21st Century Connection 1
Sara, 21st Century Assistant Teacher • April 20, 2020
Hello 21st Century members & welcome to our very first online connection blog!
Sara here - I work with the members in the 21st Century Program at the Club after school & we wanted to connect with our members through the Virtual Learning Blog. Check back every week for a new activity, challenge, or experiment!
Be a star and join me in spreading a little extra kindness...
“Kindness in words creates confidence.
Kindness in thinking creates profoundness.
Kindness in giving creates love.”
-Lao Tzu
For this week's activity we will be creating kindness rocks. The goal is to use kind words or phrases to help lift someone's spirits (even your own!)
during these tough times, and help the spread of kindness by giving someone a little inspiration to get through the day. Think deeply about what you want to say because your words are very
meaningful and will go a long way. Just one kind word can brighten someone's entire day!
Activity Instructions:
- Find a rock outside, shape of your choice and wash any dirt off with soap and water.
- Once the rock is dry, and you have decided on a kind word or phrase, begin painting your rock.
- Paint it any color you would like and feel free to add any pictures or designs, embrace your inner creativity.
- Don't forget to include your kind word or phrase!
- Once the paint has dried, feel free to give the rock to someone, keep it for yourself, place it somewhere around your house, or put it in your garden or mailbox, ect.
Check out the kindness rock examples (above) for some ideas or find some more inspiration on Pinterest! For those of you that might not have paint or paint brushes at home, try writing a kind note on a piece of paper and hiding it somewhere it will be found or you can spread kindness through your words and actions. You can help with an extra chore or say something kind to a family member, or shout something nice to your mail carrier or a neighbor walking their dog. Remember one kind word goes a long way!
I hope everyone is staying safe, keeping busy and remembering to always be a SHINING STAR
Keep spreading kindness!
-Sara
Job Opening: Maintenance Worker The Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield is seeking an experienced Maintenance Worker to join our team and help maintain our 60,000+ square-foot facility. Position open immediately. Salary will be negotiated. Can work full or part time. General Duties (Includes but not limited to): • Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, etc. • Install necessary appliances and equipment as needed • Maintain grounds, including garden and yard upkeep, trimming, edging, mowing lawn, collecting trash, snow-blowing doors and sidewalks, etc. • Perform necessary cleaning activities such as dusting, mopping, trash removal, etc. (There is a nightly cleaning service for the overall building) • Maintain equipment paperwork and organize/coordinate tools • Supervise and assist outside workers • Maintain all Club vehicles (Oil Changes, etc.) • Make general repairs for building and program equipment Requirements: • Must be 18 years of age or older with a current driver’s license and able to pass a background record check • Must have or be willing to obtain a 7D license or school bus license (Paid for by the Boys & Girls Club) • Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds • Must be able to operate maintenance equipment • Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry knowledge preferred Contact CEO Bill Parks at 413-562-2301 to apply
Take a video tour of our completed Building Expansion with Chief Operating Officer Kellie Brown. Also contains important information for our Kidz Klub families!
We are so excited to welcome our Kidz Klub members back with a brand new, state of the art facility designed to make learning fun! Our before-school program provides transportation to the schools listed on our Before School page, and includes a healthy breakfast to help your child start the school day with the energy they need to shine. Our after-school child care program helps to extend learning beyond the school day with homework help, outdoor activities, STEAM mentoring, and more! For more information, click the links below.
It's time to get back out there and run/walk the Westfield Half Marathon/10k/5k! Join us on Saturday, September 11th at 10:30am for A Run to Remember as we commemorate the 20 year anniversary of 9/11/2001. This event has something for everyone of all athletic abilities, and all proceeds benefit the essential services and programs provided by the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield. Walkers are welcome!
Call 413-562-2301 to register your child today!
Applying for part-time work at the Boys & Girls Club is as simple as sending in your resume! We are hiring for the following positions: After School Licensed Child Care workers for youth ages 5-12 Assistant Games Room Supervisor Gymnasium Assistant Art Studio Assistant Lifeguards Technology Assistant for youth ages 9 & Up Before School assistants (7:30 am - 9:30 am) Hours would range from 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Before School hours are 7:30am to 9:30am. ALL positions are available Monday through Friday. Applicants must be 18 years of age and able to pass a background records check. Please send resume to: Kellie Brown, Chief Operating Officer at Kbrown @bgcwestfield.org
Join Tristan as he shows you the basics of editing using VSDC. Check out Myfuture.net for more activities involving Media Making . In case you missed it, check out last week's blog about how to Make a Movie !
Grab a book and join us this week for some fitness fun! As we read our favorite books, we will be up on our feet moving and exercising! Before trying anything at home please check in with a parent or guardian.
Fine Art Puzzles, Color Matching, Drawing, & Typography!
Hello Friends! I hope that you are able to get outside and enjoy this nice weather this week! Check out this week’s STEM Activity for some inspiration! Wishing you the best! Hannah