How often do you get to see history in the making? Our fortunate Government class witnessed just that Monday night on their trip to Baltimore City Council. The students attended a council meeting, wherein the council voted for the new council president- Brandon Scott of the 2nd district. The students then were part of a small group of people present in the Mayor’s ceremony room to see Mr. Scott sworn in by new Mayor Jack Young. In addition to watching history happen, Mary Pat Clarke honored The Community School during the council meeting, detailing the history of TCS and explaining what makes our school so special. The students stood for everyone and were acknowledged with applause. After the meeting and swearing-in ceremony, the class took a tour of the whole building. As they were getting ready to leave, they found newly elected Council President Brandon Scott and had the opportunity to speak with him as well. Overall it was an incredible, special visit that we won’t forget. ...
When Sande Riesett saw the news a few years ago about young Baltimore men abusing animals as a social activity, she knew she must act. A veteran of the advertising business, Sande decided to use her marketing skills to launch the nonprofit Show Your Soft Side. Soft Side is a campaign that shows athletes, and other celebrities that we typically think of as “tough”, holding their pets and promoting nonviolence towards animals. Sande came to speak to the students for a Conversation With on Monday, in which she told the story of her passionate campaign against animal cruelty. She also talked about organizing the nonprofit’s yearly adoption event, Pawject Runway. Athletes and celebrities come for the event and walk the runway with adoptable pets. On Saturday, the students all gathered at Pawject Runway to support Sande and the Soft Side team. Salma, 10th grade, said that she liked the meaning behind Pawject Runway. “Helping out animals that had a rough start and just to bring them joy to their life and joy to whoever is adopting them. Hearing the animals story really makes me want to adopt one. I overall love animals and in this case dogs. I also like how celebrities also help out these animals as much as they can. Also how at the end of the event, every animal was adopted,” she said. 9th grader Destiny said, “Pawject Runway was an amazing event. I loved seeing the animals and the people. I loved how there are people like this in this world. People...
Hearing about all that the students have taken part in over the 2nd Trimester was just one of the things that took place at the 4th Sponsor Meeting of the school year. Parents and sponsors heard about the plays, guest speakers, seminars and movies as well as the regular classes. There was a discussion about plans for next year and student recruitment. Parents, students and sponsors shared their feelings about why they recommend this school. Sponsor Abby Markoe said, "I've never experienced a school with such high standards for its students." Added parent Stacy Laumann, "It's such a life changing experience. It really opens their eyes for the first time of what they're really capable of." Student Donald Lacy shared that one of the important parts of the school for him, "It's a positive atmosphere." Kim Rohe, also a parent, quickly included, "It's a very safe environment.If you send your child here, you don't have to worry." "It's the one-on-one help and you get to meet a lot of people, stated student Olivia Yates. Parent Mark Harris stated, "I'm so overwhelmed by this school...
Our 3rd Sponsor Meeting of the year will take place on Thursday, December 8th at 5:30PM at the school. All students and sponsors are expected to attend and report cards will be given out....
The Annual Holiday Open House will take place on Wednesday, December 21st from 5:30PM to 8:30PM. Everyone is invited to share in some holiday cheer!...
The 2nd Sponsor meeting of the new term will be held on Thursday, October 13th at 5:30 for all students and sponsors at the school. This meeting will focus on planning....
The room was packed as students and their sponsors gathered for the first meeting of the new term. It was a chance for each to meet each other and especially for the new students and sponsors to learn from the experiences of those who have been active with the school prior to this year. Several new students shared their observations after a week in class and all expressed their enthusiasm and commitment for the new year....