DOCSLIB.ORG

Update Second Quarter 2015

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Update Second Quarter 2015 UPDATE SECOND QUARTER 2015 A Word from Dr. O’Shea Greetings. I hope you’re team to interview qualified candidates. The search having a fantastic summer so team will develop the interview schedule, after far. Here is a brief overview of which we hope a successful candidate will emerge. some of our activities over the last quarter. If you need fur- Facilities ther information, please feel Marple Elevator Update. Work is continuing on the free to call me. elevator project. The elevator box is scheduled for delivery on July 20, 2015 with installation to be Human Resources completed by August 29, 2015. Our General Executive Director. As you Contractor, LJP Contractors, has the project ready know, I recently announced my retirement, effective for the delivery of the elevator as per instructions of September 2015. The search for the next executive the project manager. director is officially underway. Tom Templeton, Founder and Project Manager for Templeton Collingdale and Pennington Moves. We have been Advantage, will serve as the lead consultant on this moving the furniture and materials from the project. Templeton Advantage provides a portfolio Collingdale building. During the first few weeks of of leadership consulting services to school districts July, we will finish with moving printers, and non-profit organizations throughout technology equipment (e.g., interactive whiteboards, Pennsylvania. As the search begins to unfold, please computers, etc.) and other miscellaneous items. By check the link on our website for updates. the end of July, we will have cleaned the rooms, have done our initial walk through with the Borough Director of Human Resources. The posting for the manager to review restoration needs, and be out of HR Director position expired on June 24, 2015. the building. The Pennington renovations have The first interviews are scheduled for July 14, 2015. begun and are moving along. Over the next few Mr. Lilly’s last day with DCIU was Monday, July 6, weeks, we will be in full swing with hall doors being 2015. I am directly overseeing the HR Department installed, summer cleaning, and getting programs activities in the meantime. adjusted to their new space. Director of Special Programs. We have posted the Enjoy the rest of your summer. I look forward to position and the application window has closed. seeing you on Opening Day, September 3. Dr. Maria Edelberg is leading the internal search Inside this issue: Pennington Prom 2 MEC Spring Show/ TCA Awards 3 DCIU Class of 2015 4-5 Project ELECT Student Recognition 6 EI Spring Fling 7 Detention Center Speakers 8 DCIU STARS 9 Collingdale Talent Show 10 Garnet Valley Student Helps Plan Pennington’s Prom On May 15, Pennington’s Prom “Beach Bash” was well attended and enjoyed by Multiple Disabilities Support, Life Skills Support and Emotional Support students, staff and guests alike! Allison Brown, a Girl Scout and Garnet Valley High School student, made the planning, organizing and managing the prom her Girl Scout Gold Pin project. Thanks to her help and leadership, and her numerous volunteers, the gym and foyer were transformed into a beach scene with boardwalk games, activities, food and prizes. Luis and Chyna were crowned Prom King and Queen, while DJ Cindy had everyone movin’ and groovin’! As you can tell from the smiles of some of these prom goers, a great time was had by all. DCIU OPENING DAY 2015 DCIU OPENING DAY IS THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015 AT THE DREXELBROOK CATERING FACILITY, 4700 DREXELBROOK DRIVE, DREXEL HILL, PA. THE DOORS WILL OPEN AT 7:00 AM; BREAKFAST AND NETWORKING WILL BEGIN AT 7:30 AND THE PROGRAM BEGINS AT 8:15. IT SHOULD END BY 10:30. CARPOOLING IS EXPRESSLY URGED! Marple’s Spring Show Features Songs from Around the WorldPage 3 On May 21, performing to a large audience, school age Autistic Support and New Pathways programs presented their show, “We are the World,” a multicultural musical and art event representing the countries of South Korea, Japan, China, Tanzania, South Africa, Mexico, Brazil, Jamaica and the US including Puerto Rico. Students sang, danced and played instruments, including African snare and bass drums, xylophones, hand bells and guitars. Highlights included a drumline, “Lil Einstein” dance, an exciting rendition of “Stand by Me,” sung by Tivahn, and the MEC Choir singing “World’s Greatest” and “Seasons of Love,” featuring the talented Shania who sang the descant harmonies. TCA Students Receive Many Awards At a ceremony on June 9, students at The County Alternative High School (TCA) were recognized for their achievements this past year. They received numerous academic awards and awards of excellence. Presented by their teachers in each academic area, including health and physical education, Food Prep and Personal Services, the awards included plaques, trophies, ribbons and certificates. Congratulations to the students and staff at TCA for a successful year. Pictured to the right, Malcolm made the most trips to the stage, receiving nearly ten awards for his hard work this year. DCIU Proudly Presents the Class of 2015 The County Alternative High School Pennington Deyontae Dysheena Larell Semaj Class of 2015 (continued) Marple Education Center Casey Sarah Ishmael Head Start Congratulations and best wishes to all! Family Center and Project ELECT Hold 20th Annual Student Recognition Celebration The DCIU Family Center/Project ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) program recently held its 20th annual student recognition event to highlight the educational accomplishments of the students in those programs. Many milestones reached by the students were achieved through extenuating circumstances within the current school year, which made the event even more special. Project ELECT provides comprehensive services to pregnant and parenting teens all year round. Participants are provided case management, individual and group counseling, academic supports, parenting education, child development instruction, health and nutritional instruction, home visits, information on second pregnancy prevention, domestic violence education, supports to access childcare and transportation, mentoring and transition assistance as it relates to employment, vocational education and college entry. Students In the photo above, with Valerie Cook-Henry, from the following high schools participate in the Program Supervisor (left), is Amber Ott and her program: Academy Park, Chester, Interboro, Penn son Carter. Amber graduated from Interboro Wood, Ridley, Sun Valley and Upper Darby. High School in June, and she will have complet- ed her freshman year at Drexel University at the Pictured on left, staff member Marcia same time. She has a scholarship to Drexel Garbutt-Laughlin poses with her students from University to complete her bachelor's degree. Penn Wood High School and on the right, She received awards for Academic Achievement, Wanda Springfield is seen here with her students Outstanding Student and recognition as a from Chester High School. scholarship recipient during the celebration. Safety Awareness is the Theme of EI Spring Fling DCIU Early Intervention joined other members of the Delaware County Local Interagency Coordinat- ing Council on May 2 for Spring Fling. The event was held at the amazing playground at CADES in Swarthmore. This playground is designed for children of all ages and abilities and also includes a covered pavilion on the campus. This year’s Spring Fling theme was “Safety Awareness” and our young children completed a scavenger hunt by traveling to each station to learn about safety and earn a sticker. The stations included Emergency Preparedness, Water Safety, and Infant CPR. In addition to the scavenger hunt, the children enjoyed examining the Swarthmore Fire Company truck, meeting Sparky the firehouse mascot, playing in a moon bounce, and lots and lots of snacks and drinks. It was truly a fun event with a purpose! Pictured at top, one little guy is all smiles as he practices how to rescue someone in a pool. He learned to grab anything handy and help pull a struggling swimmer to the safety at the side of the pool. On the right, this little cutie finds a pal in Sparky. Marple Autistic Support Receives Donation from Zumbathon Pamela Nelson, DCIU art teacher at Marple, in conjunction with Autism Speaks at West Chester University, coordinated a “Zumba for Autism” fundraising event in April. There were eight Zumba instructors (see photo) from the West Chester, Kennett Square and Rocky Run YMCAs and over 40 people in attendance. A portion of the proceeds was donated to the MEC Autistic Support Student Activities Fund. Photo courtesy of Springfield Press Juvenile Detention Center Host Speakers DCIU Juvenile Detention Center staff hosted two special speakers this spring. What better way to educate students about the