011-09-15T17:33:12.643-04:00

Ahmed: Bethany, can I have the same tutor that I had last year?Bethany: Absolutely! [note - I had already talked to Cathy] Why?Ahmed: [Gives answer that's in the video]Bethany: Ummm . . . I'm going to need to film that answer right now.We're still looking for more tutors for this year!

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-13759720403628700622011-09-14T10:13:00.003-04:002011-09-14T10:17:05.202-04:00

Meet Makayla. Her painting is on display at King Street Center right now, and we just love her artist bio too much to leave it off the blog.Name: Makayla Age: 8 Favorite thing to do at King Street: Draw. Because I’m basically an artist. I like to do arts and craftsy stuff. What was the best part of your summer?: Going to Camp Hochelaga. I had fun meeting new people, because it was my first

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-29749815120625958242011-09-13T13:39:00.003-04:002011-09-13T13:52:42.784-04:00

Every day, Gabriella, King Street Center's Volunteer Coordinator, has at least ten conversations like this one. Just sayin'.

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-28041789482051140612011-09-08T15:30:00.003-04:002011-09-08T15:43:59.508-04:00

Meet Semplise, just one of the many kid artists whose work will be displayed at the Kids Hop at King Street Center this Saturday from 10-2!Name: Semplise Age: 6 Favorite thing to do at King Street?: Play games. Like Poptropica on the computer. If you could have a superpower, what would it be?: Running really fast! If you could be an animal, what would you be?: I would be a cheetah—because that

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-9107247916088717182011-08-29T11:38:00.002-04:002011-08-29T12:04:25.886-04:00

All the kids of Castle Camp would like to send a big thank-you out to Janet Bellavance for her work with the Hiking Club this summer. King Street Center youth summited Mount Philo, Snake Mountain, Prospect Rock, Stowe Pinnacle, and Camel's Hump. . . and it was AWESOME!

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-54358178345265772692011-08-17T11:33:00.006-04:002011-08-17T12:01:10.500-04:00

...for the Kids' Hop! King Street is one of the passport sites in this year's Kids' Hop, SEABA's Art Hop for kids, on September 10th. We will be opening our doors to kids and families from 10-2. Come join us for some fun art projects, and to see art created by King Street kids! Our campers have been busy painting self-portraits, which will be on display at the event. Want to see what they're

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995991523912092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-19304481167035073462011-08-08T11:22:00.005-04:002011-08-08T11:49:21.613-04:00

Last week we had a puppet show! With the help of Mr. Hajdun, a teacher from Champlain Elementary School who has been working with King Street campers on their reading this summer, the kids put on two shows: "The Little Red Hen" and "The Three Little Pigs." Hear these familiar stories in their voices... The Little Red Hen: The Three Little Pigs:

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995991523912092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-58047211342910410942011-08-04T09:14:00.017-04:002011-08-04T10:34:20.917-04:00

Last week was Fashion Week at King Street Center. That meant that all week, Castle campers were busy designing ensembles... sketching designs.......and preparing for a runway show at the end of the week. When the day of the fashion show finally arrived, everyone was excited, nervous, and looking sharp!There was time for designers to tweak their outfits:And practice their runway walks:Soon,

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995991523912092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-6094323675410815562011-07-19T11:56:00.003-04:002011-07-19T12:11:50.501-04:00

King Street kids were pretty excited to board the bus to camp this summer! Check out their arrivals to Camp Abnaki and Camp Hochelaga: Just think of all the camp memories in the making!

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995991523912092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-31987306164153035252011-07-11T09:49:00.009-04:002011-07-11T10:30:28.650-04:00

This summer we are celebrating 10 years of our tennis program, Kids on the Ball!King Street has trained many tennis enthusiasts, thanks to Coach Jake Agna. Here is what some of our kids have to say about Jake... Thank you, Jake!

