Conversation with Paul Coates and Obari Cartman
December 1, 2023
We were honored to have Paul Coates in for our "Conversation with...
We were honored to have Paul Coates in for our "Conversation with...
The students enjoyed their second in a series of Somatic Movement Workshops led by Ms. Ebony Evans, Education Specialist and Resident Artist at The Lyric. There was an exercise that focused on boundaries and the importance of understanding and setting your own as well as respecting others. It was surprisingly revealing for everyone involved. The students also did an exercise with impromptu movement to music performed by Antonio Eyez. The worksop also had the students develop and perform a short act play built around a prompt. Finally the students worked with Denise Kumani Gantt, Director of Education and Resident Artist at The Lyric, on their journal writing which culminated in several students reading from their work. This was a meaningful and enjoyable event. We deeply appreciate the lunch and the great seminars which Denise, Ebony and The Lyric provide for us....
The students shared a unique experience today with a group of young people from Liberia. They met via ZOOM with youth from the B4YT program in an introductory session.This program was established in 2009 in this West African country to "empower young people to become educated citizens through the arts." The Community School has been in discussion with their staff since being introduced by Jasmine Blanks Jones, its founder and now current Executive Director of The Johns Hopkins University Center for Social Concern. After months of preparation today was the first student to student meeting. We were challenged by internet connectivity issues, but were still glad to have the opportunity to begin to build this relationship. It is our hope that our young people will get together via ZOOM monthly to discuss issues of mutual interest and develop a bond together. Ultimately, we would like to see an exchange where a group of our students would go to Liberia and a group from B4YT would come to Baltimore. Stay tuned for more on this budding relationship....
[embed]https://youtu.be/-B2aCE1_u-w[/embed] The hostage crisis and war in Gaza is covered in this week's edition of TCS Student News. A Conversation with Baltimore legend Mary Pat Clarke and a special Financial Literacy Seminar with Berman McAleer are just a few of the TCS stories covered as well. This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Rhys Guilfoyle and Mohamed Cisse with technical production by Hector Rivas and advising by Megan Rivers. TCS News is run by students of The Community School who pick their own stories and have full control over every aspect of the production process. It is a great learning experience for the students, showcasing their education, talent and skills and keeps the TCS community informed and engaged. We hope you will check it out and support this effort. ...
Budgeting! That's was the theme of today's monthly Financial Literacy Seminar. The students broke into groups where they had to discuss and make budgeting decisions concerning housing, insurance, transportation, entertainment and more while living within their income. To make it even more challenging, the students had to adjust to changing economic and life conditions. It was an eye opening exercise and kept the students engaged and thinking about these important issues. This seminar is in its 3rd year developed and implemented by our friends at the financial planning firm Berman McAleer. Just about all the staff and partners at BMc take turns coming in to teach during the school year. The seminar is planned and led by BMc Operations Director Kathleen Gower. Today she and BMc Director of Insurance Planning Dawn O'Farrell brought in lunch and taught the class. We are very thankful to Kathleen, Dawn and all the folks at Berman McAleer for this great addition to our students' education. ...
[embed]https://youtu.be/iAP-_zBtajk[/embed]This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Hector Rivas and Ruth Rivas with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle....
[embed]https://youtu.be/rPPWXJ3IpBk[/embed] This week's edition of TCS Student News was researched, written, produced and anchored by Madison Hansel and Sam Meenan with technical production by Rhys Guilfoyle and advising by Megan Rivers....
As part of their World Geography studies, the students have been examining Brazil, learning about the physical geography, history, culture and current issues. We were fortunate to have Eduardo Viana come into class today to give a presentation and answer the students' many questions about the country. Mr. Eduardo is from the northern area of Brazil where his family still lives. He is the Physical Education teacher for The GreenMount School and has worked with our students every week for many years now. The insights gained from having Mr. Eduardo share his personal experiences and observations are so much more than a book can provide. We deeply appreciate his work with our students....