We're in Business

We're in Business

A Successful Year " Okay, let's get started, " Ms. Maybry said to the Kids Company Leaders Team (KCLT). Kids Company (Kids Co. ) was a national program of school companies run by students. The Adams School Kids Co. had 93 members from six grades. The Leaders Team was made up of five students who were elected each year. Ms. Maybry was their advisor.

" It's been a successful year, " Ms. Maybry began. Adams Kids Co. had exceeded its goal for the year. The members had built the school garden, and opened a school store, and collected coats for homeless people. " You did so well. I wrote to the Kids Co. state committee about your success. " Ms. Maybry explained.

Important News " I have important news, " Ms. Maybry stated. " Cool! " Mandy interrupted, always ready to talk. " As members of the KCLT, you have been invited to present a project to the national Kids Co. committee. If the committee members approve your plan, they will award $3, 000 to fund your project, " Ms. Maybry continued. " Whoa! " said Brian, the math whiz and Kids Co. finance guy. " We could really be in business. " " Yes, " said Ms. Maybry cautiously, " but you need a plan. "

" Look over the requirements, " Ms. Maybry advised. “ Agree on a project to propose. " Jason and Elizabeth began reading and taking notes. Chris and Mandy started talking about how exciting this opportunity was. Brian was figuring out how much time they had to complete the project.

" Let's start a bookmobile for preschoolers, " said Brian. " How about a baby-sitting program to help adults going back to school?" offered Chris. " Or a music video with a message, " Mandy added. “ Wait a minute, you guys! " Elizabeth interrupted. " Aren't we a team? We have to decide together. " " Looks like we're going to have to decide on a way to decide, " Jason observed.