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Cadets, we will be working on application practice and resumes.  There may be a change in this weeks schedule as Lt. Carter will be returning.  Please bear with us.  Also cadets, bring all materials to class as there will not be any leaving the classroom.

We are currently on week 3.

Week 3: Application Practice & Chapter 1 reading

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Cadets, we are this week working on resumes.  The unit for this six weeks will get you thinking about your futures and career choices.  It is very important to take in all of the information given to you either in class or the rules in life; which will help with your future successes.  Please have all materials to class, because there will be research on those items.

We are currently on week 2.

Week 2: Resume Introduction/Application Practice

Extra credit opportunity! On Monday January 18, 2010, Col. Ford, will be speaking at the evening event.  Those cadet that attend the program and come to school Tuesday with a signed event paper by your parents will receive extra credit.  The total amount of credit given will be under Col. Lopshire's review.  Please remember that you are the guests at the program, and need to conduct yourselves on your best behavior.

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano-Col. Lopshire

Cadets, we are working on a unit that focuses on our futures and careers. In this unit, we will be learning how to fill out applications, job research, type resumes, and write a persuasive letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  By the end of the grading period, you will have gained the skills needed to obtain future employment.

We are currently on week 2:  Job search and computer lab (subject to change)

Opportunity for extra credit- Monday January 18, 2010 at Eastside Elementary School, Col. Ford, will be the guest speaker for the evening assembly. Assembly will take place from 6:30PM-8:30PM.   Those cadets who attend and bring in proof; either a signed program by a parent or sign the login sheet at the assembly will receive extra credit.  The amount will be determined later by Col. Lopshire.  Cadets, please conduct yourselves as you would at school.  Remember you are a guest!

 

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano, Col. Lopshire

I want to thank those that came last Monday for the parents meeting.  For those that were unable to come, I want to provide some of the information from the meeting. 

1.  The cost information is in the $300 range including the cost for the encampment and additional items required.  I know that is a lot of money.  What I suggested is that the cadets solicit donations or sponsorships from business and others to earn the cost for the encampment.  I have prepared a letter of explanation as well as a letter to give to donors so that they can possibly use the sponsorship as a tax deduction.  In my experience it is best if the cadets do this so that they can appreciate the experience they will have at Camp Atterbury.

 

2.  There are three documents that the cadets should get from me if they have not already done so.  These include a letter explaining the activities at the camp.  An equipment list is also available.  I have just received the Indiana equipment list.  Be sure to note that they will need a reflective vest to meet the requirement of Camp Atterbury.  I have a copy of the donation receipt that the cadets can copy for the donation.

 

3.  Please get me the permission slips back ASAP.  We are going to try and take as many as 80 cadets so we do not want to take a long time to fill possible vacancies. 

 

4.  This encampment is required for the cadets to get promoted to the cadet officer grades, so I hope that each of you take that into consideration as you make decisions about the activity.

 

Feel free to contact me if any questions.   

Cadets, we are working on a  unit that focuses on our futures and careers.  In this unit, we will be learning how to fill out applications, job research, type resumes, and write a persuasive letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  But the end of the grading period, you will gain the skills you need too obtain employment.

We are currently on week 2:  Job search and computer lab (subject to change)

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Cadets, we are working on a unit that focuses on our futures and careers.  In this unit, we will be learning how to fill out applications, job research, type resumes, and write a persuasive letter explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  By the end of the grading period, you will gain the skills you need to obtain employment. 

 We are currently on week 2:  job search and computer lab (may change)

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Cadets, we are currently working on getting you thinking about your futures and careers.  This grading period, we will be learning how find a job, research, write resumes, and put together a persuasive letter for that job.  By the end of the grading period, you will gain the skills that you need in order to obtain employment in your futures.  There will be handouts that need to be with you for each CAP class.

Week 2:  Computer lab

Lt. Carter

Selected cadets have been invited to attend the Spring Encampment of CAP during our April break.  Information has been provided to those cadets.  An informational meeting will be held on Monday 11 Jan in the CAP room about cost, fund raising, etc.  Please plan to attend if possible.

