They're back!

Being the second meeting of our after school program, much of the nervousness was gone from the air. The kids were seemingly excited to be there (or at least out of CSAPs), and we even gained one more girl in our group. Today the architect came, and the kids were extremely excited to see the plans for the new school. However, there was a minor problem that came from such an impressive new school: “I want to fail and get held back a year so I can go to the new school,” one of the boys proclaimed. Of coarse he was joking (I hope), but nonetheless it emphasized how crucial it is for us to make alternative incentives for the kids to participate, despite the fact that they will not be attending the new school. For example, most of the children have younger siblings who will be attending Casey. Perhaps this will be a good talking point to keep our 6th graders eager to participate in the Design Club, for the sake of their siblings. (Jon Bortles 3/14/08)