With Gratitude,

James Harris

• The launch of our Homework Hub! Youth now have a daily opportunity to complete missing assignments, get ahead on studying, and receive academic support.
• Many students took advantage of this space, and we’re excited to see the positive impact on their grades.
• We also welcomed our first volunteer this week — a Norfolk Public Schools math teacher who provided tutoring in Algebra. Several youth were able to sit one-on-one and get the extra help they needed.

We are thrilled to see the Homework Hub off to such a strong start and look forward to the continued growth and success of our students.

This week’s experiential learning focus was:

• Teambuilding activities that encouraged collaboration and problem-solving
• Community connections as youth began getting to know one another and building relationships with the staff at Next Step to Success

Our students are learning the value of teamwork and beginning to form strong bonds that will support them throughout the year.

Culinary Corner

This week in the kitchen, our youth enjoyed:

• Tuesday, the youth enjoyed Grilled Chicken Elote Bowls paired with Cinnamon Churros drizzled in chocolate.
• Wednesday, they savored Baked Chicken & Gravy with Rosemary Garlic Mashed Potatoes and a side of Savory Green Beans.
• Thursday, the youth got to choose between a Chicken Caesar Salad or a Salad Wrap, served with Potato Wedges and Oranges.
• Friday, they wrapped up the week with Juicy Hamburgers, Crispy Potato Wedges, Sweet Corn, and Bomb Pops for dessert.

New Phone Number: 757-955-2111

Pick up locations per school:

• Booker T. Washington High:
• In front of the School on the left-hand side as you exit
• Norview High School:
• In front of the Parent Pick-up line exiting through the Gym
• Granby High:
• In front of the Gym Exit located at the Teacher Parking Lot
• Maury High:
• In front of the School, opposite the Library
• Lake Taylor High School:
• At the rear of the Parking lot as you exit to the right-hand side
• Blair Middle School:
• Youth exit through the gym behind, and our Vehicles are parked behind the School Buses
• Norfolk Christian School:
• In front of the school, alongside the parent pick up
• Northside Middle School:
• Youth exit to the right-hand side near the Crossing Guard by the Stop Sign
• Norview Middle School:
• In the middle of the Parking Lot, towards the entrance of the Parking Lot
• Rosemont Middle School:
• Youth walk to the sidewalk as they exit down the ramp of the School near the 3^rd or 4^th tree
• Academy for Discovery at Lakewood Middle School:
• Youth are picked up by Staff Daily and will walk to campus (Weather permitting)
• Compass Academy at Ruffner
• In front of the School to the left-hand side behind the School Buses
• Home School:
• All Youth attending Home School are dropped off at the program, and we will drop off in the evening (As Needed)