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995991523912092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-49837401671440174662011-06-02T09:24:00.004-04:002011-06-02T09:55:11.655-04:00

Check out the June issue of Kids VT! On pages 22-23, there's a crown cut-out. Decorate your crown, snap a photo, and email the picture to julie@kingstreetcenter.org to be entered in a drawing for a kid's bike from SkiRack! More info here.Even an 11-month-old can have fun making a crown! Here, Arden checks out his art materials:Then, he tests the crayon before using it:Next, he gets down to

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-43274338302817657402011-05-31T09:16:00.004-04:002011-05-31T09:31:24.030-04:00

I'm not going to lie - as a 4-time marathoner, the Youth Relay Team is just about my favorite activity we do at King Street. Oh sure, I love technology and tutoring, but slip on a pair of sneakers and have a run on the bikepath with a teen? Perfect.And perfect is just about the best way to describe Sunday's run. Well, minus the rain and the heat and the humidity, but really, we didn't even

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-27737877642635201702011-05-27T14:56:00.003-04:002011-05-27T18:11:38.003-04:00

If you subscribe to the King Street Center online newsletter, then you know that long-time King Street attendee Josh Bennett graduated from UVM this past Saturday.Well, we couldn't let THAT pass without a party, now could we? Here, a few images from the big day.KSC Executive Director Vicky Smith reading a note from former E.D. Roxane Leopold: A line of folks celebrating Josh's success: Aida (who

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-51681328985666992772011-05-24T09:46:00.002-04:002011-05-24T10:10:16.664-04:00

Mark Johnson volunteers in the Tech Room every Monday. He always brings these amazing games - tops, ball-in-a-cup, this card game where you match patterns that's so complicated that only the kids are really good at it. Well, this week, Mark brought some speed stackers, and we had soooooo much fun with them.Semplise mostly wanted to hide tops under the cups:Neema was interested in stacking

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-52383878310003673622011-05-20T14:25:00.007-04:002011-05-20T20:23:22.811-04:00

Clothes Exchange shoppers and volunteers enjoyed delicious, refreshing Kids Lemonade at last night's event. Frank and Lule were pros!They made...poured...and served!A big thank you to Lule and Frank, and to everyone at the Clothes Exchange--a portion of the event's proceeds will benefit King Street.Mmmmm....looking forward to more Kids Lemonade this summer!

Juliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06995991523912092505noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-17655484855125562462011-05-16T14:12:00.002-04:002011-05-16T14:48:57.251-04:00

Every spring, the youth of King Street learn about Arthur Ashe and they ways he promoted sportsmanship, equality, and academics. Then, they participate in the NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay and Art Contest.Below, we've compiled some resources for youth to use when considering their answers to this year's question, "Why do you think Arthur Ashe created teh National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-265022346402138582011-05-11T11:20:00.001-04:002011-05-11T11:22:51.460-04:00

There are few things more fun than letting the Afterschoolers edit photos of themselves!

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-77533056615428193222011-05-09T09:41:00.004-04:002011-05-10T11:14:17.139-04:00

Some more great Mr. Picassohead images from the Tech Room!

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-9915649831042978552011-05-06T10:05:00.003-04:002011-05-06T10:09:15.471-04:00

Our Hoopers are competing in THIS Saturday's Hoopapalooza event and they'd love for you to come cheer them on! The event starts at 9 at City Hall Park (which means that, if you're at the first outdoor Farmer's Market of the summer, you should definitely stop by!). If it rains, the event's still on, but it'll be in the Edmunds Gym.

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-69055485630217210592011-05-05T10:34:00.004-04:002011-05-05T11:07:43.649-04:00

Thanks so much to the team from Northfield Savings Bank for sprucing up the center!Thanks so much to the team from Northfield Savings Bank for sprucing up the center!

Bethanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15017442626779999554noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-16997669199807588662011-04-25T16:23:00.003-04:002011-04-28T10:57:20.711-04:00

GRRRRRRRRRRR!!!! Cameron made this face using the Artpad at Art.com.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-24544583522767858282011-04-18T14:44:00.010-04:002011-04-25T10:10:14.946-04:00

Some photos that Afterschoolers edited using Picnik during April Vacation Camp.Semplise went this a theme that he developed last time:Jasper played with the temperature of his picture:Odreille wanted all things princess in her picture (I was most impressed with how she experimented with using the icons on the website to tell a story):Nikkiah used color boost to make her glasses and mouth more

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-44743432803720324372011-04-15T11:03:00.003-04:002011-04-15T11:27:49.691-04:00

King Street Afterschoolers, Teens, staff, and tutors gathered on Thursday, April 14th to celebrate the end of the winter session of Each One Reach One, King Street Center's tutoring program, and to say thank you to outgoing tutors.It was a cold day on the playground, but spirits were high!Flastine, below, cheers for her tutor, Allison.Hassan has been paired with the same tutor for two years.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-33957013644004079912011-04-12T10:52:00.003-04:002011-04-12T11:00:01.851-04:00

