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“This is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies, health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!” D.M. Dellinger -

“I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're doing something. So that's my wish for you, and all of us, and my wish for myself. Make new mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life. Whatever it is you're scared of doing, do it. Make your mistakes, next year and forever.”

Neil Gaiman (born 1960);

Remembering Mandela

Happy Holidays

Customize your own printable calendar     YAC delivered stockings filled with art supplies and games to Children's Hospital on December 19, 2013.  The stockings were a collaborative kindness project for the holidays. The art department purchased the materials and made the stockings.  Special thanks to Mrs. Megan Thompson and Mrs. Phillips Seitter.  Casady Service-Learning sponsored the decoration of the stockings by anyone interested at the Woolsey Wing Student Center.  The art club students were the first one to decorate, followed by YAC and interested UD Cyclones like seniors Christine L. and Kendall B.   Junior Sidney Jones provided the idea for a very special fundraiser for the stockings fillings.  UD Casady Cyclones donated money to select a teacher from their donations to dress as a Christmas character the last day before the break.                    Collection jars and box were placed at teachers' classrooms and front office.  The contenders were:  Miss Croce, Spanish Teacher and winner of the fundraiser as Rudolph.  A very closed second was Mr. Halpern, Math teacher, as the Grinch.  The other contenders were, Dr. Philipson, UD Principal as Frosty the Snow Man, Coach T., UD Dean of Students, as a Christmas Tree, and Dr. Lewchuk, UD Science and Math, as Scrooge.  The fundraiser was announced on Monday with the goal of raising $100.  On Thursday, by 3:45 PM, Mrs. Jenkins, from Student Billing, counted the money and $140 were collected.  Thank you teachers.         Junior Jessika G. went to Wal-Mart and purchased the wish list for the stocking provided by the Volunteer Coordinator of Children's Hospital, Mrs. Belinda Anderson. Mr. Crofton MD drama classes filled the stockings and due to inclement weather forecast, the stockings were delivered by available YAC members on Friday, December 19 after school.  Caroling on Saturday at Children's Hospital was cancelled due to incoming ice storm.    Happy Holidays. Let's keep the spirit of the holidays all year long! 

STUCO fundraises for Children's Hospital

STUCO's Coffee House showcase the talents of volunteer performers.  Tickets were $5 donation with proceeds going to Children's Hospital Fundraiser.

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CASADY BLOOD DRIVE 2013

Wednesday, December 18th, 

Woolsey Wing Student Center, 9:00 AM 

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2:00-3:00 pm

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL CAROLING AND DELIVERY OF WISH LIST ITEMS STOCKINGS

Mrs. Anderson will meet Casady YAC Cyclones at the Atrium of the hospital.  She will  escort group through the hospital for caroling.

The Children’s Hospital

1200 N. Children's Ave. (formerly Phillips Ave.)

Oklahoma City, OK 73104

(405)271-4700

www.oumedicine.com for driving directions.

  

Belinda Anderson

Manager, The Children’s Hospital Volunteers

The Children’s Hospital at OU Medical Center

belinda.anderson@hcahealthcare.com

405-271-4870 (phone)

405-213-5523 (mobile)

Happy Holidays, YAC ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This holiday season, in partnership with Hasbro, GenerationON is asking kids of all ages to give joy and Be a Joy Maker by turning acts of service into donations of toys and games to kids in need.
From December 3rd through December 20th, for each action a child or teen takes to help others, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to Toys for Tots - up to 1 million dollars' worth of toys and games. That's a lot of joy!
Ask your friends and classmates to join other kids and teens in giving joy through service this holiday season. Go to givejoy.generationOn.org for details on how to make your action count.  The website offers a range of project ideas as well as an easy way to download a holiday card and send it to a child needing joy this season.

givejoy.generationOn.org

Project ideas to get you started:

• Food for the hungry.

Caring Cornucopias—The holidays are a time for families to come together, share a meal, and share joy. Many families don’t have the means to prepare a large meal. Help families in need celebrate together by preparing a food basket for donation.

January Harvest—Encourage families to pick up some extra non-perishable food items during their holiday shopping. Then kick-off the New Year with a food drive to collect those extras.

Spread the Bread—Homemade bread warms the heart and fills the belly. So roll up your sleeves and “bake a difference.” All hands, big and small, can join in this international project to provide basic food and messages of hope to those in need.

Bank On Our Help—Food banks need food, but they also need people power to get food into the hands of those who need it. Your family can lend a helping hand, while learning about the hunger needs in your community.

• Warmth for all.

