West Ridge Academy Board President Shawn Bradley will be the Honorary Chairman at the Scout-O-Rama on May 5th. Being an eagle scout himself he was excited to accept. He is an outstanding individual and we appreciate his ongoing service with our organization.
We had the unique opportunity of taking both the girls and boys basketball teams to a basketball clinic sponsored by the Utah Jazz. Coaches Mark McKown, Jeff Hornacek, Scott Layden, and Smitty were there to give pointers and run drills.
Afterwards they gave us a tour of the press room and the locker rooms. We we’re fortunate to have Coach Tyrone Corbin join us and talk to us. Thanks JAZZ for giving back it was a great day!!!!
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Come and join us for our “Tools for Parents Seminar”- Girls Spiritual Living Center 8:30-3:00 (Date was changed from Feb 17th) Please RSVP to your therapist by Feb 21st so we can get a count, thanks.
8:30-9:00- Continental Breakfast
9:00-9:30- Welcome-Ken Allen
9:30-10:00- School & Aftercare
10:00-11:00- Significant Seven-Erin Shepherd
11:00-12:00- Positive Parenting
12:00-12:30- Lunch
12:30-1:30- Technology & Parenting-Eric Allred
1:30-2:00- Group Discussions
2:00-3:00- 40 Assets-John Ogden
There was a great article written by Maurine Proctor about West Ridge Academy that appeared in this week’s Meridian Magazine. Please share it with others that might be looking for help.
Fall in love with Charly all over again on it’s 10th year encore release. Starring Heather Beers (Charly) and Jeremy Elliott (Sam). A portion of the proceeds will benefit the students and families at West Ridge Academy. This endearing film will be back in theaters March 30th. Share the news on twitter #charlyencore. West Ridge is sponsoring the 10th anniversary theatrical re-release. The movie is scheduled to release March 30th.
Some of our boys made fleece blankets and delivered them to The Road Home’s Emergency Homeless Shelter in
Midvale. Vernon led the project with help from Reed, Chandler and Josh. They wanted to do some kind of service project and decided to see what the needs were at the shelter. Vernon learned to make the blankets from his mother. With the help of their ecclesiastical leaders they bought the material and then tied each one.
The mayor of Midvale, JoAnn Seghini escorted the young men and explained what the shelter is all about. After seeing the circumstances of some of the people in the shelter they came away very grateful for their warm beds, meals and shelter. Today there were 76 familes consisting of approximately 230 people. And we think we have it difficult.
Dave is a former employee of West Ridge Academy. He started the sports program here. He was the athletic director, baseball and basketball coach and marketing director. He loves working with youth and is currently the head baseball coach at Kearns High School.
We’ve had several graduations this week. What a wonderful thing to see these young men and women make great changes in their lives!
Best wishes to all of you!!!
The parent seminars are a one day seminar for the parents that typically go from 8:30-3:30. The Retreats are an overnighter with your child. Each therapist will be assigned a date that their groups will go. Please keep in mind that the minimums must be met in order for your child to attend the retreats. Watch for more details to follow.
March 2nd-Parenting Tools (on campus)
May 21st-25th – Parent Retreat (Green River)
September 10th- 14th Parent Retreat (Wasatch Mountains)
November 2nd – Anatomy of Peace (on campus)
Amy’s article “What Children Need” was featured on page 48 in the Zions Community Magazine
https://www.zionsbank.com/pdfs/community-NovDec-2011.pdf
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