It's always fun to snap a quick photo of an afterschooler and then see what gets created. Here are a few from the other day.In this one, Xavier wanted the picture to be a little spooky. Can you see the eyes?In this picture, Semplise wanted to see what would happen if he hid his face behind ribbons.No, we don't have any kids at King Street with tattoos on their faces! Hamdi resized stickers

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-69801170557633985562011-04-05T16:43:00.004-04:002011-04-05T17:22:33.411-04:00

It's Art April, and the King Street Afterschoolers have jumped in with some great pics in the style of Picasso! It's called Mr. Picasso Head, and it's a great website for playing with your art!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-15504867389243956152011-03-31T15:22:00.003-04:002011-03-31T15:38:50.149-04:00

We did it! A month of math practice using xtramath.org, and our Math March is over! A big congratulations to all the folks who participated, improved more than 10 points on any level, and achieved more than 50% accuracy on any level:Malcolm, Abu, Ali, Cameron, Gonzalaiz, Hamdi, Matt, Michel, Misky, Abubakar, Ahmed, Anthony, Damion, Farhan, Maryan, and Odreille. Nice work!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-23951892679961867162011-03-29T18:23:00.003-04:002011-03-29T18:33:41.857-04:00

What's one of the best ways to develop a sense of how much 100 is? Counting money, of course! Here, Flastine, one of the Afterschoolers counts money with her tutor.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-51762767034218301652011-03-24T11:14:00.002-04:002011-03-24T11:24:56.261-04:00

We all have camp on the brain! Just last week, I was working with youth on the computers (practicing math facts for Math March, but more on that in another post), and I overheard an older afterschooler telling a younger afterschooler about camp: how amazing it is, how much she'll love it, the new friends she'll make. Months and months after her one week at Camp Hochelaga, this girl was able to

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-35520850271172232902011-03-23T11:23:00.001-04:002011-03-23T11:39:03.570-04:00

It's THIS Saturday! Here's some more info about the Extravaganza!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-11365369157711275132011-03-22T11:36:00.003-04:002011-03-22T11:45:28.830-04:00

Frantic rehearsal! That's the spirit of King Street this week as youth prepare for their big performance this weekend. Saturday. 1:00. Contois. Be there. More info. More pictures. Gotta go practice now.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-70633910286556937822011-03-21T10:30:00.003-04:002011-03-21T10:31:26.889-04:00

I mean, Ali learned how to JUGGLE for the Talent Extravaganza. How can you NOT go? It's on Saturday at 1:00 at Contois Auditorium at City Hall.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-33168481862839407132011-03-18T11:29:00.002-04:002011-03-18T11:38:41.179-04:00

It's almost here! Just one more week! The Talent Extravaganza is next Saturday, March 26th at 1:00. The King Street Kids are furiously at work on the play, juggling, drumming, and a LOT of other projects.Here are a couple photos of the kids at work. If you want to see more, check out our Facebook Page.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-45909094028800390242011-03-10T11:21:00.003-05:002011-03-10T11:41:32.502-05:00

Rehearsals for The King Street Center Talent Extravaganza are in full swing. Here's an early read-through of 'Little Red Hoodie', the King Street Afterschoolers' take on 'Little Red Riding Hood.'Interested in coming to the Talent Extravaganza? (Of course you are! Look at how talented these kids are. And Robert Resnik will be there, too!) It's on March 26th at 1:00 pm at Contois

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-17643973280172548122011-03-03T10:20:00.002-05:002011-03-03T10:29:15.477-05:00

It's tax season, and Vermont has some really amazing resources to help with tax preparation.If you need help with your taxes, you can get help for free! For a list of Volunteer Tax Assistance Programs, click here.Another way to get help filing is to call 211, and ask for information on Free Tax Filing Assistance. The volunteers and staff at 211 will direct you to a program near you that will

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-49303331977116990362011-03-02T07:26:00.000-05:002011-03-02T07:32:07.829-05:00

In-service News: On Monday, February 28th, King Street Center staff took part in "Defining, Identifying, and Ending Bullying", a workshop presented by Tony Moulton, Director of Education and Outreach at the Women's Rape Crisis Center. For information from the New York Times about a recent study of bullying, click here. For information from Seven Days about on-going research on bullying at UVM,

