As a culminating activity, during Weeks 7 and 8, students meet with mentors one-on-one to respond to post-program questions/topics and prepare their presentations for their upcoming graduation. The ceremony to celebrate the accomplishments of our youngest heroes will be held Thursday, March 21, 10-11 AM at the academy. Invitations to attend the graduation ceremony will be emailed to families two weeks prior to graduation. These may be forwarded to additional family members and friends to invite them to join us in celebrating your amazing child.
PARENTS play an important role in this special ceremony as well.
"Secret" details will be shared in an email as we move closer to graduation.
If this sounds like a program that would benefit your child, and you can commit to your child attending twice weekly for the duration of the program (we want students to understand that completing what we start and following thru with a commitment are real life skills), please complete the application below. 100% attendance at all sessions is expected, so student participants should not have other activities scheduled on the dates when Operation Hero meets.
The dates for the Winter 2024 OPERATION HERO Tuesday/Thursday sessions are as follows:
Tues., Jan. 16 Week 1, Lesson 1
Identity & Self-Esteem
Thurs., Jan. 18 Week 1, Lesson 2
Tues., Jan. 23 Week 2, Lesson 1
Respect & Honor
Thurs., Jan. 25 Week 2, Lesson 2
Tues., Feb. 1 Week 3, Lesson 1
Responsibility, Honesty & Integrity
Thurs., Feb. 6 Week 3, Lesson 2
Thurs., Feb. 8 Week 4, Lesson 1
Empathy & Being a Good Friend
Tues., Feb. 13 Week 4, Lesson 2
Thurs., Feb. 15 Week 5, Lesson 1
Coping with Deployments, Change & Big Feelings
Tues., Feb. 20 Week 5, Lesson 2
Thurs., Feb. 22 Week 6, Lesson 1
Bullying, Differences & Self-Acceptance
Tues., Feb. 27 Week 6, Lesson 2
Thurs., Feb. 29 Week 7, Lesson 1
Problem Solving & Teamwork
Thurs., Mar. 7 Week 7, Lesson 2
Tues., Mar. 12 Week 8, Lesson 1
I Am a Hero!
Thurs., Mar. 14 Week 8, Lesson 2
Tues., Mar. 19 Week 9, REHEARSAL
Thurs., Mar. 21 Week 9-Graduation and Reception
*The ASYMCA facilitates a Before and After School-Age Care Program for students attending VBCPS. Dates for Operation Hero accomodate for Staff Days or Holidays when VBCPS are not in session and students may be attending our academy for care. Thank you for your understanding.)