1. Help requested to finish ornaments for Hope for the Holidays ICS PD and LD Drive facilitated by freshmen Katherine
2. junior project (health) -Craft bags for childrens hospital -place mats The service learning office has many left over from last year. No funding needed for this project -decorate brown paper bags a. Casady Cans Do-Students Against Hunger Food Drive -Feedback Aubrey congratulated the freshmen for a great job. Mrs. Clay thanked Grace for marketing and communication initiatives and Freshmen for outstanding advocacy through posters and signs (freshmen chairs), and new cans (Ruby and Hope). Super can (Andy: 4 days of the drive) -Reflection ON PARKING LOT -Evaluation ON PARKING LOT
b. November Updates - pulsera project reflection - $200 (mostly from lower division) Total turned in to business office: $500+ Facilitators of the project asked for more direct help and involvement for similar project. Proceeds go to the Spanish Club and the kids who made them in Nicaragua. Mr. Pena is the advisor. He will help Safra and Mariam with the return of unsold merchandise. -Teens-4-Teens YLOKC Drive - metro tech academy December 7 clothing drive event. Best day for Mercy Students - Mallory received permission to miss school from Coach T. -Chloey alerted Mrs. Clay that transportation for Casady students will be needed. Mrs. Clay needs exact times of the event to request the van or help from parents and older students or Shannon. ON PARKING LOT-Students Rebuild Healing Classroom Challenge - Pinwheels -Mrs. Clay will be away November 16th-30th -Camp Ryla Application- More details at Casady Places to Serve Blog -Attendance to National Service Learning Conference- Minneapolis 2015 March 30- April 3, 2016 Early bird registration is in November! _Leukemia and Lymphoma Society project proposal: Pennies for Pasta c. December YAC Freshman Chair- Classroom with a Cause Service project December: ICS Hope for the Holidays Drive - YAC finished the ornaments for LD and PD. Katherine will present and reflect her project to YAC next week as part of her final exam for Classroom with a Cause
Blood Drive????
d. January: MLK Day Isaiah will lead the investigation of the project with Rebuilding Together . Volunteers from all grades needed if we are going to have more than one project on MLK Day. - Quilt Making @ Casady: T-shirt Quilt/Roots of Service : Advocacy Project Mrs. Small - Food Bank Indirect Service - Advocacy for Middle Division needs faculty volunteers Indirect service - Rebuilding Together Direct service Needs MLK Day YAC Team and chairs for every grade
On Monday, January 18, 2016, thousands of organizations like yours will lead Americans in the nation's largest day of civic engagement, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Whether you have plans in motion or you're just starting out, we'd like to invite you to our upcoming webinar designed to help you create and promote your best service events yet! Please RSVP to MLKDay@cns.gov by October 30....»
II. YAC Members Agenda Items a. b.
III. Items in the PARKING LOT a. Peace Team : Reflection and Evaluation of Peace Week- Mail items to PEACE ONE DAY. Johnny and members of the peace team will come Wednesday during Activities to mail stuff to Jeremy. Johnny will find a time to reflect and evaluate the project as a group b. Service-Learning Office: ON PARKING LOT a. What is service learning b. Changes in requirement Class of 2019 : Hours completed and certified by August 1, 2018. Class of 2016: From Mr. Bottomly, Service Learning hours are a graduation curriculum requirement that Casady reports on all transcripts to colleges in the application process.
If a Casady student has few hours (of the 45) reported on their transcript (at the time of college application submission), then the college may see that as a student who has not taken this requirement seriously. This will probably not negatively impact an admission decision, but it might.
If a student has not completed his or her service learning hours by graduation, then that senior's final transcript will be frozen by the college counseling office and not submitted until the hours are complete. A frozen transcript can be very bad for a matriculating student. He or she may not be able to be able to participate in freshman college orientation programs, and, therefore, not able to enroll in classes and move into their dorm room.
Thank you YAC, Casady Cyclones, and Families for an amazing way to help the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma take a bite out of hunger!