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-79717922190479396222011-02-24T17:31:00.002-05:002011-02-24T17:31:48.961-05:00

King Street Center programs will be closed on Friday, February 25th due to bad weather.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-27966813258344247932011-02-23T15:12:00.001-05:002011-02-23T15:16:07.213-05:00

There are more images at our FB Page, but here's a sampling of some of the work the Preschool has been doing lately!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-8638514952703054592011-02-21T15:27:00.001-05:002011-02-21T15:29:02.233-05:00

It's vacation camp at King Street, and Ahmed just called me over to the computer because he got FIFTY-SEVEN problems correct in a row on xtramath!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-73780906017162290472011-02-18T17:22:00.000-05:002011-02-24T17:25:40.081-05:00

King Street volunteer Mark Johnson recently undertook the mammoth task of photographing all the kids in the Afterschool Excellence program, then posting the photos so all our volunteers know who everyone is.  Thanks, Mark!  The kids and volunteers appreciate it!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-88251618384949348312011-02-16T16:30:00.001-05:002011-02-24T16:54:29.714-05:00

Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the Community Dinner!Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-68555654232871098122011-02-10T11:18:00.002-05:002011-02-10T12:04:19.097-05:00

My favorite bit (well, other than all the amazing volleyball players both from KSC and from VCS) is the part where the ball hits the camera!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-83008773625261275822011-02-09T12:11:00.003-05:002011-02-09T12:27:04.012-05:00

In honor of our upcoming Community Dinner to celebrate learning at King Street, a video of one of the afterschoolers reading during Boost, our daily reading and math time.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-31755058069897789772011-02-08T10:18:00.003-05:002011-02-08T10:23:02.542-05:00

Yesterday, we had PERFECT snowman snow!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-27028852965651752042011-02-07T10:41:00.003-05:002011-02-07T10:43:46.225-05:00

The preschoolers head to Shelburne Farms weekly. Even the bus ride is magical!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-10914934979985107622011-02-03T18:21:00.001-05:002011-02-03T18:24:30.072-05:00

(And for the chance to thank all our teachers, tutors, and learners)

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-37362820835449692212011-02-03T09:58:00.002-05:002011-02-03T09:59:04.110-05:00

It's amazing what you can do with a scanner and the Paint program.Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-58628727879616736522011-02-02T09:25:00.003-05:002011-02-02T09:25:38.939-05:00

All King Street Center programs are closed on Wednesday, February 2nd, due to snow.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-10339290101627418092011-01-25T10:01:00.006-05:002011-01-25T10:25:16.094-05:00

Some images from Mobius's Thank Your Mentor Breakfast this morning:Grandma Louise accepts her award: Technology & EORO Coordinator, Bethany and Arden listen as Grandma Louise accepts her award:Mark listens as awards are presented:Volunteer Coordinator, Gabriella, listens as awards are presented:Preschool Coordinator, Peggy, listens as awards are presented:Mike and Brandon receive their award:

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-21272003431017832732011-01-24T09:40:00.002-05:002011-01-24T09:55:25.633-05:00

Some great images from the Mobius mentoring event at Shelburne Farms. Photos by Marissa Wilkens of Mobius.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-90870149175379051372011-01-20T14:30:00.002-05:002011-01-20T14:35:24.242-05:00

Please join renowned pianist Natasha Koval-Paden for the 2nd annual Gala Concert to benefit the King Street Center.  This special event will take place Sunday, February 20th at 4pm at the McCarthy Arts Center at Saint Michael's College.  Natasha will perform workds from Franz Liszt and Claude Dubussy.  Admission is by donation.  Free parking is available.  Questions?  Please call King Street

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-12340641478958386272011-01-13T07:18:00.002-05:002011-01-13T07:25:43.671-05:00

Looking for an activity for the kids this weekend? Want to take your mentee somewhere fun? The Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program is hosting a Game Day at One Main Street this Saturday, January 15th from 11am-3pm.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-14229911794789200682011-01-11T16:40:00.004-05:002011-01-11T17:02:57.499-05:00

(This is a comic drawn by Afterschooler Abubakar) (This is also posted by him)"NO NO I am going to die!""Watch out before you fall.""He is good." "NO NO NO!I wish I never did this!" "He is too fast for us." "We need to catch up.""Yes, I guess I need to go faster." "Yes. I am here. Where did they go?Who cares as long as I am home.Hi guys. I know I am late. Some monsters chased me." THE END

