tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33913805679011576862024-03-18T08:20:59.419-04:00The Other 17 HoursThurgood Marshall Academy students are in class from 8:30 until 3:30.
What do they do for the other 17 hours? Just about everything.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger266125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-43074465000652195722015-07-22T15:20:00.001-04:002015-07-22T15:20:20.530-04:00Juniors Have Law Firm Tutoring to Thank for Success<div style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; color: #333333; font-family: 'Open Sans', helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-top: 0.5em; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
Now that most students are home for the summer, they have time to reflect on some of the achievements that they’ve accomplished this past school year.</div>
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Juniors who were promoted are preparing for senior year. They forged through a challenging curriculum that included SAT preparation, AP and Honors courses, and portfolio presentations. Among the extra supports that keep students on track at TMA, juniors have the opportunity to get additional guidance alongside lawyers during bi-weekly Law Firm Tutoring.</div>
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An after-school program built into Thurgood Marshall Academy’s law-themed curriculum, Law Firm Tutoring is an enrichment activity that gives 11<span style="background: transparent; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; font-size: 12px; line-height: 0; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative; top: -0.5em; vertical-align: baseline;">th</span> graders access to knowledgeable legal professionals who help them apply legal skills to their school work and civic engagement efforts. The seasoned lawyers, all of whom work one-on-one with students, exhibit and apply the same legal skills that students are required to implement throughout their academic performance.</div>
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Pairing students with like-minded professionals ensures that they develop and learn the skills that lawyers have – the ability to solve complex problems, think critically, and advocate persuasively. Students come prepared to go over classwork, edit college essays, research scholarship opportunities, or talk about current events and other topics they discover they have in common with tutors.</div>
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“Even though they [law firm tutors] are intellectuals, they are easy to gel with and will help break you out of your shell,” said Jibri Tucker, 11th grader. “I see Law Firm Tutoring as a good experience because law firm tutors encourage students to pick up the slack – if there is any. They really care.”</div>
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This school year, six law firms participated in the program and provided public support to the junior class. Each tutor imparted not just academic knowledge, but sound advice that can guide college and career choices and student efforts to serve our democratic society.</div>
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finished a term as Vice President of the Student Government Association (SGA). Thurgood
Marshall Academy elects a Student Government each year at the beginning of the
first semester. Upon returning to school in August, Rose plans to run for
President of the student-run organization. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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what her involvement in SGA and other enrichment activities (COLSA participant)
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<b>Why is SGA important?</b><o:p></o:p><br />
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<i>I feel like teachers and students, in some ways, have different ways of
looking at things. SGA allows students to represent students. I decided to join
[SGA] and make changes within the school because as a student, you understand
the concerns of your peers because they affect you as well. There’s a more of a
personal connection to the students’ needs and it makes you more passionate to
advocate for those needs. </i><o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>What were some school issues that you pushed forward as Vice President and
why were they important to you?</b><o:p></o:p><br />
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<i>I really focused on making the students’ voices heard and worked to create
an environment where they feel comfortable being who they are in the classroom
and throughout the halls of TMA. I noticed that many of my friends were not
taking advantage of school resources like Homework Help, which I attend
consistently to keep my grades up. I understood the value of Homework help and
encouraged students to go. