Treasure Talk | Caregiving Youth Project Newsletter
The Caregiving Youth Project (CYP) helps identify, recognize, educate, and support students who care for chronically ill, injured, elderly, or disabled family members. This allows Caregiving Youth to achieve success, have fun, and make new friends, while promoting academic and personal growth.
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A Note from Dr. Connie
Connie Siskowski, RN, PhD, AACY President & Founder
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Dear CYP Students,
In March, we welcomed the first day of Spring! Here in Florida, you have to look to see the subtle Spring changes: in the trees, flowers growing and blooming, birds building nests, and of course, a change in the temperature. Even with significant sports as the basketball season ends and baseball season begins! On a personal note, each day gets closer to the end of the school year! Have you started planning how you will spend your summer? At AACY, we will be offering several fun options to get together with your CYP friends, including Reunion Camp! Stay tuned for more information!
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Mentor A Caregiving Youth Program |
We are always looking for mentors to build a special bond with our Caregiving Youth and vice versa. If you are interested in getting a mentor or being one, please contact our Volunteer Manager Amanda Levine: amanda@aacy.org
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AACY Mentor Michael Connor (left) and his 10th grade mentee at an NBA game this month |
FEATURED COMMUNITY PARTNER:
Everglades Youth Conservation Camp
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AACY would like to thank one of our newest partners, Living Skills in Schools, for their interest in and support of our organization and Caregiving Youth. LSIS brings credible, age-appropriate, and pedagogically proven substance abuse prevention programming to students in K-12 classrooms. Thank you for being so helpful. We look forward to working with you in the future! |
CYP SCHOOL SHOUT-OUT:
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
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AACY and our team would like to give a standing ovation to Carver Middle School Assistant Principal Mr. Gregory Kirkwood, ESOL Facilitator Mrs. Donna Charles, Guidance Counselor Ms. Hawanya Render, and Office Assistant Ms. Donna Breyer for the ongoing support of the Caregiving Youth Project at their school. Mr. Kirkwood and Mrs. Charles have made themselves available to provide a private space to meet with our students for skills-building groups. Ms. Breyer always provides a helping hand to assist with retrieving camp and consent forms, and informs students of the importance of the Caregiving Youth Project. Ms. Render and school staff have continued to educate and refer students to CYP. We immensely appreciate Carver Middle School personnel for the help and support to the Caregiving Youth and their families. We want Carver Middle School personnel to know how much we value their support and dedication to work with the American Association of Caregiving Youth! Thank you! |
The Eiffel Tower Opened
On March 31, 1889, the Eiffel Tower was dedicated in Paris in a ceremony presided over by Gustave Eiffel, the tower’s designer, and attended by French Prime Minister Pierre Tirard, a handful of other dignitaries, and 200 construction workers.
In 1889, to honor the centenary of the French Revolution, the French government planned an international exposition. It announced a design competition for a monument built on the Champ-de-Mars in central Paris. Out of more than 100 designs submitted, the Centennial Committee chose Eiffel’s plan of an open-lattice wrought-iron tower that would reach almost 1,000 feet above Paris and be the world’s tallest artificial structure. Eiffel, a noted bridge builder, was a master of metal construction and designed the framework of the Statue of Liberty that had recently been erected in New York Harbor.
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Recycle Old Ink Cartridges |
When you recycle your old and/or used ink cartridges with us, you not only help the environment, but you help support one of AACY's many initiatives!
When we mail in those old and/or used ink cartridges, Planet Green donates back to AACY!
Want to collect ink cartridges from family and friends? This is a great way to earn additional community service hours!
Thank you for your support!
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Support AACY with AmazonSmile |
Did you know that Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice?
Please consider signing up for the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY), as you do your shopping, and thank you for your support! https://smile.amazon.com
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A reminder: please submit your Community Service Hours for the work you do at home!
If you have any questions, need more information or help to complete the form, please contact your Family Specialist.
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Activities Recap & Preview |
By Gaby Alvarez, Activities Manager |
March was a wonderful month of fun activities for all of us. After springing forward for daylight savings time, we decided to SPRING forward ourselves with a trip to DEFY Trampoline Park. We had a blast bouncing together, and we can't wait to do it again! Check out some of the photos below! |
We also hosted our largest ever overnight Camp Treasure at Everglades Youth Conservation Camp at the end of this month. This exciting time would not have been possible without the support of donors, AmeriCorps members, AACY volunteers, and a team who together created many unique experiences while giving Caregiving Youth a break from their responsibilities and having time to be a kid! Here are some fun pictures from that weekend: |
By Rachel Viselman, MA, Behavior Health Care Manager |
Hello Caregiving Youth,
Another quarter down, one more to go! I hope everyone had a safe, relaxing spring break and the transition back to school is going well.
Many students find this last quarter overwhelming and stressful as they focus on ending the year with passing grades. If you or anyone you know is struggling, please let me or your Family Specialist know! We have free tutoring, respite, and counseling services to assist you. Take deep breaths, practice meditation, participate in an activity you enjoy. Ten minutes a day focused on yourself can make all the difference!
Make every day count!
Ms. Rachel
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College Prep & Scholarship Information |
It's that time of year, Juniors & Seniors! For many of you, College may be just around the corner, or perhaps you just want to get a head start? For more information on college prep, trade schools, and scholarships, please visit the scholarship page on our website or talk to your Family Specialist to find out what opportunities are available to you.
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