The Colts have been great friends and supporters of Christel House. Back in August 2000, the Colts played the Steelers in the American Bowl in Mexico City. During their trip, the team visited with children from Christel House Mexico and presented a commemorative football used in the game that is still on display today. (Picture: Colts owner Jim Irsay with other staffers and Christel House families and students)
Many of our friends and supporters have asked if we have any direct connection with those affected by the devastation in Haiti. As one of our students put it, "Yes, we are directly connected. We're members of the same human race and we call the same planet home". We'd add that our children and their families have experienced similar hardship and poverty in their own way.
All our children and staff learn that at Christel House "We share, we care and we make a difference".
Our Learning Centers around the world are all doing different things in response. At Christel House South Africa, our students learned about the tragedy, held a moment of silence, and lit candles - one for the mothers, one for the fathers, and one for the children of Haiti. They also formed the country's name to let them know they are on our hearts and minds.
From collecting items, donating to relief efforts and holding candlelight vigils - we encourage you to continue to support the people of Haiti.
Besides being the home of the Indianapolis Colts, the Stadium is also known for its retractable roof, grand entrance, larger-than-life hallways and...Christel House Artwork!
RCI, a new partner of the Colts, asked Christel House Academy students to create a painting showing the benefits of a good education which incorporated Christel House, the Colts and RCI. It is now on display in the north entry ramp of the stadium.
Not only did the students get to see their painting, they also toured the press box and suites, walked through the tunnel onto the playing field and learned about all the behind-the-scenes activity that happens on game day.
It may have been a blustery winter day outside, but on January 14th the atmosphere was anything but cold inside Christel House Academy. The joy of giving kept everyone warm as students in both the Builders and K Kids clubs worked along side Christel House volunteers and staff to make fleece blankets for the patients of the Peyton Manning Children's Hospital.
In all, a crew of 28 people handcrafted 15 blankets to donate to the patients of the hospital. Hopes of bringing cheer to those fighting illness was evident as students discussed how the children will enjoy the bold colors, shapes and patterns of the cozy fleece blankets.
Afterwards, Christel House staffers treated their volunteers to pizza and then made their way down to the gym to cheer on the boys' 5th and 6th grade basketball team. A fun time was had by all. Learn more about volunteering at Christel House.
Earlier today, fourth grade students at Christel House Academy supported the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis in the dedication of the new Mildred S. Compton School Services Wing. The new wing includes a special entrance for school groups and a sack lunch area.
Mildred Compton was a former CEO and President of the Children’s Museum who exemplified excellent leadership and passion towards children and for the museum. Christel House Academy is happy to be a part of such an exciting time for the Children’s Museum and appreciate another great organization with a commitment to learning and transforming the lives of children and their families.
The elementary Choir from CHMXtaped their first CD.
The students experienced the process of preparing themselves through rehearsals to elaborate a formal CD.
Experts from "Formación Musical"came to the school and transformed the dining room into a recording studio. This was a unique experience to our children. They prepared their vocies with different techniques and by developing different strategies to conduct their vocal skills that the music teacher Andrea C. Sánchez learnt at the Creating Artistry workshop at Butler Univeristy.
We hope to share with you soon this musical material that the Choir from CHMX prepared for everyone!
The Chapultepec’s Zoo opened its doors only for our school, it was a great opportunity for students and teachers to interact and socialize. Moreover, curricular activities related with the Science program were planned making emphasis on the importance of taking care of endangered animals, as well as research work related to ecosystem and environment preservation.
That's right folks! Once the holiday 'buzz' winds down, sit back, relax and volunteer for Christel House.
Back in August we announced that you could volunteer for Christel House from your phone. Since then, over 4,500 people have taken over 35,000 actions to help Christel House and other great organizations via The Extraordinaries mobile volunteering application. Now you can be Extraordinary from your computer as well.
We're asking you to use your down time this holiday season to send an encouraging message to our children around the world or tag some photos and help index our digital archives.
Where did you learn to give? Did you do chores at home as a child? Help a family member or neighbor with a project? Maybe you observed your parents or other friends give to a worthy cause.
The parents and teachers at Eagle Elementary in Zionsville, Indiana thought that students might be interested in a more purposeful learning approach around philanthropy. They were right.
30 students jumped at the chance and enrolled in the "First Friday Philanthropy Club" where children ages 7-10 (2nd - 4th grade) hear from speakers, learn about different ways to give, explore global and local issues and determine how they are going to make the world a better place.
Christel House was atop the agenda at their latest meeting.
Our staff shared about the issues of poverty, our schools around the world, and what people can do to help children in need. We explored the meaning of 'community' and how we all need to give of our time, talent and treasure to strengthen that community, whether it's local or global. The children then colored people-paper-chains, donated art supplies and made blankets for our students at Christel House.
Join Christel House International as we travel to India February 20-24, 2010. We'll start with an exciting sightseeing tour of historic and beautiful Bangalore City. Then, we'll spend a full day at Christel House India where we'll tour the facility, work on projects with the students and visit the areas that they call home. Finally, we'll enjoy a full-day field trip with the students to the palaces at Mysore.
For more details, download the trip packet below. Reserve your spot today by contacting Mandi Melangton at mmelangton@christelhouse.org or 317-464-2341.
The elementary Choir from CHMX taped their first CD.
Christel House Mexico received an invitation from the Mexico City Government to a guided visit to the Chapultepec's Zoo. The invitation was in recognition of an art project that students from CHMX participated and the drawings from our students were chose to be exposed at the Zócalo screen.
Where did you learn to give? Did you do chores at home as a child? Help a family member or neighbor with a project? Maybe you observed your parents or other friends give to a worthy cause.
