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The Academy offers a comprehensive after-school enrichment program for K-8 students focus on gifted andtalented development, STEAM, criticalthinking, creative problem solving,differentiated instruction, social-emotional needs, and addressingunderachievement. The program runsMonday through Friday, from the end ofthe school day until 6:00 p.m., with bustransportation from Elizabeth DavisMiddle and Elizabeth Scott Elementaryand a bus stop option for ChesterfieldCounty CBG students. Students fromother CCPS or private schools arewelcome with parental transportation.At the Academy, students work inhomework hubs with their peers andreceive one-on-one tutoring for anyacademic challenges they are facing.Additionally, students engage inactivities such as yoga (for middleschool students), pottery, painting,sewing, jewelry making, and seasonalcraft-making. The Academy also has anamazing outdoor classroom wherestudents can learn in the fresh air, takebrain breaks as needed, and participatein various outdoor activities such assoccer, corn hole, or relaxing by thefirepit. The Academy also ensures a "nophone zone" to help students disconnectfrom technology and reconnect withtheir creativity.Hello!My name is Dr. Debi Graves, and I am the owner and director of Alma Bella Academy. In addition to my responsibilities at the academy, I am also a college professor. I amliving my dream of teaching teachers how toteach while continuing to impact the lives ofyoung people in our community. Armed with 25years of experience as a middle school socialstudies teacher in public schools, National Boardof Education Certification, Gifted and Talentedendorsement, and a passion for teaching andlearning, I pursued a doctorate in teaching andlearning to explore how the brain works and usethat knowledge to enhance student learning andmotivation.I founded Alma Bella Academy because I believeour community needs a safe and nurturingenvironment where students can discover a loveof learning in a stress-free space without thepressures of high stakes testing and traditionalgrades. The best way to learn is by doing.Activities like sewing, pottery, and painting gobeyond using needles, clay, and paint. Theyfoster critical thinking and problem-solvingskills, keeping your brain engaged. Creating artallows you to experiment, analyze mistakes, anddevelop improvement plans, benefiting yourmind, body, and spirit. It strengthens cognitiveability, reduces stress, and ultimately makes youa happier person.At Alma Bella Academy, students will enjoylearning new things, meeting new friends, anddeveloping meaningful connections. I lookforward to connecting with you and your studentat Alma Bella Academy.Dr. Debi Graves Owner/DirectorAlma Bella Academydebigraves@almabellaacademy.comContact: Dr. Graves*Text: (804)920-7053Academy: (804)677-6933debigraves@almabellaacademy.com*Certified Gifted and Talented Educator*Doctorate in Teaching and Learning*25 Years of Classroom Experience*College Professor Meet & Greet:Dr. Graves AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENTElementary & Middle School2-6pm Monday-FridayGrades K-8th grade www.almabellaacademy.comEnrichment at the Academy:No Phone ZoneTutoring & Academic MonitoringGifted and Talented DevelopmentPainting, Pottery, Sewing,Crocheting, & CraftsSTEAM ActivitiesOrganizational SkillsFocus on Social-Emotional Needs Addressing Underachievement inGifted StudentsCritical Thinking SkillsCreative Problem SolvingDifferentiated Instruction1901 Old Bermuda Hundred RoadChester, VA 23836
Bus Transportation from Elizabeth Davis Middle SchoolElizabeth Scott Elementary School& CBG Schools Tuition:Hourly Rate*: $10*Tuition Rate reflects semester commitment Daily Drop-in Rate: (Depending on Availability)$12.50 per hourSign Up TODAY! Space is LimitedQuestions?(804)667-6933Text:(804)920-70531901 Old Bermuda Hundred RoadChester, VA 23836 www.almabellaacademy.com
Bus Transportation from Elizabeth Davis Middle SchoolElizabeth Scott Elementary School& CBG Schools Tuition:Hourly Rate*: $10*Tuition Rate reflects semester commitment Daily Drop-in Rate: (Depending on Availability)$12.50 per hourSign Up TODAY! Space is LimitedQuestions?(804)667-6933Text:(804)920-70531901 Old Bermuda Hundred RoadChester, VA 23836 www.almabellaacademy.com
Bus Transportation from Elizabeth Davis Middle SchoolElizabeth Scott Elementary School& CBG Schools Tuition:Hourly Rate*: $10*Tuition Rate reflects semester commitment Daily Drop-in Rate: (Depending on Availability)$12.50 per hourSign Up TODAY! Space is LimitedQuestions?(804)667-6933Text:(804)920-70531901 Old Bermuda Hundred RoadChester, VA 23836 www.almabellaacademy.com
The Academy offers a comprehensive after-school enrichment program for K-8 students focus on gifted andtalented development, STEAM, criticalthinking, creative problem solving,differentiated instruction, social-emotional needs, and addressingunderachievement. The program runsMonday through Friday, from the end ofthe school day until 6:00 p.m., with bustransportation from Elizabeth DavisMiddle and Elizabeth Scott Elementaryand a bus stop option for ChesterfieldCounty CBG students. Students fromother CCPS or private schools arewelcome with parental transportation.At the Academy, students work inhomework hubs with their peers andreceive one-on-one tutoring for anyacademic challenges they are facing.Additionally, students engage inactivities such as yoga (for middleschool students), pottery, painting,sewing, jewelry making, and seasonalcraft-making. The Academy also has anamazing outdoor classroom wherestudents can learn in the fresh air, takebrain breaks as needed, and participatein various outdoor activities such assoccer, corn hole, or relaxing by thefirepit. The Academy also ensures a "nophone zone" to help students disconnectfrom technology and reconnect withtheir