The following actions have taken place since the last board meeting.
a. Continued marketing of program, products and services
b. Continued conference planning
c. Sent finance documents to treasurer
d. Processed invoices
e. Compiled and distributed teleconference minutes
f. Provided updates via phone and email to board members
g. Attend First Aid/CPR class certificate
h. Compile volunteer hours
i. Attach correspondence with regular school day teachers and student homework journal to checklist
j. Implement Monday huddle
k. Add pledge to student schedule
l. Locate culinary certification, algebra and geometry tutors
m. Conduct intake surveys with students
n. Discuss and design Teen Programming with high school group
o. Letters to families to update student files
p. Continued outreach and recruitment of students and volunteers
q. Mailed letters to HR department and guidance counselors
r. Expanded local advisory group
s. Print tutor training documents
t. Order college t-shirts and flags for classrooms
u. Attend CACFP training
v. Research driving school requirements at McKenzie High School
w. Served 75 scholar clients
x. Conducted site visit and teleconference with DOE officials
y. Began submittal of a grant
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, November 2, 2009
November 2009 Program Progress
Listed below is a summary of finance, recruitment, program, public relations, and logistic activities that have recently occurred on the project.
a. continued marketing of program, products and services
b. confirmed conference reunion site
c. sent finance documents to treasurer
d. processed invoices
e. continued technical assistance to 3 organizations
f. compiled and distributed teleconference minutes
g. continued reunion conference planning
h. hired, trained additional staff
i. met with Associated Builders and Contractors
j. continued Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) application process
k. signed memorandum of understanding with grant writer
l. provided update via phone to board members
m. compiled 99 volunteer hours
n. attended McKenzie School Board meeting
o. confirmed uniforms, curriculum, transportation, records system, payroll,space planning
p. distributed flyers and postcards
q. appeared on Good Morning West Tennessee
r. confirmed Parker outreach to elected officials
s. planned marketing strategy with Younger
t. updated website
u. conducted Lights on Afterschool Celebration
v. recorded service to 51 citizens
w. attended 21st CCLC meeting in Lebanon, TN
a. continued marketing of program, products and services
b. confirmed conference reunion site
c. sent finance documents to treasurer
d. processed invoices
e. continued technical assistance to 3 organizations
f. compiled and distributed teleconference minutes
g. continued reunion conference planning
h. hired, trained additional staff
i. met with Associated Builders and Contractors
j. continued Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) application process
k. signed memorandum of understanding with grant writer
l. provided update via phone to board members
m. compiled 99 volunteer hours
n. attended McKenzie School Board meeting
o. confirmed uniforms, curriculum, transportation, records system, payroll,space planning
p. distributed flyers and postcards
q. appeared on Good Morning West Tennessee
r. confirmed Parker outreach to elected officials
s. planned marketing strategy with Younger
t. updated website
u. conducted Lights on Afterschool Celebration
v. recorded service to 51 citizens
w. attended 21st CCLC meeting in Lebanon, TN
Mayor Winchester Presents Proclamation to TEAMS Institute
McKenzie, TN – A steady stream of children, parents, business and community leaders recorded their support for afterschool on October 29th during the Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs.
Excitement filled the air as the Honorable Walter Winchester, Mayor of McKenzie, Tennessee and a frequent TEAMS volunteer highlighted the benefits of afterschool and the need for continued volunteer and financial support of the TEAMS Institute of McKenzie, an afterschool program that offers educational and life-skill building activities for children and youth.
DJ Reggie filled the building with a diversity of music to create a festive atmosphere. “This house is awesome. This is a great place to do my homework and have fun”, stated student Stephen as he toured the building. Alexis Lane, student at McKenzie High School served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the formal ceremony. She stated, “This afterschool program exposed me to leadership opportunities that launched my service as a Student council officer at McKenzie Middle School and my continued academic success at McKenzie High School.”
The crowd moved to the music provided by the Jamaica Me Happy Steel Drum Percussion Ensemble from the University of Tennessee at Martin, under the direction of Dr. Julie Hill. Evelyn Parker, TEAMS Institute Program Board Co-chair shared the success stories of afterschool in Carroll County stating that over 90% of participants expressed satisfaction with the program and provided jobs for citizens of the community. Members of the audience reinforced her statistics through personal testimony of the positive impact of afterschool in Carroll County through an increase in grades to self confidence.
