Ashley Atkins

I want to engage students in mindful discussions & meaningful explorations by giving them the space & freedom to think, explore, connect & create.

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Appreciation post for all of our beautiful volunteers who came out this morning to pack 400 bags for our VUSD families in need. <3

A little extra help this holiday season goes a long way. Thank you also to TJ Crossman's Auto Repair Inc. for graciously giving us space & support.

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MVHS staff enjoying history department provided lunch.

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PLUS contributing to ASB food drive for North County Food Bank.

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Ethnic Studies students sharing their research with small groups. We had presentations all week and will continue during finals week.

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The last Beach Chair Monday of the term was a hit! We hope you stopped by for games, conversation, candy and handy final exam tips. :)

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MVHS PLUS students led their second forum of the year. We worked on building community, voicing concerns and brainstorming solutions. Huge shout out to our leaders and participants.

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Beach Chair Monday after a break, just feels right!

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If you were not able to join us this year for service, but would like to support our program as we move into the busy holiday season, you can contribute to our fundraiser, which has generously been dollar matched for the first $1000 raised!
https://t.co/ozeRArxVLl

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Much love & gratitude to all of our wonderful volunteers tonight! We packed 225 holiday baskets in record time. Thank you all.

Tomorrow morning we will add turkeys & pumpkin pie. Then these holiday meals will be on their way into the homes of the community we love and serve.

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Link Crew, ASB, and PLUS Thrilling us all during a spectacular lunch dance

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PLUS leaders at club rush. <3

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Ethnic Studies students sharing their intersectionality and identity projects with each other.

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PLUS Community Connections Committee working on campus beautification. <3

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Peer Leaders practicing non-judgement and vulnerability during a student led team building activity of Cross the Line. #Leadership #Socialemotionallearning

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VTO board members at San Diego Food Bank's 4th annual Turkey Tally fundraiser.

We are feeling inspired by all of the wonderful work for others taking place in North County. It takes a village to feed a community. <3

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Learning and sharing about our social identities in Ethnic Studies.

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PLUS building stronger teams through marshmallows and spaghetti.

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Twinning. School spirit winning.

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Today was the last day of our summer bag program. Thank you to the volunteers that continually support our efforts. We are looking forward to a new school year serving students. <3 Much love.

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So thankful for our volunteers who continually show up with smiles. Thanks for making our summer food bag program such a success. We couldn't do it without you!