New Horizons in Action Newsletter

The New Horizons Educational Foundation (NHEF) held its 32nd Annual Golf Classic at Kiln Creek Golf Club this year. The Golf Classic raised over $52,500 for scholarships and honorariums and hosted nineteen local business sponsors. Congratulations to Sentara Health Plans for taking home the win this year! PNC Bank and Clancy and Theys, came in 2nd and 3rd, respectively. A special thank you goes out to all the sponsors, volunteers, and staff that made this year's event a success. Save the date for next year's Golf Classic at Kiln Creek Golf Club. The event is planned for October 17, 2024, more details will follow in the coming months leading up to the tournament.

Thank you to the New Horizons Educational Foundation for presenting a proceeds check for $50,250 from the 2022 Annual Golf Classic fundraiser to support the NHREC student scholarships/honorariums and the Teacher Innovation Grant programs!

We greatly appreciate your PARTNERSHIP!

The Butler Farm Campus welcomed Mrs. Jennifer Eure as the new Special Education Support Specialist this month. Welcome to the team!

Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy students created informative posters in celebration of National Physical Therapy Month.

Cosmetology and Automotive students participated in the SkillsUSA State Fair Competition in Doswell, Virginia on September 26 and 27, 2023.

The Culinary Arts classes traveled to Charlottesville, VA to visit The Carter Mountain Orchard where students were involved in the harvesting of apples for their annual apple pie fundraiser. The students also got a behind-the-scenes visit of the local Wegmans, touring the facility, and were given an opportunity to demonstrate their ServSafe knowledge with the various department managers.

The Veterinary Science students traveled to Smithfield, VA to visit the Big Red Barn at the Agriculture Land Lab. A hands-on, educational site for students to study agriculture, from growing crops to raising and nurturing farm life. The students got to hear directly from those participants working the farm on why they chose to take classes on-site and where they plan the experience to lead them in the future. The students enjoyed the visit and interacting with the animals outside the classroom.

Criminal Justice students went to the mats with Walker Martial Arts to learn Aikido. Aikido is a Japanese form of self-defense and martial art that uses locks, holds, throws, and the opponent's own movements. All students learned basic locks, holds, and escapes that will aid in their protection.

High-flying physics experiment! Computational physics students investigate uniform circular motion using toy cows as their 'moo-tion' models.

From playing ball to launching rockets, projectile motion has many practical applications. Students enjoy studying the projectile motion as they shoot the projectile from the launcher set to a different angle.

Engineering Physics students are checking the meaning of equilibrium in the lab. They are trying to find experimentally the missing force and then practice vector addition to support their experimental findings.

Center for Autism and Newport Academy Staff celebrated the knowledge and expertise within our own organization. Each session was staff-led! Participants had their professional development bingo cards signed off after each session. They enjoyed everything from Yoga to sessions on small group literacy, behavior, and visual supports.

The amazing speech team promoted Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Awareness Month on twin day during the Center for Autism and Newport Academy Spirit Week! Without communication, there is no freedom.

The Education for Employment (EFE) students are hard at work at their community job site. The real-world on-the-job experience prepares the students for life after school.

The Center for Apprenticeship & Adult Training (CFAAT) is on a mission to visit all 23 high schools in the region. On October 5th, 2023 staff visited Woodside High School to showcase the opportunities available at CFAAT.

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month!

To celebrate, here are a few pictures of our students in the newest Cyber Security course. The instructor, Quintasia Hurt, leads this new generation of Cybersecurity learners by sharing her expertise for a safer network and online presence in the future.

Mason Carter's third-year state apprenticeship electricians were grinding away on load calculation problems! Carter created class "Exit Tickets" for his class so when his students had completed their load equation calculations, they were free to exit class for the evening.

Together with Virginia Career Works, Hampton, the Youth Workforce Center (YWC) had participated in the recently held Gloucester National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) College and Career Fair. Present were several of the colleges, universities, and technical training schools that provided a wealth of information to Gloucester High School students and their families. Special remarks were given by the NAACP President (Gloucester Chapter) and the Superintendent of Gloucester County Public Schools. The Center was delighted to be able to chat with several high school students about YWC programs and services and all that New Horizons has to offer!

In-School and Out-of-School Youth youth participated in weekly Smart Transitions Life-Work Portfolio Sessions in October. The sessions were designed to specifically address six of the critical success skills that employers are looking for: Speaking, Problem-Solving Skills, Self-Presentation Skills, Independence and Initiative, Work Ethic, and Attitude. The students were excited to receive the professional portfolios they had worked on during the class.

At the Youth Workforce Center (YWC), we see beyond ability! We would like to extend a special thank you to Sydney Smith of Versability Resources. The YWC is delighted to partner with Versability to enroll several participants in our Out-of-School Program. These young adults are on their way to successfully completing their welding training, provided by the Center for Apprenticeship and Adult Training. The YWC provides young people with the opportunity to obtain the technical training and work experience they need to secure full-time employment and build a sustainable career. All of the YWC services are provided at no cost to the participants.

The fall semester is underway at the Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic! We are so excited to serve our community through the New Horizons Family Counseling Center. We have several exciting updates to share with you as we step into the 2023/2024 school year.

The Clinic has a new group of students who are already hard at work in the New Horizons

Family Counseling Center! They bring with them a wide array of interests and many fresh ideas.

All the students are working closely with our new Clinic Director, Dr. Erin Woods. Dr. Woods is

a Licensed Professional Counselor, who joined the clinic in March of 2023. She is passionate

about providing high quality services to the families in our communities.

We are thrilled to continue offering couples, family, and individual counseling services. We hope

to implement some new service options this year, including new group options. If you have any

questions about our services or the referral process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us by

phone or email. We look forward to our continued work together!

Best,

The New Horizons Family Counseling Center Team

Flanagan Counselor Education Clinic

Phone: 757-221-2363

Email: FCEC@wm.edu

520 Butler Farm Road, Hampton VA 23666

757-766-1100

asknhrec@nhrec.org

www.nhrec.org