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!!