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-2698248631784318842011-01-07T09:46:00.001-05:002011-01-07T09:48:27.625-05:00

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-44090169502227655702011-01-04T08:52:00.000-05:002011-01-04T08:53:23.158-05:00

This picture is just from a week and a half ago! What a difference a week makes.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-73810884762978978622010-12-17T11:45:00.001-05:002010-12-17T11:58:17.697-05:00

King Street Staff members love the new train set:But, the kids love it even more!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-81183578472224781052010-12-15T11:41:00.001-05:002010-12-15T11:42:43.046-05:00

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-76327283519600042912010-12-10T11:55:00.001-05:002010-12-10T11:58:38.659-05:00

Fo every burrito, wrap, or salad sold at Boloco on December 16th, Boloco will donate 50 cents to King Street!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-65212828231501882212010-12-10T07:17:00.002-05:002010-12-10T07:21:13.817-05:00

Check it out here. Thanks so much, Fairpoint! We've seen heightened need for services over the past year, and your gift will help us to meet that need.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-54916154727166414222010-12-09T10:29:00.001-05:002010-12-09T10:32:39.194-05:00

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-5995766620544324342010-12-07T18:50:00.002-05:002010-12-08T07:25:28.398-05:00

A few images from Monday night's holiday dinner, sponsored by the Windjammer Restaurant.Thanks so much to the Windjammer, the Glades team members, and to all the guests!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-51719606263058970272010-12-01T04:40:00.002-05:002010-12-01T04:44:08.857-05:00

King Street Center families, youth, staff, volunteers, mentors, tutors, and board members are invited to our Annual Holiday Dinner, sponsored by the Windjammer (so you know the food's delicious!). The dinner is on Monday, December 6th, starting at 5:15. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-56535653521914063112010-12-01T02:00:00.000-05:002010-12-01T08:03:54.856-05:00

For every new fan on VHFA's Facebook page, VHFA will donate a pair of mittens to a King Street Kid! Find the Free Press Article here.While you're at it, why not become a fan of King Street Center, too? That page is here.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-87434763594898338902010-11-12T09:11:00.002-05:002010-11-12T09:14:20.222-05:00

Because dramatic play is so much fun . . .

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-49474443467338657932010-11-09T10:48:00.001-05:002010-11-09T10:50:18.703-05:00

The staff at King Street extend a big thank you to Tracia for the delicious lunch she brought in yesterday!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-81520056033445446792010-11-08T16:48:00.004-05:002010-11-09T10:15:51.040-05:00

Today is my birthday and this is it. Tonight I am having a sleepover with my aunts. I am going to get presents from Mom and Sarah. I am turning six today.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-35284661417196083662010-11-08T16:41:00.003-05:002010-11-09T10:17:58.589-05:00

Kids should know when they meet with tutors to be good. That means listen to the teacher. The teacher might say, "Let's play a game," or "Will you read that to me?"

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-76728159651551797742010-11-08T16:23:00.003-05:002010-11-09T10:18:13.786-05:00

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-51054391269644391592010-11-08T16:19:00.005-05:002010-11-09T10:19:48.004-05:00

Once there was a weird octopus that saved a rain forest. Once the octopus smelled some fire and then he went to the ocean. He filled himself up with water and then he went back in the rainforest and sprayed the water out onto the trees, and saved them from burning.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-17391802421771241512010-11-08T16:08:00.007-05:002010-11-08T16:23:07.935-05:00

There were once two foxes walking and there was another fox named Dan and then they played around the playground and they became best friends and the girl fox was nice. The end.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-91250571802068726562010-11-04T17:38:00.001-04:002010-11-04T17:39:14.114-04:00

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-53060307236131788412010-11-04T11:16:00.002-04:002010-11-04T11:19:36.770-04:00

Hey there, KSC students - check out this widget from VSAC. Remember, planning for life after high school should start EARLY.if (WIDGETBOX) WIDGETBOX.renderWidget('6f7d9d12-43b8-4235-acd3-173bcdc480eb');Get the VSAC High School Road Map widget and many other great free widgets at Widgetbox! Not seeing a widget? (More info)

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-88869661557290213382010-11-02T08:12:00.001-04:002010-11-02T08:15:01.444-04:00

