News from St. Mark Youth Enrichment
DUBUQUE COUNTY Keeping the Lights On After School: A Proclamation WHEREAS, the citizens of Dubuque County stand firmly committed to quality afterschool programs and opportunities because they: Provide safe, challenging, and engaging learning experiences that help children develop social, emotional, physical and academic skills. Support working families by ensuring their children are safe and productive after the regular school day ends. …
Local agency again aims to fill school bags and deliver ‘peace of mind’to parents in need. With its Dubuque summer program underway, St. Mark Youth Enrichment already has the first day of school on the mind. The organization is preparing for its annual school supply effort to fill school bags with new supplies for students at schools from East Dubuque …
Public Registration Now Open for St. Mark Heroes Summer Academy: Reading Colors Your World St. Mark Youth Enrichment is excited to be working with community partners to bring summer learning opportunities to elementary-aged students in Western Dubuque and Dubuque through the St. Mark Heroes Summer Academy. Public registration is now open and spots are limited. The summer program will be …
IWF AWARDS $100,000 for 2021 PROJECTS FOR IOWA’S WOMEN AND GIRLSIowa Women’s Foundation Celebrates $1.1 Million of Giving since 1997 The Iowa Women’s Foundation (IWF) announced 2021 Core Grant recipients at their Annual Luncheon October 9. IWF has awarded a total of $100,000 to thirteen organizations across the state to fund Core Grant programs for 2021, raising the total granted …
Houtakker one of only three students in state to receive prestigious honor
To our valued parents, partners, and staff, In an effort to keep everyone as informed as possible during this school year we are sharing the following information update related to St. Mark Youth Enrichment’s program operations impacted by COVID-19. As our understanding of the COVID-19 virus and best practices surrounding health and safety are constantly evolving, all guidance is subject …
KWWL And Five Eastern Iowa United Ways Are Teaming Up For A Special Day Of Giving To Raise Money For The COVID-19 CARE FUND. On Tuesday, June 30, KWWL and five Eastern Iowa United Ways are teaming up for a special day of giving to raise money for the COVID-19 CARE FUND. The day-long event is called We Fight For …
As we continue to navigate this new, albeit temporary, normal together know that you have been on my mind every single day. I imagine all the beautiful things that are coming from this…things like families working together to make dinner, playing together in backyards, pets who are thrilled their humans will be home ALL day again, finding new and creative …
Our friend Leah from ISU Extension and Outreach sent us this cool STEM activity for you all at home.
by Jon Aguilar, Communications Specialist I’m not going to lie. When I hear stories from other parents, it’s not hard to see that adjusting to this temporary normal is going to be a little tough. Writing this I know it’s a little strange in my house. My dog is confused, my daughter doesn’t know what’s going on. To say things …