Winter Wear Share—This winter help keep families and children in your community warm by donating gently used, outgrown, or new hats, coats, scarves, mittens and pajamas.

Blanket Hugs—Who doesn't like to curl up on a cold winter's night with their own special warm blanket? Many people do not have this luxury such as the homeless families who sleep in shelters, or kids who enter foster care. You can help them derive some comfort from sleeping in a strange bed in a strange place with the gift of a Blanket Hug!

• Help to those in need.

Helpful Holidays—A helping hand is often the greatest gift you can give. Clearing out a neighbor’s driveway, raking leaves, or cleaning up the sidewalk is a great way to show you care—especially if these chores are a burden on your neighbor.

Giggle Books—Days can seem dull and long when you are a child sick in the hospital. Laughter is good medicine for those dreary times, so spread some cheer by making a giggle book. Put your funniest sayings, jokes, riddles and pictures into a book and donate it to a local children’s hospital. 

 Charged for Life—The risk of house fires goes up during the holidays. If a fire breaks out, smoke detectors are an integral part of keeping families safe. Unfortunately, the batteries for detectors can be expensive and some families don’t know how often they need to be changed. Protect families from potentially fatal fires by collecting smoke detector batteries for donation.

• Cheer for your community.

Holiday Hope Chests—Gifts are about more than what is in the box. Gifts are about hope and compassion. Donate a small gift in a homemade hope chest for a child in need so the joy of the holiday season can extend throughout the year.

Festive Community—Joy is this season’s greatest gift. Give it to those who need it most by creating festive decorations to warm a senior center, homeless shelter, or community organization.

Winter Cheer for Seniors—Winter in snowy regions can be a hazardous time for seniors to get out and be active. The cold and icy surfaces may keep some people inside and home. This winter bring the beauty of the season inside by making seasonal decorations and sharing your creations with a visit to seniors in a nursing or retirement home.

Holiday Cheer for AIDS Patients— Some patients at Coler-Goldwater Hospital do not have a home to go to during their treatment, and some do not receive visits from their families or friends. Your family can bring cheer to patients with AIDS living in Coler-Goldwater Hospital in New York City by donating small personal items for the holidays.

BookShare Box Libraries—The cost of books keeps them out of the hands of children in some low-income families. Give the joy of reading to a child this season by collecting new and like-new books and assembling BookShare Box Libraries.

Share the Season—Troops on active duty serve around the world. Many are in hot deserts or frozen mountain ranges. It can be difficult to get into the spirit of the season when the weather around you is so unlike the weather at home. Help troops feel a little closer to home with a seasonal care package.

Meals on Wheels—Volunteering for “Meals On Wheels” to deliver prepared dinners to homebound seniors is a great opportunity for your family to connect with seniors in your community. Your family can volunteer to deliver the meals and make hand-decorated placemats and greeting cards to be delivered with the meal.

• A healthier, greener earth.

Happy Returns—With all those holiday meals and gifts come a lot of post-holiday bottles, cans, and boxes. Help your community by doing a can, paper, and cardboard drive. You’ll be keeping holiday recyclables out of the landfill and turning them into a donation for an organization that serves others.

Green Holidays—Cook the meal, wash the dishes, light the lights—the holidays use up a lot of energy and water, especially if you have houseguests! Make “Lights Out” and “Water Off” posters to remind your family to conserve!

Still not sure what to do? Watch our recorded webinar on how to take part in this opportunity!

2013 Project Reflections

 

 Philippines Relief Projects

 

 by Mrs. Lynn Robertson, MD International Club and YAC MEMBER, Cathy Z.'17

1. Middle Division International Club had a croissant sale before the holidays and sent $100 to the United Nations World Food Program for Philippines Relief

 

 

 

 2. The freshman class and faculty from all divisions helped Mrs. Julieta Zesiger, Mrs. Taucer, and Cathy Z.'17 fundraise for the relief effort by purchasing poinsettias for the holiday season.  More details and pictures forthcoming. 

 

 

 

 

  

YWCA Care Packages, clothing, and personal hygiene items

by SOPHOMORE YAC CHAIR OF EXECUTIVE BOARD,  Aubrey H.' 16 November project in collaboration with Youth LEAD OKC-Mercy School

 

Raised $210 all together.  Bags of clothing donated.   Made 50 care packages-includes a toothbrush, toothpaste, hair comb, hair tie, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, chap stick, feminine hygiene products, and a razor.

More updates and pictures to come when Mercy School brings their donations of toilet paper, toothbrushes, and toothpastes.

More updates and pictures to come when Aubrey H. '16 delivers everything to the YWCA.