Casady's Cans Do Canned Food Drive has been a fantastic success this week with all divisions participating in Casady's Students Against Hunger. Freshmen led this community service project with help from the Upper Division and Youth Active in the Community (YAC) club members. The can and cash donation count at the end of the day Friday was equal to 14,014.5 cans of food. Donations are made up of canned food as well as cash, where $1.00 equals six cans. Breaking it down, Casady families donated 6,376 cans of food and $1,037. Mrs. Clay reported the results from each of the divisions:
Primary Division: 456
Lower Division: 6.531.5; Fourth Grade brought the most cans
Middle Division: 1,609; Woolsey House brought the most cans
Upper Division: 5,418; Juniors were the overall winner
View photos from the week and detailed results of Casady's 2015 Students Against Hunger Canned Food Drive at http://casadystudentsagainsthunger.blogspot.com/. Upper Division students walked with the Primary Division students with wagons filled with cans to deliver them to the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma truck that visited the School.
To close hunger awareness week, there is another opportunity to volunteer at the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Volunteers may register on the Food Bank Volunteer website https://www.regionalfoodbank.org/fight-hunger/volunteer and are asked to bring their permission slips with them. Parents are also welcome in this side-by-side community service activity. Mrs. Clay will be on site with the Casady students.
PD: 456 The Walk of Hope Primary delivers donations to Food Bank Trailer. Freshmen students thank donors with "Lend a can" stickers designed by sophomores Mariam and Safra Shakir.
1. Food Drive Indirect and Advocacy Service Update: News and pictures at http://casadystudentsagainsthunger.blogspot.com/ Saturday, Halloween at the Food Bank needs adult sponsor. Several students interested in volunteering, but Mrs. Clay will be unable to supervise.
2. New Items
a. Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Proposal: Advocacy Fundraiser, Philanthropy Service
Guest speaker Gina Miller - help people who have or have had leukemia or lymphoma - collect change for the cause - Asking fro help to raise money - Grade winner gets a Olive Garden pasta party - If we raise money the school will get recognized by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Idea: dress up days, 50 state challenge - first step: check with the administration
c. November and December YAC Service
November: YLOKC Teens4Teens Clothing Drive,
December: ICS Hope for the Holidays Drive
b. January: MLK Day
- Food Bank Indirect Service - Advocacy
for Middle Division needs faculty volunteers Indirect service
- Rebuilding Together Direct service
Needs MLK Day YAC Team and chairs for every grade
On Monday, January 18, 2016, thousands of organizations like yours will lead Americans in the nation's largest day of civic engagement, the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. Whether you have plans in motion or you're just starting out, we'd like to invite you to our upcoming webinar designed to help you create and promote your best service events yet! Please RSVP to MLKDay@cns.gov by October 30....»
3. YAC Members Agenda Items
a.
b.
4. Items in the PARKING LOT a. Peace Team : Reflection and Evaluation of Peace Week- Mail items to PEACE ONE DAY b. Service-Learning Office:
a. What is service learning
b. Changes in requirement
Class of 2019 :
Hours completed and certified by August 1, 2018.
Class of 2016: From Mr. Bottomly, Service Learning hours are a graduation curriculum requirement that Casady reports on all transcripts to colleges in the application process.
If a Casady student has few hours (of the 45) reported on their transcript (at the time of college application submission), then the college may see that as a student who has not taken this requirement seriously. This will probably not negatively impact an admission decision, but it might.
If a student has not completed his or her service learning hours by graduation, then that senior's final transcript will be frozen by the college counseling office and not submitted until the hours are complete. A frozen transcript can be very bad for a matriculating student. He or she may not be able to be able to participate in freshman college orientation programs, and, therefore, not able to enroll in classes and move into their dorm room.
Casady Cans Do Food Drive: October 26-30. Help take a bite out of hunger. Bring cans and/or money. $1=5 meals to the Student Center before chapel. Monetary donations to the Regional Food Bank are 100% deductible. Daily results and memories at Casady Students Against Hunger blog: http://casadystudentsagainsthunger.blogspot.com/ UD GOAL: 1,500 cans and money per grade. $1=5 meals or is the equivalent to 6 cans. YAC Food Drive Volunteers: Report to your division at 7:15. Welcome donors. Count cans and money. Give thank you stickers to donors. Report results* to Mrs. Clay via text 405-520-1325.
Monday, October 26 - E Day UD: Mariam and Safra S., Haillie R., Claire R*., Andy T. LD: Dylan D., Aubrey H.*,Naailah N., Scout D., Courtney PD: Nish C.*, Jack R., Turner H.
Tuesday, October 27 - F Day UD: Margo G. Grant J. Mrs. Clay*, Andy T. LD: Hannah H*., Isabel O., Meg B. PD: Sarah C., Hallie R., Anna B.*, Johnny L.
Wednesday, October 28 - A Day UD: Erik R., Isabelle S., Johnny L., Grace P. LD: Nish C., Jack R., Turner H., Payton L., Ben N. PD: Aubrey H. Dylan D., Preston P., Blake G.
Thursday, October 29 - B Day UD: Sahanya B*, Ellison G, Liz W. Grant J.,Andy T. LD: Audrey A*, Lydia F. Anna M., PD: Nicole G., Kenzie H., Evie W., Turner H. ( will also help the children at 10:30 carry donations to trailer). More volunteers wanted to wear can costumes. Should have study hall after Activities!
Friday, October 30 - C Day UD: Hannah H.*, Katherine C. Andy T. LD: Natalie H., Hope B., Ruby B., Anna B.* PD: No collection.
Friday, October 23,4:00-5:30 PM Volunteer at Boys and Girls Club @ Memorial Park. Mrs. Clay on site. Boys and Girls Club is a Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Kids Cafe. Contact Mrs. Clay if needing transportation 520-1325, clayc@casady.org. No volunteers signed up Saturday, October 24, 9-12 Feed the homeless at City Care with May Flower Church. Small number of volunteers needed. Contact Mrs. Clay if interested. clayc@casady.org, 405-520-1325. No volunteers. Mrs. Clay attended. 1:00-4:00 Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Service-Learning YAC Volunteer Afternoon: Mrs. Clay on site. Bring signed release of liability-available at the Food Bank website, volunteer link or at the Service-Learning Office. Wear closed-toe shoes and comfortable clothing. Food Bank cancelled opportunity. No volunteer from the high school, a few from the MD
1. Items from the Floor and on parking lot for several meetings
a. Food Drive: Final Details. Planning team and freshman Chairs http://casadystudentsagainsthunger.blogspot.com/
Flyers, posters, speakers, announcements, daily duty at divisions week of 26-30 of October.
October 20 Food Bank speaker at all chapels
October 24 opportunity to volunteer at City Care feeding the homeless 9-12.am with May Flower Church (need to email mrs. clay before going)
October 24 twirling competition service opportunity 8 am- 4pm
- Goal: 1500 pounds per grade (Reward: off campus OR out of uniform)
- $1 is equal to 6 pounds of food/5 meals
- Idea : contact with different groceries to partner for food drive
- Idea: Have a consequence for the grade/division that looses
- Hope Core (ages 16-18)
- Need volunteers to put flyers up in each building and division for advertisement for food drive
- Students can trick or treat and ask for cans instead of candy
- October 31: Food bank service opportunity 9am-12pm
- Change: Dont need to collect in middle division + no collection in the primary division on friday 30th
b. Classroom with a Cause: Hope for the Holidays ICS Drive - Katherine
- Needs volunteers in the morning the help with lower division and primary division (december)
- Children making things to decorate christmas tree
c. Twirling Competition volunteers
d. Skill: What is Service-Learning? Mrs. Clay
Changes for class of 2019 Report of hours on Class of 2016 and other classes since requirement inception.
e. YLOKC Teens4Teems report
- Needs clothes that teams would wear (Donate!!)
f. Reflection and Evaluation of Peace Week: Peace Week Team
Thank you cards for Jeremy Gilley, Sam Presti, Jennifer Reed, Father Marlin, Father Blizzard, Father Youmans, Mrs. Lynn Robertson, Mrs. Zedlitz, Mrs, Sharp, Mrs. Czerwinski, Mrs. Morgan, Cannon Susan Joplin and the Labyrinth Steering Committee of Saint Paul Episcopal Cathedral, Episcopal Dioceses (World Peace Village)
2. New Items
a. Belief screening report. Availability of viewing during fifth hour.