realities of the Holocaust than to hear it from someone who was there? Mr. David Tuck (pictured top right) shared his story of enduring concentration camps beginning at the age of 10. Mr. Tuck demonstrated ingenuity throughout his young life as a result of being forced into self-preservation mode. After the war Mr. Tuck married another survivor, relocated to the United States where he became a self-employed interior decorator, and started a family. The other speaker made her mark in history as a basketball player and coach. Theresa Shank Grentz’s (pictured below on right, second from the left) legacy started as one of the original players on the Immaculata basketball team, the “Mighty Macs.” She scored more than 1000 points in her career. The “Mighty Macs” won National Championships in 1972, 1973 and 1974 and is the only women’s team to be inducted into the Naismith Hall of Fame. Theresa shared inspirational stories about her playing and coaching career. She expressed excitement while answering questions surrounding the movie, “The Mighty Macs,” which was made in honor of the accomplishments of individual players and the team at Immaculata.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Heroes (TV Series) - Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia Pagina 1 Di 20
    Heroes (TV series) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Pagina 1 di 20 Heroes (TV series) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Heroes was an American science fiction Heroes television drama series created by Tim Kring that appeared on NBC for four seasons from September 25, 2006 through February 8, 2010. The series tells the stories of ordinary people who discover superhuman abilities, and how these abilities take effect in the characters' lives. The The logo for the series featuring a solar eclipse series emulates the aesthetic style and storytelling Genre Serial drama of American comic books, using short, multi- Science fiction episode story arcs that build upon a larger, more encompassing arc. [1] The series is produced by Created by Tim Kring Tailwind Productions in association with Starring David Anders Universal Media Studios,[2] and was filmed Kristen Bell primarily in Los Angeles, California. [3] Santiago Cabrera Four complete seasons aired, ending on February Jack Coleman 8, 2010. The critically acclaimed first season had Tawny Cypress a run of 23 episodes and garnered an average of Dana Davis 14.3 million viewers in the United States, Noah Gray-Cabey receiving the highest rating for an NBC drama Greg Grunberg premiere in five years. [4] The second season of Robert Knepper Heroes attracted an average of 13.1 million Ali Larter viewers in the U.S., [5] and marked NBC's sole series among the top 20 ranked programs in total James Kyson Lee viewership for the 2007–2008 season. [6] Heroes Masi Oka has garnered a number of awards and Hayden Panettiere nominations, including Primetime Emmy awards, Adrian Pasdar Golden Globes, People's Choice Awards and Zachary Quinto [2] British Academy Television Awards.
    [Show full text]
  • Broadcasting Apr 13
    The Fifth Estate R A D I O T E L E V I S I O N C A B L E S A T E L L I T E Broadcasting Apr 13 Start "Feeling Great!" about a special opportunity to buy KSTP -TV. Because for seven weeks, begin- ning April 27, Twin Cities Live, Good Company and Eyewitness News will have more viewers tuning in, and finding out how to live healthier, sexier and smarter lives. Find out how you can reach this "Feeling Great!" audience. KSTP -TV For advertising rates and information, The seven week celebration of living! call (612) 642-4340. l0115 CS s1l CG'.S lAv r;Itw N lnZ !i2 vbÇ 7.1-00 - m LS/D?C )JA 47"47C0 1C1L5 The high TV movie p acka g e offered Exploitable, action -packed stor to set your Movies your viewers want -211J ±i JJ`I f# qz \P 4 ?q q \A\ 4P 0 Q Il 4) FRIES DISTRIB a subsidiary of 6922 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90028 (213) 466 -2266 ©1987 Fries Distribution Company. All Rights Reserved. est rated in syndication -198/32* ies and highly promotable stars ratings on fire. to see again ...and again. _rf) J aJ\L 2 J J J pJ,.\. oOQJE. ,o0 `SppS 0 P C.Z 4. \. r: _ ';.P,.1 :{ " irFP'A. 1TION COMPANY ies Entertainment Inc. elex: 3781675FDC Fax: (213) 466 -9407 NEW YORK CHICAGO ATLANTA 'Source: NTI SELLING THE TO NATIONAL UNW RED NETWORKS Our unwired networks -Blair Radio Net- work and Supernet- captured more than 40°/u of ALL "unwired" dollars in '86.
