In a world that changes from moment to moment... God's "faithfulness endures to all generations.” Psalm 119:90 Let all the school things that come across our paths remind us to pray for students, parents, and teachers entering a whole new world of education.
Past Participants of Our Workforce Lab
Congratulations to these past participants of our Workforce Lab. They received a savings match, set new goals, and are ready for their next steps. Workforce Lab is an eight-week experiential learning program that focuses young high school students on financial...
This Mess is so Big – Addressing the COVID Slide in Learning
And this mess is so big – finding ways to slow the COVID Slide Before COVID, narrowing education gaps was hard, with baby steps made from year-to-year. Summer was a great catch-up time for academics. We knew the mess was so big and so deep and so tall. Then it was...
Thank You for Backpacks and Uniforms
Thank You for Backpacks and Uniforms! Thank you volunteer Trisha MacDonald who has been helping with the backpack and uniform drive for 11 years now. She sorted supplies for nearly 100 students this year! And thank you those who shopped for students providing...
The Close of Backyard Lunch & Learns
Backyard Lunch & Learns came to a close today. Thank God for a safe and healthy summer with SO much Vitamin D, hand washing, family/neighbor pod groupings, learning, healthy food, and fun goings on. Summer Camp 2020 (the one where we had to social distance).
Distance Volunteering
Distance Volunteering, Day 143. Employees at Lakeland Lockheed Martin worked off an Amazon Wish list to provide school supplies for our students – whatever their education plan this year. There is lots of celebrating and bell ringing (cause that is what we do) here at...
Whole “Lava” Learning
Whole "Lava" Learning! Experimenting with chemical reactions on STEM Friday. Who says science can't be fun?
Backpacks and Uniforms Drive
Assignment: Love your neighbor as yourself. Me: Hmmm, what could it look like to help Parker Street students have what they need for school? Contact Christina@psmlakeland.org to learn more about the back to school Backpacks and Uniforms Drive! Feel free to share...
Healthy Snacks meet STEM
Healthy snacks meet STEM. The kids had the opportunity to get a little creative and build something using fruits, veggies and a whole lot of toothpicks! There were a couple contraptions that ended up being very tall! Who says healthy snacks have to be boring!
Celebrating Juneteenth
Parker Street kids enjoyed celebrating Juneteenth history at today’s Backyard Lunch & Learn. Barbecue and strawberry soda was on the menu. For science time, everyone got schooled on the sugar in our drinks because healthy eating is important! It's amazing /...