Posts tagged FHES
Parenting Day at Florence Howard Elementary School

Florence Howard Elementary School's first-ever Parenting Day was a resounding success, featuring a resource fair, picnic lunch, and live music, with over 100 families attending. Sponsored Fuse Project and local businesses and supported by volunteers, the event provided valuable resources to parents while fostering community connection and engagement.

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Empowering Students with Incentives and Building Confidence Through Achievement

Fuse Project's Academic Support Program celebrates student achievements across the Avenue community by providing incentives for academic, behavioral, and attendance milestones, fostering motivation and growth. Through these efforts, we aim to bridge educational disparities and encourage lifelong learning, with a focus on supporting both students and teachers in Calloway-Smith Middle School, Florence Howard Elementary, and Pathway K-5.

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The Real Heroes in Education: Celebrating and Supporting Avenue Community Teachers

Fuse Project is dedicated to supporting teachers in Avenue community schools by recognizing their hard work and commitment through various incentive programs. These efforts, including events like surprise duty-free lunches, back-to-school celebrations, and team-building outings, aim to boost teacher morale, improve retention, and enhance the overall school environment, ultimately leading to better student outcomes and a more cohesive school culture.

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FHES Summer Camp 2024: Paradise of Learning

Fuse Project's partnership with Florence Howard Elementary School for the 2024 "Paradise of Learning" summer camp successfully addresses summer learning loss through engaging literacy and math activities, benefiting 103 students. By providing books, educational backpacks, and an exciting end-of-camp celebration, the program helps students stay academically engaged and prepared for the upcoming school year.

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From Student Celebrations to Teacher Appreciation: May's Academic Support Highlights

Fuse Project's Academic Support Program has seen a year of remarkable growth and positive impact in the Avenue community by providing teacher and student incentives at Calloway-Smith Middle School, Pathway K-5, and Florence Howard Elementary School. Through appreciation events and celebratory activities, the program has enhanced morale and recognized achievements, fostering a positive educational environment.

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Celebrating Creativity and Culinary Skills: 2024 Clubs Showcase at Florence Howard Elementary School

The Club Day Showcase at Florence Howard Elementary School celebrated the creativity and skills of students involved in the Art and Cooking Clubs, programs funded by Fuse Project's ABC Program. The event highlighted the importance of hands-on learning and honored the dedication of partners Lisa Howard and Karrie Nelson in enriching the educational experiences of the students.

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Read Across America Day: The Transformative Power of Books

Fuse Project celebrated Read Across America Day by reading inspiring stories to students at Florence Howard Elementary School and Pathway K-5, promoting literacy and honoring Black History Month. Volunteers shared a diverse selection of books, engaging young minds and fostering a love for reading.

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Enriching Young Minds: Fuse Project's Spring Semester Clubs at Florence Howard Elementary

This spring semester, Fuse Project once again partnered with The Cookery Project and Round But Square Studios to bring enriching monthly clubs to the students of Florence Howard Elementary, focusing on cooking and art. The clubs, supported by our dedicated teachers and volunteers, have significantly enhanced the students' learning experiences by fostering creativity and practical skills.

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How Members Provide Lasting Impact: Order of Fuse Spring Highlights

Order of Fuse members celebrated spring with events like the annual Fat Fuse Day Mardi Gras celebration and impactful volunteer initiatives, such as the MLK Day of Service and Read Across America. Plus, Team OOF took home the LSB championship and made the event our best yet with their committee contributions.

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Drafting Inspiration and Motivation: Senior Bowl Players Visit Avenue Community Schools

Fuse Project and the Senior Bowl partnered to bring college football players to Calloway-Smith Middle School and Florence Howard Elementary School, inspiring students with messages about the importance of education and perseverance.

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Fall 2023 Happenings at Florence Howard Elementary

Florence Howard Elementary School recently hosted a Fall Festival, with the help of Fuse Project and Order of Fuse members. The ABC Academic Support Program collaborated with Round but Square Studios and The Cookery Project to provide monthly Art and Cooking Club sessions for students, focusing on social-emotional learning and hands-on culinary education. This initiative aims to create transformative opportunities for academic and personal growth, fostering a strong sense of community within the Avenue community.

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The Historic Avenue Foundation: Partners in Education

Learn more about our on-going and new partnerships in the Avenue community with Florence Howard Elementary School, Calloway-Smith Middle School, Pathway K-5, and our new SPARK Summer Camp at Lily Baptist Church.

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Lip Sync Battle: 2022 Recap & 2023 Date Announcement

This year’s event was one for the books, we certainly couldn’t have made it the success it was without all our volunteers, donors, attendees, and sponsors. And now, we are already focusing on planning for the 3rd annual Lip Sync Battle to be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023! Be sure to mark your calendars now because you won’t want to miss what we have in store for year three! In fact, if you are interested in participating next year as a team, guest entertainer, judge, volunteer, or sponsor, it’s not too early to let us know!

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Read Across America Day at FHES

We have had a very busy year so far in the Avenue community. In addition to our annual Lip Sync Battle fundraiser benefiting The Historic Avenue Foundation, we have celebrated literacy, Black history, and school spirit. We are also working diligently to prepare for the 2022 launch of our new K3 program! Be sure to stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on the latest news and volunteer opportunities in the Avenue community.

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