- Oprah wants students thoughts/opinions on movie
b. Leukemia and lymphoma Society project proposal
On October 18th, you are invited to join thousands of people around the world as Oprah Winfrey presents the landmark television event Belief, a week-long documentary series that depicts how people with a wide range of beliefs search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them.
BELIEF will air on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN, Channel 766 Cox). It's a remarkable look at spiritually and culture around the world - like 'Planet Earth' for religion. It will air 7 days in a row from October 18th - 24th at 8pm ET/PT.
Casady Service Learning is proud to partner with the Opera BELIEF Team in inviting people from different backgrounds to engage in viewing and share conversations in this Culture of Peace experience. Join in and invite others and you can share the BELIEF trailer.
Share this experience and join others in the conversation through the following links.
If you do not have the Opera, Channel, Casady Service-Learning will air the documentary at the Casady Wing at 7:00 pm on 10/18/2015 and subsequent nights as requested.
When? October 18th-24th What? Belief Premiere Screenings
Where? OWN Opera's TV Channel or Casady School's Harper Wing 9500 North Pennsylvania, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73120 Enter through the gate closest to the intersection of Penn and Britton. Park at the Chapel parking lot. The Harper Wing is the building adjacent and in back of Chapel When? 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Why?
This groundbreaking original series invites viewers to witness some of the world's most fascinating spiritual journeys through the eyes of the believers. Traveling to the far reaches of world, and to places cameras have rarely been, Belief searches the origins of diverse faiths and the heart of what really matters. From the epic to the intimate, webbed throughout each hour are stories of people on spiritual journeys, taking them to sacred spaces, including: the largest peaceful gathering in the history of the world as a group of believers seek redemption along the banks of a holy river; a free climber on the side of a mountain who believes there is no greater power than just being present as he climbs without rope; inside the ceremonies of the past as a 21st century woman seeks to find a miracle cure using ancient ceremonial treatments; the quiet of the night as a culture seeks to hang on to its 50,000 year-old history by searching the stars for insight to share with future generations; and, a courtroom and prison where a grieving mother must grapple with forgiveness as she comes face-to-face with her son's killer. These stories and others will all lead us to ask: "What do you believe?" Belief is co-produced by the award-winning production companies Harpo Studios and part2 pictures. Executive producers are Oprah Winfrey, Sheri Salata, Jon Sinclair, David Shadrack Smith, Greg Henry and Kim Woodard
Opera presents BELIEF - 7 Consecutive Nights OWN Network 7:00 PM Central
"For the past three years, my team and I have been working to find the most compelling and thoughtful stories of faith, love and devotion from around the world," said Oprah Winfrey. "This truly has been my heart's work, to be able to share stories like these that reflect our world and explore humankind's ongoing search to connect with something greater than ourselves."
This fall, Oprah Winfrey presents the landmark television event Belief, a week-long documentary series airing over seven consecutive nights that depicts how people with a wide range of beliefs search for deeper meaning and connection with the world around them. Through vivid, emotional storytelling and cinematic visual imagery, Belief illuminates the best of faith and spiritual practices from around the world – the rituals, stories and relationships that bind us all together as human beings. The series will premiere on Sunday, October 18 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. Click here for a sneak peek of Belief (with embed code): www.oprah.com/seebelief
To join the conversation on social, use #Belief and @OWNTV.
Episode descriptions below. All episodes air at 8 p.m. ET/PT 7pm Central, OKC time
Sunday, October 18 *PREMIERE
"Belief: The Seekers"
Witness stories from around the world united by one of the most basic human needs – a desire to find purpose and meaning in our lives. First, 19-year-old Cha Cha, a devout evangelical Christian college student, hopes to reconnect with her faith after a recent trauma has shaken her to the core. Next, Reshma Thakkar, a young Indian-American Hindu woman from Chicago, travels to the banks of the Ganges River in India for the Kumbh Mela, joining millions at the world's largest spiritual gathering. Meanwhile, in Budapest, Hungary, 13-year-old Mendel Hurwitz prepares for his Bar Mitzvah, the Jewish transformation from adolescence to adulthood. Mendel's synagogue in Budapest once faced extinction, and this tiny population of Jews are struggling to keep their culture alive. In the final story, Terry Gandadila, an Aboriginal elder in Australia who is nearing death, passes on the wisdom and knowledge of his tribe to his grandson. Together, they walk the songline, an ancient roadmap that the tribe believes reveals how the world was created and how to live life in accordance with their ancestor spirits.
