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An unexpected change in schedule introduced us to a new friend of the school.  John Tyler joined us for a Conversation today. John is a talented native Baltimorean whose list of accomplishments is especially remarkable when you consider that his still in his mid-twenties - Emmy award winning composer, musical recording and producing artist, creating and curating music for the Ravens and the Orioles, scoring major motions pictures, and initiating and continuing to produce the annual Love Groove Festival in Baltimore. John shared the stories of his youth including growing up not far from the school in Hoes Heights. The students appreciated that he was so open about his past and found it particularly helpful when he talked about his challenges - some of whom are shared by students - and how he overcame them. We are very grateful that John came in on such short notice and so kindly and candidly engaged with te students.  He pledged to come back and we are all looking forward to his return....

We were honored to have Michelle White visit with us today. Michelle is the Assistant Dean for Early College and Access Programs at Baltimore City Community College. Michelle has been instrumental in bringing a professor from BCCC into our school to teach the 11th and 12th grade students and earn college credits. She was stopping in to check on how everything is going and to meet the new students. You may recognize Michelle because of her long stint as the principal of Western High School. She brings this care and concern for high school students and desire to bridge their transition to college to her present position. We aare so grateful for Michelle and appreciate her being part of our community....

This week's edition's main story is on the continuing struggle in Palestine. News around the school includes a Conversation with Safiyah Cheatem from the Walters and Islam and Print, the 1st Physical Education class of the year with Mr. Eduardo, a Spotlight on Janiah Tillery, a special seminar with artist Kelly Irvine and much more. This edition was produced by Ethan Jobita Jemadari and Ruth Rivas with production assistance by Hector Rivas. [embed]https://youtu.be/8KArTElsakM[/embed]...

Everyone was excited on our first field trip of the year to go to our monthly Theatre Seminar at The Lyric.  We were greeted by Lyric Education Director Denise Kumani Gantt and Deputy Director Ebony Evans. They welcomed us back for our 5th year of partnership between The Lyric and TCS.  Before feeding us a delicious lunch, they introduced us to to the new CEO and General Manager of the Lyric, Tom Bailey.  During lunch and the entire seminar, musician Antonio Eyez played guitar to create an at times relaxing and other times stimulating atmosphere. Once everyone ate to their fill, Mitch Harris, the new teaching artists for this year's seminar did several exercises to get the students' creative energy flowing including an extended improv session. Mitch also invited the students to share their hopes and expectations for the year. It was an engaging and fun time leaving all looking forward to next month with excitement. We are very grateful to The Lyric for continuing to provide this wonderful opportunity for us....

Artist Kelly Irvine shared her approach to color and canvas reflected in her artworks with the class today. This was the second in a series of weekly art seminars curated by Cheryl Fair. Kelly worked for many years as a graphic designer but always had a special love for her studio art. Once she was able to retire, Kelly devoted her time to continuing her education in a Master in Fine Arts program and furthering her art career. Kelly explained to the class all about color and how the various hues interact with each other. She also spoke about the many careers in the art field from cartoonist and illustrators to graphic designers of fabric for clothes as well as art therapists and curators for exhibits. This was an interesting and informative art seminar and we are thankful to Kelly for sharing her time with us.    ...

The students were honored to have Safiyah Cheatham in for a Conversation. Safiyah works at Baltimore's Walters Art Museum building youth and community programming and involvement in the museum. Along with her husband, Dan, she also operates Islam and Print, an organization that brings together artists from the Islamic community for both networking and learning how to produce and market prints of their work. The Conversation explored the students' interest in art and experience with museums. Safiyah shared her background and her work building teen programming at the Walters. She invited the students to take part in the programs including aa monthly art class and a special Saturday program full of activities on October 4th. It was an enjoyable Conversation and we are looking forward to working closely with Safiyah during this year....

[embed]https://youtu.be/m9Sp2xeKR8w[/embed] The main story in this edition of TCS Student News is the SCO meeting in China with Presidents Xi and Putin along with Prime Minister Modi and other world leaders. News around the school includes the start of the school year, new courses and a Spotlight on TCS graduate Sadie Greenwood who has returned as a staff member. This first edition of TCS Student News for the 20225-2026 school term was produced by Hector Rivas and Jordan Smith with technical support by Mohamed Cisse.  ...

We had our first in person Sponsor meeting of the year tonight. It was wonderful to have students, their families and sponsors together. It was especially a good chance for families new to the school to get introduced to the school community. It was a lively meeting that after introductions began with the students speaking about the start to the school year.  Families and sponsors had a chance to ask questions and share comments with each other about their experiences. The first half of the meeting was chaired by Mr. Tom, but the second half was run by new sponsor coordinator Ms. Lisa Knickmeyer. She is pulling the sponsors together into a stronger support team for the school to help with tasks but also to build more social events. This gathering added to the great start to the school year....

It was time to get moving as the students went to their first Physical Education class of the year. The students were welcomes by Ms. Bonita Lea, Head of School at The GreenMount School where our P.E. classes take place through their kindness. Mr. Tom introduced Eduardo Viana as both aa teacher and a mentor to the students. Mr. Eduardo has been teaching TCS students for many years now.  He started the class by going over the expectations of the students and reviewing how the class operates. Soccer was the sport of the day as the students dribbled up and down the court.  They returned to the school in the walk up the hill exhausted but glad for the physical activity. Welcome back Mr. Eduardo  and thank you, Ms. Bonita and the GreenMount School for welcoming us back around....

Musician and Artist George Hagegeorge kicked off our new art seminar series.  He shared his creative journey starting with playing music that led to mixing and production for other musicians as well as time as aa photojournalist and then working with watercolors during the Covid lockdown. Following his presentation, George had the students each create a water color painting of their own.  The session concluded with each of the students presenting their work to the class and explaining the inspiration behind it. This new seminar will have a different prominent Baltimore artist each weeek presenting their approach to their art and then working with the students.  This seminar is curated by friend of the school, Cheryl Fair, who will also present her art in one of the sessions. We deeeply appreciate her efforts to develop this unique experience for the students....