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Author: Brianna Parker

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News, Seminars
May 28, 2019

"Honor your own curiosity" is the message of the day from Conversation With speaker Aaron Henkin, a radio producer for WYPR. His current project, “Out of the Blocks”, is a program that goes block by block to different Baltimore neighborhoods, allowing the residents to tell their stories. Mr. Aaron started the discussion by playing a clip of the show as an example. He explained that he wants to show what types of people you can meet when you show up “with the radical agenda of having no agenda”. He said that you can often find a more nuanced story if you let people talk about the issues they care about. “Everyone I meet is the teacher of the day,” said Mr. Aaron. The factor that drove him to making content for radio and podcasts is is passion for discovering stories he didn’t know existed. He got tired of hearing the same stories to the same ways, over and over again. Mr. Aaron said that although they started with the most marginalized of blocks to showcase, he quickly realized that each block is like a tile in the mosaic that is Baltimore City; now they have gone to many diverse neighborhoods to tell their stories. The discussion culminated in an activity with the students. Paired off, they each took a card that posed a question. The students used the question as a starting point for a mini interview. The point of the exercise was to practice active listening and to demonstrate the world of questions that open...

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May 25, 2019

The whistle blows, the kids go wild! Kicking off the long weekend this Friday was the annual GreenMount field day, a lively event where TCS students help GreenMount 8th graders facilitate the younger kids in field games like sack racing and tug-of-war. Each TCS student was assigned to a team with the GreenMount students. With Mr. Eduardo, the dynamic gym teacher at the lead, the students went through various activities with the younger kids. Some TCS students even bonded with some younger students. GreenMount field day is always a great opportunity for TCS to show leadership in the community. We are hoping to work even more closely with GreenMount in the coming year so that TCS students may step into a mentoring role for the younger students. At the end of the day, TCS went up against the GreenMount 8th graders in a game of tug-of-war. Last year the 8th graders won, but this year TCS pulled ahead! The event culminated in popsicles, and a speech from Mr. Eduardo. Mr. Tom and a couple of the students got a chance to thank GreenMount for their hospitality in hosting our gym classes over the year. This year’s field day was a successful opportunity for TCS to practice leadership skills and get connected with the community! [gallery ids="32354,32355,32356,32357,32358,32359,32360,32361,32362,32363,32364,32365,32366,32367"]...

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News, Seminars
May 23, 2019

With the end of the school year sadly just around the corner, our creative writing seminar wrapped up today with students reading reflections on the year. The reflections ranged from funny to touching, though every student expressed their deep gratitude for the opportunity that TCS has given them and the family they have formed here this year. The creative writing seminar has run every week each year for close to 15 years under the leadership of Mr. Don Riesett, veteran of the advertising industry. Mr. Don has had work in several creative writing publications and we are very grateful he shares his stories and expertise with us. See you next year, Mr. Don! [gallery size="large" ids="32335,32336,32339,32338,32340,32337,32341,32342,32343,32345,32344,32346,32347,32348"]...

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May 23, 2019

This past Friday, Mr. Tom and Jordan Leon, a senior, attended a charity event with the Haloti Ngata Family Foundation. Mr. Ngata is a former Raven, and there were several other Ravens in attendance as well. Mr. Miles Goodman, a supporter of The Community School and staff at the Ngata Foundation, presented a check to the school. This generous donation was given to both TCS and City Neighbors High school to help implement SAT/ACT tutoring next year. Miles Goodman and his wife praised TCS and its role in the community. Jordan wrote enthusiastically about the event, stating, “The whole thing was a blast, so I really don’t have a favorite part. But, before arriving, I thought that I was going to get four autographs and receive the check, but when I left the place, I got a signed Brandon Williams jersey, a basket full of stuff, and the gift that I was never expecting to get, a signed football by Jacoby Jones. To get that football, I placed a ticket into the bag, and when they called by number, I almost cried. I could not believe that I had just won that. Even though he is no longer in the NFL, he is still one of my favorite players. This was one of my favorite nights and it wouldn’t have happened if I did not attend the school. This event just adds on to my amazing memories I have had at the school”. We are very grateful for the support and generosity of Mr. Goodman and...

