How Community and Corporate Partnerships Make a Difference
Communities need different types of organizations to keep them running, including nonprofits, publicly funded services, and for-profit organizations. Publicly funded services, such as the public library, provide much needed resources […]
Turtles, Lizards, and Snakes, Oh My!
Wondering what other wonderful fun we had at VU summer camp? The reptiles were a favorite of mine. Thanks Reptiles Alive! LLC for a great presentation. The kids loved it. […]
Summer Success!
VU’s first full-day summer camp culminated in a fun-filled Field Day at Bready Park. After a picnic, kids ran sack races and 3-legged races, got gleefully wet during a water relay, […]
First Full-Day Summer Camp at VU
Today is the first day of our VU summer camp at the Herndon Neighborhood Resource Center! Nearly all of our regular homework assistance students are coming and will do some writing and […]
Summer Camp Ahead
Although school is not quite over, VU closed a little early because students are busy with SOLs and wrapping up the school year. Volunteers and board members are taking a small […]
Bowling Blowout
All good things must end, but following tradition, the VU summer program goes out on a fun note at the bowling alley. Eight students and eight volunteers hit the lanes […]
Summer Is Here!
The 2013 VU Summer Program officially kicked off on July 2 with students and volunteers spending the afternoon playing traditional board games. Old favorites were brought out and new games introduced. […]
Look What the VU Elf Found
Just because VU is not in session, doesn’t mean that the VU elf hasn’t been busy doing one of her favorite things–shopping! Take a look at the new games, puzzles, and […]
Homework Withdrawal
Yesterday at 3:30 p.m., a message popped up on my computer screen and phone to alert me that I had to leave for homework assistance, which ended for the year […]
Great Feedback
VU just got the results of our first every parent survey. Guess what? We are doing a great job and parents like and value the support we provide for their students! The […]