First Week of VU for 2018-19
They came back! Some are taller; some have new braces; some have sun-streaked hair: all are ready to tackle a new year of learning and growing. And the volunteers-some returning […]
For Old Time’s Sake
There are so many reasons that volunteering with VU is special–hundreds if you count all the children you work with over the course of many years–but one that always stands […]
Getting Settled
Along with our returning students, we have welcomed five new learners to VU homework assistance. We have a waiting list with lots more kids on it, and we are continually […]
VU Is Back…and Then It Snowed!
After a long break, kids and volunteers returned to VU on Monday 1/5/15 ready to start a new year of learning. And then it snowed! VU is not open today […]
VU Warms Your Heart
At least a couple times a week for three or four years, his little head would peek around the doorway to the homework room, eyes wide, looking for his big […]
Opening Day
Opening day of Homework Assistance finally arrived last week! Our anticipation was almost as great as those who wait for opening day of baseball or football season, but we think […]
Preparing for Opening Day at VU
Although the lights were out at VU over the summer, the folks behind the scenes were not idle! Members of the board updated registration forms and handbooks for students, parents, […]
May Days
We are starting out the final month for the 2013-14 year with great attendance. In past years, numbers of students have dropped off considerably in the waning days of the […]
Valensnow or Snowentine?
If predictions hold true, there will be snow for Valentine’s Day this year, so it’s a good thing that students have been busy making cards for their friends and family […]
Not Another Snow Day!
I know, kids love them and everyone has to be kept safe, but we’re missing so much VU! It’s been busy the last few weeks with about 15 kids or […]