We are starting a new unit that will get you starting to think about your future careers.  In this unit it will give you all the necessary tools to choose a job, fill out the resume, write a persuading letter to the company of choice telling them why you would be a good candidate for that job, and successfully achieve the job.  There will be handouts given out that will be needed for every class. 

We are currently on week 1.

Week 1: In-class Discussing

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

Welcome back cadets from vacation!  We are going to be working on a unit that focuses on your future careers and how to achieve them.  We will be working in the computer lab for research, search for a job, fill out resumes, and write persuasive letters to the company of your choice explaining why you would be a good candidate for that particular job.  By the end of the lesson, you will have the tools that will help guide you into your career paths.  Make sure that all handouts given are brought to every CAP class.  The handouts have lessons and guides needed for class each week, so make sure you have them. 

We are currently on week 1.

Week 1: In-class Discussion

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

A week long encampment for selected 7th, 8th and 9th grade cadets will be held the week of 4 April at Camp Atterbury located south of Indianapolis.  This will be a resident course where the cadets spend the entire time at the National Guard/ Reserve training base.  The objective of the encampment is to provide leadership training for our APA cadets to better prepare them to meet their roles as members of the cadet corps and the commmunity.  There will be a cost of $120 per cadet for the encampment.  Additionally, they will need to have at least two pair of complete BDU uniforms and one for the shortsleeve blue uniforms.  We will do our best to provide the BDU and boots but I can not guarantee that we can outfit all of the 80 cadet with two sets.  Therefore, it would be wise to start preparing to get the full second set of BDU including the name tapes, patches, etc.  Additionally, each of the cadets will have to have shoes acceptable for the blue uniforms.  That will be a rounded black shoe with a smooth toe and no seams or buckles or designs etc.  Please take a look at the web site for the Hock Shop www.thehock.com to see what the shoe type looks like.  You can get these at www.sears.com less expensive that most places.  These type of shoes will be mandatory for the fall so I would suggest getting a head start on that for the fall start time. 

This will be an exciting event for the cadets, but there is a great deal of planning and preparation that must go into this and it must start now.  Selection will be announced the first week of January so more at that time.  If you do have any questions, please feel to call.  Thanks.

All cadets need to make sure that their "I MADE A DIFFERENCE" projects finished and turned in by 12/18/09.  There are still cadets who have not turned in letters and verification letters from the organizations visited.  Please bring those to me. Once finished with the projects, all cadets need to come to class with study hall materials.  There will be no make up work for this class.

 We are currently on week 6.

Week 6: Take responsibility

a. Be a model of the change you want to see.

b. Encourage others to follow your lead.

c. Students will receive 15 points of community action once the project is completed.

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano 

All cadets need to have their " I MADE A DIFFERENCE" projects done by 12/18/09.  If there is a group who has not been to their meetings need to come see me later today 12/15/09. There will be no make up work for this class.  Bring all materials to class for this project. 

We are currently on week 6.

Week 6: Take responsibility

a. Be a model of the change you want to see.

b. Encourage others to follow your lead.

c. Students will receive 15 points of community action once the project is completed.

 

Lt. Carter/Miss Matano

 

A reminder to all cadet: all materials for the "I MAKE A DIFFERENCE" project are due by 12/15/09.  There will be no make up work.  Have all contacts called, posters and fliers hung, and letters to the congressmen turned in. 

 We are on week 6.

Week 6: Take Responsibility

a. Be a model of the change you want to see.

b. Encourage others to follow your lead.

c. Students will receive 15 points of community action once the project is completed.

 

Lt. Carter

Cadets should be finishing their "I MADE A DIFFERENCE" projects.  All assignments related to this project including letters to their congressmen, fliers, posters, and contacting their organizations need to be finished and turned in by 12/18/09.  There will be no make up work if not finished. 

We are on week 6.

Week 6: Take Responsibility

a. Be a model of the cchange you want to see.

b. Encourage others to follow your lead.

c. Students will receive 15 points of community action once the project is completed.

