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The writing talent, skills and creativity of students at The Community School have been developed through weekly sessions with writing teacher and mentor Don Riesett.  Every week, students develop a work and share it with the class that culminates in producing three portfolios a year. Each year our students have been recognized in the Maryland Regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. This year was no exception and TCS students have more award winners with more works recognized than any other year. Congratulations Rhys, Madison, Kendall, Ethan, Karla, Hector, Sam, Mohamed, Quinn, Ruth and Fatima!  Thank you Mr. Don! GOLD KEY AWARD WINNERS Rhys Gulfoyle "4 Seasons: [Flash Fiction] Madison Hansel "Famous Trios" [Flash Fiction] Kendall Curtis "Shades" [Poetry] Sam Meenan "The Megalopolis Pt. 1" [Science Fiction and Fantasy] Fatima Chaudry "I’m Not Mexican Nor A Catholic; So Why?" [Short Story] SILVER KEY AWARD WINNERS Mohamed Cisse "If Art Could Talk" [Flash Fiction] Kendall Curtis  "Cribs Episode 3: Pinocchio"   [Humor] Kendall Curtis  "This Is Who I Am" [Poetry] Kendall Curtis  "Learning to Sew" [Personal Essay and Memoir] Kendall Curtis  "Wonderland" [Personal Essay and Memoir] Kendall Curtis 'The Power of Chocolate" [Poetry] Kendall Curtis "Believing In Yourself " [Flash Fiction] Kendall Curtis "Nightmare" [Flash Fiction] Rhys Guilfoyle "Be the Beast" [Flash Fiction] Quinn Guilfoyle "The Hallway" [Flash Fiction] Quinn Guilfoyle "Stuck In Wonderland" [Flash Fiction] Quinn Guilfoyle "Doppelganger" [Flash Fiction] Madison Hansel  "Courage"  [Personal Essay and Memoir] Madison Hansel "Color " [Personal Essay and Memoir] Ethan Jobita Jemadari "The Blue Rose" [Flash Fiction] Karla Rivas "Get What You Give" [Poetry] Hector Rivas "The Big Bad Wolf " [Dramatic Script ] Ruth Rivas "My Confined Space" [Flash Fiction] Fatima Chaudhry "I'll Always Choose You"...

[embed]https://youtu.be/nRCA3UYmysw[/embed] The deteriorating and desperate conditions in Haiti are on the minds of TCS students and the main story in this week's TCS Student News. But that's not the only international story covered as they report on a "Conversation with" Ulyana Bezkorovayna who spoke about the war in her homeland of Ukraine. You'll also hear about the recent conversation with frequent guest speaker, Dr. Al Scott. All this and more in this week’s edition of TCS Student News researched, written, produced and anchored by Hector Rivas and Quinn Guiilfoyle with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle....

We were honored to have Ulyana Bezkorovayna join us in conversation today. Ulyana is from Ukraine and spoke personally about the war of Russian aggression and its impact on the people and the country. Many of Ulyana's family and friends continue to live in Ukraine though she was able to bring her parents here recently. The students have been closely following the news of the war since its inception and had many questions for Ulyana. The discussion was both personal and analytical. This was an informative, touching and enlightening conversation. It shed a light on an issue that we are all deeply concerned about. We deeply appreciate Ulyana's generous sharing of her time with us. ...

Loans and debt were the topics of this month's Financial Literacy Seminar. Kathleen Gower, Kim Silvestri and Ulyana Bezkorovayna taught the Berman McAleer sponsored class this week. The students discussed all the financial aspects of car buying from deciding between a used and new purchase to interest rates differentials to insurance costs. This seminar was preceded by a delicious homemade lunch provided by BMc. The students continue to learn so much through these seminars that will influence their choices throughout their lives. Thank you Kathleen, Kim and Ulyana and all the folks at Berman McAleer. ...

[embed]https://youtu.be/tBGeZcVRz04[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Karla Rivas and Kennedy Lewis with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle. This week's TCS Student News by Karla Rivas and Kennedy Lewis is packed with insights an information on what happened around the school this past week. They start with a main story that updates us on the Presidential election and the prominent issues involved. TCS Studies include reporting and commentary on a very special "Conversation with.." women from TCS on International Women's Day. We also had a special Conversation with Ron Halbright who works with refugees in Europe. Plus there are interesting updates on the many seminars and events in the last week from lamp making with Done Construction to art and the Sponsor meeting to Shadow Day....

Ron Halbright, a good friend of the school for many years, came in for a special conversation today. Ron was a community worker and used to live in Baltimore but has lived in Switzerland for the last 34 years. There he is engaged in social justice work including work with refugees and other disenfranchised people. Ron's work is influenced by his family's persecution and losing many relatives during the Holocaust and that his parents were refugees themselves as they came to the United States. His work today includes facilitating dialogue between Jews and Muslims. Ron attended our current events class and joined in the conversation about the news of the day. It is always a pleasure to have Ron visit the school when he is in town and we appreciate him sharing his work with us. ...

Electrical wiring was the focus of this week's seminar run by the Done Construction. The students continued to work on constructing their lamps and did they electrical wiring. They learned about wire gauges, how to use wire strippers, wiring electrical plugs and assembling the electrical parts of the lamp. The students are excited with their progress as this project nears completion. Thank you Done Construction!...

[embed]https://youtu.be/PaJoSfFw4RA[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Ruth Rivas and Sam Meenan with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle....