Circle of Love: Manic Monday
February 12, 2018
Thank you Circle of Love for your support and the shout-out!...
Thank you Circle of Love for your support and the shout-out!...
Prepare yourself for a uniquely good time at the “Hunting to Help” Circle of Love-Maryland Scavenger Hunt Event to benefit The Community School. It will take place on Saturday, March 10th starting at 11am at the school. There will be awards, raffles, door prizes and refreshments from 4pm to 6pm. A car won’t be necessary because there will be both walking and driving hunts. The entry fee for the walk is $10 and $25 per person for the driving hunt ($20 early registration fee if paid by March 1st). Click this link for registration information....
[embed]https://youtu.be/ob4y9TmfcNE[/embed] This week's news researched, written, produced and anchored by student Marcus McKeever covers a range of topics from Wall Street to flesh eating bacteria. Marcus also covers events in and around the school including last week's visit by Nonieqa Ramos on the same day her new book "The Disturbed's Girl's Dictionary" was released....
Learning about the adaptations and experiences of a person who lost his sight was a theme of today's conversation with Tommy Gibson. Facing imminent death from AIDS, Tommy survived and rebounded because he was fortunate to find a doctor who conducted one of the early medicine trials for the time before the current life saving drugs were available. In this same period he lost sight in both eyes. This life changing experience brought him from a successful career in computer engineering at Smith-Barney through a journey that led him to his current work as a massage therapist. Tommy was accompanied by his service dog, Argo. "I have a new understanding for completely blind people and how they get things done," said student Spencer Erdossy....
[embed]https://youtu.be/nxtC0IICp0U[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, and produced by students Daj'a White and Salma Ruiz-Cruz. It covers stories on human trafficking, Guantanamo Bay, the status of Dreamers and news around the school....
The school was honored by a visit from teacher and author Nonieqa Ramos on the same day that her book The Disturbed Girl's Dictionary was released to the public. Noni shared insights into her book and the writing process. The school was able to get an early release of the book and the students have been reading it all week both in class and at home. This young adult novel has the universal endorsement of every student in our school. Student Daj'a White said, "I really feel like this is a great book because It speaks the truth and also makes me think about myself." Noni share her time generously encouraging the students to share their writing and commenting on each one. She also took the time to talk with each student individually. Thanks also go to Martha Marani and The Ivy Bookshop for arranging this memorable visit. The book is available locally at The Ivy Bookshop and also through Amazon....
Teacher Tom Culotta was the guest speaker before the American Citizens for Italian Matters at Fazzini's Taverna in Cockeysville. ACIM President Kathy Rescigno has visited the school and interviewed Tom in a talk show format tonight. The members were keenly interested in the work of the school and asked many questions. ACIM delivered a large shipment of student supplies and pantry items at the beginning of the school year and is considering year-round support including providing a monthly lunch for the students. The Italian community in Baltimore has been a major supporter of the school for many years through a variety of fraternal organizations that includes ACIM, the Associated Italian-American Charities and The Appian Society. We are very grateful for their support....
[embed]https://youtu.be/tLNSePWUZVE[/embed] In this TCS Student News Special edition, students Daj'a White and Olivia Yates researched, wrote, produced and anchored a broadcast on the crisis in Syria....
[embed]https://youtu.be/wWEfLJEFMrw[/embed] This week’s edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Sara Harris and Sean LaRicci. It covers stories on Huntingdon's disease, sexual discrimination, net neutrality and happenings around the school including the student field trip to BBSI and surprise visits by graduate Dyrrell Moon and caroling by the students of The GreenMount School....