 

Lt. Carter

Each of the 9th grade cadets are getting a packet of information to study for their test next Wed or Thur.  The information was presented in class via power point and these are the pertinent slides to use for them to study.  The test will be a combination of true/false, multiple choice and fill in the blanks.

Cadets are continuing to finish their "MAKING A DIFFERENCE" projects. Last week, the cadets finished their posters, fliers, and brochers. Next, we will be making contact meetings and write to our congressmen.

This is week 5.

Week 5: Make contacts

a. Go to meetings of local organizations that support this cause.

b. Each student will write to your congressperson to express your support for the cause. Tim Lanane, Terry Austin, Congressman Mike Pence the Mayor of Anderson.  All of the congressmen information is searchable on the web.

 

Lt. Carter

Cadets should continue working their "I MADE A DIFFERENCE" projects. Today is the day to have all of the posters hung up and brochures passed out. Remember to have the correct spelling on ALL material.

Those cadets who have contacts this weekend, make sure that you do wear your school uniforms and go together as a group.

We are currenly on week 4.

Next week we will be working on making contacts for your cause, and writing to our congressmen. Cadets make sure to have materials in order to complete your projects.

Have a great weekend!

 

Lt. Carter

 

Cadets are currently working on the "I MADE A DIFFERENCE"  project. Bring all of your materials to class.

We are currently on week 4.

Week 4: Publicize

a. Posters

i. Promote your cause in general and heighten awareness.

ii. Feature attractive, colorful design.

iii. Send a simple but powerful message.

iv. Display in many locations.

 Classrooms

 Libraries

 Offices

 Local businesses

 

Lt. Carter

Come out and support the Lady Jets on Thursday, December 3, 2009 at Baptist Academy as they kick-off the Allie Jean Hale Tournament...our first game is at 3:30p.m. at Baptist Academy in Greenwood.

Baptist Academy
2565 S. Villa Avenue
Indianapolis, In  46203

Cadets are to continue their "I MADE A DIFFERENCE" projects.

All cadets need to come prepared with all materials for this project for the remainder of  the six weeks.

This is week 4.

Week 4: Publicize

a. Posters

i. Promote your cause in general and heighten awareness.

ii. Feature attractive, colorful design.

iii. Send a simple but powerful message.

iv. Display in many locations.

 Classrooms

 Libraries

 Offices

 Local businesses

 

Lt. Carter

Cadets are still working on the "I MADE A DIFFERENCE" 6 week assignment.

All cadets need to return their action plans signed by their parents and the organization in which they serviced hours and time.

      This is week 4.

 

Week 4: Publicize

a. Posters

i. Promote your cause in general and heighten awareness.

ii. Feature attractive, colorful design.

iii. Send a simple but powerful message.

iv. Display in many locations.

 Classrooms

 Libraries

 Offices

 Local businesses

 

Lt. Carter

Cadets are still working on The 'I MADE A DIFFERENCE" 6 week assignment.

All Cadets need to return their action plans signed by their parents and the organization in which they serviced hours and time.

This is week 3

Week 3: Publicize

a. Posters

i. Promote your cause in general and heighten awareness.

ii. Feature attractive, colorful design.

iii. Send a simple but powerful message.

iv. Display in many locations.

  Classrooms

  Libraries

  Offices

  Local businesses

  

Lt. Carter

The 7th grade Color Guard, 9th grader Andrew DeGies drummer, will be Presenting the Colors at  the Anderson Airport on December 4th for the Airport's Facility Dedication.

All Color Guard cadets need to be at the school at

07:00am and will return at 10:00 am.

This time may be subject to change.

If you have any questions Contact:

Colonel Lopshire at

llopshire@goapa.org

 

  

The 7th grade Color Guard, 9th grader Andrew DeGies drummer, will be Presenting the Colors at  the Anderson Airport on December 4th for the Airport's Facility Dedication.

All Color Guard cadets need to be at the school at

07:00am and will return at 10:00 am.

This time may be subject to change.

If you have any questions Contact:

Colonel Lopshire at

llopshire@goapa.org