FLOC at the Woman’s National Democratic Club
March 1, 2013
This school year the Neighborhood Tutoring Program has had the pleasure of hosting our adolescent reading program at The Woman’s National Democratic Club.
Leaders in Action Visit Willow Tree Manor
February 28, 2013
Our Leaders in Action program focuses on many hands-on experiences, one being community involvement. On February 9th, 2013 our Leaders in Action students volunteered at a local nursing home called Willow Tree Manor.
Meet Nicholas: A Motivated FLOC Scholar
February 27, 2013
At fourteen years old, Nicholas has already been with the FLOC Scholars Program for about two years. One of his favorite times at FLOC was a summer zoology program that took students on a field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo, which he brought up and seemed to remember enjoying quite a bit.
FLOC Gears Up for First Ever March Madness Tournament
February 21, 2013
It’s almost that time of year again: time for the most anticipated event in all of college basketball, March Madness!
The FLOC Scholars Theme Expo
February 19, 2013
This past week, the 9th and 10th grade Scholars held their first ever Theme Expo. This was an opportunity to share what they were learning about in theme workshop with each other.
Leaders in Action field trip to Charles Town Historic Court House
February 15, 2013
Leaders in Action 2013, kicked off this year with a curriculum based on local government in Jefferson County, WV. The unit has given our students at Charles Town and Harpers Ferry Middle Schools the chance to focus on community involvement, Jefferson County government, and local, independent businesses.
Meet Karina
February 11, 2013
Karina is a 9th grade Scholars student at FLOC. She is passionate about music and sports. At the holiday party Karina received red headphones; which she uses to listen to music before stepping on the soccer field.
The Tester Experience: A Firsthand Account from a Volunteer Tester at FLOC
February 8, 2013
Who doesn’t have test anxiety? Ostensibly, my job as a volunteer tester is to make sure every kid knows one unit before advancing to another.
Volunteer Spotlight: Jules Appleton and Robbie Knipp
February 4, 2013
As Scholars Program Assistants, Jules Appleton and Robbie Knipp contribute to FLOC in a different way than our one-on-one tutors do. Each week they work with a group of FLOC scholars, and their work is greatly appreciated by staff and students alike.
Meet Jordan: A Student in the Harpers Ferry Leaders in Action Program
January 31, 2013
Jordan is a student participant in our Harpers Ferry Middle School Leaders in Action program. This fun loving seventh grader joined LIA at the beginning of sixth grade.