Sunday, May 29, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Last Day of School: YAC Ice Cream, STUCO Pancakes, Yearbooks, Strategic Planning Minutes
| What did you do for a Klondike Bar? You SERVED Thank you to our Cyclone Volunteers We had an awesome year. We surpassed every goal we set! Seniors certified the 2nd most hours since the awards inception with the Class of 2004 13,179.25 hours served and certified by the Class of 2016  YAC 2016-2017 Co-Presidents host YAC senior send off, thank you volunteers ice cream social YAC Social Chairs Sahanya B. and Hannah H in collaboration with Ellie G. and Ali B. created a banner, brought decorations and Mrs. Clay purchased the Klondike Bars and Push Ups for the YAC Senior Send Off, Thumbs Up to Volunteers Ice Cream Social, The event took place during the last double of 2016 at Records. Yearbooks were also distributed at that time. Grace P. provided a small token of YAC's appreciation to the senior YAC Chairs, and Co-Presidents: Aubrey H, Dylan D., Murmeen J., Agnish C., and Allison T. Best Wishes to the Class of 2016 Thanks for the Memories  STUCO's Breakfast and Activities Treat  Congratulations to our senior athletes! Delicious Pancakes were provided by STUCO to the Upper Division Student Body before chapel and during Activities What a way to begin the last day of school!   Every one had a great time with pancakes, ice cream and yearbooks! What did they do for a Klondike Bar? They SERVED!  YAC Strategic Planning Minutes by Mrs. Clay More details from Katherine, forthcoming  |
| YAC Strategic Planning at Work Results Below |
Who?
YAC
Still need to define responsibilities and process to keep officers working efficiently and collaboratively, but here is the slate of offices and people who welcomed being part of YAC 2016-2017 as of 5/25/2016.
Management Team Co-Presidents: Miranda and Isaiah, Vice-Presidents: Safra and Mariam, Calendar Manager: Ellie G.
Communication Team Secretary: Katherine Marketing and Social Media: Grace
Ways and Means Team Treasurer and Grant facilitator and overseer Johnny: YAC money from Fall Fest, $100 for projects per month if Rainbolt endowment provides the funding. Grant Facilitators: Mrs. Clay and ?
Human Relations Team Social and relationship building chairs: Hannah H. and Sahanya B.
Recruitment and Action Team (grade level chairs, project chairs)
Freshman Grade/Project Chair: Ahmed H., Saadia N.,
Sophomore Grade/Project Chairs: Sahanya, Ellie, Anna, Hannah, Mason T. (Peace Week)
Junior Grade/Project Chairs: Luke A. (Voters R.), Mallory W. Gabrielle M.,
Senior Grade/Project Chairs: Cathy Z, Erick R.(Mentoring and tutoring)
YLOKC
Planning Team during the summer: Johnny, Ryan, Evelyn, and? Kick-off party in August at OK Kids Korrall. Mentors will meet on May 25, 2016 at Casady School to see what Evelyn has proposed and to discuss connecting to the Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum as a possible sponsor of YLOKC in 2016-2017.
Casady YAC/OKC Peace Team
Members of YAC Planning team will meet during the summer to finalize what YAC's leadership will sponsor during Peace Week and decide connections with Casady Service-Learning Program plans for the week and links to the city wide celebration of the International Day of Peace with a Peace Walk to take place Saturday, September 24, 2016. See details at Casady Peace Week Blog http://casadypeaceweek.blogspot.com/
Why? Participating in the community to improve lives. A tentative calendar is at Harper. Picture and minutes forthcoming
YLOKC: Theme: Diverse Teen leadership empowerment
Why? Identity and diversity education of teens by teens through projects that unify people of different backgrounds and improves lives
Roots and Wings trainer? Picture of Evelyn's suggestions for YLOKC 2016-2017 forthcoming!
PEACE WEEK: Theme: Beyond Co-existence
Why! Unifying different backgrounds into one community. We need to see who is interested in working during the summer on this project
WHAT and HOW?
Forthcoming after full planning teams meet to finalize calendars with activities that have measurable outcomes and are connected to the WHY
Preliminary Schedule for YAC 2016-2017 Provided by Ellie G. and Mrs. Clay
 
CASADY YAC
Service-Learning Youth Council
Youth Active in the Community
Helping Find Passions to Serve - Participating in the Community to Improve Lives
Service Opportunities for youth, to youth, by youth
Established 2005 by Grayson Walker’07, John Scott’07
2016-2017 Summer Planning Team:
Miranda T. Isaiah L., Safra & Mariam S., Ellison G., Katherine S., Grace P., Johnny L., Hannah H., Sahanya B., Anna B., Luke A., Mallory W., Gabrielle M., Cathy Z., Erick R., Ahmed H., Erick R, Mason T.
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Meets TBD by Summer Planning Team. in Harper Memorial Wing, building adjacent to Chapel. Contact Person: Carmen Clay’74 Cell: 405-520-1325, Office: 749-3103, clayc@casady.org
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Direct/indirect advocacy and research volunteer opportunities and service learning experiences. These service opportunities aim to empower members to find their passion to serve and participate in the community to improve lives while developing 21st century skills and global citizenship..
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2016-17 Theme: Environment
2016-2017 YAC Calendar Work in Progress during the summer
Calendar Manager: Ellie G.
2016
August: Clubs Fair; YAC Open Houses
September: Peace Week 11 Days of Global Unity (9/11-9/21 IDP)
October: Hunger Week: Casady Cans Do Food Drive; OKC Regional Food Bank service days- Fall Fest Clubs fundraiser
November; Family Volunteering
December: Holiday Volunteering, Health Project:: Blood Drive: ICS Hope for the Holidays Project
2017
January: Martin Luther King Jr. Day: A Day ON Service
February:: Random Acts of Kindness Week- Recycling
March: Perfect Pair Project, Homeless Alliance Drive
April: STUCO Walk-A-Thon, National Volunteer Week; Presidential Service Awards: Global Youth Service Days: Run to Remember; OKC Arts Festival, Fedex Time Strategic Planning 2017-2018
May: Senior send off, and thank you volunteers social
June: FedEx Time Strategic Planning.2017-2018 via skype or google hangout facilitated by YAC Planning Team 2017-2018
July: Peace Week Planning via skype or google hangout.
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Monday, May 23, 2016
Service Learning recognizes servant leadership for 4 consecutive years
The Service-Learning Program recognized and thanked 3 members of the Class of 2016 who have inspired by example and have organized, taken action, and supported the Casady service club, YAC (Youth Active in the community) for the duration of their high school careers:
a. Aubrey H. & Dylan D., YAC Co-Presidents
Noble Hours Award 1,000+ hours of service in 4 years: Aubrey H. (Photo forthcoming)
“Research proves that by serving the needs of others, a person finds happiness. Aubrey H. opened her eyes, mind, and heart to surrounding community needs and engaged in compassionate deeds; joyfully investing time to move them forward without expecting anything in return." For her continuous acts of kindness, serving over 1,000 hours during her 4 years in high school, an equivalent of a minimum of 250 service hours per year, Aubrey is receiving the Casady Service-Learning Program, “Noble Hours Award”. Aubrey is the second recipient of this award since the inception of the requirement starting with the Class of 2004.
Aubrey received an engraved silver clock, which she will keep. A solar powered spinning globe with Aubrey's name and the name of the previous award recipient, Taylor Burrow, resides at Casady School at the Headmaster's Office to inspire others to emulate her example of being an entrepreneur of hope for peace through acts of honor, kindness, compassion, and service, the Oklahoma Standard!”
World Harmony, Peace Run United States 2016 Team meets Cyclones @ Boys and Girls Club
Two Cyclones requested an investigation field trip to Boys and Girls Club at Memorial Park to see what service opportunities were available at the Club during the summer. It was an unexpected surprise to meet members of the World Harmony, Peace Run USA 2016 at the club's parking lot. The Peace Run Team was waiting for 4:00 pm to present their mission, vision, and purpose to the club members. The Peace Run Team welcomed questions and allowed Cyclones Ellie G. Hannah J. and Carmen Clay'74, the honor to hold the Peace Run Torch which symbolically has been held by prominent peace leaders of the global community, one of them being Mother Teresa. They also took pictures, sang their Peace Run song and provided business cards to follow-up YAC's plans to join an OKC Peace Walk being planned in collaboration with the United Nations of Association of Greater Oklahoma City and other Peace organizations in OKC for September 24, 2016 to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace 9/21, which this year falls on a Wednesday.
