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Summer Celebration for a Thrive! Buddy

July 16, 2020

This week adult Thrive! leaders gathered under the ASB tent to honor and celebrate the life of Little Buddy, Tabi, who passed away suddenly in April after experiencing a seizure while napping. Tabi, loved by students and leaders alike, participated in Thrive! all through middle school. Her family was presented with a beautiful quilt made by 40 Thrive members including both student and adult contributors to honor her memory.

The tender time was also a celebration of Tabi’s brother Ethan’s 12th birthday. Ethan shared gifts with the group of something his family calls “Tabi Rocks“. In order to keep Tabi close at heart and mind – we were invited to special bring teal-colored rocks (teal was Tabi’s favorite color) to places where we want to remember her.

Charlene and others shared thoughts about Tabi’s time with ASB including how she served as a peer leader and encourager. We certainly miss her already and hope that her family has a deeper understanding of how special she was to many young and old!

Fun, Opportunities, THRIVE!

Announcing New Program for High Desert MS Girls!

March 5, 2020

ASB is excited to announce that a brand new program will begin this April at High Desert Middle School in Bend. The program, entitled “ASB G.I.F.T”, is designed and led by OSU Cascades student Jamie Ruiz, a psychology major who is also pursuing a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences.  Jamie chose the name to describe the weekly baking and empowerment classes led by college and high school mentors. The acronym G.I.F.T. alludes to the experiences attendees will have as they prepare baked goods to be gifted to local charities… Growing, Inspiring, Forming Friendships, Team Building. 

The program begins April 22 and runs through May 27th.  It meets in the Foods classroom from 2-5 pm each week. Students are expected to check in to the Foods classroom just after school is dismissed. They will be accompanied by high school, college and adult mentors and will have the fun of baking all kinds of amazing treats.

Enrollment is limited to 12 middle school girls accepted on a first-come, first served basis. Because the class size is so small and FREE – we ask that enrollees plan to attend each and every week (unless they are ill). We anticipate providing an exemplary mentor-ship experience representative of the reputation that ASB has achieved over the past 17 years.  Middle school girls (Buddies) will not want to miss this opportunity to learn new kitchen skills and spend time with new friends/mentors while being able to give to others.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the program.

To enroll your daughter – CLICK HERE.  Enrollments will close as soon as 12 students have been accepted.

To add your child to the wait list – email Char at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com.

 

General Info, Staff, THRIVE!, Volunteer

Fall 2019 News – Sabbatical??

September 20, 2019

Many are starting to ask – “When does ASB start their school year programs and where will they be held?” The simple answer for now is … we don’t know. With the changes made to the public school hours this fall – teens are no longer out of school earlier than the elementary students. With the hour + difference in release times – it makes it impossible for us to offer elementary programs as we have for the past 17 years. And the middle school students also are released an hour later than in the past so continuing the THRIVE! middle school program is also in question.

However, ASB leaders are meeting together and talking with other community members to determine if we can adjust to still provide leadership development and mentoring opportunities for Big Buddies (teens/college students). For example – offering programs for younger students and teens during school break/holiday weeks is a possibility. Also offering after school teen/college student only sessions (much like we do for camp) is a possibility. Thinking “out of the box” is important now – just as it was when we first started the THRIVE middle school ASB program in 2005.

SO – it’s a “wait, pray and see what God has in store ” time for us. If you have suggestions or ideas how we can serve the girls we have mentored for so many years – feel free to email Char at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com. Keep checking this site as well as our Facebook and Instagram pages to see if anything new comes about.

General Info, Opportunities, THRIVE!, Uncategorized, Volunteer

Elk Meadow and Buckingham Buddies Are Here!

October 29, 2018

Two of our three elementary programs start up this week and we have room in both for more 4th or 5th grade girls. Be sure to visit the Programs 2018_19 page to enroll your daughter. Juniper ASB for 4th and 5th grade girls starts Nov 26. The THRIVE! middle school program starts Wednesday Nov 28, Pre-enrollment is required for all girls. Teen Big Buddies and adult volunteers are still needed for both ot the programs that start later in Nov.

General Info, Opportunities, Program Lessons, THRIVE!, Volunteer

Fall Programs Are Starting Soon!

September 12, 2018

It’s that time of the year when parents start asking how their daughters can enroll in ASB.  Well – you’ve come to the right place! Online applications are posted for both the elementary and middle school program (“Thrive!”) so don’t delay. Look to the menu choice called PROGRAMS FOR 2018-19 and learn more about the program that best suits your needs.

Teen, college student and adult volunteer information is available on the GET INVOLVED page on the top menu. Lunch time high school clubs at MVHS, SUMMIT and BEND SENIOR HIGH start in October. Adult, college student and teen training sessions will too! Email Char at afterschoolbuddies@gmail.com if you want to learn more and/or to be involved. We need lots of new and returning mentors! It’s a blast!

Fun, Program Lessons, THRIVE!

Great Presenters for “Strong Girls” 2018 Programs

June 12, 2018

It’s hard to believe that the school year programs have wrapped up already and now it’s time to look towards day camp in August. We had some really outstanding presenters at our programs this term. From Beth Palmer from COCC’s Vet Tech program to Peggy Fisher and friends from the US Forest Service teaching about electricity and how to make our own lamps – ASB girls learned about a variety of STEM/STEAM opportunities. We had so much fun week after week! Thank you  presenters!

THRIVE!

Thrive! Girls Field Trip to Whole Foods

March 28, 2018

Thank you Suzanne Landry, our Thrive! Cooking Matters chef and educator, Whole Foods Marketing Manager Becca and Christian Life Center  (supplied transportation) for making our trip to learn more about reading labels and shopping for nutritious foods awesome!

Donations, THRIVE!

Make a Difference on Giving Tuesday

November 28, 2017

Your contributions on Giving Tuesday or at any time throughout the year provide program supplies to help these beautiful young girls become stronger, more confident teens. Help them survive and continue to thrive by supporting After School Buddies with your end of year donations! Choose Get Involved Donate Now from the menu above to make a contribution. YOU can become the wind beneath our wings! Thank you!!!

Fun, Program Lessons, THRIVE!

Food, Glorious Food!

March 6, 2017

What middle schooler doesn’t love to create amazing artwork with food? Our own “Chef Suzanne” (culinary author Suzanne Landry) motivated the girls at Thrive! to eat from all of the colors of the rainbow.

Look at these beautiful faces showing off their colorful and nutritious platter of fruits and veggies!

General Info, THRIVE!, Volunteer

2017 ASB – What’s Happening?

September 6, 2016

It’s September and most everyone is getting ready to head back to school. Whether you are in elementary, middle or high school or college – there is most likely a place for you in ASB. Programs will begin later this fall so keep checking this web site for news as to when and where!