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Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Honoring Women's History Month
Monday, March 26, 2018
Sunday, March 25, 2018
March 27 YAC meeting
Minutes by Katherine
Attendance
Juniors: Katherine S, - Evie W, - Ali A, Claire R., Sahanya B.
Seniors- Chris G, Mariam S, Safra S.
Sophomores - Liz W, - Mallary S, - Saadia N
Freshmen - Abbey K, - Grace U, - Gabriella K
Presidential Service Award
- don’t forget to register!
Positive Tomorrows Blankets
- starts Wednesday
Walkathon
- booth with placemats to decorate for the children’s hospital_Sharun contacted HALO for possible participation during the walk-a-thon. As of 4/3/2018 no response
Suggested Agenda
Walk-A-Thon: YAC's connection
Sharun P. reports on talks about HALO Dogs
National Volunteer Week Activities April 15-21
- How can we celebrate and recognize volunteerism
-The delivery of PSA at Chapel will be April 20th.
a. YAC needs to decide what the process will be at chapel and who will facilitate the delivery of awards. Too many people have not updated their files. Mrs. Clay will have two dates for odering awards, once before Spring Break. She will also order awards the first week in April.
b. YAC also needs to decide what type of celebratory gathering YAC desires for the PSA and National Volunteer Week on Friday, April 20th. Please send Mrs. Clay ideas at clayc@casady.org.
Presidential Service Awards will be ordered the week Mrs. Clay returns
Seniors: Quinn Bunnag, Hannah, Jordan Aidan Raikar, Jordan, Caleb Richards, Michael Ting,
Juniors: Caroline Hawley, Brandon Trachtenberg, Katherine Schoeffler
Juniors: Caroline Hawley, Brandon Trachtenberg, Katherine Schoeffler
Sophomores: Doran Waters, Saadia Nazir, Noah Youmans, Malavika Rajaram, Ahmeed Hussan, Caroline Turrell
Freshmen: Gabriella Karam, Grace Utz, Sophia Dystra, Ava Rangel, Neeley Patel
Possible PSA: Contact Mrs. Clay
Seniors: Adam Hughes, Alexander Karam, Melissa Vansant
Juniors: Courtney Melton, Mason Thomas
Sophomores: Lucas Barrett, Cooper Lindstrom, Nicolas Moore, Ellie Taylor, Olivia Uhland, Celine Voung
Possible YAC Creative Fundraiser
Consider making a portrait $6 will be donated per portrait by the Bezos Foundation
Thursday, March 22, 2018
World WATER DAY: MARCH 22
March 22nd is World Water Day, a day we at H2O for Life celebrate all of the students and teachers who have joined us over the past ten years to help bring water to schools around the world.
550,000 U.S. students have participated in H2O for Life service learning projects over that time period. Those students have raised 3.2 million dollars which have been matched for a total impact of 6.4 million dollars to provide safe water and sanitation for nearly 300,000 students in the developing world.
Tuesday, March 20, 2018
Thursday, March 15, 2018
St. Baldrick's Day: April 22
The St. Baldrick's Foundation organizes head-shaving events to raise money for childhood cancer research. For the past eight years, a Casady team of students, parents, and faculty have participated in this event. Anyone who would like to join the team is welcome. Participants have their heads shaved to show support for children who lose their hair during treatment and to inspire others to donate money that supports childhood cancer research.
You can also support the Casady team with a donation or by attending the event.
To join the team or support our effort with donations go to
https://www.stbaldricks.org/te
https://www.stbaldricks.org/te
The head-shaving event will be held in the afternoon on Sunday, April 22 at VZD’s, 4200 N Western Ave.
To learn more about the St. Baldrick’s Foundation go to https://www.stbaldricks.org
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Cyclones Walk Out
Walk Out at 10:00 am today Walk Out meets at the Quad and ends at 10:17 am
From http://www.news9.com/story/37594326/oklahoma-students-demand-change-in-wake-of-school-shooting
Why Demonstrating Is Good for Kids https://nyti.ms/2Gm37gG
From http://www.news9.com/story/37594326/oklahoma-students-demand-change-in-wake-of-school-shooting
Why Demonstrating Is Good for Kids https://nyti.ms/2Gm37gG
Cyclones Chosen to CONA
Luke and Cole were both selected to attend CONA (Council on National Affairs), which is held in the summer. Luke attended last year as well.
Only 14 students are chosen!
CONA CONFERENCE DATES:
JUNE 30 – JULY 5, 2018
The YMCA Youth Conference on National Affairs was started in 1968 as a follow-up to the outstanding states Youth in Government programs conducted by the YMCA throughout the US. The success of the conference is directly attributed to the leadership of many YMCA Professionals and Laymen but primarily to the dedication of the Youth involved. Last year, young people from thirty-three states and the District of Columbia participated in the conference. National Affairs is a program of the YMCA of Montgomery, AL.
OUR OBJECTIVES
- To gain an awareness of National concerns and issues.
- To increase understanding of Federal Government and its relation to State, National and International matters
- To have and use a means for communicating concerns about National Affairs to appropriate persons and groups at Federal Government levels.
