A new high school is being started in Columbus. This fall will be the first year and they are admitting about 100 freshman only. My grandson applied, went through an interview and was accepted. We are so proud of him. He is really excited about school now. There are 25 other schools like it across the US. The students work 5 days a month as an intern at a local business to help pay tuition. Some of you may have one of the schools in your area, they are Cristo Rey schools.

Now to make this board related, they are asking for volunteers to help with mini classes after school. I am thinking about a mini sewing club to teach how to use a sewing machine, repair seams, sew on buttons, how to iron clothes (so they look nice for their jobs) and if enough interest actually make small donation items.

That sounds like a wonderful mini-class to provide. Should be a lot of fun putting it together.

Congrats to your grandson!

Sounds like a fun class to teach.

That sounds like a wonderful class. They are certainly life lessons everyone needs, especially pressing clothes. Good for you!

Bet they will jump at the chance to have you for a mini instructor. great idea. Congrats to GS, he wanted something special and wasn't afraid to give it a try. Pat

Congratulations! Boy that is wonderful news.
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Congratulations!

I think a mini class would be awesome, keep teaching the kids how to quilt.

Wonderful! I pray he keeps his love of knowledge throughout his life and that the new school is a grand success!

Oh my yes! My DB was in the first year of Home Ec that it was opened to the boys. Don't forget hemming pants and dresses too!

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I think your idea is AWESOME!!

That is wonderful. I love the idea that the students will be interns with local businesses.

And I love your idea for the mini class on sewing. Kids need to learn life skills.

Wonderful...Now...Don't think about it ...just do it...they need you and they want you

I plan to get some "stuff" together so when I volunteer I can give them some ideas.

I'm not one to usually brag but when it comes to my kids...I'm a blabber mouth! Go ahead and brag, way to go!

Rondi

Awesome Terry...nothing wrong with a proud momma bragging on her child love your idea for the mini classes...even a cooking class would be great for most youngsters since Home Ec. was done away with

thats wonderful that he is excited about school. for some boys (mine), that was a challenge.

So excited for your g-son! And what a great volunteer idea!


Congrats, TerryOH!!!

pat

Pat, if they accept my mini class I would be willing to take some "donations" of fabric, thread, batting, anything else you would like to get rid of (donate). Maybe that could be the lunch theme for the AQS Show.

What a great opportunity for your DGS. And your idea of a sewing class is such a good idea, especially for boys. They'll be learning work habits and how to take care of themselves in the future. I taught my DS how to use my machine and how to hand sew. He has no qualms about picking up a needle and thread to do his own mending.

Terry: I would be happy to send you some donations for the mini class. I think it is a wonderful idea!!

Terry congrats to your GS ... what an accomplishment. I think your 'sew' idea is great. All kids need to know how to sew on a button, repair seams and etc. You might throw in how to do laundry.

Congrats to grandson. How neat... Chris

Thanks for all the suggestions. I am getting ready to submit my "proposal" so I can do some begging if they accept it.

Congrats that sounds like a cool school... And your classes sound great

I emailed the school last night and if there is enough interest it looks like I will teach "life skills". I even suggested a way to use this club to help with the community service requirement.