Spring Archives - Bellaire Youth Initiative

Student Pantries

Student Pantries stock essential personal products and clothing for students, free of charge and are located at John Rogers Elementary School and Bellaire High School (for Middle and High schools). Items available include toiletries, washcloths, towels, pillows, blankets,underwear, casual clothing (such as sweatshirts and t-shirts) flannel shirts and sweaters, dress up clothes for parties and formals (such as dresses and suit jackets), shoes, boots, winter coats, hats, scarves and mittens.

Student Garden

Grades 5-12 8 Student Apprentice Openings2 hours/week • $10/hourStudents must provide their own gloves and drink.Elementary School bathrooms are available.To apply, complete the application and return to the school office by May 3rd.On May 13th, the mentor committee with select and notify students. Students will be notified if work day is cancelled.Program Coordinator - Pam Hall Summer Work SchedulePlanting Days: Thursday, June 6th • 3-5pm & Saturday, June 8th • 10am-12pm Student Garden InformationDownload

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NRA Home Firearm Safety

NRA Gun Safety is offered for students in grades 5 –12. Certified NRA instructors lead the one-day class. Day one is focused on classwork; day two is at the NRA indoor shooting range. Course & Shooting PracticeFREE OF CHARGEAdults are welcome to learn to be mentors Jim Ribby - Certified instructorCourse Instruction: .22 rifle and handgun awarenessMiddle & High School Students(Limited to 15 students) Forest Home Township Hall Shooting PracticeFor those passing the course work, indoor shooting practice dates will be announced. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver BYI - Home Firearm Safety flyer 10.15.24Download

Lego

Grades 4-12. Initiative Coordinator is Ms. Leanna Colvin. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver BYI Lego Club 12.04.24Download

Eagles’ Nest – Grades 3-5

September through May, Eagles’ Nest is offered to children, first grade through third grade after school from 3:00 – 5:00. In the 2022-Winter 2023 school year, Eagles’ Nest is being expanded to include a second day on Thursdays.

Eagles’ Nest – Grades 1-4

September through May, Eagles’ Nest is offered to children, first grade through third grade after school from 3:00 – 5:00. In the 2022-Winter 2023 school year, Eagles’ Nest is being expanded to include a second day on Thursdays.

Cooking

Students, grades 5 –12, learn valuable cooking and meal preparation skills, recipe reading, sanitary practices, teamwork and organization skills. Cooking sessions are held Fall, Winter and Spring. Besides eating their own creations in the afternoon, recipes are shared with Meadowbrook residents or taken home to share with their families. Dee Lynch is the initiative leader. Upcoming Classes Registration and Waiver