    [Show full text]
  • TCA Awards: Jon Hamm
    lifestyle MONDAY, AUGUST 10, 2015 Amy Schumer on ‘Trainwreck,’ gender and gun control ello, everybody!’ gushed Amy Schumer. bursting into Saturday’s ‘Hpress conference room at Switzerland’s Locarno and applauding herself. “Well, thank you!”And for the next 27 minutes, sitting beside her sister Kim Caramele, who played straight gal at the conference and takes an associate producer credit on “Trainwreck” - two or more Amy Schumers fielded questions from the international press as she tub- thumped the Judd Apatow-directed “Trainwreck” hours before Saturday’s European premiere. There was her feted comic persona, the ditzy femme airhead, known from Comedy Central’s “Inside Amy Schumer” and the - one presumes- much more real life person shooting from the hip, and still often very funny, on herself, gun control (well-less funny on that one), working with Judd Apatow, “Trainwreck,” humor and multiple other topics. Schumer was very fast, could answer comically without missing a beat, did not disappoint. Comedian Amy Schumer and US Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speak at a press conference A screengrab from the 2015 film ‘Trainwreck’. “Trainwreck” played to Europe’s press Friday calling for tighter gun laws in an effort to stop mass shootings and gun violence. — AFP night to consistent laughter at what will proba- many more scenes; in film, it was more “relax- feminist icon? “I’m proud to be a feminist. I think bly be the most-attended press screening at ing” playing just one character. everybody in this room is proud to be a feminist. Locarno. Remarkably then, at the “Trainwreck” I’ve just got an email from Gloria Steinem.
    [Show full text]
  • Cablefax Dailytm Friday — June 21, 2019 What the Industry Reads First Volume 30 / No
    www.cablefaxdaily.com, Published by Access Intelligence, LLC, Tel: 301-354-2101 4 Pages Today Cablefax DailyTM Friday — June 21, 2019 What the Industry Reads First Volume 30 / No. 119 ADVERTISEMENT FYC THE ULTIMATE B2B AWARDS PROGRAM IN INDUSTRY Winter Has Come. And Gone. Now It’s Your Turn. Cablefax has a Proven Tradition of Spotlighting Exceptional Talent & Programs. In 2016, RuPaul won Best Reality Nat Geo’s Jane Host before won an Emmy for receiving an cinematography. Sarah Barnett Emmy in the same Cablefax crowned named to TV Hall of category. Jane as Best Fame weeks before Documentary AMC promoted in 2018. her to President, Entertainment Networks. Don’t Let Your Competition Steal the Show! Win Acclaim and Recognition by Your Peers. Enter The FAXIES awards by Friday, June 21. www.TheFaxies.com 34972 © 2019 Access Intelligence, LLC. Federal copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction by any means and imposes fines of up to $150,000 for violations. www.cablefaxdaily.com, Published by Access Intelligence, LLC, Tel: 301-354-2101 Cablefax DailyTM Friday — June 21, 2019 What the Industry Reads First Volume 30 / No. 119 Pole Position: Rural Co-Ops Don’t View Attachments as Broadband Barriers When it comes to the difficulties of deploying broadband to rural areas, don’t blame pole attachment rates. That’s the gist of a new paper from The National Rural Electric Cooperative Association [NRECA], which represents the interests of more than 900 rural electric co-ops. The group says multiple government reports find that population density is the main barrier, and that pole attachment rates have little to no impact on rural broadband deployment.