World Harmony, Peace Run United States 2016 Team meets Cyclones @ Boys and Girls Club
Two Cyclones requested an investigation field trip to Boys and Girls Club at Memorial Park to see what service opportunities were available at the Club during the summer. It was an unexpected surprise to meet members of the World Harmony, Peace Run USA 2016 at the club's parking lot. The Peace Run Team was waiting for 4:00 pm to present their mission, vision, and purpose to the club members. The Peace Run Team welcomed questions and allowed Cyclones Ellie G. Hannah J. and Carmen Clay'74, the honor to hold the Peace Run Torch which symbolically has been held by prominent peace leaders of the global community, one of them being Mother Teresa. They also took pictures, sang their Peace Run song and provided business cards to follow-up YAC's plans to join an OKC Peace Walk being planned in collaboration with the United Nations of Association of Greater Oklahoma City and other Peace organizations in OKC for September 24, 2016 to celebrate the UN International Day of Peace 9/21, which this year falls on a Wednesday.
Saturday, May 14, 2016
Homeless Alliance, YAC Strategic Planning Fedex Afternoon, Piece Walk
PERFECT PAIR TEAM delivers donations to OKC Homeless Alliance
CASADY YAC & SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM HOST FEDEX STRATEGIC PLANNING AFTERNOON
Who?
YAC
Still need to define responsibilities and process to keep officers working efficiently and collaboratively
Recruitment and Action Team/Committee:(grade level chairs, project chairs)
YLOKC
YAC: Theme: Environment
Why? Participating in the community to improve lives. A tentative calendar is at Harper. Picture and minutes forthcoming
YLOKC: Theme: Diverse Teen leadersip empowerment
Why? Identity and diversity education of teens by teens through projects that unify people of different backgrounds and improves lives
Roots and Wings trainer? Picture of Evelyn's suggestions for YLOKC 2016-2017 forthcoming!
PEACE WEEK: Theme: Beyond Co-existence
Why! Unifying different backgrounds into one community. We need to see who is interested in working during the summer on this project
WHAT and HOW?
Forthcoming after full planning teams meet to finalize calendars with activities that have measurable outcomes and are connected to the WHY
YOUTH LEAD OKC and Casady Players for Change @ Piece Walk Autism Oklahoma
Youth Lead OKC was part of the resource fair. The PieceWalk is THE LARGEST SINGLE AUTISM EVENT in the state of Oklahoma–attended by more than 7,000 people. The Resource Fair aims to promote community interaction and information about autism resources available in our state! Youth LEAD OKC provided a children's activity field with face painting, hair spraying-RED, and photo booth area.
The PieceWalk raised over $168,000 https://piecewalk.org/
Who volunteered? Youth LEAD OKC,: Schools: Casady, Mercy Institute, Northwest Classen. Sponsors: Casady Service-Learning Program, YMCA Student Initiatives
Who played? Casady Cyclones Players for Change: Eastern Music
Who run the 5k sponsored by Casady Service Learning and Youth LEAD OKC?
Who Cheered?
Who walked?
Why?
Jack R. inspired us to participate. Evelyn D. organized and motivated us. Shannon, Buthiana and Carmen supported us and the Autism Foundation gave us the opportunity to learn and advocate about Autism in Oklahoma. Thank you Crystal
What is Autism
From http://www.healthline.com/health/autism?utm_source=ask&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=asksearch
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| Thank you PD, LD and UD for 2,218 items donated! |
CASADY YAC & SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM HOST FEDEX STRATEGIC PLANNING AFTERNOON
Who?
YAC
Still need to define responsibilities and process to keep officers working efficiently and collaboratively
Management Team/Committee? Co-Presidents: Miranda and Isaiah, Vice-Presidents: Safra and Mariam, Calendar Manager: Ellie G.
Communication Team/ Committee: Secretary: Katherine Marketing and Social Media: Grace
Ways and Means Team/Committee: Treasurer and Grant facilitator and overseer Johnny: YAC money from Fall Fest, $100 for projects per month if Rainbolt endowment provides the funding. Grant Facilitators: ?
Human Relations Team/Committee: Social and relationship chair: Hannah H. and Sahanya B.
Recruitment and Action Team/Committee:(grade level chairs, project chairs)
Freshman:
Sophomores: Sahanya, Ellie, Anna, Hannah
Juniors: Luke A. (Voters Registration), Mallory W. Gabrielle M. (Boys and Girls Club)
Seniors: Cathy Z
YLOKC
TBD after kick-off party in August. Mentors will meet on May 25,2016 at Casady School to see what Evelyn has proposed and to discuss connecting to the Oklahoma National Memorial and Museum as a possible sponsor of YLOKC in 2016-2017.
Casady YAC/OKC Peace Team
Members of YAC Planning team will meet during the summer to finalize what YAC's leadership will sponsor during Peace Week and decide connections with Casady Service-Learning Program plans for the week and links to the city wide celebration of the International Day of Peace with a Peace Walk to take place Saturday, September 24, 2016. See details at Casady Peace Week Blog
Themes & WHY
Why? Participating in the community to improve lives. A tentative calendar is at Harper. Picture and minutes forthcoming
YLOKC: Theme: Diverse Teen leadersip empowerment
Why? Identity and diversity education of teens by teens through projects that unify people of different backgrounds and improves lives
Roots and Wings trainer? Picture of Evelyn's suggestions for YLOKC 2016-2017 forthcoming!
PEACE WEEK: Theme: Beyond Co-existence
Why! Unifying different backgrounds into one community. We need to see who is interested in working during the summer on this project
WHAT and HOW?
Forthcoming after full planning teams meet to finalize calendars with activities that have measurable outcomes and are connected to the WHY
YOUTH LEAD OKC and Casady Players for Change @ Piece Walk Autism Oklahoma
Youth Lead OKC was part of the resource fair. The PieceWalk is THE LARGEST SINGLE AUTISM EVENT in the state of Oklahoma–attended by more than 7,000 people. The Resource Fair aims to promote community interaction and information about autism resources available in our state! Youth LEAD OKC provided a children's activity field with face painting, hair spraying-RED, and photo booth area.
The PieceWalk raised over $168,000 https://piecewalk.org/
Who volunteered? Youth LEAD OKC,: Schools: Casady, Mercy Institute, Northwest Classen. Sponsors: Casady Service-Learning Program, YMCA Student Initiatives
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| First Shift: Face Painting, Hair Spray-RED, photo booth |
Who played? Casady Cyclones Players for Change: Eastern Music
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| Volunteering through the arts |
Who run the 5k sponsored by Casady Service Learning and Youth LEAD OKC?
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| 3rd and 5th place! |
Who Cheered?
Jack R. inspired us to participate. Evelyn D. organized and motivated us. Shannon, Buthiana and Carmen supported us and the Autism Foundation gave us the opportunity to learn and advocate about Autism in Oklahoma. Thank you Crystal
What is Autism
From http://www.healthline.com/health/autism?utm_source=ask&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=asksearch
Autism is one of a group of neurodevelopmental disorders known as pervasive developmental disorders (PDDs). These are characterized by problems with communication and social interaction. Patients often demonstrate restricted, repetitive, and stereotyped behavior patterns or interests.
Signs and Symptoms
According to the Autism Society, autism symptoms typically become clearly evident during early childhood, between 24 months and 6 years of age. Symptoms include a marked delay in language and cognitive development. There may be signs of obsessive and/or antisocial behavior.
Asperger syndrome, another PDD, may be referred to as “high functioning autism.” Asperger syndrome usually lacks the primary communication and cognitive problems that characterize classic autism.
Autism symptoms can range from mild to severe. Some people may be considered autistic but manage to function in society without many setbacks. For others, the condition can have a substantial impact on their lives.
Causes of Autism
The exact cause of autism and other autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) is unknown. The most current science demonstrates that there is no single cause of autism. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, it’s likely that both genetics and environment play a role.
Prevalence of Autism
Autism spectrum disorders are found in individuals around the world, regardless of race, cultural, or economic background. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism does occur more often in boys than in girls, with a five-to-one male-to-female ratio.
The CDC estimates that one in 68 children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder. There are indications that instances of ASDs are on the rise. Some fault environmental factors. However, experts debate whether there is an actual increase in cases or just more frequent diagnoses.
