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Conversation with Jellema Stewart/JHU-CSC

We were honored to have Jellema Stewart come in for a Conversation today representing the Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern. Jellema is the newly appointed Associate Director for Community Engagement, but is no stranger to The Community School.

Jellema talked about her educational and career journey and shared her perspective on positive community engagement.  She intently listened to the students share their stories about issues from education to immigration to violence. It was an enlightening conversation for all.

Our school has had a relationship with the Center for Social Concern since its inception.  Currently,  they make it possible for Johns Hopkins students Maneeza and Haithem to support the school as part of the work study program.  We appreciate Jellema’s visit and the support we receive from JHU-CSC.

Students Honored at Sponsor Meeting

Musical Journey with Antonio Eyez

Our monthly session at The Lyric was a music session with musician Antonio Eyez. Antonio shared about his musical journey growing up in a musical family to becoming a professional musician.  He shared his inspirations including Jimi Hendrix and Prince and asked the students about who inspires them. The students did entries in their journals expressing their reactions to what’s troubling them and then several read their words to Antonio’s musical accompaniment.  In the second part of the session, Lyric Education Specialist Ebony Evans had the students break into groups, grab costumes and produce a musical video skit.  Everyone had a terrific time unleashing their creativity and learning from Antonio.

Our appreciation to Denise Gantt, Ebony Evans and The Lyric for providing so many opportunities for our students over the years. A special thanks to Antonio Eyez for accompanying us on so many of these sessions, but especially for the musical journey he took us on today.

Volunteer Day March 14th

The students unanimously voted to create a volunteer opportunity for Friday, March 14th starting at 1:30 in the afternoon. This is in conjunction with Neumann University’s goal of 60,000 service hours in celebration of their 60th anniversary. TCS has had a close relationship with Neumann since we became a state certified high school, and it is where Mr. Tom earned his degree.

On the 14th, we will work on the outside of the building painting, potting and planting as well as putting together benches, seating areas and more.

We welcome all volunteers, just let us know you’re coming. You can also help by donating toward the purchase of plants and benches. We want to add 2 heavy duty benches for the front of the building and they cost $300 each. You can send a check to the school or donate online here: https://tcshighschool.org/donations/generalsupport/

You could also help by supplying snacks and beverages for the volunteers. Thank you!