Carrie Jacques, King Street Center's Afterschool Excellence Coordinator, was recently named Afterschool Professional of the Year by the Vermont School Age Care Network. Carrie has been director of King Street's Afterschool Excellance Program for more than a decade, and in that time has ensured quality, enriching care for hundreds of Burlington families. We're so proud and lucky to have

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-18070405004015314072010-10-28T15:21:00.001-04:002010-10-28T15:23:15.344-04:00

Just one of the many fun activities that King Street Kids get to do with mentors: pumpkin carving!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-53612780535936686602010-10-27T17:27:00.002-04:002010-10-27T17:33:20.554-04:00

(and because we love to support our community, and our friends, and our families, too!)

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-76228944328885583352010-10-26T12:08:00.001-04:002010-10-26T12:08:42.536-04:00

The Vermont Child Development Division is looking for feedback from parents of young children and schoolage children using or seeking childcare. Please take a few minutes to fill out their survey.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-83693455487707897822010-10-20T18:45:00.001-04:002010-10-20T18:46:41.675-04:00

Every October, the kids at King Street make HUNDREDS of spooky pictures.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-43271692137721261492010-10-19T18:31:00.002-04:002010-10-19T18:33:21.531-04:00

A tagxedo made from our web page!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-36104945183130402932010-10-14T18:05:00.002-04:002010-10-14T18:08:46.696-04:00

Important lesson at King Street:  don't leave stuff around if you don't want me to post it on the blog!Here are some great doodles found on the Computer Room floor this afternoon:

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-6625262814188874232010-10-11T11:11:00.002-04:002010-10-11T11:13:45.466-04:00

King Street mentors are invited to a Mentor Support Lunch on Wednesday at noon at King Street Center. The Mentor Support Lunch is an opportunity for mentors to come together to meet other mentors, problem-solve, and to get advice and support from each other. Please contact Gabriella to RSVP.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-22916350571944722562010-10-07T10:48:00.001-04:002010-10-07T10:49:59.680-04:00

The Shelburne News published a story about Nancy Zahniser and her Hometown Hero award yesterday. Check it out!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-38644462031942977322010-10-06T08:48:00.002-04:002010-10-06T08:54:11.920-04:00

At the beginning of every school year, we gather all the King Street Programs together to make sure everyone at KSC knows everyone else. Everyone was especially excited about the cider and donuts.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-43977048891628022232010-10-04T10:45:00.003-04:002010-10-04T10:49:55.741-04:00

The teens were so lucky to have Muslimo come in and make samboos (that's a phonetic spelling rather than a correct spelling!) with them at Kids' Cafe last week. We have a lot of pictures, and there should be a recipe posted on the teen blog sometime this week. Stay tuned!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-86033523720517653792010-09-30T14:26:00.000-04:002010-09-30T14:27:36.431-04:00

Take a look at King Street's Kids on the Move tennis program (which, by the way, is now TEN years old!) in the Burlington Free Press. Jake Agna and Kids on the Move have had an immense impact on the King Street youth.  Thanks to Jake Agna and Kathy Davis for all their hard work along the way!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-9163409262379416032010-09-23T08:42:00.002-04:002010-09-23T08:45:08.683-04:00

King Street Center Mentors: the new Mobius Mentor Cards are available. Use your mentor card while on outings with your mentee and receive great discounts at local restaurants and businesses. To pick up your card, email Gabriella and she will either send it to you or you can get it when you pick up your mentee at King Street. Thanks, Mobius!

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-11185634473262656922010-09-22T14:25:00.001-04:002010-09-22T14:27:30.675-04:00

On this, the first day of fall, I wanted to share with you a note found in the computer room. In case you have trouble reading the (very phonological) writing, it says: "I'm so happy. I'm so happy. The snow is coming."

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-46375503185151405632010-09-21T10:27:00.000-04:002010-09-21T10:28:48.767-04:00

King Street Families: the Fathers and Children Together (FACT) Group through the VNA is looking for more referrals. For more information, check out the VNA's Website.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5472753710924113198.post-46808264049040285302010-09-20T14:02:00.003-04:002010-09-20T14:04:28.117-04:00

King Street families: a donor has made available some tickets to Yo Gabba Gabba! at the Flynn. If you're interested in some tickets for your familiy, contact Jordan at King Street.

Bethanynoreply@blogger.com0