Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Kids Soar Roanoke VA ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.kidsoar.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.kidsoar.org/blog/) - [Why do aerobically fit children have better Math Skills?](https://www.kidsoar.org/2024/05/23/why-do-aerobically-fit-children-have-better-math-skills/) - Quis per quaerat eleifend saepe eleifend. Primis eaque voluptates! Incidunt nobis aliqua, curabitur facere nonummy venenatis tincidunt ridiculus iur. Ristique odio sequi nascet. - [How Kids make sense of Life Experiences](https://www.kidsoar.org/2024/05/23/how-kids-make-sense-of-life-experiences/) - Quis per quaerat eleifend saepe eleifend. Primis eaque voluptates! Incidunt nobis aliqua, curabitur facere nonummy venenatis tincidunt ridiculus iur. Ristique odio sequi nascet. - [Our Kindergarten Anniversary Celebration](https://www.kidsoar.org/2024/05/23/our-kindergarten-anniversary-celebration/) - Quis per quaerat eleifend saepe eleifend. Primis eaque voluptates! Incidunt nobis aliqua, curabitur facere nonummy venenatis tincidunt ridiculus iur. Ristique odio sequi nascet. - [Kids Soar Receives Donation from Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation](https://www.kidsoar.org/2021/10/22/kids-soar-receives-donation-from-food-lion-feeds-charitable-foundation/) - Kids Soar has received $3,000 from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation to help feed local neighbors in their time of need. Kids Soar will use the gift to continue their work in feeding kids and families across the Roanoke Valley. We have many initiatives that help us feed the Roanoke community and we are thrilled to use this - [Kids Soar Philadelphia Trip 2019](https://www.kidsoar.org/2019/06/23/kids-soar-philadelphia-trip-2019/) - Anyone passing by the Roanoke Amtrak station at five-thirty in the morning on June 6th would have seen a swarm of parents, children, teachers, and staff saying their goodbyes and waiting to board a train to Philadelphia. After settling down in our seats, we were off! Seven hours later, we arrived at the 30th Street - [Can You Soar Higher Than an RCPS Student?](https://www.kidsoar.org/2021/07/06/can-you-soar-higher-than-an-rcps-student/) - In June 2021, Kids Soar hosted our first annual "Can You Soar Higher Than an RCPS Student" at Big Lick Brewing! - [Just 20 minutes a day will set your child up for success](https://www.kidsoar.org/2020/09/01/just-20-minutes-a-day-will-set-your-child-up-for-success/) - Three out of every five children grow up struggling to read. They fall behind in school making them more likely to drop out of high school, hold a low paying job, and live in poverty as an adult. Kids Soar, a local nonprofit, provides an after-school literacy program so that children can soar to success ## Pages - [Home](https://www.kidsoar.org/) - Summer Program now Enrolling At Kids Soar we believe education opens doors to endless possibilties. Register Here After School Literacy Developing a child’s love of Reading Summer Programing Literacy 8 weeks in the Summer Adult and Family Strengthening Families Volunteer Making a difference 30+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Reading gives children the chance for a better - [Give Now! Invest in the future.](https://www.kidsoar.org/give/) - Empower the Next Generation! Donations can be made on a one-time OR a monthly basis. Donate to Kids Soar today to ensure we can continue our work with children throughout the Roanoke Valley. Because of YOU, we are breaking the cycle of poverty through literacy education! Without YOU, Layla and Maliyah wouldn’t have received 297 hours - [Home](https://www.kidsoar.org/home-4/) - Perfect Education For Your Child At delectus est vivamus veritatis aute, anim illum natus netus donec magnam tempora, parturient corrupti primis, facilisi, sapiente. Enroll Now Learn More Learning & Fun Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing. Healthy Meals Lorem Ipsum is simply dummy text of the printing. Children Safety Lorem Ipsum is - [Courses](https://www.kidsoar.org/courses/) - Our popular courses Quis per quaerat eleifend saepe eleifend. Primis eaque voluptates! Incidunt nobis aliqua, curabitur facere nonummy venenatis. Price - $25/hour Color Matching Class Price - $25/hour Dance Class Price - $25/hour Alphabet Matching Class Price - $25/hour Singing Class Price - $25/hour Letter Match Class Price - $25/hour Drawing Class - [About](https://www.kidsoar.org/about/) - 20+ YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Devoted to the early education Quis per quaerat eleifend saepe eleifend. 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Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. LET'S GET STARTED OUR SERVICES We're Excellence in Business Consulting Services VIEW ALL SERVICES Profit Planning Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, - [Learn More](https://www.kidsoar.org/learn/) - Register Here One of the foundational keys to a child's successful future is the ability to read. Kids Soar believes all children have the right to read and read well. A child who reads well grows into an adult ready to take on the world. Register Here - [Sign up for our mailing list](https://www.kidsoar.org/join-our-mailing-list-2/) - Stay connected with Kids Soar! Sign up for our newsletter to receive updates on programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support our mission. - [Archive: Photo Gallery](https://www.kidsoar.org/photo-gallery/) - [Our Mission](https://www.kidsoar.org/our-mission/) - Our mission is to break the cycle of poverty through education and service. Approximately 48 million adults in the United States cannot read above a third-grade level. 