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SVRCS Community Engagement Carries on Through the Summer
The Sugar Valley Rural Charter School Community Engagement program is always in full swing , even in the summertime . Community Liaison , Dawn Jeffries , created several events for community members of all ages , including learning to kayak , free summer movie events , and free health screening .
During the month of July the Engagement program offered a Free Summer Morning Cinema at 10 am
on Wednesday mornings . Community members were able to bring their children with free admission to watch a kid-friendly movie in the school ’ s multipurpose room on a big screen . Popcorn and water were available as they brought their lawn chairs , blankets , and pillows to kick back and enjoy a great movie !
One of the most rewarding events
the program organized this summer was the “ Back to School Clothing Sale & Backpack Giveaway .” Throughout the month of July , community members were able to bring their gently used clothing to the school as a donation to the sale . Several teachers joined Mrs . Jeffries in an effort to sort through the clothing and prepare the gym lobby for sale days . On August 5th and 12th the doors opened early in the morning to welcome shoppers . Families were able to fill a grocery bag full of clothing for $ 5 per bag . “ We opened our doors at 7:30 am Saturday and we had a steady stream of families until lunch time ,” stated Jeffries , “ That , in itself , made this a success in my book ! “
Along with the clothing sale , the SVRCS National Honor Society prepared over 50 backpacks filled
with a few school supplies to help get some students started off for the school year . The NHS group was thrilled to be able to support families in this way .
As always , SVRCS is pleased to offer the weight room in the gym to the community . The room will be available Monday - Friday evenings 5-8 PM . Community members
must be 18 years or older to utilize the weight room . There will be no fee to use the facility , but donations will be accepted to help offset the cost of additional maintenance . First time users will be required to complete a registration form and sign a waiver of liability . Please come prepared with proof of identification . You can find rules and regulations on the school ' s Facebook page .
If you would like more information on community events , please visit the school website : https :// www . svrcs . org / community / training #
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