- To develop increased understanding of needs, responsibilities and opportunities.
- To work creatively together with young adults and adults
- To help youth and adults to better understand and strengthen their values for living through the Christian objectives of the YMCA.
Want a peek at what the Conference is like? Check out the end of the year Video from 2017.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
3/13/2018 meeting
New Business
1. Walk Out tomorrow at 10 am
From Doran:
On Wednesday, March 14 we will walkout of our classes at 10:00 and meet in the Quad. Please wear orange and make signs. The walkout will end at 10:17.
The March For Our Lives needs volunteers on March 24 to help run voter registration stands and clean up. Voter Registration will happen at the County Election Board and clean up will be both there and the Capitol. Here is the link for the Facebook group for volunteers. This is how people are signing up. If someone doesn’t have Facebook they can just contact Doran directly. https://m.facebook.
2. Thank you Miss Smith for your sponsorship of YAC during Mrs. Clay's absence. Mrs. Clay returns April 2nd. The last March meeting will be supervised by a Casady Faculty.
3. National Volunteer Week Activities April 15-21
- How can we celebrate and recognize volunteerism
4. Possible YAC Creative Fundraiser
Consider making a portrait $6 will be donated per portrait by the Bezos Foundation
2. Thank you Miss Smith for your sponsorship of YAC during Mrs. Clay's absence. Mrs. Clay returns April 2nd. The last March meeting will be supervised by a Casady Faculty.
3. National Volunteer Week Activities April 15-21
- How can we celebrate and recognize volunteerism
-The delivery of PSA at Chapel will be April 20th.
a. YAC needs to decide what the process will be at chapel and who will facilitate the delivery of awards. Too many people have not updated their files. Mrs. Clay will have two dates for odering awards, once before Spring Break. She will also order awards the first week in April.
b. YAC also needs to decide what type of celebratory gathering YAC desires for the PSA and National Volunteer Week on Friday, April 20th. Please send Mrs. Clay ideas.
Presidential Service Awards
Ready to order:
Seniors: Quinn Bunnag, Hannah Jordan
Seniors: Quinn Bunnag, Hannah Jordan
Juniors: Caroline Hawley, Brandon Trachtenberg, Katherine Schoeffler
Sophomores: Doran Waters, Saadia Nazir, Noah Youmans, Malavika Rajaram, Ahmeed Hussan, Caroline Turrell
Freshmen: Gabriella Karam, Grace Utz, Sophia Dystra, Ava Rangel, Neeley Patel
Possible PSA:
See Miss Smith at Harper for help creating a PSA file
See Miss Smith at Harper for help creating a PSA file
Seniors: Adam Hughes, Alexander Karam, Caleb Richards, Michael Ting, Melissa Vansant
Juniors: Courtney Melton, Mason Thomas
Sophomores: Lucas Barrett, Cooper Lindstrom, Nicolas Moore, Ellie Taylor, Olivia Uhland, Celine Voung
4. Possible YAC Creative Fundraiser
Consider making a portrait $6 will be donated per portrait by the Bezos Foundation
Old Business
1. Project Warm: Fleece Blankets for Positive Tomorrows
-Sharun P. will bring the supplies.
-Positive Tomorrows needs to be contacted. Saundra Ogden 405-556-5082, if that is the organization chosen by YAC.
2. Positive Directions Mentoring Program Ends Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7
Sharun P. updates on last meeting decision making
3. Reflection on
-Reverend Mother Tutu's visit
-Perfect Pair Drive
4.YAC in social media update by Hannah
2. Positive Directions Mentoring Program Ends Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 7
Sharun P. updates on last meeting decision making
3. Reflection on
-Reverend Mother Tutu's visit
-Perfect Pair Drive
4.YAC in social media update by Hannah
Please send link to Mrs. Clay clayc@casady.org
5. YAC connection to Walkathon
a. Date of Walk-A-Thon
b. Sharun is working on bringing back HALO Dogs
7. YAC officers school year 2018-2019
Interest so far
Co-Presidents: Katherine, Sahanya, Ellie?
Co-Vice-Presidents: Hannah H.
5. YAC connection to Walkathon
a. Date of Walk-A-Thon
b. Sharun is working on bringing back HALO Dogs
7. YAC officers school year 2018-2019
Interest so far
Co-Presidents: Katherine, Sahanya, Ellie?
Co-Vice-Presidents: Hannah H.
Casady Youth and Government attends State Conference
Adapted from http://ymcaokc.org/yag/yag-home, First Day photos and comments by Mrs. Bek-gram
The Y's Youth and Government™ program is a national program that involves thousands of teens nationwide in state-organized, model-government programs.
Students from every corner of the U.S. have the opportunity to immerse themselves in experiential civic engagement and practice democracy.
Teens from across every state meet in their local Youth and Government clubs and at statewide events throughout the year to discuss and debate issues that affect citizens of their state through proposed legislation, participation in mock trials, or journalistic reporting.
