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More about the Jackson-Via Computer Club
The Jackson-Via Computer Club meets in the Scratch Lab in the Jackson-Via Library after school on Monday afternoons. Club Sponsor: Bonnie Yoder, Jackson-Via SPED Teacher ~ with help from Nancy Lambert & Ruth Kastenmayer Our thanks to JV Librarian Jennifer Dixon for giving us such a comfortable home in the Library, and to JV ITRT James Daly for his patience, enthusiasm, and…
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Scratch is AWESOME! Jackson-Via Computer Club is off to a running start.

We had such a fun and enthusiastic first meeting of our after-school JV Computer Club yesterday! In this meeting we began by reviewing the Scratch community guidelines, and then our eleven members chose their Scratch names: jvtoucan, jvkingrex, jvcool-j, jvpackers, jvsoccer, jvlighteningstrike, jvbre, jvstar, jvbaseball, jvmonkey, and jvkittie. We explored the Scratch interface. We learned how to put…
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Jackson-Via after-school Computer Club starts TODAY! Getting ready to start Scratching

This is just the beginning. We will soar to new heights as we enjoy the fun of computer coding! Click the MsSuperK sprite to visit our Jackson-Via Computer Club Scratch Studio.
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Gov. McAuliffe Declares October as TechTober – Calling all techies – C’mon get involved!
We have so many techies in Cville! Hope many will get involved in helping students learn about these rewarding careers! Office of Governor Terry McAuliffe Press Release … The Governor also announced the launch of “Mentors for Momentum,” a new program designed to connect businesses, organizations, educators and other professionals with students interested in studying and…
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Come FISH with Us!

Come FISH with Us! We are casting our lines for new FISH mentors for our Friends in Schools Helping program. New volunteers may attend any training regardless of their county of residence. The next training date is October 10th in Charlottesville. More dates and locations may be added if needed. Come FISH with us! FISH@jabacares.org…
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Active Aging Week – Senior Center – September 21-27
ACTIVE AGING WEEK Sunday, September 21 – Saturday, September 27 This annual health promotion event celebrates adults ages 50 and better as fully participating members of society and promotes the benefits of leading an active, healthier lifestyle. It also highlights the ability of older adults to live well, regardless of age or health condition. The…