Tonight, the first two student-sponsor meetings of the new year were held. Each of these new students and their families displayed such eagerness and enthusiasm for their future at The Community School. It is a reminder of the great potential that exists in our youth, their families, and our community. We are not a big school, but I wouldn’t trade this new group of students for any others. It’s going to be a terrific year!
We are excited to announce that incoming 9th grader Dyrrell Moon has been awarded a full scholarship to participate in the 2014 High School Conservatory at Single Carrot Theatre. This theatre group is newly located in our home community of Remington and has been in conversation with The Community School for months about how our organizations can work together. The conservatory is a two week program whose purpose is “to enrich young actors with the building blocks needed to become well-rounded theatre artists.” We are very thankful to Jessica Garrett and all of the folks at Single Carrot Theatre. Congratulations Dyrrell!
The classroom was packed with new students and their families tonight. They were at the school to complete registration for the 2014/2015 term and to learn more about the school program, culture, and teaching methods. The active interest shown by the students and families promises a terrific new year ahead. There are a very limited number of new student slots available and the second phase for applications is available through July 31st.
The Board of Trustees of The Community School met last night to review the evaluations of the 2013/2014 school year. These included evaluations of the school by students, sponsors, and staff volunteers as well as student self-evaluations. This activity has been an important part of the planning process in the school for over 3 decades. It is another way that the students, families and staff have significant input into the operation of the school. The Board includes 2 former students and 3 former sponsors and has a combined history with the school of over 174 years! The Trustees also adopted a budget for next year, approved the school calendar and reworked the sponsor program for the school. We’re all looking forward to an even better new school year.
Just one year ago the students took a trip of a lifetime to the Southwest. It was an amazing journey, beginning with the whole community effort to raise money to send the students to the welcoming into their homes and communities of our many friends in that part of the country. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. You can read about the journey in the booklet that was produced after we came back. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8
Thank you to everyone who supported the Sidewalk Sale today! It was a big success! Much appreciation to the people who helped spread the word by hanging up signs and sharing on Facebook. And a very special thanks to all of those who helped today and in the weeks leading up to the event: Dave Bayer, Ed, Lisa & Ryan Gavin, Barbara Foltz, Aduke Hubbard, Lisa Larrimore Spitler, Kelsey Larrimore, Jeanette Norris, Samantha Bell, Claivonda Taylor, Zackary Austin, Peggy Lashbrook, Gary & Cathy Russo Froman, Char Smith, Joshua Mooney, Kirsten Bayer, Houston Barker, Risasi Hubbard, Matt Wendler, Fleesie Hubbard, Danny Whitcomb, Cheryl, Shawn, Shannon and Tom Culotta. Many people walked away with some great deals on some good stuff and the school is able to do a bit more because of it.