Mayor Winchester presented a proclamation from the City of McKenzie to Director Sheila Williams, declaring October 29 “Lights On Afterschool Day”. At the conclusion of the program, young children reached for the succulent organic fruit sculptures, salads, natural free range sliders, wings and burrito entrees catered by Joanna Allen, TEAMS staff person.
Open to children and youth ages six to eighteen, students who attend the TEAMS Institute participate in classes concerning Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Medicine and Science (TEAMS).
Funding for the Institute is provided by the State of Tennessee’s 21st Century Learning Center, a group that awards grants to organizations that provide academic enrichment activities designed to help students meet state and local standards. The TEAMS Institute, which was founded in 2008, was recently awarded a three-year grant from the 21st Century Learning Center to continue providing life-changing opportunities for the youth of Carroll County.
To register your child for afterschool at the TEAMS Institute, visit teamsinstitute.org or call the center at 731.352.3377, after 3 pm Monday through Thursday.
Excitement filled the air as the Honorable Walter Winchester, Mayor of McKenzie, Tennessee and a frequent TEAMS volunteer highlighted the benefits of afterschool and the need for continued volunteer and financial support of the TEAMS Institute of McKenzie, an afterschool program that offers educational and life-skill building activities for children and youth.
DJ Reggie filled the building with a diversity of music to create a festive atmosphere. “This house is awesome. This is a great place to do my homework and have fun”, stated student Stephen as he toured the building. Alexis Lane, student at McKenzie High School served as Mistress of Ceremonies for the formal ceremony. She stated, “This afterschool program exposed me to leadership opportunities that launched my service as a Student council officer at McKenzie Middle School and my continued academic success at McKenzie High School.”
The crowd moved to the music provided by the Jamaica Me Happy Steel Drum Percussion Ensemble from the University of Tennessee at Martin, under the direction of Dr. Julie Hill. Evelyn Parker, TEAMS Institute Program Board Co-chair shared the success stories of afterschool in Carroll County stating that over 90% of participants expressed satisfaction with the program and provided jobs for citizens of the community. Members of the audience reinforced her statistics through personal testimony of the positive impact of afterschool in Carroll County through an increase in grades to self confidence.
Mayor Winchester presented a proclamation from the City of McKenzie to Director Sheila Williams, declaring October 29 “Lights On Afterschool Day”. At the conclusion of the program, young children reached for the succulent organic fruit sculptures, salads, natural free range sliders, wings and burrito entrees catered by Joanna Allen, TEAMS staff person.
Open to children and youth ages six to eighteen, students who attend the TEAMS Institute participate in classes concerning Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Medicine and Science (TEAMS).
Funding for the Institute is provided by the State of Tennessee’s 21st Century Learning Center, a group that awards grants to organizations that provide academic enrichment activities designed to help students meet state and local standards. The TEAMS Institute, which was founded in 2008, was recently awarded a three-year grant from the 21st Century Learning Center to continue providing life-changing opportunities for the youth of Carroll County.
To register your child for afterschool at the TEAMS Institute, visit teamsinstitute.org or call the center at 731.352.3377, after 3 pm Monday through Thursday.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
TEAMS Institute Headquarters
We are excited about our new location at Bells Store Road. We are currently housing our programs in this structure with six rooms and three restrooms. The support amenities include a kitchen with stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, and a laundry area with washer/dryer. Our six rooms will serve as "studios of excellence" utilizing high quality equipment. Our new facility will allows us to continue to provide an atmosphere of creativity, empowerment and education while serving our community.
Celebrate Afterschool Programming with the TEAMS Institute October 29
McKenzie, TN – Children, parents, business and community leaders will join on October 29th to participate in Lights On Afterschool, a nationwide event to celebrate the importance of afterschool programs. Hosted by the TEAMS Institute of McKenzie, an afterschool program that offers educational and life-skill building activities for children, the event will emphasize the importance of keeping the lights on and the doors open for afterschool programs across America.
In collaboration with the McKenzie Special School District and the Afterschool Alliance, the TEAMS Institute has chosen to hold the event to shed light on the growing problem of funding being cut for afterschool programs around the country. Tight budgets are forcing many programs to cut back or even close their doors, leaving the 14.3 million children without afterschool care either home alone or out on the streets where they can be exposed to crime or engage in dangerous behaviors.
