Parker-Varney’s FIRST Lego League afterschool coordinators got the chance to observe an active FIRST afterschool club at McDonough Elementary! Super helpful and motivating for us! #cityyear #cynh

Quote from a student when asked if they where ready for a rockin' day: "I don't know if I'm ready for a rockin' day, maybe just a good day." Hope you're all ready for a good day...or maybe even a rockin' day! #cynh #cityyear

Despite the rain, the Parker-Varney 4th graders--along with their City Years--were so excited to be part of the West High Turkey Trot! #westsidepride #turkeytrot #cynh #cityyear

It's always a joy when a student makes a point to wish you a good day on their way into school. 😁 #cynh #CityYear

Thank you to everyone at PV for constantly doing their best everyday.💕 #cynh #cityyear

It's been another fantastic day learning about force and motion! #cityyear #cynh

Joy: After expressing that I had forgotten to include a word into our word search for our after school club, a student decided to input it them self to make me feel better. The empathy and care shown by these young people everyday makes me hopeful in a brighter future. #cityyear

From our City Year family to yours, we'd like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! PITW#93 Celebrate all Holidays #cityyear #cynh

With great power comes great Panther Pride. #cynh #cityyear

Overheard in the PV hallways: “I’m a grown up!” “No you’re not!” “No, I’m a grown up. I’m the line leader.” #cityyear #cynh

"Ms. Bohlin, when you have kids, make sure you tell them about me.” -3rd grader #cityyear #cynh

The City Year team at Parker-Varney would like to welcome our new vice principal, Mr. Sims, from Bakersville! #cynh #cityyear

Quote from a student: "Mr. Farley, I think I have found the meaning of life. The meaning of life is to question everything, and to keep asking what the meaning of life is." It’s always great to see a Panther considering this important question. #cynh #cityyear

On MLK Day, City Year gathered to remember Dr. King's work and reflected upon how we can live up to his legacy and his belief that "everyone can be great because everyone can serve.” #cynh #cityyear

Seeing how happy my kids are to try something new always makes my day! #cynh #cityyear

Happy Valentine’s day from City Year to all our PV Panthers! #cynh #cityyear

Parker-Varney had a therapy dog come visit our students. One of my students came over and exclaimed, "The dog licked my face!" #cynh #cityyear

Our new math initiative has begun: Math-ender! Before I could even finish explaining, all my students took pieces of paper and started doing the math problems. When I asked what got them so excited, one answered: "Well, there must be prizes!!! What do I get???" 😂 #cynh #cityyear

A student told me today that they like to say "Are you cereal?!" instead of "Are you serious?!" #cerealforthewin #cynh #cityyear

Starfish Corps students created their own "I serve" statements! A few highlights: "I serve to inspire others,” “I serve to make the world a better place," "I serve because everyone deserves to have someone who cares about them." #believeinthepowerofyoungpeople #cynh #cityyear