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Why we need to be talking about this…

  • Feb 27, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
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We have seen all the news articles and studies being put out about the effects of Bullying. We are hearing more and more stories about our youth taking their own lives due to relentless bullying. We all know this is a growing problem that has been taken to a whole new level with the easy […]
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What Does Impact Look Like?

  • Feb 24, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
  • Youth Activities
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The above video gives you a small glimpse as to what we (SSYZ) have been doing since January. It’s a long one and doesn’t seem to even scratch the surface. We had comments from parents, volunteers, and partners about how amazed they are by everything we do. How many different experiences the youth are getting. […]
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Let’s Play Catch-up!

  • Feb 17, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
  • Youth Activities
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Some amazing stories, about some amazing kids!
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What is going on at the Wesselman Wood’s Nature Preserve?

  • Feb 12, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
  • Youth Activities
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The youth in the SSYZ are spending Tuesdays out at Wesselman Wood’s Nature Preserve with Kirt Ethridge. This all started when we saw that they were doing a nature writing class. We have a lot of nature lovers and many with career goals leaning towards science, biology, zoology/ vet school. Unfortunately it was for kids […]
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Why We Need To Read Aloud, No Matter How Old You Are!

  • Feb 11, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
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Every Monday and Wednesday, after-school, the Southside Stars youth head to the Evansville East Branch Library. As you can see, reading time is always full of conversation and critical thinking. These kids don’t miss a thing!! Reading time is just one part of what they do there, but it is an important part. We have […]
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Learning how art transforms, nature inspires, and perceptions shape our interactions…

  • Feb 05, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
  • Youth Activities
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It’s another busy week in the SSYZ! EVPL, Wesselman Woods, and Anit-bully/ social-emotional class and it is only Tues! So Monday we started at our favorite spot, the East Branch Library, learning about how art can be created in a variety of ways included wall murals. This is a concept close to their hearts, and […]
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What does St. Vincent’s, Reading, and Quidditch all have in common?

  • Feb 02, 2019
  • Lisa Barnett
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So the first half of our week at the SSYZ was spent exploring Engineering. If you missed it, click here for the full story and pictures: https://southsidestars.com/2019/01/30/engineering-at-the-library/ Thursday Lisa Myer, from St Vincent Hospital, came in to talk to us about our what we choose to drink. You see, we only allow the kids water […]
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