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| Opening Banquet - 2 Inspirational speakers |
In its first year of full operations the Casady YAG, under the sponsorship of Government teacher, Lisa Bek-Gran and the leadership of Casady Student Council President, Luke Albert, attended regional training and club officers training and recruitment. Members have also participated in a District Conference to qualify for attendance to the State Conference.
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| Casady YaG Delegates |
The Casady delegates at the State Conference will be debating bills on the floor of the legislature, arguing cases before state courts, or creating various media publications. Good luck, Cyclone YAG!
Luke and Cole were both selected to attend CONA (Council on National Affairs), which is held in the summer. Luke attended last year as well.
Only 14 students are chosen!
Thank you, members of the Class of 2018 and Mrs. Bek-gran for bringing and facilitating the first year of Casady YAG.
Tuesday, March 6, 2018
Minutes of March 6th meeting
Minutes:
-Luke spoke about Walk a Thon and YAC's involvment
-juniors were in suicide prevention training so unable to attend
-Doran spoke about the March for Our Lives on March 24th at the OK Board of Elections to the Capital. They need volunteers to help at the march.
-Doran also is in charge of the Walk Out on March 14th at Casady School from 10am-10:17am. We are trying to figure out how to tell kids about it.
-Budget for YAC? Talked about buying stuff for Perfect Pair drive since invovlement was low
-Sharun called Positive Tomorrows to confirm blankets for them, will probably put them together during a YAC meeting
-Women's Month? Makers documentary?
Attendees
-Katherine Schoeffler
-Ahmed Hussan
-Saadia Nazir
-Abbey Kays
-Tina Nguyen
-Isabel Pardo
-Grace Utz
-Luke Albert (guest)
-Doran Walter (guest)
Monday, March 5, 2018
X2VOL recommendations for Spring Break Service Experiences
x2VOL on Feb 28, 2018 9:39:35 AM
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Spring break is the perfect time of year to lay by the beach, go on a trip, hang out with friends or volunteer at your local nonprofit organization or help someone in need. The days you have off during spring break are a great time to get plugged in to the community, make a difference in someone else's life and knock out some of your service hours for the year,
There are a number of ways you can serve during spring break whether you are looking to work one day or multiple days in a row, the luxury of spring break is time.
1. Go on a short-term service trip. Find these through your school, church or local nonprofits. A number of organizations will travel to serve another city, state or country. Take advantage of the multiple days you are there and build connections and relationships with the people you are helping.
2. Find volunteer opportunities through x2VOL or organizations near you. Use the opportunities tab in your x2VOL account to search service projects in your community or call local nonprofit organizations and ask what service projects or volunteer opportunities they have available.
3. Create your own service project. Have something your passionate about or a cause close to your heart? Take the time over spring break to organize your own service project and impact the community using your passions and talents.
When you are finished with a service project, big or small, be sure to reflect on what you learned. Write about the impact you had on an organization or a group of people and note how they impacted you.
SEE Period Carnival
The Carnival is an annual fundraising event and the culminating activity for SEE periods. Casady MD students were reading buddies for the pre-K, first, and second grade Andrew Johnson classes this year. Students modeled good reading skills and played sight word games with the children at the elementary school. Casady students enjoy an English project to create a children's storybook with the five story elements: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. Each story will also include a message such as perseverance, honesty, sharing, anti-bullying, etc. Storybooks will be donated to the classroom libraries at Andrew Johnson Elementary after evaluation by the seventh grade English teacher.
Picture of the event by Brannan Crossno at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18SvhpNZGYwtEQ3TD2kowfDwgPox26lOK
A special thank you to everyone for your contributions to the Andrew Johnson fundraising carnival. The students engaged appropriately and did an excellent job organizing and running their respective booths.
Adults, everyone was positive and helpful at the carnival. Your efforts allowed everything to go smoothly. Thank you for generously giving of your time, energy, to a very worthwhile cause in our local community.
New Possible Way of Tracking hours with x2VOL in the academic year 2018-2019
Dear YAC,
Check x2VOL and give me your feedback. Mrs. Clay
Check x2VOL and give me your feedback. Mrs. Clay
x2VOL on Feb 28, 2018 9:39:35 AM
Spring break is the perfect time of year to lay by the beach, go on a trip, hang out with friends or volunteer at your local nonprofit organization or help someone in need. The days you have off during spring break are a great time to get plugged in to the community, make a difference in someone else's life and knock out some of your service hours for the year,
There are a number of ways you can serve during spring break whether you are looking to work one day or multiple days in a row, the luxury of spring break is time.
1. Go on a short-term service trip. Find these through your school, church or local nonprofits. A number of organizations will travel to serve another city, state or country. Take advantage of the multiple days you are there and build connections and relationships with the people you are helping.
2. Find volunteer opportunities through x2VOL or organizations near you. Use the opportunities tab in your x2VOL account to search service projects in your community or call local nonprofit organizations and ask what service projects or volunteer opportunities they have available.
3. Create your own service project. Have something your passionate about or a cause close to your heart? Take the time over spring break to organize your own service project and impact the community using your passions and talents.
When you are finished with a service project, big or small, be sure to reflect on what you learned. Write about the impact you had on an organization or a group of people and note how they impacted you.
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