 

CASADY CANS DO FOOD DRIVE

by SENIOR and JUNIOR CHAIRS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD, Reflection forthcoming

5,019 cans and money ($1,000)
 

 

  

PEACE WEEK 2013

by collaborating YAC freshman chairs and  members of executive board

Blessing of PD Pinwheels

 CASADY YAC CONNECTED TO UD OUTREACH

 

ART CLUB CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS FOR BRITTON ELEMENTARY

 

 

 

VETERANS DAY: CARDS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS, ORCHESTRA CONCERT

 

 

 

 

MAGI Boxes

 

DIG PINK


FALL FEST ($80+ SELLING COOKIES) and YWCA bracelets ($100)

 

 

 

CLUBS FAIR

Compassion, a shared value

Oprah's Super Soul Sunday: Oprah & Karen Armstrong

From: http://charterforcompassion.org/global-compassion-movement

"Twelve Steps to Compassion" aired Sunday, December 1 on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network.

Oprah Winfrey sat down with bestselling author and TED prize winner Karen Armstrong who shares her groundbreaking insights into the world’s great religions.  Karen revealed the thread that she says is common to all the world’s great religions:  compassion.  In our perilously divided world, she says we need to live more compassionately now more than ever.  In her book:  Twelve Steps to a Compassionate Life, Karen outlines simple practices anyone can follow to make a lifelong commitment to a more harmonious world.

A Compassionate Mentor

We mourn Nelson Mandela.  We celebrate him.  We owe him our gratitude because he taught us about compassion, forgiveness, reconciliation and how to weather the storm with honesty and dignity. The Charter for Compassion joins the people of South Africa, our two city initiatives in Cape Town and Johannesburg and our South African partners in recognizing that we have been blessed to have walked in his shadow.

December 10: Nelson Mandela

December 10 is Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day

The first global expression of rights to which all human beings are inherently entitled. You can find a link to the Declaration on the UN's website ... HERE.

 

NELSON MANDELA REMEMBERED...

 Hearing of the passing of civil rights giant, President Nelson Mandela, was a sad and, initially, scary occasion for me. He did such an outstanding job of holding humanity accountable for the greater good that my initial thoughts were, ‘what will the world be like without him and who will step up in his place?’ But, I quickly realized that it is up to us, as individuals and as a global society, to honor his strong legacy by upholding and furthering the moral principles for which he governed himself and the world.   Ashley Gibson, Director of Communication, Casady School

 

From Awesome Stories:  http://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/Invictus

Table of Contents

• 0. STORY PREFACE
• 1. APARTHEID in SOUTH AFRICA
• 2. NELSON MANDELA
• 3. MANDELA and APARTHEID
• 4. MANDELA at ROBBEN ISLAND
• 5. FREE MANDELA
• 6. MANDELA BECOMES PRESIDENT
• 7. RUGBY and the SPRINGBOKS
• 8. FRANCOIS PIENAAR
• 9. ONE TEAM, ONE COUNTRY
• 10. PLAY FOR THESE PEOPLE
• 11. THE GAME THAT MADE A NATION
• 12. MADIBA and PIENAAR - POST-WIN
• 13. Awesome Guide to 21st Century Research

First Chapter

I am the master of my fate:

I am the captain of my soul.

From Invictus,

by  William Ernest Henley 

It is the late 1940s in South Africa.  New laws, impacting racial segregation, herald an ominous future for people of color who live at the southern tip of the African continent.
Over the coming decades, the plight of black South Africans will worsen.  Although they are the majority in their country, they have no say in government because they cannot vote in national elections.
How can they be masters of their fate when they are not even allowed to live where they wish?
                           

When people were crowded into sub-standard housing, in the Johannesburg area of Sowetto (standing for "South Western Townships"), racial tensions began to flare.  Nelson Mandela, a lawyer and anti-apartheid leader, also had a home in Sowetto.  He would rise to become the leader of his nation - South Africa - but it would take years before that happened.  Image of Sowetto homes by Matt-80, online via Wikimedia Commons.  License:  CC BY-2.0

Author: Carole D. Bos, J.D.

 

Original Release Date:  December, 2009

Updated December 5, 2013

  



Happy Thanksgiving

Welcome and Introduction by Sidney J.'15
Moderator: Natasha S.'.15

Youth LEAD OKC participants
Hunter S. Seondre C.  Carmen C. (Casady)., Sam K., (HH) Dane N. and Family, Matt T. (Douglas High School) ,  A.R. Tolub (Mercy School Institute), Shannon P. (YMCA), Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Spicer