“We know that afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn, and relieve working parents of worries about how their children spend their afternoons,” said Evelyn Parker, TEAMS Institute Program Board Co-Chair. “The Lights On Afterschool program celebrates the remarkable work being done by students who attend the TEAMS Institute afterschool program.”
Open to children between the ages of six and eighteen, students who attend the TEAMS Institute participate in classes concerning Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Medicine and Science (TEAMS).
Children attending the Institute have learned valuable life skills that help them in all aspects of their lives. They gain the confidence they need to excel socially and academically. The children who attend the Institute are performing better in the classroom and are learning how to give back to their community.
“The TEAMS Institute afterschool program permits students who need extra attention and assistance to keep up with their peers by having the opportunity to receive this help. The program also provides a place for students to safely remain until they are united with their working parents or guardians. I fully endorse the TEAMS Institute in McKenzie,” stated Walter Winchester, the Mayor of McKenzie and a frequent TEAMS Institute volunteer.
Being held at 135 Bells Store Road, the events planned for the Lights On Afterschool rally include a tour of the Institute, games, music and a question and answer period with local leaders and state representatives.
Funding for the Institute is provided by the State of Tennessee’s 21st Century Learning Center, a group that awards grants to organizations that provide academic enrichment activities designed to help students meet state and local standards. The TEAMS Institute, which was founded in 2008, was recently awarded a three-year grant from the 21st Century Learning Center to continue providing life-changing opportunities for the youth of Carroll County.
To learn more about the Lights On Afterschool rally or the TEAMS Institute, visit teamsinstitute.org or call the center at 731.352.3377.
In collaboration with the McKenzie Special School District and the Afterschool Alliance, the TEAMS Institute has chosen to hold the event to shed light on the growing problem of funding being cut for afterschool programs around the country. Tight budgets are forcing many programs to cut back or even close their doors, leaving the 14.3 million children without afterschool care either home alone or out on the streets where they can be exposed to crime or engage in dangerous behaviors.
“We know that afterschool programs keep children safe, inspire them to learn, and relieve working parents of worries about how their children spend their afternoons,” said Evelyn Parker, TEAMS Institute Program Board Co-Chair. “The Lights On Afterschool program celebrates the remarkable work being done by students who attend the TEAMS Institute afterschool program.”
Open to children between the ages of six and eighteen, students who attend the TEAMS Institute participate in classes concerning Technology, Engineering, the Arts, Medicine and Science (TEAMS).
Children attending the Institute have learned valuable life skills that help them in all aspects of their lives. They gain the confidence they need to excel socially and academically. The children who attend the Institute are performing better in the classroom and are learning how to give back to their community.
“The TEAMS Institute afterschool program permits students who need extra attention and assistance to keep up with their peers by having the opportunity to receive this help. The program also provides a place for students to safely remain until they are united with their working parents or guardians. I fully endorse the TEAMS Institute in McKenzie,” stated Walter Winchester, the Mayor of McKenzie and a frequent TEAMS Institute volunteer.
Being held at 135 Bells Store Road, the events planned for the Lights On Afterschool rally include a tour of the Institute, games, music and a question and answer period with local leaders and state representatives.
Funding for the Institute is provided by the State of Tennessee’s 21st Century Learning Center, a group that awards grants to organizations that provide academic enrichment activities designed to help students meet state and local standards. The TEAMS Institute, which was founded in 2008, was recently awarded a three-year grant from the 21st Century Learning Center to continue providing life-changing opportunities for the youth of Carroll County.
To learn more about the Lights On Afterschool rally or the TEAMS Institute, visit teamsinstitute.org or call the center at 731.352.3377.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Our Children and Math Studies
One of the goals of the TEAMS Institute is to encourage all of our children to excel in math and science. Please view below the PBS program To The Contrary that discusses a new study that finds girls and boys are equals in math. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVlyJi5hwhA&feature=related.
New Staff Member Joins TEAMS in October
Join us in welcoming our new team member Joanna Allen to the TEAMS Institute. Ms. Allen is a recent graduate with degrees in M.A.T. Edu and the M.B.A. She will be serving as our youth facilitator.
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