October 2018 Newsletter
C2 Pipeline E-Newsletter: October 2018
Afterschool Enrichments
C2 Pipeline continues to provide afterschool programming in 19 high school sites in the Metro-Detroit area. Our focus is to help students become ready for college and career aspriations, with a concentration on STEM. Each of our sites run at least 2.5 hours of programming after the last bell rings Monday - Thursday. Students will be able to enroll for the career pathways that interest them the most: Health and Human Services, Science, Business and Engineering Technology. All enrichments are hands-on and project based, making it not only educational, but fun as well. Check out our Centers to see if you or your student is eligible for this program. Along with our engaging enrichment activities, we also serve dinner and engrain life skills into our everyday lesson plans. To become part of our C2 team, simply fill out the Registration Form and turn it into your school's Site Coordinator.
Youth Council Elections
STUDENT LEADERS: If you are interested in becoming Treasurer of the Grantee Wide Youth Council... please submit a video describing why your peers should vote for you and what you will bring to the table as part of this elite group. You can send the video to Engagement Coordinator, Maria Ventimiglia eb1162@wayne.edu.
Warren Mott Youth Council with Ms. Genea'
C2 Adventures
On October 18th, University High School students ventured to University of Detroit Mercy Dental School. There, they learned about the admission process to dental school, took a tour of the school, made dental impressions, and toured the gross anatomy lab where they were able to see and touch a cadaver.
On October 19th, Detroit Collegiate Prep got spooky and headed to Hallowe'en in Greenfield Village.
Lights On Afterschool
October 25th marked the nation-wide advocacy event, Lights On Afterschool lead by Afterschool Alliance. This event is designed to spread awareness about the value of after-school programs in our country. To celebrate this incredible occasion, our centers help special events for students, families and community members. The activities ranged from pumpkin painting, to tie dye, to engineering competitions. Below, you will find a photos from a few of our sites' Lights On Afterschool celebrations.
River Rouge High School
smoothie competition
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
a festive cake
members at Lincoln High School
Wayne State University 150th Celebration
Wayne State University reached a monumental milestone, it celebrated it's 150th anniversary. All year, the university has hosted a multitude of events to commemorate this incredible achievement. The capstone celebration was held on October 26th, when each college and school within the WSU family hosted an interactive tent along Gullen Mall to welcome thousands of visitors to campus. There were games, bonfires and speical guest speakers. C2 Pipeline was grateful to be a part of this historic event. Our organization, housed by the College of Nursing, allowed visitors to drive TeleRobots arounds campus. Additionally, many of our staff members were able to log into the robots to converse with the students, faculty and alumni in the crowds. C2 Pipeline wishes to extend another hearty congratulations to Wayne State University!
Student of the Month: Jamal Peace - Oak Park High School
Jamal is a current junior at Oak Park High School. He has been an active and loyal participant in the C2 Pipeline afterschool program for the past few years and is a committed member of the robotics team. Jamal excelled in the 2018 C2 Pipeline Summer Day Camps and acted as part of the student board that helped us earn our AdvancED STEM Certification. Jamal is always willing to help out in any situation. He volunteered this summer for two weeks and did a fantastic job. Thank you for all you do! Keep up the great work, Jamal!
Staff of the Month: Jordan Lewis - Detroit Collegiate Prep
As a past student and current employee, Jordan has displayed tremendous committment to the C2 Mission. He is always willing to help staff and has no issue encouraging the students - keeping them engaged with the program. The patience he exerts when working with students students is admirable and depicts his dedication to taking care of everyone at his site. His charisma and positive personality has given the C2 program the boost it needed to start on a positive note this school year. Jordan's motivation and attitude towards building a positive atmosphere of learning for our students is extremely valued by his coworkers and the entire C2 Pipeline team. He has shown improvement from last year and has added nothing but value to the student's learning experience.
Upcoming Events
November 6: Election Day (No School)
November 14: WSU Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy Apple Days Event
November 22: Thanksgiving Day (No School)
C2 Pipeline is a Wayne State University, College of Nursing S.T.E.M. Accredited Program
Funded by a 21st CCLC Grant through the Michigan Department of Education