If you are able to watch BELIEF on your own, consider sharing the answers to these 3 questions via e-mail with clayc@casady.org.
1. What do we believe and how does that belief system bring us closer to our life purpose?
2. What do others believe and how can we learn more about those beliefs and our common humanity?
3. How can we connect more closely to other communities of faith and belief to impact the world for the greater good.
Other questions for self-reflection
1. What role does faith and belief play in your life?
2. How do our diverse cultural traditions bind us together in community with one another?
3. What are the benefits and risks of interacting with people who have different beliefs, cultural or spiritual practices?
4. What do you not know about people from other belief systems that you want to know?
5. What faith practices do you engage in to sustain yourself and community during the most challenging times?
6. What are steps we can take to embrace the diversity of beliefs within our community?
7. What is your hope for the future of belief around the world?
8. What is your hope for the future of intercultural understanding in our community?
"Belief: Love's Story"
Journey around the world in search of what it means to love one another. First, in western Pennsylvania, Ian and Larissa Murphy are two evangelical Christians who fell in love during college. Ten months into their relationship, Ian suffered a traumatic brain injury, dramatically changing their relationship while also showing them what it means to love unconditionally. Next, we meet Rena Greenberg and Yermi Udkoff of Brooklyn, New York as they prepare to marry in the Hasidic faith, which believes every person is born with one half of a soul, and only through marriage can the two souls reunite with each other. On the other side of the world, former professional skateboarder Jordan Richter from northern California is embarking on the Hajj, a pilgrimage that is one of the five tenets of his adopted religion, Islam. By joining millions of pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Jordan hopes to make peace with his past and cement a promising future. Finally, two leaders in Nigeria who were former enemies 20 years ago, Christian Pastor James Wuye and Muslim Imam Muhammad Ashafa, come together to reconcile and to honor one of the most sacred teachings at the heart of both their faiths: love your enemies.
Tuesday, October 20 "Belief: Acts of Faith"
Our beliefs can be a powerful guiding force to endure and overcome in some of the most difficult situations. In this episode, everyone faces a challenge to overcome, and they find their source of strength in a variety of different ways. In Topeka, Kansas, Judi Bergquist visits her son's killer in prison with the hope that the act of forgiveness will help them both move forward with their lives. Next, under the blue Guanajuato, Mexico sky, Enedina Cuellar Pacheco is riding on horseback with Christ's Cowboys in the hopes a miracle heals her son who suffered traumatic injuries in a tragic car accident. Together with thousands of riders, she makes the rigorous trek to the iconic 65-foot-tall statue of Cristo Rey. Finally, on the small Pentecost Island, Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, a young boy, Bebe, will act out a death-defying rite of passage into manhood. Bebe will bravely land dive off a giant wooden tower with just a tree vine tied around his ankles, participating in a sacred ritual that his tribe believes blesses the soil for a bountiful harvest.
Wednesday, October 21 "Belief: A Change Is Gonna Come"
Explore how our beliefs help us change. First, Anju, a young woman in central India, has committed to forgo all of life's conveniences and permanently sever ties with her family in order to be initiated as a Jain nun. Anju must first pass three tests designed to challenge her commitment. Next, Howard Fallon and his daughter Shane arrive in the Nevada desert for Burning Man, an annual festival that provides an experiment in community art, self-expression and culminates in the ritual burning of a large wooden effigy. Howard and Shane are seeking to reconnect and heal after unimaginable personal loss. In another part of the American desert, Ashly Hines, a member of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, prepares to participate in the Sunrise Ceremony, a spiritual ritual into womanhood. Finally, scientist Marcelo Gleiser stands at the foot of one of the most powerful telescopes in the world. He has journeyed to the heart of the Atacama Desert in Chile to look deep into space for clues as to how the universe was born and how it is changing over time. He finds the more he searches the universe, the more he must embrace the mystery of the unknown.
