With a record number of children — 20 — in St. Vincent de Paul’s summer enrichment program for children living in our supportive housing program, teachers had to get creative. Read about the triumphs and the challenges.
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Teachers Make Strides With Summer Kids’ Program
With a record number of children — 20 — in this year’s summer academic and enrichment program for kids who live at St. Vincent de Paul, teachers and staff had to get creative. Dividing the students into two groups — one for younger children and another for the adolescents — was a starting point.
So was adding a third teacher, Lucy Bruenderman, to assist our program’s co-teachers, Bethany Borgemenke and Megan Fleming.
This adjustment also allowed the teachers to tailor the curriculum into two age-appropriate tracks. The lesson plans and activities were targeted to keep students engaged and focused on strengthening core academic skills, while also having fun. (Pictured: Bethany Borgemenke puts her arm around a student, while teen volunteers assist another child with a worksheet.)
August 2013 Good Samaritan
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Teens Reflect on Service
“Today will be our third and last time working with the children at the St. Vincent de Paul’s summer program. We’re 17 teens from the U.S., Canada, and the Dominican Republic coming together this summer with the American Jewish Society for Service (AJSSS)…” Read more.
Jewish Society Teens Grateful
Today will be our third and last time working with the children at the St. Vincent de Paul’s summer program. We are 17 teens from all over the U.S., Canada, and even the Dominican Republic coming together for six weeks this summer with the American Jewish Society for Service (AJSSS). During our time in Louisville,…
Blues Fest Benefits SVDP
John Murrow (center right), owner of Check’s Cafe, presents $1,000 to Nancy Naughton (center left), Associate Executive Director of SVDP Louisville. The gift was a portion of the proceeds from the recent Wild Turkey Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival. Also present were local bluesman Lamont Gillispie (far left) and Gary Sampson (far right), president of the Kentucky…
Check’s Gives $1K Check
Check’s Cafe owner John Murrow hands $1,000 to SVDP’s Nancy Naughton. The money was raised at the Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival. With musician Lamont Gillispie (left) and Blues Society president Gary Sampson.
Therapy Dogs Visit Summer Program
Posted at wdrb.com: Jul 22, 2013 3:38 PM EDTUpdated: Jul 24, 2013 1:52 PM EDT By Valerie Chinn Louisville, KY (WDRB) — Dogs are man’s best friend, but they are also helping provide therapy and valuable services to people with disabilities. Some local children on Monday saw first-hand how dogs can perform different tasks and help children and adults. A…
St. Vincent de Paul Comforts Children with Therapy Dogs
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) – Children at St. Vincent de Paul got a surprise visit Monday afternoon from two therapy dogs. Sage, Wilson and their trainers provide comfort and companionship for those living at the [St. Vincent de Paul]. The dogs were part of Paws with Purpose, a non-profit who helps provide therapy dogs for those…
Third Field to Fork Festival Highlights Local Agriculture
July 21, 2013
By Frank Kourt, Richmond Register Correspondent
“Also new this year was a cooking class and a cooking demonstration offered by Charlie Shunnarah, a chef at St. Vincent de Paul in Louisville…”
PAINT LICK — Once again, the focus was on locally produced agricultural products, ranging from organic vegetables to goat milk soap to hormone-free meats, at Saturday’s third annual Field to Fork Festival at Halcomb’s Knob Farm and Bed and Breakfast in Paint Lick.
Vendors and exhibitors, from local farms to community groups such as the Central Kentucky Regional Humane Society and the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce, offered products for sale and educational materials as visitors strolled from booth to booth.
There also were giveaways including packets of heirloom seeds and food samples. Deborah Messenger, who organizes and hosts the event, said among the new features of the festival this year was musical entertainment provided by Heath and Molly, a roots rock duo.
Also new this year was a cooking class and a cooking demonstration offered by Charlie Shunnarah, a chef at St. Vincent DePaul in Louisville.
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