    [Show full text]
  • Broadcasting Dec 8
    The Fifth Estate R A D I O T E L E V I S I O N C A B L E S A T E L L I T E Broadcasting Dec 8 ff TRIBUNE ENTERTAINMENT Company A new, daily, one -hour talk show that doesn't underestimate daytime viewers. Hosted by Geraldo Rivera. Available fall, 1987. Contact Dan Greenblatt Tribune Entertainment Co. (212) 557 -7800. Our Success Shows I Jrt.16MXyh Ilr CNN TELEVISION T NORTH BY NORTHWEST T POLTERGEIST SINGIN'IN THE RAI e've combined the Turner Program Our new product list features Services product ... CNN Television, zling array of almost 4,000 films from our the great Cousteau specials, the Color MGM, Warner Brothers and RKO libraries. Classic Network ...with our extensive ac- Packed with great titles and all with the star quisitions from MGM to form one of the power that makes them a virtual Who's most aggressive programming companies Who list in the movie industry. Plus an un- in industry. k. the TPS1 19NFi paralleled collection of theatrical cartoons Services. vision entertainment. GONE `WITH THE WIND TURNER P NETWORK COLOR CLASSIC B1 S ISLAND TURNER PROG GILLIG T OF AMERICA TURNER PRO pORT :1MELIA TURNER PROGRAM SERVI THING :11O"I TURNER PROGRAM SERVICES HIGH SOCIETY GEOGRAPHIC "ON ASSIG ENT" NATIONAL PROGRAM ROCKY ROAD TURNER SERVICES POPEYE TURNER PROGRAM SERVIC I , WHERE E ES DARE TURNER GRAM S like Tom & Jerry, Popeye and Bugs Bunny. ning. Turner Program Services is staffed by Thousands of hours of proven series hits the finest sales and service people in the like Gilligan's Island and CHiPS.
    [Show full text]
  • Thegame! Joint Annual Rendezvous of Energie-Cités & Climate Alliance Co-Organised with Brussels-Capital Region 22–24 APRIL 2009 – BRUSSELS
    3X20 :PLAY theGAME! Joint Annual Rendezvous of Energie-Cités & Climate Alliance Co-organised with Brussels-Capital Region 22–24 APRIL 2009 – BRUSSELS PREMIUM SPONSOR PROGRAMME CONFERENCE LANGUAGES: English, French, German, and Dutch WEDNESDay 22ND APRIL 2009 CONFERENCE LOCATION: Management Centre Europe (MCE) Rue de l’aqueduc, 118 / BE – 1050 Bruxelles SIDE EVENTS 11.00 – 18.00 INNOVATIVE THINKING organised by SenterNovem With regard to the Covenant of Mayors and the high ambitions munici- palities and regions set themselves, it is increasingly becoming impor- tant to involve all stakeholders in the process of achieving a sustai- nable future. The IEE project “Innovative Thinking” which involved 7 European countries developed different ways of stimulating citizens, “ It is an honour for us to welcome companies, builders and other stakeholders to participate in projects on the Energie-Cités and Climate energy reduction and the use of renewable energy. We want to share Alliance Joint Annual Rendezvous our experiences. Therefore we will have presentations on our positive here to Brussels. experiences and we will have innovative workshops to look for solutions for the obstacles we encountered. Come to this side event to learn about new ways on how to involve your community! With the European Union’s Energy and Climate package and For more information: www.innovativethinking.eu the momentum given by the Covenant of Mayors, Europe is, more than ever, on the right track for a change of course in both the energy and climate fields. We trust this
    [Show full text]
  • The New Television Masculinity in Rescue Me, Nip/Tuck, the Shield
    Rescuing Men: The New Television Masculinity In Rescue Me, Nip/Tuck, The Shield, Boston Legal, & Dexter A DISSERTATION SUBMITTED TO THE FACULTY OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA BY Pamela Hill Nettleton IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Mary Vavrus, Ph.D, Adviser November 2009 © Pamela Hill Nettleton, November/2009 i Acknowledgements I have had the extreme good fortune of benefitting from the guidance, insight, wit, and wisdom of a committee of exceptional and accomplished scholars. First, I wish to thank my advisor, Mary Vavrus, whose insightful work in feminist media studies and political economy is widely respected and admired. She has been an inspiring teacher, an astute critic, and a thoughtful pilot for me through this process, and I attempt to channel her dignity and competence daily. Thank you to my committee chair, Gilbert Rodman, for his unfailing encouragement and support and for his perceptive insights; he has a rare gift for challenging students while simultaneously imbuing them with confidence. Donald Browne honored me with his advice and participation even as he prepared to ease his way out of active teaching, and I learned from him as his student, as his teaching assistant, and as a listener to what must be only a tiny part of his considerable collection of modern symphonic music. Jacqueline Zita’s combination of theoretical acumen and pragmatic activism is the very definition of a feminist scholar, and my days in her classroom were memorable. Laurie Ouellette is a polished and flawless extemporaneous speaker and teacher, and her writing on television is illuminating; I have learned much from her.
    [Show full text]
  • Charlotte Wins Kickboxing World Championship Tca
    TCA COMMUNITY REMEMBERS THE FALLEN YOUNG SPORTS LEADERS PROGRAMME LAUNCHED CHARLOTTE WINS KICKBOXING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP It’s all about our students and their achievements www.thomasclarksonacademy.org ISSUE 10 WINTER TERM 2015 PRINCIPAL’S LETTER ACHIEVEMENT the academy since she is a great contributor 02/03 to many of TCA’s community events. The TCA CELEBRATION Dear Parents/Carers Expressive Arts department are gearing up for end of term performances and the TCA Choir and Students, goes from strength to strength under the EVENING leadership of the amazing Head of Music, Mrs Students from across the of giving out the awards to Gayna O’Rourke. A group of TCA dancers year groups were celebrated the 130 students who were are currently working with professionals for their attainment and recognised for their hard work from the Laban Dance Company taking progression at the TCA Awards and talent. The students were them well beyond their comfort zone. The evening. Female footballer chosen by each of the different Human Utopia trained leaders (known as Vicky Neale had the honours school departments. heroes) continue to do great work around the academy to support the teaching staff and student leadership is about to be extended as we hold elections for membership of the As you read this newsletter, perhaps you can years. In addition for students currently in Year Student Council. The number of students spare a few thoughts for our Year 11 students. 10, a GCSE in English and Maths has got even taking part in sports activities continues to In the past, Year 11s often had the luxury of harder and will be worth double the score of grow and we have won some great xtures.
    [Show full text]
  • Erika L. Schmit Assistant Professor Department of Counseling Texas A&M University-Commerce [email protected]
    Erika L. Schmit Assistant Professor Department of Counseling Texas A&M University-Commerce [email protected] Curriculum Vita last updated: October 2019 Education PhD Counselor Education, Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, May 2015. CACREP Accredited. Dissertation: The Relationship Between Working Alliance and Therapeutic Goal Attainment in an Adolescent Inpatient, Acute Care Behavioral Hospital Chair: Richard S. Balkin MS in Counseling, University of Louisiana at Monroe, December 2011. CACREP Accredited. BS in Psychology, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, Minor in Criminal Justice, May 2009. Areas of Expertise Suicide Intervention Teaching/Mentoring in Counselor Education Inpatient Treatment Professional Licensure Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Texas License Number: 70099 Academic Appointments Texas A&M University-Commerce, Assistant Professor (Tenure-track, Commerce, Texas; August 2015-present) Doctoral Program Coordinator (Fall 2019-current) Doctoral level courses taught Erika L. Schmit 1 Traditional: Research Applications, Research Methodology, Instructional Theories and Methods in Counselor Education Online: Psychoeducational Consultation and Program Evaluation Hybrid: Research Applications, Research Methodology Master’s level courses taught Traditional: Introduction to the Counseling Profession, Introduction to Group Dynamics and Procedure, Basic Counseling Skills, Internship Online: Introduction to the Counseling Profession, Assessment in Counseling, Developmental Issues and Strategies for Counseling, Counseling
    [Show full text]
  • FY21 Worker Retraining Guidelines for Community And
    WORKER RETRAINING FOR COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGES 2020-21 PROGRAM GUIDELINES Workforce Education Department Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges PO Box 42495 Olympia, WA 98504 SBCTC.edu The Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges reserves the right to make changes to this document due to, but not limited to, federal, state, or local legislation or policy changes. Deadlines and Milestones Milestone Dates (subject to change) Applications available in OGMS March 12, 2020 Applications due in OGMS April 23, 2020 Funding begins July 1, 2020 Funding ends June 30, 2021 Program Contacts Program Administration Questions Fiscal Policy Oversight Karl Ludeman Becky Wood Policy Associate, Fiscal Management Program Administrator, Workforce Education [email protected] [email protected] 360-704-4344 360-704-1004 OGMS Questions Policy Oversight Kari Kauffman Carolyn McKinnon Program Assistant Policy Associate, Workforce Education [email protected] [email protected] 360-704-1021 360-704-3903 Table of Contents Deadlines and Milestones ........................................................................................................................ 