TCS Student News 12-7-22
December 7, 2022
[embed]https://youtu.be/FFw_13J408U[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written and produced by Rhys Guilfoyle with assistance from Ethan Christou....
[embed]https://youtu.be/FFw_13J408U[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written and produced by Rhys Guilfoyle with assistance from Ethan Christou....
We were honored to attend the Annual Charitable Giving event of the Associated Italian-American Charities last night. The Community School has been supported by AIAC for 20 years at the initial invitation of Tom & Jacque Iacoboni who have continued to support the school every year since. We are grateful to them along with Tony Culotta, Felix Dialoiso, Ray Marocco Jr., Mike Meola, Mike Gallo and Mike Shaw, each of whom sponsored the school through AIAC this year. AIAC was founded in the Italian-American community after World War II to support orphans from the war in Italy. It has grown over the years to support hundreds of nonprofit organizations with most in the Baltimore metropolitan area. Not only do its members raise all of the money given out each year through a variety of events, but many are personally involved with the organizations they sponsor. Ethan Christou and Jayla Nickens-Gill did a great job speaking for the students and school at the event and expressed our appreciation for the invitation to the dinner and for the many years of support. Our deepest gratitude to all of the members of AIAC for all of the kindness shown to us and for the many years of support....
The students learned all about the work of the Maryland Transportation Authority Police. These are the folks who you see at the airport, tunnels port and more. Sergeant Jermaine Montgomery, Senior Officer Ted Jeremenko and Officer Ayanna Turner shared about their lives and careers. The students were especially interested in experiences they have had on the job, their views on policing and how their work affected their personal lives. It included a significant conversation about mental health. We are looking forward to an ongoing relationship with the MTAP and send a special thanks to our guests. ...
[embed]https://youtu.be/D7RH-PmHfBY[/embed] This week's edition was researched, written, and produced by Madison Hansel and Kendall Curtis....
We had a delicious and heartfelt Thanksgiving dinner today at the Franciscan Center as special guests of staff Mishonia (Mimi) and Marquis. The students have volunteered at the Center and appreciate the warm relationships between TCS and the Franciscan Center. Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!...
The students had the honor of having Kelly Graham and Kathi Riley attend their American Sign Language classes with Peggy Lashbrook yesterday. Kelly, an educator who happens to be deaf, expanded the students experience and knowledge with ASL while Kathi both shared her knowledge and provided translation when needed. Both of these educators worked with both Peggy's ASL I and ASL II classes. Thank you for making the trip down from Delaware to provide these valuable lessons!...
It was another exciting day at the school! Two of our good friends from The Franciscan Center came by for a conversation. We welcomed Mishonia Lee and Marquis Pritchett who staffing at the center includes the operation of the culinary chefs training program. Many of our students have volunteered at the Franciscan Center and have come to know their staff. It was a lively and enjoyable conversation about life, work and so much more. This was followed by a delicious lunch made by Kathleen Gower. Kathleen is the lead teacher for the Financial Literacy Seminar that followed the lunch. This seminar is sponsored and staffed by the good folks at Berman McAleer. Today's presenters were Kathleen and Bree Beach. In addition, Kathleen's daughter, Lizzie Gower, who is on break from attending Ohio State, talked with the students about the importance of dealing with finance as a college student and also fielded questions about college in general. Today's seminar continued to look at budgeting and also at how to interpret payroll stubs and the W-4 form. Both of these events added to a really great day! ...
[embed]https://youtu.be/SkzGe9rU8ik[/embed] This week's news by Hector Rivas and Chase Christou starts with reporting on the midterm election. Also check out the stories around TCS including the visit by Senator Mary Washington, Delegate Regina Boyce and Councilwoman Odette Ramos who responded to a presentation by the students on changes needed in Baltimore for students to thrive. Learn about the Conversation with Associated Italian-American Charities members Tom Iacoboni, Tony Culotta, Felix Dialoiso, Mike Gallo and Ray Marocco and the electrical seminar with Done Construction. Hear about the remarkable play the students saw at The Lyric Theatre entitled The Channeling of Ms. Sybby Grant. You'll also catch up on other news including our salute to TCS alumni who are actively serving in the military on Veterans Day and a visit by the Baltimore Women's Giving Circle....
Today, the students presented their vision for what it takes for young people to thrive in Baltimore to State Senator Mary Washington, Delegate Regina Boyce and Councilwoman Odette Ramos. Issues included education, safety, housing, environmental concerns, conflict resolution and opportunity. This was part of the CO-VISION project led by Maya James and Denise Gantt, education Director at The Lyric. It is important that youth voices are heard around the issues that affect their lives. ...
Done Construction is in the house! They are conducting their monthly home repair workshop today. This month is part 2 on basic electrical repairs. The students are learning how to wire outlets and lights and to add outlets to existing ones. In addition to expanding the students' skills, the folks at Done keep adding tools to each student's tool bags including needle nose and linesman pliers and side cutters, Thank you Beth and crew!...