While some students are spending their summer perfecting their video game skills or hitting the pool, others are getting hands-on experience in the healthcare field. More than 135 local teens are committing their summer vacation time to Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary’s Youth Volunteer Program. More than 40 of these youth volunteers have returned from last year.
“The youth that apply for our program are without exception a remarkable group,” said Sallie MacGregor, president of Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary. “When you review their applications you cannot help but be impressed by the array of community, church and school leadership roles each has contributed. They certainly represent the very best of today’s youth, which in turn is an investment in our future.”
Many students applied for this opportunity, making it the tenth year that the Hospital Auxiliary has seen such excitement about the program. The youth are volunteering in 21 service areas at Piedmont Fayette Hospital allowing them to explore the various aspects of the healthcare field. The eight-week program includes a hospital orientation, CPR training, an opportunity to attend a state youth volunteer conference and day-to-day shadowing experiences with PFH employees.
Students in the PFHA Youth program must be between 14 and 18 years of age, submit an application and essay on why they want to volunteer, provide a letter of reference and be able to commit a minimum of 25 hours over the summer. These students from Fayette, Coweta, Clayton, Fulton and Spalding counties attend public and private schools as well as attend home school.
The Piedmont Fayette Hospital Auxiliary is a 274-member team that provides volunteer services to the hospital. Last year, the Auxiliary donated more than 30,000 hours of volunteer time to the hospital. If you would like more information regarding volunteer opportunities, please call 770-719-7098.
Monday, June 16, 2008
School’s Out, Piedmont Fayette Hospital’s In
Saturday, June 07, 2008
2008 Summer Track Series Presented by Peachtree City Running Club
Peachtree City Track and Riley Field adjacent to Peachtree City Elementary School on Wisdom Road.
Tuesday evenings on, June 3, 10, 17, 24 and July 8, Championship meet July 15 & 16.
Registration starts at 6PM. First event starts at 6:30PM.
Runners FREE. Spectators FREE.
Events: 50 yard dash (10 and under), 100 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash, 800 meter run, 1 Mile run, 3200 meter run, 5K run, 400 & 1600 meter relays. No field events.
Regular Weekly Meets: Events will be run in various heats based on # of runners.
Championship Series: Events will be run in heats based on age groups and sex.
Awards: Presented for Championship Series Meets Only.
For more information: Bill Werling at (770) 460-1425 or Mark Ward (770) 631-8775
Order of Events - Regular Weekly Meets
6:00 PM Registration Opens
6:30 PM 800 Meter Run
6:45 PM 50 Yard Dash (10 and under)
100 Meter Dash on June 3, 17, & July 8: 200 Meter Dash on June 10 & 24
7:00 PM 1 Mile Run
7:30 PM 400 Meter Dash (run in lanes)
8:00 PM 3200 Meter Run on June 3, 17, and July 8; 5K Run on June 10 & 24
8:30 PM 4 x 100 Relay on June 3, 17, & July 8; 4 x 400 Relay on June 10 & 24.
8:45 PM Pizza at Partners!
Championship Series
Tuesday, July 15th Wednesday, July 16th
6:00 PM Registration Opens 6:00 PM Registration Opens
6:30 PM 100 Meter Dash 6:30 PM 1 Mile Run
7:00 PM 800 Meter Run 7:15 PM 50 Yard Dash (10 & under)
7:45 PM 200 Meter Dash 7:45 PM 400 Meter Dash (run in lanes)
8:15 PM 5K Run 8:15 PM 3200 meter run
NOTE: Rain date for the Championship Series Meet will be Thursday, July 17th.
Above schedule is approximate. We will attempt to start all events early except for the 800 meter run. All competition weekly meets will be run in heat. All heats will stress safety and quick times by being limited in number. Track surface is rubberized and soft. All timing is done by electronic equipment
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Summer Camps at Kedron!!
Planning ahead for summer?
Keep your kids active and involved! Kedron is offering three different summer camps this year!
Budding Artists Art Camp is returning this summer!
• Artists will explore 2D &3D media including paints, printmaking, clay & sculpture, all connected to learning about artists, artistic styles & cultures!
• 4 sessions available, weeks of June 16th and June 23
K – 2nd grades (07-08), 8:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
• 3rd – 5th grades (07-08), 1 – 4:45 p.m.
• Instructor: Joy Kembel, Kedron art teacher
Computer Graphic Artist Camp for 4th and 5th graders (07 – 08) is new this summer!
• Computer artists will learn basic design concepts and how to apply them successfully using a state of the art image editor to create a variety of graphic design projects!
• 1 session available, week of June 9-13th, 8:30 a.m. -12:15 p.m.
• Instructors: Sally McWilliams, Kedron technology teacher
Joy Kembel, Kedron art teacher
Computer Clay Animation Camp for 4th and 5th graders (07 – 08) is new this summer!
• Computer artists will combine original 3D artwork, photography and stop-motion animation using state of the art computer programs!
• 1 session available, week of June 9 – 13th, 1 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.
• Instructors: Sally McWilliams, Kedron technology teacher
Joy Kembel, Kedron art teacher
Look for flyers in the office or coming home with your child – also check online at FCBOE.org
All camps $200 per session (includes supplies)
Spaces limited. Call the Community School (770-460-3990, ext. 470) to pre-register.
