CAP Angel Adoption

Summer Fun at CAP

We had an amazing summer at CAP!  Our program ran from July 8th - August 1st.  With over 50 students involved, this was our biggest summer yet!  Our theme this year was "Can You TennesSEE Me?".  We learned all about Tennessee as well as taking several fieldtrips throughout our area.  We visited the Nissan Plant where we were able to see how they make a car, toured the TN Sports Hall of Fame, and took weekly trips to the YMCA where we learned how to swim.  It was a busy, active, and fun-filled summer! 

2013 Fall Fundraiser

 

 

Children Are People, Inc.

Invites you to a Friend and Fundraising Event

 

Under the Tuscan Sun II

Saturday, September 21

6:00 to 10:00 in the evening

Hendersonville Expo Center

90 Volunteer Drive

 

Enjoy a fine Italian Buffet, silent auction,

dancing, and live music  featuring

 

The Garage Band Revival

Casual Attire                        Open Bar                      $50.00 per person

 

Tickets available ONLINE  and at

Gallatin & Hendersonville Volunteer State Bank locations.  

2012 & 2013 Readers' Choice Best Non-Profit in Sumner County

as voted by the readers of the Gallatin News Examiner & The Hendersonville Star News

All proceeds directly benefit the programs at CAP.

CAP Kids make "Harlem Shake" Video

On a beautiful spring day in April several CAP students transformed into butterflies, Santa, a court jester, a cow and many more often characters to prepare themselves for their debut in the CAP "Harlem Shake" video.  With the help and direction of Dee Kimbrell and Stacey Flowers, the students jumped and danced with joy.  The final result (and it IS Oscar worthy) can be seen by visiting YouTube.  We hope you will watch it and enjoy! 

Volunteer Appreciation Week 2013

Last week we celebrated Volunteer Appreciation Week at CAP and we had a wonderful time.  We have so many amazing volunteers and they are the backbone of our organization. 

We started the week with decorating our halls complete with posters, balloons, and streamers.  On Thursday we had our 1st Annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon.  There were over 25 in attendance and Mr. Bailey was present to inspire all of us with his words and motivation. 

Each week we have volunteers arrive at CAP to help with classroom management, meal preparation, cleaning duties, fieldtrips, arts/crafts, tutoring, and writing lesson plans.  Many of them volunteer several hours per week, helping Mr. Bailey carry through with his mission at CAP.  So, THANK YOU! Thank you for being so generous with your time.  Thank you for being so kind with your words.  Thank you for being so available for our kids!  Although it may not always be evident at this exact moment, our volunteers are having a HUGE impact that will last a lifetime.  Thank you, CAP Volunteers!! You ROCK!

I also want to say a big thank you to the following people/businesses who helped make our "Swag Bags" extra special. 

Maggie Moo's of Hendersonville
Chick-fil-a of Hendersonville
Laura Miller with Dove Chocolate
Tanya McPherson with Little One's N Reruns
Linda Anderson Cline with Partylite
Tony Milliken with MyTown
Brittney Watkins with Scentsy
Hope Blackman with Stella & Dot 

CAP Kids Have Some Hands On Fun

Last week, the K-5th grade classrooms attended the Science and Math Expo at Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin.  First, let me say, these kids had a blast!  There were numerous exhibits set up throughout various classrooms full of hands-on activities.  We were able to not only learn something but we were also able to have a great time learning about science. When we can touch and use our hands, we are able to retain so much more than just sitting behind a desk.   

Just a few activities we got to participate in while at the Expo were learning how important it is to wash our hands, how to make a mold from our teeth, view the inside of real livers and kidneys, play in wet sand, and play "Operation" on a life-size game with life-size bones.  These were only a few of the amazing experiences we had the opportunity to enjoy at the Science and Math Expo.  Thank you, Volunteer State Community College for offering such a wonderful event for our community!

Titanic Project completed by Children Are People student, Brandon Stacey

Australian billionaires are not the only ones interested in rebuilding the famous ocean liner, RMS Titanic.  Last week, Brandon Stacey finished an individualized project of designing and building a model of the luxury ocean liner from recycled materials.  Brandon is a 6^th grade student at Children Are People, Inc.  a non-profit after school program in Gallatin, TN.

