Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Vision Kids Back to School Kick off!!!

You are Invited!

Bible Lessons, Games, Crafts, Snack & More. Come Join Us!!!!

 Where: Mercy Street

When: Every Thursday
(starting September 22)

Time: 3:15-5:00pm

Mentors, You are WELCOMED to join in on the fun!


Friday, July 29, 2011

Pine Cove, Here we Come!!!!



Off to camp we go!
Campers need to arrive at Mercy Street
Sunday, August 7 @ 10:00am
We will depart at 10:30am

Mercy Street will hold an early check-in
Saturday, August 6 @ 4pm
to organize campers luggage by cabin

A packing list has been mailed to your student;
below is a list of what they should bring:
Bedding(twin sheets or sleeping bag) and blanket
Pillow
2 Towels and washcloths
8 Loose fitting T-shirts
8 Modest shorts
1 pair jeans or long pants (for horseback riding)
Underwear
Socks
Flip flops or sandals for the pool
One piece swimsuit and shorts to wear over them
(If all the student has is a 2 piece, a dark shirt and shorts will need to be worn)
Pajamas
Closed toe shoes-one for wearing around camp, one for getting dirty
Toiletries
Insect repellent
Flashlight
Bible
Pen/Pencil
Notebook
Medication, if needed


Back to School

As summer comes to an end, continue to encourage your student to read daily.
Reading readiness is a key component to excelling on their education journey.

School starts back on Monday, August 22, 2011

ALSO

City of Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair
The City of Dallas Mayor’s Back-to-School Fair is Thursday, Aug. 4, at Fair Park’s Automobile and
Centennial Hall facilities.
For information, call 2-1-1 or visit Dallas Mayor's Back-to-School Fair

"Intelligence plus character-that is the goal of true education."
-Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

There's still time!!


Hey mentors, it's not too late to encourage your mentee to turn in their application for Pine Cove! 
Camp work days are starting soon for those students who have already turned theirs in.
Camp Work Day Schedule:
Wednesdays, July 6,13,20 and 27
Time: 9am - 11am
Location: Mercy Street
Each camper will need to attend 2 of the 4 offered days. 
 

Special note: Mentors, if you are available August 7-12, and have a desire to be a camp counselor or just want to volunteer,
please contact Hannah Depaah at hannah@mercystreetdallas.org.

These kids (and teachers) have talent!!

Summer school isn't just about learning. Four area schools, 
G.W. Carver,  Lorenzo De Zavala, Sidney Lanier and Anson Jones, 
all came together for a community talent showcase.

Afterschool Centers on Education
Presents
"BROADWAY"

Carver performed "Can't Stop the Beat" from Hair Spray

De Zavala performed "Hard Knock Life" from Annie

Lanier performed "Talk to the Animals" from Dr. Dolittle

Jones performed "Circle of Life" from The Lion King
 

The Asst. Principal at Carver showed us her dance moves

And all the summer school teachers from the participating schools
Shook their Groove Thang !!!


Tuesday, May 31, 2011

 Come and see just how FUN reading can be!


2011 Summer Reading and Play Camp
Monday-Wednesday, June 13-15 and 
Monday-Wednesday, June 20-22
Location: The Backyard @ Mercy Street
Time: 11am-1pm
Lunch will be provided
Fun ~ Games ~ Stories ~ Reading ~ Sno Cones ~  Slip&Slide

Checkmate!



The Ninth Annual 
Summer Chess Camp
At
G. W. Carver Learning Center
Monday-Thursday, June 6, 2011 - June 24, 2011

Registration forms are available at Mercy Street
and on our website:
http://mercystreetdallas.org/summer-camps

For questions, please contact
Mr. James Kemp, Director Summer Chess Camp
3431 Keisthill Dr, Dallas, TX 75233
214-337-0025
email: youngartinstitute@sbcglobal.net