Karla Rivas and Kendall Curtis brought us this first edition of TCS Student News of the new school year. The lead story was about recent school shootings that included some commentary form a youth perspective. The broadcast also covered the exciting beginning of the new school year. Production of this broadcast was done by studio coordinator Rhys Guilfoyle.
The first conversation in our weekly “Conversation with…” series with the Board of Trustees is an annual tradition at the school. This session always begins with the students introducing themselves which this week included them talking about their previous school experience, Then, more extended introductions were given by the Trustees. Chairperson Dave Bayer along with Trustees Justin Switzer, Fleesie Hubbard and Donald Lacy were able to attend.
A lively discussion ensued with each sharing their history and experience with The Community School. Three of the four attending Trustees are all alumni with the oldest graduating in the mid-1980’s and the most recent in 2019. The students were very interested in ther experiences and how the school has changed. The Trustees were keenly interested in the students and how they value and engage in their education at TCS.
This was a great way to start what promises to be a terrific school year!
This week’s TCS Student News was produced by Rhys Guilfoyle and Ethan Jobita Jemadari with technical production by Mohamed Cisse.
Director of Education & Resident Artist Denise Kumani Gantt and Education Specialist & Resident Artist Ebony Evans from the famed Lyric Theatre wrapped up a terrific year of bringing theatre arts to our students with a spirited evaluation session and celebration.
We are grateful to Denise, Ebony and The Lyric for the regular Theatre Seminars, the special Somatic Movement Sessions at The Lyric, the play and dance performances we attended and the Digital Storytelling workshop they sponsored. Each of these offerings expanded our students horizons and expanded their creative expression.
Thank you for all of your kindness again this year!
We had the pleasure and honor of having leaders from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund visit us for a “Conversation with…” President Alysia Lee and Chairman of the Board Larry Simmons met the students for the first time to share a bit about their background and the work of BCYF. Alysia and Larry were keenly interested in the students and the school program. so the conversation was a lively one. They concluded the visit witha tour and a pledge to return.
We are thankful for the 3 year pledge of support from the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund and the personal interest that Alysia and Larry have shown i our students and school.