Service Learning Update

  

All the research indicates that service learning will empower youth to become leaders. This is plainly seen in the classrooms in the Cedar Valley.

· A class at North Cedar Elementary in Cedar Falls is preparing a PowerPoint presentation to show to the adults in the North Cedar Neighborhood Association and the Cedar Falls City Council about the need for safety features and beautification in the North Cedar area of Cedar Falls.

· Students at Orchard Hill Elementary in Cedar Falls are planning for a “bully-free” day at the school. They have planned activities that will involve the entire school in this event.

· A 5th grade class at Poyner Elementary in Waterloo is developing plans to make life better for the hungry and homeless in the Cedar Valley.

· Students at Hoover Middle School in Waterloo are crafting projects to attack the problems of substance abuse, child abuse and hunger.

· Animals in the Cedar Valley have five classes of students (two 5th grade classes at Poyner Elementary in Waterloo, Hansen Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and Orchard Hill Elementary all in Cedar Falls) looking out for their needs, educating others about animal adoption, and collecting money for the Cedar Bend Humane Society.

Our future is bright with these future leaders. To involve your class in Service Learning, contact Jean at 272-2087 or jean_seeland@vccv.org.