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November 19, 2019

This Tuesday The Community School welcomed five students for a shadow day. TCS shadow days, which run from 7:30 AM to 2:30 PM, are set up so prospective students can get a first-hand look at what it is like to attend TCS. This week we had Sean, Kyle, and Trent from Roland Park Elementary/Middle School, Julian from Hampden Elementary/Middle School, and Cameron from Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle School. Students find our school in many ways. These students found us through family who attended TCS in the past, word of mouth from a current TCS student’s family, and guidance counselors.  The shadow students participated in Current Events, sat in on Health and English class, and were treated to Ms. Peg’s Thanksgiving inspired turkey lunch. Salma and Joshua also took the shadows for a tour of the school.  We enjoyed having the students here and look forward to receiving their applications! Our next shadow days are Monday, December 9th and Tuesday, January 14th.  ...

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News, Seminars
November 8, 2019

The assignment of the day: create a cover the The New Yorker magazine. If this seems like a tall order, don’t worry; professional illustrator Alex Fine led the students in this seminar about the conceptual process of creating an editorial cartoon. Alex Fine’s work can be seen in Newsweek, the Washington Post, and many more publications. Alex also teaches at the Baltimore Academy of Illustration.  Alex explained that editorial cartoons are “basically socio-political commentary”. Unlike political cartoons, editorial cartoons don’t use words and rely on the content of the illustration to convey a message. Simple ideas are better, Alex said, to communicate an idea that can be understood quickly simply by looking at the image. Although the cartoons can be about any subject, Alex advised the students that in his own work, he makes sure to keep the subjects based on facts and truth. Additionally he says cartoonists should always “punch up”, that is, never go after someone who doesn’t have a position of power- and don’t be afraid to criticise those in power no matter what part of the political spectrum they occupy.  With Alex’s one-on-one coaching, the students worked on cartoons with subjects ranging from climate change to body image to tobacco addiction. This workshop was an excellent lesson in turning concepts into visual communication. Special thanks to Baltimore Office of Promotion and the Arts for arranging this seminar and thanks to Scholastic, who sponsored today’s seminar to promote the new Political Editorial category of the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. Alex offered to continue...

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Field Trips, News
November 7, 2019

The students returned to Baltimore Center Stage today for the second stage production of the year. Today the students saw the brand-new show Thoughts Of a Colored Man, which made its world debut at Baltimore Center Stage on October 10th. After the production, the student’s were able to get a behind-the-scenes look by asking the actors questions. The play follows the thoughts and interactions of seven black men through the course of one day. Each character is named with an emotion/state of being- Anger, Depression, Happiness, Love, Lust, Passion, and Wisdom. In an interview with WBAL TV, playwright Keenan Scott II explained that he aims to build empathy and to “break down the stereotypes you might feel about them due to what you might have seen them be portrayed in the media, or tv and film”. He added that he wanted to use the piece to start conversations using a comfortable and safe place.  The students thought that Thoughts of Colored Man was thought-provoking. Sophomore Joshua said, “A lot of the stuff in the play I could relate to. I like how it actually showed people who don’t know what black boys go through and how they think.” Like the last play the students saw, Miss You Like Hell, this production did a wonderful job exposing the students to a narrative that is not common, or even can be misconstrued, in popular American media. We appreciate the opportunities provided by Center Stage for our students to engage in discussions about overcoming stereotypes. ...

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October 31, 2019

Trick or treat! TCS students had a spooky surprise today when the GreenMount second graders stopped by in their costumes. The young students, dressed as everything from spies to dragon princesses and more, came by to pass out candy to the TCS students. The GreenMount students then held a mini fashion show, showing off their costumes individually. What a kind thing for the second graders to share their candy with us! Special thanks to their teacher, Ms. Tristan. We look forward to future projects with the GreenMount second graders, and it’s looking like there will be a clear alliance formed next spring for Field Day. Happy Halloween from TCS and GreenMount! ...

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News, Seminars
October 25, 2019

Sometimes speaking up for what is right is scary, even to your own family. Author Laura Sibson’s debut novel The Art of Breaking Things deals with just this - speaking up about assault to protect those who are vulnerable. Laura visited today for a Conversation With with the students, who have been reading the novel for the past several weeks. Laura has an MFA from Vermont College of Fine Arts and published The Art of Breaking Things this summer.  The novel’s main character, Skye, has been using partying as a way to deal with trauma from long ago.The book follows Skye processing her trauma in a way that feels very real, and ultimately shows the reader that there are better ways to heal from trauma than turning to substances, and that speaking up for what’s right is the most important thing, even if it has consequences. The students responded very positively to the novel and the discussion, despite the difficult subject matter. Senior Olivia told Laura that The Art of Breaking things is her favorite book that she’s read at TCS! “After reading the book, the talk gave me more insight in the book, and it raised a lot more questions. She said a lot of things that will stick with me, like how people will turn to unhealthy behaviors when they don’t know how to cope,” Olivia said. Sophomore Joshua responded that he enjoyed the discussion because “she gave a good perspective on the book. I like how she related it to events in her own...

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News, Seminars
October 18, 2019

This Friday’s Conversation With featured Fleesie Hubbard, a professional in the public health field. Fleesie holds an undergraduate degree from Morgan State University and a Master of Science from University of Baltimore. Although she now lives and works in California, Fleesie has been a part of the TCS community her whole life, having been born in Remington. Fleesie is part of an organization called Maryland ENT Abroad that organizes a “medical mission trip” to different countries in need of support for head and neck surgeries. Ear, nose, and throat doctors/surgeons, also known as ENTs, anesthesiologists, and nurses sign up to attend the trips. The group chooses countries that are deficient in iodine. Iodine deficiencies can cause goiters, growths that cause difficulties eating and swallowing as well as low self esteem and sometimes ostracization. In addition to goiter surgeries, the team does cancer related surgeries and hundreds of physicals and ear exams.  Fleesie’s job during the mission trips is to coordinate the sometimes complex aspects of traveling and practicing medicine abroad. A lot of planning goes into the trips, from arranging who will attend, to getting equipment through Customs, to finding a hospital to operate in. Fleesie emphasized that when contacting hospitals to work with, she makes it clear that they want to work with the hospital staff and learn from them too; the service is a reciprocal relationship. Fleesie says working in these countries makes her appreciate her circumstances. “It puts your reality into perspective and makes me appreciate my life.” Thank you Fleesie for taking the...

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