Types of Autism Spectrum Disorders
Classic autism usually entails substantial problems in all of the areas affected by ASDs. Someone with Asperger syndrome has issues with behavioral and social interaction. The symptoms experienced by people with Asperger syndrome are usually less severe than those experienced by patients with classic autism.
There is still some debate as to whether Asperger syndrome is a variation of classic autism. Some argue that it should be classified as a separate disorder.
Pervasive Development Disorder–Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) is a classification for someone who exhibits signs of autism but does not fit into the categories of classic autism or Asperger.
Treatments and Outlook
There is no cure for ASDs. The most effective treatments involve early and intensive behavioral interventions. It is generally agreed that the earlier a child is enrolled in these programs, the better their outlook will be.
Friday, May 13, 2016
May 2nd-6th: Perfect Pair Homeless Alliance Drive: Thank you to Volunteers who collected men's white tube socks, bars of soap, and toothbrushes from 7:15 to 8:15 am in the UD, LD, and the PD. After collection finisjed, the Perfect Pair team counted and packed the daily donations at the YAC Community room in Harper. Service hours were provided.
To drop donations
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| Casady YAC Youth Active in the Community |
Volunteers on duty
Monday, May 2: Carmen C, Paxton B.
Tuesday, May 3: Ellison G, Evie W
Wednesday, May 4: Sanjay R., Payton B.
Thursday, May 5: Ellison G., Sahanya B.
Friday, May 6: Kate W. Hannah J.
Lower Division: By Giving Tree by the Front Office. Perfect Pair collection bags and volunteers helped collect donations from 7:15 to 8: 15 am
Volunteers on duty
Monday, May 2: Carmen
Tuesday, May 3: Carmen C. Dylan D. MalloryW. Gabrielle M.
Wednesday, May 4: Dylan D.
Thursday, May 5: Dylan D. Gabrielle M. Mallory W.
Friday, May 6: Dylan D.
Upper Division: At collection boxes at Student Center. Perfect pair collection bags and volunteers helped collect donations from 7:15-8:15 am
Volunteers on duty
Monday, May 2: Mason T., Hannah J.
Tuesday, May 3: Mason T., Kate W.
Wednesday, May 4: Mason T., Hannah J.
Thursday, May 5: Mason T., Kate W.
Friday, May 6: Carmen C., Mason T.
Perfect Pair team hours reported by Ellie and Evie and certified by Mrs. Clay
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
First meeting of YAC 2016-2017, May 10, 2016
a. Banner for senior ice cream social Sahanya had the idea. I will bring the ice cream. Coach T said yes to Monday 23 double! Senior Thank You Ice Cream Time UPDATE! Great banner made
b. Get a report from the people who attended the Fedex Strategic Planning. Love the why of all the areas covered.
The proposed theme is Environment
We do not know the what or how of peace week, but the proposed Why! Unifying different backgrounds into one community. Easy to understand and with great possibilities.
Katherine will send the minutes for the blog. The Why of YAC 2016-2017 is Participating in the community to improve lives. A tentative calendar is at Harper. A list of propose officers is also at Harper. Two new positions: Social Chair/Relationship Building Facilitator and Grant Writing Facilitators. This is a work in progress, but it is nice to see how many people are interested.
Pinwheels will not be an option for Students Rebuild Challenge. They change their challenge every year.
c. The proposed slate of officers is below (Work in progress. We still do not have defined positions and the word team still means competition and we want to stress collaboration.
Management Team/Committee? Co-Presidents: Miranda and Isaiah, Vice-Presidents: Safra and Mariam
Communication Team/ Committee: Secretary: Katherine she will send the minutes of the Fedex for the blog. Marketing and Social Media: Grace Katherine please make sure Miss Infantino places the Ice cream time in the school calendar and send me your minutes of the Fedex Afternoon
Ways and Means Team/Committee: Treasurer and Grant facilitators and overseers Johnny: YAC money from Fall Fest, $100 for projects per month if Rainbolt endowment provides the funding. Grant Facilitators: Ellie and Anna?
Human Relations Team/Committee: Social and relationship chair: Hannah H. and Sahanya?
Recruitment and Action Team/Committee:(grade level chairs, project chairs)
Freshman
Sophomores: Sahanya, Ellie, Anna, Hannah
Juniors: Luke A. (Voters Registration)
Seniors: Cathy Z
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