Even though the students spend time each week with Eduardo Viana, today they learned so much more about his life and lessons learned along the way. Mr. Eduardo is the physical education teacher and has worked with TCS students for several years now. These classes are held at The GreenMount School who kindly supports the school through the use of their gym and support of Eduardo. He was born in the state of Maranhao in northeastern Brazil and taught in Brazil, the Bahamas and the United States. He is proficient in several martial arts and trains others as well as competes. There was a lively discussion with the students. "It was nice to see him in a different view," Claude said, "and not just in the gym setting." Jacob spoke for many students when he said, “I feel like I know him better now which creates a better bond and more respect for what he has gone through to get where he is today.”...
[embed]https://youtu.be/Qv7c2-xOvzw[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Claude Nicholson and Masadey Blalock. National and International news includes tension between the US and Iran, UK/Russia tensions in the Arctic, , changes in US relations with Honduras, and fasting for your health. TCS News included a report on a lunch visit and continued conversation with ACIM, a conversation with Circle of Love, recognition of TCS friend and Ravens Hometown Hero Matthew White, welcoming Jacob Cougle as a permanent student, JHU-CSI science lab, and gratitude for all those who helped in the last week....
This is the 2nd year that Circle of Love-Maryland has partnered with The Community School. Suzanne Allen, whose son Thomas Magaha graduated from the school, Lori Wilgis and Charlotte Loetz all visited the school for a conversation about their work and the importance of giving back. Connie Martin, whose grandson Larry Kearns also is a TCS alumnus, was unable to make it. Circle of Love grew out of friendships between women in this community who wanted to perform and encourage habits of good deeds in hopes of fostering a more caring Maryland. Last year they supported the students with a monthly gift and a Scavenger Hunt as a major fundraiser. The conversation with the students became very personal with stories of overcoming challenges an hardship while being thankful for what you have....
[embed]https://youtu.be/AEUzrSVUReE[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Salma Ruiz-Cruz and Ronan Guilfoyle. National news includes Trump Administration immigration law changes, the US/China military relations, the effects of weed killer Roundup on the environment, and new outbreaks of ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. TCS News included a report on the visit and conversation with Imani Yasin who shared her music and experiences as a youth mentor. The broadcast also expressed appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week....
Friend of TCS, Matthew White, was honored as the Hometown Hero at the Baltimore Ravens Game today. Matthew is a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice in Afghanistan. Pictured above are TCS students Jordan Leon and Donald Lacy who were brought to the game by Mr. Don. They were brought on the field during the ceremony by Matthew. The students are familiar with Matthew through his visit to the school at the invitation of Sande and Don Riesett where he was a speaker in our "Conversation with...
[embed]https://youtu.be/e23yrY8IUc8[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Olivia Yates and Tyleiah Trusty. National news included the US/China trade relations, junk food and its impact on your health, spies in the US, and an update on Hurricane Florence. TCS News stories include the visit of ACIM to the school, welcoming new staff Cheo Thomas, a visit to the park, Mr. Tom's degree, appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week and other happenings around the school....
Music and Mentoring are two of the passions highlighted by our Conversation with Imani Yasin today. She discussed and played her music videos and the significance of showing images that are often missing in the hi-hop community. Imani shared her personal story and inspired the students with her courage, drive and independent thinking. Masadey Blalock said this in reaction to Imani's visit, “I really like Imani. She is very inspiring. She talked about thing some people older than her would be afraid of. She is very confident.” In addition to being a hip-hop artist and songwriter, Imani is also the Director for High School Programs at Sister Circle, a mentoring organization for young women that works with TCS. Imani is also the sponsor and aunt of one of our students Neenah Payne....
The smells of home cooked Italian foods drifted out of the classroom today as a special meal was served to the students for lunch. Women from ACIM (read, salad, and torrone candy. In addition to the great lunch, the group shared about their organizations work, their personal family's history of immigration to this country and Italian culture. The women were equally interested in learning more about each student and the school. Everyone was well-fed and the conversation extended well beyond lunch. Special thanks to Kathy Rescigno and Jean Gallo for their efforts to build a relationship between TCS and ACIM, to those who prepared the food at the home of Susan Gallerizzo: Yvonne Serio, Francesca Ehmann, Joanne Mangione, Lea Gucciardi and Fran Barrow, and the servers; Margaret Cuomo, Lea Gucciardi, Kathy Mangione, Margurita Mazza-Hammond and Susan Gallerizzo. Grazie mille!...
[embed]https://youtu.be/Htr23wiZWpQ[/embed] This first edition of this year's TCS Student News was written, produced and anchored by students Donald Lacy and Jordan Leon. National news included the Nike controversy, the release of Bob Woodward's new book on the Trump presidency, Hurricane Florence, and Artificial Intelligence and the Pentagon.TCS news covered the welcoming of Cheo Thomas to the staff, the addition of the new classroom and welcoming of the new students and other happenings around the school.....