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News, Seminars
May 22, 2019

That’s a wrap! For the past month, the students have been practicing their video production skills under the guidance of industry pros. Voice actor Renee Beale and news consultant Jamie McIntyre have been very generous to share their talents with us over the course of this seminar. It has been a long-standing tradition here at TCS for the students to do a weekly news report on both world news and school news. The goal of the four On Camera classes has been to give the students new tools and skills to improve their newscasts in professional, creative ways. Renee and Jamie taught both on-camera and behind-the-scenes skills, from vocal techniques to lighting and using tele/audio prompters. The middle lessons focused on maintaining eye contact and clear vocals while using teleprompting and audio prompting, with one exercise where the students went outside to practice field reporting. For the final lesson, Renee and Jamie observed our newscasting setup and gave feedback on how to improve the technical side. Finally, Jamie gave a demo on video editing, showing how you can use free software to create a professional-qualityvideo. The students are so excited to put these new skills to work not only in the newscasts, but also for presentations in the daily curriculum. We hope we can have Renee and Jamie back next year!   ...

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News, Seminars
May 17, 2019

Continuing our hands-on study of local government this month, the students had the opportunity to speak with Delegate Maggie McIntosh of the 43rd district. Delegate McIntosh has served in the State House of Delegates since 1992. As the previous chair of the Environmental Matters Committee and the current chair of the Appropriations Committee, Delegate McIntosh was also the first woman in Maryland to be House Majority Leader. The students had the opportunity to ask Delegate McIntosh about a variety of topics from environmental concerns to the U.S. President, as well as current events such as the Johns Hopkins police force, the Alabama abortion bill, and the new Baltimore Mayor Jack Young. Delegate McIntosh had a background in education before becoming involved in politics, and she spent some time discussing education policy as well. Later, the students reflected on the conversation. “I liked how she talked about her honest opinion on situations. She even made me rethink my position on some things. I think that she is deep rooted in her community and that she had changed a lot in our Community,” said Tyleiah. Salma said, “I was never into local politics and now I can teach others so they can expand their views as well. Since she’s the one that is going to be making decisions for us all it was great seeing her points in these types of topics that was brought up.” Claude thought that “she has such a deep understanding of government and politics that she knows what she says. To me, she does...

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May 16, 2019

There is nothing like a hearty, home-cooked Italian meal! The students are always excited to have the generous members of ACIM here, and enjoyed some of their delicious pasta this Thursday. Margurita Mazza, Dennis Loehr, Jean Gallo, and Valerie Meola brought the food and stayed for conversation during lunch. The women of ACIM actually visited two weeks ago as well ahead of the final space lab, gifting the students with NASA jackets and key chains. Thank you ACIM for your continued support and involvement in the school!...

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News, Seminars
May 15, 2019

Dr. George Delahunty, retired Lilian Welsh Professor of Biology at Goucher College, led class today with our biology students.  The students have been learning about the endocrine system this week. Dr. Delahunty’s professional research focuses on physiology and endocrinology. Dr. Delahunty has taught many years of classes on endocrinology, and was able to answer a variety of questions from the students such as the effect of steroids on athletes. Thank you, Dr. Delahunty, for giving the students the opportunity to learn from an expert! ...

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News, Seminars, Students
May 14, 2019

Representation matters. That’s exactly why Dyrrell Moon, TCS class of ‘17, presented today on his study abroad experience. As a student of Howard University, Dyrrell believes that once one sees someone from their kind of experience doing something like traveling, they can believe that it can happen for them, too. Dyrrell is an International Affairs major and spent his time abroad working with the European Union. He presented a slideshow of the places he studied and what he learned about European trade and governance. The students asked questions about Brexit, which Dyrrell was able to learn about first-hand, and what it’s like traveling in foreign countries. It’s wonderful for the students to be able to hear about the success of a recent graduate!...

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May 13, 2019

Maximize your time with the good ones- this was the closing piece of advice today from our discussion with George Tilson. The “Conversation With” series attempts to do just that- to maximize the student’s time with people who are great examples of success. George Tilson of course is no exception. Dr. Tilson is a career development expert and disability specialist. He is also a playwright, creating shows such as the musical Boundless!, a collection of stories about Delawareans with disabilities. Dr. Tilson’s discussion was in the form of a brainstorm session, engaging in snippets of thoughts and exercises that tie in with personal success. To demonstrate creativity in action, the students teamed up to come up with features that they would add to a Swiss Army knife. Then, they went around the room describing things that they were surprised about their learning experience this year, as well as things they have taught others recently. Dr. Tilson then discussed with the students what it physically feels like when they are feeling anxious, angry or sad, and demonstrated different coping mechanisms such as breathing techniques and posture. The discussion wrapped up with with Dr. Tilson sharing a few things that he has learned over the years- four C’s. Have a champion in your life and be a champion for others, make connections, success is a upward cascade of effects, and always maintain courage in everything you do. What a great interactive workshop!...

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