29% of adult basic literacy students enter a program reading at or below a third-grade level. Many Americans who learned to read as adults share a common sentiment: - [Kids Soar Literacy After-School for K-5th Grade, Youth and Family.](https://www.kidsoar.org/home-2/) - Breaking the poverty cycle through education and services Reading gives children the chance for a better future. Give a child the gift of reading. From about third grade onward, students read to learn instead of learn to read. Having the ability to read at grade level by third grade is vital to children’s education. Kids Soar Roanoke VA 2015 - [Staff and Board](https://www.kidsoar.org/staff-and-board/) - Our Staff Candace HessExecutive Directorchess@kidsoar.org Myra GoodmanProgram Director Kids Soar@Windsoar mgoodman@kidsoar.org Asha Fletcher-Irwin The Board Members Robert McAdamBoard President David TannerBoard Treasurer Robert AndersonBoard Secretary Lisa Allison-Jones Vice-President Hythenia Cunningham Peter Fields Melissa Graybill Marsha Hicks Becky Howlett Page Marshall Jennifer Fletcher Sam Chafin - [Kids Soar is excited to announce a new partnership with Windsor Hills UMC](https://www.kidsoar.org/kids-soar-is-excited-to-announce-a-new-partnership-with-windsor-hills-umc/) - Kids Soar is excited to announce a new partnership with Windsor Hills UMC! Kids Soar, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping children and their families by reducing poverty and enhancing educational opportunities in Roanoke City, is ready to embrace a new era in the mission it has fulfilled in the community for the last 34 - [Contact Us](https://www.kidsoar.org/contact-form-7-id334-titlecontact-form-1/) - CONTACT US Please feel free to get in touch! Name Email Message Submit - [Photo Gallery](https://www.kidsoar.org/photo-gallery-2/) - Pasta Dinner - November 2021 - [Sponsors & Opportunities](https://www.kidsoar.org/sponsorship-opportunities/) - Thanks to our sponsors for their continued support! See how Kids Soar is helping our community during COVID-19 Become a Sponsor and Change Lives If you are interested in an event sponsorship, please contact us at: info@kidsoar.org BECOME A SPONSOR TODAY! - [Volunteer](https://www.kidsoar.org/volunteer/) - Get Involved with Kids Soar VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME First Name Last Name Email Where would you like to volunteer? Cleaning Fairy Crew Cook and serve a meal: Monday-Thursday Coat Drive Book Drive Book Buddy Tutoring Submit GIVE We also need: Art and craft itemsPaper products (tissues, plates, paper towels, etc)Paper products (tissues, plates, paper towels, - [T-Shirt Store](https://www.kidsoar.org/tshirt-store/) - [ec_store widgets="productbrowser" default_category_id="0"] - [Check Out](https://www.kidsoar.org/store/) - [ecwid widgets="productbrowser" default_category_id=""] - [Cart](https://www.kidsoar.org/cart/) - [ec_store widgets="productbrowser" default_page="cart"] - [Sponsorship](https://www.kidsoar.org/sponsorship/) - Our 2020-2021 Sponsors Character Builder Sponsors ($10,000+) The Fishwick Fund of Mr. Richard Kent Board of Missions Plot Developer Sponsors ($5,000-$9,999) Dennis and Elaine Cronk James and Page Marshall Louise R. Lester Foundation Page Turner Sponsor ($2,500-$4,999) Salem Host Lion's Club Friends of Kids Soar Sponsor ($1-$2,499) Central United Methodist Church Central United Methodist Church - [Soaring Champions Club](https://www.kidsoar.org/give-monthly/) - For just $15 a month, you can give a child the supplies and resources they need to soar to success. GIVE Provide Supplies and Resources Help Children Learn How To Read Empower Them to Break the Cycle of Poverty Why Monthly Giving? Monthly giving is more affordable for you Monthly giving lets you make a - [Programs](https://www.kidsoar.org/programs/) - After School Literacy Program Monday – Friday | 2:30pm – 6:45pm K-5th grade with an emphasis on children reading on grade level by the end of 3rd grade. Children receive a snack, help with homework, literacy instruction, extracurricular activities (art, music, Christian education, US history, and STEM), story time, and a hot meal each evening. - [Press Kit](https://www.kidsoar.org/press-kit/) - Press Kit Logos Kids Soar Logo DOWNLOAD Kids Soar Logo (White) DOWNLOAD Kids Soar Logo (Black) DOWNLOAD Images DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD Promotional Videos VIEW ON YOUTUBE VIEW ON YOUTUBE VIEW ON YOUTUBE VIEW ON YOUTUBE Press Releases Kids Soar Expansion Press Release Download Kids Soar Mural Press Release Download Kids Soar Grant - [Planned Giving](https://www.kidsoar.org/planned-giving/) - LEAVE A WITH KIDS SOAR Leave a gift in your will to Kids Soar and you are leaving a legacy that will continue to make a difference for generations to come. Include Kids Soar in your will Three ways to leave a donation: • Leave a set amount • Leave a remainder (You can choose - [Community Resources](https://www.kidsoar.org/community-resources/) - Community Resources - [Why Literacy?](https://www.kidsoar.org/why-literacy/) - Why Literacy? You can empower the next generation to end the cycle of poverty. At Kids Soar, our focus is on working to end the cycle of poverty by strengthening children and their families through offering literacy and academic education as well as teaching life skills for a successful future. One of the foundational keys ## Categories - [Blog](https://www.kidsoar.org/category/blog/) - [School Life](https://www.kidsoar.org/category/school-life/)