This is the place for CTC current events; each month, Y.A.P. students report about school-wide programs, events, and classes!
January 2025 - Cooking with Chef Rob
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"Cooking with Chef Rob is something new here at CTC. It is in the main building in a new state of the art kitchen located by the gym. Teachers can schedule class time or individual times to cook with Chef Rob. He teaches kitchen safety and how to cook safely. He makes sure all kids can participate and he always has safe ingredients. He is fun and always makes sure that we are supported and feel accomplished. I interviewed YAP student Josh and he had this to say about Cooking with Chef Rob, 'I love to cook with Chef Rob, it is my favorite class. Eating the food we make is my favorite part.' I have also had the opportunity to cook one-on-one with Chef Rob and it makes me feel good and accomplished. I am always looking forward to getting to cook with Chef Rob. Chef Rob is an amazing addition to Celebrate The Children and I hope all students get the opportunity to cook with him."
Written by Y.A.P. student Isha. Photographed by Y.A.P. student Juliana. |
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December 2024 - CTC's First Thanksgiving Day Parade
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"On the day before Thanksgiving all the kids from the main building had a parade around the school. The parade was in the morning for Thanksgiving. It was fun because all the kids had balloons and signs for Thanksgiving. All the people were happy and I was happy. This was the first parade like this at CTC. We are thankful for the teacher Rachel Cope for planning this! A funny costume was that some of the kids were dressed as turkeys. That made me laugh. Something I want people to know about the parade and something I think the day proves: don’t think that we can’t have fun because we can!" Written and photographed by Y.A.P. student Jordan. |
November 2024 - Y.A.P. Composting Program
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"Composting is good for the earth because it helps the biodegradable bottles to break down easier by getting the junk out of the ocean to protect the animals. So, Why should we compost? Composting is an excellent way to reduce waste, benefit the garden and help the earth. Food scraps that would normally end up in a landfill can instead be included in your compost. This reduces greenhouse gasses and also improves soil structure, allowing the water and air to flow freely and prevent erosion. Improved soil structure also reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Compost is also good for your plants. The food scraps as well as twigs, paper and lawn trimmings, provide nutrients that are far better than a chemical fertilizer. And the improved soil structure ensures that the nutrients stay in the soil, nourishing the plants. So, what can't you put in your compost? Any plastic of course as this does not break down, but also food scraps that might attract pests, such as dairy, animal bones, and cakes and cookies. Also large pieces of wood that might take a long time to break down. You may wonder where you can compost? You can do this at home, of course. But here is some great news! You will now be able to compost here at school too! The Young Adult Program’s Agriculture Program will be collecting compost materials. Stay tuned for more on how you can contribute to this endeavor, and help the earth and our garden."
Written by Y.A.P. student Juliana. Photos taken by Y.A.P. students Dylan and Kevin. |
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October 2024 - Y.A.P. Internships
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"The Young Adult Program started off the school year with their first ever job fair for internships. Students tried out each of the in-house internship areas including Mechanical, Kitchen and Agriculture. After giving each one a try, students were encouraged to rank their choices based on their personal strengths and interests. Seeing the interns take charge of their learning and to advocate for themselves was a valuable experience for staff and students. Josh (pictured) is new to the Y.A.P. this year and has whole-heartedly embraced this learning exploration.
Can you guess which internship he picked based on these pictures? If you see a YAP student, feel free to ask them what internship they selected and WHY!" Written by Erin Pollio, Structured Learning Experience Coordinator at Celebrate the Children |