Brandon developed a fascination with the story of the Titanic after seeing his cousin perform in the Circle Players 100 year celebration performance at TPAC in 2012.  After seeing Brandon’s passion for the subject,  an individualized project was developed for him that incorporated reading, history, science, mathematics, physics, current events and art all centered around the topic of the RMS Titanic. 

When asked about the Australian Titanic II project, Brandon replied, “I sure hope they learn from the first Titanic’s mistakes!”  One thing is certain, Brandon Stacey sure has!

 

Submitted by Dee Kimbrell, CAP Reading and Related Studies Coordinator

 

CAP Students LOVE The Predators

On Saturday, February the 16th, our middle school class headed to Bridgestone Arena to watch the Predators take on the Anaheim Ducks. All 15 kids had an amazing time! Experiences such as these will last a lifetime. A big THANK YOU to David Linzy, President and CEO of LPS Integration for providing their suite for our students! 

Dale Carnegie Training Comes to CAP

This past Saturday was the start of our 2013 DALE CARNEGIE course for our Middle and High school students. This is an amazing program from which all young people can benefit. We are proud to partner with Dale Carnegie Training of Nashville and the Gap Foundation to bring this program to our students at no charge. Here's some information on what the program is....

Generation.Next is designed to prepare young people for the real world. It gives them the skills they need to reach their goals and live up to their full potential - at school, home, and work.
This exciting, intensive, three-week seminar is designed to challenge and inspire your youth. Each week we will unpack Dale Carnegie’s principles through a series of challenges. Each week builds on the one previous, so it is imperative that each participant attends every session.

  - In Week One, we focus on the essential elements needed to build relationships as we stretch and strengthen our public speaking...g and presentation skills.
 

- In Week Two we turn our attention to teamwork and hone our abilities to gain the willing cooperation of others through clear, focused communication.

- In Week Three we have opportunities to demonstrate leadership through showing genuine appreciation toward others and flexibility exercises.

 

 

 

2012 CAP Angel Program

The CAP Angel Program was successful in having all of our students adopted for the holiday season.  However, we could not have done this without the help of so many wonderful "Angels" throughout our community.  An entire week was spent taking in, wrapping, and sorting the gifts. At the end of the week, we loaded up the bus and Mr. Roy drove to each home throughout Gallatin. At many destinations there were excited and eager children awaiting our arrival, complete with huge grins across their faces.  Thank you again to all the volunteers who helped put this into action and thank you to all the wonderful families, businesses, and organizations who so graciously gave to our Christmas Angel Program.  It is amazing what we can accomplish in this world when so many are willing to step up to help. 
   

Learning How to Hug a Porcupine

Our K/1 Class had a fun project yesterday with Ms. Dee, our Reading Specialist.  First, Ms. Dee read the book How Do You Hug a Porcupine?.  Next, the children were able to make their very own porcupines and they were VERY creative!  We even had porcupines with mohawks!  The kids laughed, painted, made jokes, and just had some "porcupine fun".  It was a great day in K/1 with our great Reading Specialist, Ms. Dee!  Thank you, Ms. Dee for everything you do for the children at CAP.  By the way, do you know how to hug a porcupine?  VERY CAREFULLY! :)

Guess Who Came to Visit Us!?

That's right!! The one and only.....SNOWBIRD!  This was an absolute treat for our CAP kids.  Snowbird came to visit, read a story about penguins, and take pictures with all our students in K-3.  They absolutely loved it!! A big THANK YOU to Snowbird for making our day a little more special!

 

Former CAP Student Aspires to be a Doctor

Vernicia Winford, a former CAP student, is currently studying Pre-Med at Xavier University in New Orleans.  During her winter break, Vernicia did not spend her days relaxing like most college students.  Instead, thanks to Mr. Bailey, arrangements were made for her to shadow Dr. Dickerson, a local cardiologist.  This was a wonderful experience for Vernicia and only reaffirmed her aspirations to go into the medical field.  Way to go, Vernicia!! We are so proud of you!!