creativity.Hello!My name is Dr. Debi Graves, and I am the owner and director of Alma Bella Academy. In addition to my responsibilities at the academy, I am also a college professor. I amliving my dream of teaching teachers how toteach while continuing to impact the lives ofyoung people in our community. Armed with 25years of experience as a middle school socialstudies teacher in public schools, National Boardof Education Certification, Gifted and Talentedendorsement, and a passion for teaching andlearning, I pursued a doctorate in teaching andlearning to explore how the brain works and usethat knowledge to enhance student learning andmotivation.I founded Alma Bella Academy because I believeour community needs a safe and nurturingenvironment where students can discover a loveof learning in a stress-free space without thepressures of high stakes testing and traditionalgrades. The best way to learn is by doing.Activities like sewing, pottery, and painting gobeyond using needles, clay, and paint. Theyfoster critical thinking and problem-solvingskills, keeping your brain engaged. Creating artallows you to experiment, analyze mistakes, anddevelop improvement plans, benefiting yourmind, body, and spirit. It strengthens cognitiveability, reduces stress, and ultimately makes youa happier person.At Alma Bella Academy, students will enjoylearning new things, meeting new friends, anddeveloping meaningful connections. I lookforward to connecting with you and your studentat Alma Bella Academy.Dr. Debi Graves Owner/DirectorAlma Bella Academydebigraves@almabellaacademy.comContact: Dr. Graves*Text: (804)920-7053Academy: (804)677-6933debigraves@almabellaacademy.com*Certified Gifted and Talented Educator*Doctorate in Teaching and Learning*25 Years of Classroom Experience*College Professor Meet & Greet:Dr. Graves AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENTElementary & Middle School2-6pm Monday-FridayGrades K-8th grade www.almabellaacademy.comEnrichment at the Academy:No Phone ZoneTutoring & Academic MonitoringGifted and Talented DevelopmentPainting, Pottery, Sewing,Crocheting, & CraftsSTEAM ActivitiesOrganizational SkillsFocus on Social-Emotional Needs Addressing Underachievement inGifted StudentsCritical Thinking SkillsCreative Problem SolvingDifferentiated Instruction1901 Old Bermuda Hundred RoadChester, VA 23836
The Academy offers a comprehensive after-school enrichment program for K-8 students focus on gifted andtalented development, STEAM, criticalthinking, creative problem solving,differentiated instruction, social-emotional needs, and addressingunderachievement. The program runsMonday through Friday, from the end ofthe school day until 6:00 p.m., with bustransportation from Elizabeth DavisMiddle and Elizabeth Scott Elementaryand a bus stop option for ChesterfieldCounty CBG students. Students fromother CCPS or private schools arewelcome with parental transportation.At the Academy, students work inhomework hubs with their peers andreceive one-on-one tutoring for anyacademic challenges they are facing.Additionally, students engage inactivities such as yoga (for middleschool students), pottery, painting,sewing, jewelry making, and seasonalcraft-making. The Academy also has anamazing outdoor classroom wherestudents can learn in the fresh air, takebrain breaks as needed, and participatein various outdoor activities such assoccer, corn hole, or relaxing by thefirepit. The Academy also ensures a "nophone zone" to help students disconnectfrom technology and reconnect withtheir creativity.Hello!My name is Dr. Debi Graves, and I am the owner and director of Alma Bella Academy. In addition to my responsibilities at the academy, I am also a college professor. I amliving my dream of teaching teachers how toteach while continuing to impact the lives ofyoung people in our community. Armed with 25years of experience as a middle school socialstudies teacher in public schools, National Boardof Education Certification, Gifted and Talentedendorsement, and a passion for teaching andlearning, I pursued a doctorate in teaching andlearning to explore how the brain works and usethat knowledge to enhance student learning andmotivation.I founded Alma Bella Academy because I believeour community needs a safe and nurturingenvironment where students can discover a loveof learning in a stress-free space without thepressures of high stakes testing and traditionalgrades. The best way to learn is by doing.Activities like sewing, pottery, and painting gobeyond using needles, clay, and paint. Theyfoster critical thinking and problem-solvingskills, keeping your brain engaged. Creating artallows you to experiment, analyze mistakes, anddevelop improvement plans, benefiting yourmind, body, and spirit. It strengthens cognitiveability, reduces stress, and ultimately makes youa happier person.At Alma Bella Academy, students will enjoylearning new things, meeting new friends, anddeveloping meaningful connections. I lookforward to connecting with you and your studentat Alma Bella Academy.Dr. Debi Graves Owner/DirectorAlma Bella Academydebigraves@almabellaacademy.comContact: Dr. Graves*Text: (804)920-7053Academy: (804)677-6933debigraves@almabellaacademy.com*Certified Gifted and Talented Educator*Doctorate in Teaching and Learning*25 Years of Classroom Experience*College Professor Meet & Greet:Dr. Graves AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENTElementary & Middle School2-6pm Monday-FridayGrades K-8th grade www.almabellaacademy.comEnrichment at the Academy:No Phone ZoneTutoring & Academic MonitoringGifted and Talented DevelopmentPainting, Pottery, Sewing,Crocheting, & CraftsSTEAM ActivitiesOrganizational SkillsFocus on Social-Emotional Needs Addressing Underachievement inGifted StudentsCritical Thinking SkillsCreative Problem SolvingDifferentiated Instruction1901 Old Bermuda Hundred RoadChester, VA 23836