Thursday, October 22 "Belief: God Help Us"
When tragedy, illness or loss feel overwhelming and relief seem beyond our reach, many believers appeal to their faith for strength. First, Karen Cavanagh, a Catholic from Slingerlands, New York is called to the Sufi path as a way of healing from a traumatic brain injury. Karen travels to Konya, Turkey to combine her Catholic faith with the practice of becoming a Whirling Dervish, a group who worships through meditative dance. Next, in Lima, Peru, a teenager, Beto, prays to the Lord of Miracles, a painting of Christ on the cross that is revered throughout the country. Beto is selected to march in an annual procession honoring the icon, bringing pride to his family. Then, in Lebanon, 13-year-old Walid, a Syrian refugee whose family fled their home in war torn Syria, still finds a way to participate in Ramadan, the Islamic faith's month of personal and spiritual reflection observed with fasting and prayer. Finally, in Indonesia, 19-year-old Buddhist monk Bodhi Cahyno believes meditation can help him find a source of inner strength after enduring a challenging childhood. Guided by his mentor and teacher, Bodhi travels to the holy site of Borobudur in Indonesia – the world's largest Buddhist temple – to celebrate Vesak, an annual ritual that commemorates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
Friday, October 23 "Belief: The Practice"
For many people, committing to a spiritual life through study, practice and compassion reveals faith. First, Shi Yan Fei is a young Buddhist monk at the Shaolin Monastery in Dengfeng, China, who came to the monastery because of his passion for Kung Fu. While Shi Yan Fei has nearly mastered Kung Fu's physical movements, he has encountered difficulty mastering the spiritual element. Next, 65-year-old John Davie is hoping to reconnect with his Catholic faith as he embarks on the "Way of Saint James," a 500-mile trek through the countryside of France and Spain. For a thousand years, Christian pilgrims have walked the "Camino," which culminates at the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia, Spain. Then, Mohamed El Haskouri, a teenage boy in Morocco studies diligently to perfect his recitation of the 80,000 words of the Qur'an in an ancient art called Tajweed. Finally, two teenage girls in Israel, 18-year-old Jewish cellist Hagit and 17-year-old Muslim flutist Mais find common ground and friendship in their shared love of performing classical music with the Polyphony Orchestra.
Saturday, October 24 "Belief: A Good Life"
Explore how beliefs help us face the fear of death and the mystery of what happens after we die. In this episode, we witness how death can also be a powerful call to action – to embrace life and those we love. In the shadows of Mt. Everest, Lekshey Choedhar, a young Buddhist monk at the Pema Tsal Sakka Monastery, learns a valuable lesson about the fleeting nature of life. There, Buddhist monks make devotional works of art called sand mandalas, which they then destroy in a ritual that symbolizes the impermanence of existence. Next, atheist Alex Honnold walks the edge between life and death as a world-renowned free-solo climber. He faces his mortality and finds meaning in his life as he climbs — with no ropes or harnesses — up a towering cliff in the Moab desert in eastern Utah. Then Donna Winzenreid, a military wife and mother of three in Colorado Springs, Colorado who has been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer, fights for her life by holding on to her Methodist faith. Next, India is home to more than a billion people and one of the world's largest religions, Hinduism. Once a year, on the first day of spring, Hindus from all walks of life unite to celebrate the festival of colors – Holi. Gopesh Goswami, a Hindu priest, celebrates Holi as an opportunity to set aside daily responsibilities and experience joy, togetherness and the essence of a good life. Finally, from a space shuttle orbiting Earth, astronaut Jeff Hoffman stares out at a pale blue dot suspended in the vast expanse of the universe. He describes it as a transcendent experience, an overwhelming feeling that human beings are all truly connected.
1. Help requested to finish ornaments for Hope for the Holidays ICS PD and LD Drive facilitated by freshmen Katherine 
