What You Need To Know

Why does Toolbox do what we do?

Simply put, Toolbox believes kids need more opportunities to develop practical skills by using their hands, whether they end up going to college or not. Regardless, we think there is no better time than during a child’s early years to plant seeds and discover what they might grow into. They could lead to an adult who is more capable of maintaining much of what they will one day own, or one who becomes a craftsman or engineer. Only time will tell. But, at this age, what we do know is that when kids see what their hands can build, it is impacting how happy they are. It is impacting their pride. It is impacting their confidence and self-esteem. If we’re accurate in this assessment, it just might be impacting student stress, or anxiety, or even depression. Maybe. Just maybe. We sure hope so.

What are some of the key details about the Club?

Meets for 90-min one day a week after school at the school (2:30-4PM)
20-student max enrollment per school (GR-5)
Historical enrollment is 60/40 (boys/girls)
5-9 dedicated adult volunteers present each week
FCS Teacher Sponsors will be attached to our club meetings throughout the year
COST: Free to students and schools

What will we build?

Perfect Toolbox Project
Perfect Bluebird House Project

What tools and materials will we be exposed to in the shop?

Tape measures, screwdrivers, awls, hammers, speed squares, corded drills, benchtop drill press, compound power miter saw, bench hooks, dowels, sandpaper, various types of lumber, various fasteners, various types of drill bits (countersink, forstner, brad point), and Toolbox custom jigs.

What type of safety equipment is provided to students?

Safety Glasses
Ear Muffs (not ear plugs)

What will we learn or develop?

The importance of safety as it relates to all tools and actions in the shop
The name and proper use for every tool and material in the shop
How to properly read a Tape Measure
The value of working together as a “BUDDY TEAM”
Hand tool fabrication and assembly skills of a craftsman
Soft skills: proper handshakes, eye communication, collaboration, critical thinking

Where will we meet?

All schools provide a dedicated room, so that Toolbox can set up its workshop environment. If the room is known at the time of this registration, it will be stated in the registration form to follow herein. If not, it will be announced at a later date, but in advance of the club's first meeting. Tools and materials remain in the shop for the entire school year.

Where can I learn more about Toolbox and the Young Apprentice Construction Club?

www.toolbox.LIFE

How can I speak with someone to have a conversation?

Just send us your question, comment, or request. We will then route it to the most appropriate volunteer, so that they can contact you personally.

info@toolbox.LIFE

Let's Get Started

If you need to register more than one student, please complete a full registration form for each student.

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If applicable, when Club ends each week, my child remains in school for the following activity/program:

Participation Agreement

Please read and sign the below agreement to confirm your child’s participation.

I realize that Toolbox is making a significant investment in this program and that attendance is important in order for the Club to remain free to students.

I, therefore, confirm that my student child does not have any scheduling conflicts that would prevent them from attending.

I also understand that my child will not be allowed to participate in this club if:

My child's behavior in the club does not meet school expectations,
and, or, my child has three or more office referrals for the current grading
period,
and, or, my child receives an Out of School Suspension
and, or, my child is not keeping up with their studies in other classes.

Participation Agreement Signature *

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Young Apprentice Construction Club Publicity Release

Throughout your child’s participation in the Young Apprentice Construction Club, many companies and organizations in our community have sent volunteers, donated goods and/or services, and have shown their support for this initiative. We would like to document the success of the program by taking pictures or video of action during the club which may include your child. With your consent, these images of the activities your child is participating in may be publicized through local or national media to promote the initiative of having this type of program at the elementary school level.

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Yes, I grant permission for my child to be photographed or filmed at any activities sponsored by the Young Apprentice Construction Club and for the resulting images, and any reproductions or adaptations of the images, to be used for publicity, promotional, and/or educational purposes. I also waive all claims for compensation for their use. Use of the images may occur in any of the following: newspapers, newsletters, brochures, social media, website pages, or other media sources. I further understand that some or all of such photographed or videotaped activities can be used by the school my child attends, Fulton County Schools, *Toolbox, Inc. and/or those companies and associations supporting Toolbox, Inc., such as, but not limited to, the Association of General Contractors of Georgia, Construction Education Foundation of Georgia, Home Depot, Rotary Club of Roswell, Georgia, Inc., as well as any and all other supporters of Toolbox, Inc. whether that support be volunteer or monetary now or in the future.
No, my child may not be photographed or filmed during any activities sponsored by the local school in regards to the Young Apprentice Construction Club, unless Toolbox / Young Apprentice Construction Club receives written notification from me to the contrary.

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