CAS Project Alert: Earth Day Beach Clean Up

Summer and Mimi invite you to join their Earth Day Beach Clean Up.

“As you may know, Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd, and so for our CAS project, we have collaborated with Clean Up V.I and Antilles to put together a trash cleanup on the island. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 24th, the weekend after Earth day. It will start at 10:00 am on the west side of Frenchtown. Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own supplies (reusable gloves, buckets, etc.); however, supplies will be available at the clean-up as well. This activity is a great opportunity to gain some more CAS hours as well. So come out to show your support and celebrate the Earth!

If you can join us in cleaning up our beautiful planet, please respond yes to our evite so that we can be sure we have enough supplies for everyone involved. And if you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to email either one of us to ask.”

- Summer and Mimi

Flu Vaccines Administered at VIMSIA

The Department of Health Immunization Division in conjunction with the Virgin Islands Montessori and Peter Gruber International Academy (VIMSIA) led a community-wide flu vaccination clinic at VIMSIA.

With the assistance of Shane Degannes, school nurse at VIMSIA, the Department of Health (DOH) was able to set up shop at VIMISA’s car deck and successfully administer flu vaccinations to over twenty-two men, women and children. Degannes explained how this idea was sparked one afternoon by staff member Ms. Diana Woods.

Ms. Woods, a Casa teacher for over 20 years, was casually conversing with parent and DOH Medical Director Dr. Tai Camille Hunte-Ceasar. Ms. Woods expressed her desire to get the flu vaccine and the difficulties scheduling an appointment with work and everyday life commitments. When Dr. Hunte-Ceasar heard Ms. Woods' story she immediately reached out to the Department of Health’s Immunization Division and sparked a community outreach initiative.

On behalf of all the VIMSIA parents, staff and community members we would like to thank the Department of Health Immunization Division, Mr. Shane Degannes, Dr. Hunte-Ceasar and Ms. Woods for reminding us how important and essential it is to prioritize our health and well-being.