Sep tembe r

Volume 1 , I s s ue 6

Floyd Weathersbee—Property Manager: Leasing & Maintenance O: 206-489-2146

Amal Abulrahman—RSC Financial & Housing Stability and Health & Wellness 206-557-3491

Danielle Jackson— RSC Out-of-School Time, Community Events O: 206-557-3492 | C: 206-518-7444

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NATIONAL N IGHT OUT

This summer we had a 5 awesome volunteers that

implemented KICK N’ It Summer Camp. We had 4

days per week of daily activities for 7 weeks of; reading,

cooking , arts & crafts, fitness, science projects and just

having fun. We served 63 youth with up to 19-33 a day

with an average of 15 per day. The expression on the

children faces was priceless, we’re making an IMPACT!

SUMMER CAMP FAIR

The ECC Residential Council Group planned and volunteered

the first National Night Out (NNO) Event it was an amazing

night of friends, family, food and fun. The South Shore Dragon

Dancers performed and Connie So shared culture information,

Emerald City Bible Fellowship members came and helped serve,

greet guest and monitor children games, City of Seattle Discount

Utility Program was here to inform residents how to save up to

60% on their utility bill. We had over 60 guest and 18 volunteers,

among them was Bill Rumpt, Mercy Housing President, Steve

Bury, Urban Impact Executive Director and Hyeok Kim, City of

Seattle Deputy Mayor in picture below.

FINANCE STABILITY

& Housing Stability

Fire Drill Scheduled for Wednesday,

September 03, 2014 @ 12:00pm

Mandatory For all Residence

Annual Survey 2014

Each year, Mercy Housing asks residents to complete a survey. The information is used to

help us better understand residents’ needs. Your answers are used to make plans about the

kinds of services offered.

ECC’s Annual Survey is from September 2nd through September 13th .It should take about

15-20 minutes of your time. Your answers are confidential. Your answers will not affect

your housing or services.

The information will be used to improve services for you, your family, and for other

residents of Mercy Housing. Please Contact the RSC if you have any questions. We really

appreciate your help.

ECC’s Annual Survey is from September 15th through September 27th. For those who

complete our annual survey their name will be entered in a raffle for gift card at the end of

the survey!!!

E m e r a l d C i t y C o m m o n s N e w s l e t t e r

Join Us For:

Community Resources

Fitness Demonstration

Free Health Screenings

Health Insurance Coverage

Healthy Food Tastings

Raffles and giveaways

And much more…!

Where: Emerald City Commons (In the

Common Room)

When: Saturday September, 20th @1:00pm-

3:00pm

Out-of-School

Time

HOURS

MON—THUR

3:00pm-5:30pm

DAILY SCHEDULE

3-3:15pm Arrival / check in (check in at home first) 3:15-3:30pm Snack 3:30-4:30pm Homework club

Reading Math Writing

4:30-5:00pm Recreational (homework has to be complete) 5:00—5:30pm EVERYBODY CLEAN-UP

GRADE LEVEL SPACES SPACE 1 Grades 6-12 SPACE 2 Grades 3-5 SPACE 3 Grades PK-2

VOLUNTEERS High school and college students can do

their intern/service learning tutoring students

DAILY SCHEDULE MAY

CHANGE BASED ON

ENRICHMENT

ACTIVITY

HOMEWORK CLUB REGISTRATION

K—12th grade

(In the Commons Room) September 23rd—25th

12pm—4pm

10 HOMEWORK TIPS

Know the teachers—and what they’re

looking for.

Set up a homework-friendly area to

study.

Schedule a regular study time.

Help them make a plan that works.

Keep distractions to a minimum.

Make sure they do their own work

Be a motivator and monitor

Set a good example

Praise their work and efforts

If there are continuing problems with

homework, get additional help as soon

as possible.

HOMEWORK CLUB STARTS

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

There will be 3 separate grade level spaces. Focus will be academics; math,

reading & writing, community, leadership and fun.