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[embed]https://youtu.be/Y5DCzQZmya4[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Sean LaRicci, Garrett Anderson and Jacob Cougle. National and International news include energy related issues with a look at oil and coal markets, wildfires out west and talks between North & South Korea. TCS News included a report on the JHU-CSI Science Lab, a focus on long-time volunteer Peggy Lashbrook, student birthdays and gratitude for all those who helped in the last week....

We are excited to announce a new weekly science lab at the school.  Elaine Lewis, a long time staff member at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center has initiated a Space Lab that this year will focus on the Sun and the Parker Space Probe. This series begin with a tour at Goddard just prior to the end of last school year. Elaine has traveled all over and was responsible for developing curriculum to explain the missions and the science process and discoveries developed through NASA. She regaled the students with stories from her Goddard sponsored trip to Utqiagvik (also known as Barrow Alaska) the northern most populated place in the United States and home of the Inuit people. From there, they documented and filmed the auroras of the Northern Lights. The students are very engaged and excited about this new feature of The Community School....

[embed]https://youtu.be/QGaENLGTw1Y[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Aidan McIntosh and Neenah Payne. National and International news include NASA's involvement in Yellowstone Park, Indigenous People's Day, clean energy and global warming. TCS News included a report on our new space lab series, a conversation with Eduardo Viana, and gratitude for all those who helped in the last week....

Even though the students spend time each week with Eduardo Viana, today they learned so much more about his life and lessons learned along the way. Mr. Eduardo is the physical education teacher and has worked with TCS students for several years now. These classes are held at The GreenMount School who kindly supports the school through the use of their gym and support of Eduardo. He was born in the state of Maranhao in northeastern Brazil and taught in Brazil, the Bahamas and the United States.  He is proficient in several martial arts and trains others as well as competes. There was a lively discussion with the students.  "It was nice to see him in a different view," Claude said, "and not just in the gym setting." Jacob spoke for many students when he said, “I feel like I know him better now which creates a better bond and more respect for what he has gone through to get where he is today.”...

[embed]https://youtu.be/Qv7c2-xOvzw[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Claude Nicholson and Masadey Blalock. National and International news includes tension between the US and Iran, UK/Russia tensions in the Arctic, , changes in US relations with Honduras, and fasting for your health. TCS News included a report on a lunch visit and continued conversation with ACIM, a conversation with Circle of Love, recognition of TCS friend and Ravens Hometown Hero Matthew White, welcoming Jacob Cougle as a permanent student, JHU-CSI science lab, and gratitude for all those who helped in the last week....

This is the 2nd year that Circle of Love-Maryland has partnered with The Community School. Suzanne Allen, whose son Thomas Magaha graduated from the school,  Lori Wilgis and Charlotte Loetz all visited the school for a conversation about their work and the importance of giving back. Connie Martin, whose grandson Larry Kearns also is a TCS alumnus, was unable to make it. Circle of Love grew out of friendships between women in this community  who wanted to perform and encourage habits of good deeds in hopes of fostering a more caring Maryland. Last year they supported the students with a monthly gift and a Scavenger Hunt as a major fundraiser. The conversation with the students became very personal with stories of overcoming challenges an hardship while being thankful for what you have....

[embed]https://youtu.be/AEUzrSVUReE[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Salma Ruiz-Cruz and Ronan Guilfoyle. National news includes Trump Administration immigration law changes, the US/China military relations, the effects of weed killer Roundup on the environment, and new outbreaks of ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. TCS News included a report on the visit and conversation with Imani Yasin who shared her music and experiences as a youth mentor. The broadcast also expressed appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week....

Friend of TCS, Matthew White, was honored as the Hometown Hero at the Baltimore Ravens Game today. Matthew is a U.S. Army veteran who was awarded a Purple Heart for his service and sacrifice in Afghanistan. Pictured above are TCS students Jordan Leon and Donald Lacy who were brought to the game by Mr. Don. They were brought on the field during the ceremony by Matthew. The students are familiar with Matthew through his visit to the school at the invitation of Sande and Don Riesett where he was a speaker in our "Conversation with...

[embed]https://youtu.be/e23yrY8IUc8[/embed] This edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by students Olivia Yates and Tyleiah Trusty. National news included the US/China trade relations, junk food and its impact on your health, spies in the US, and an update on Hurricane Florence. TCS News stories include the visit of ACIM to the school, welcoming new staff Cheo Thomas, a visit to the park, Mr. Tom's degree, appreciation to some of the people who helped out this week and other happenings around the school....

Music and Mentoring are two of the passions highlighted by our Conversation with Imani Yasin today.  She discussed and played her music videos and the significance of showing images that are often missing in the hi-hop community. Imani shared her personal story and inspired the students with her courage, drive and independent thinking. Masadey Blalock said this in reaction to Imani's visit, “I really like Imani. She is very inspiring. She talked about thing some people older than her would be afraid of. She is very confident.” In addition to being a hip-hop artist and songwriter, Imani is also the Director for High School Programs at Sister Circle, a mentoring organization for young women that works with TCS. Imani is also the sponsor and aunt of one of our students Neenah Payne....