2 Program Contacts ..................................................................................................................................... 2 Table of Contents ...................................................................................................................................... 3 Overview ...................................................................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • The Classical Academy of Sarasota Handbook
    HANDBOOK The Classical Academy of Sarasota Handbook SECTION I: SCHOOL DIRECTORY HOW TO CONTACT THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY OF SARASOTA School Phone Number.........................................941-925-2153 School Fax Line...................................................941-377-7166 School Address....................................................8751 Fruitville Road, Sarasota, FL 34240 School Web Page ................................................www.tcasarasota.com School E-Mail Address [email protected] **Handbook adapted with permission from Hillsdale College 2 The Classical Academy of Sarasota Handbook Dear Parents and Students, Welcome to The Classical Academy of Sarasota. We are glad that you have chosen a TCA education and we are convinced that you have made a good choice. At TCA, our students learn from the masters. From Aesop and George Washington in kindergarten, Michelangelo and Beethoven in fifth grade, and The Federalist Papers and modern science in upper school, our teachers lead their students to the riches of the Western Tradition. It is our conviction that all students can and should learn about the events, documents, and discoveries which have shaped our tradition and led us to where we are today. A basic premise of classical education is that we have much to learn from our ancestors, especially those who made history. Studying the culture- shaping events, texts, theories, works of art, and biographies that came before us, slowly creates a background in front of which our students begin to understand the events of today. In addition, or rather, as a condition of becoming culturally literate, we hold that our students ought to be good human beings. Intelligence and learning by themselves do not necessitate goodness. Therefore, our students ought to be honest, respectful, full of integrity and perseverance; they ought to cooperate with others, be responsible, and display citizenship and courage in their daily lives.
    [Show full text]
  • The Armenian the Changes in Armenia’S Economy After by Alin K
    OCTOBER 11, 2014 MirTHErARoMENr IAN -Spe ctator Volume LXXXV, NO. 13, Issue 4356 $ 2.00 NEWS IN BRIEF The First English Language Armenian Weekly in the United States Since 1932 2014 Tekeyan Cultural Biden Apologizes to Turkish President Association Awards Deadline to combat the scourge of ISIL, YEREVAN — The approximately 23 years of cultur - including Turkey.” By Sebnem Arsu al preservation activity of Armenia’s Tekeyan Earlier Saturday, Erdogan had Cultural Association (TCA) has won a special place demanded an apology, saying he in Armenia’s cultural life. The association’s annual ISTANBUL (New York Times) — A diplo - had never made any such remark distribution of awards, which has already turned matic rift between Turkey and the United to Biden. “If Mr. Biden has said into a tradition, has given new meaning and inspi - States was patched over late Saturday after such a thing at Harvard, he needs ration to Armenian artists working in Armenia and the American vice president, Joseph R. to apologize to us,” Erdogan told the diaspora. The 2014 TCA awards ceremony take Biden Jr., officially apologized to Turkey’s reporters here. place at the end of November. Interested authors president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, for Erdogan, despite widespread must present their works between October 7 and remarks suggesting that Turkey helped evidence to the contrary, denied November 7 to the TCA office at Yerevan’s facilitate the rise of the Islamic State ter - that Turkey’s long, porous border Khanjyan Street No. 50, second floor. rorist group. had enabled thousands of mili - Vice president, Joseph R. Biden Jr.
    [Show full text]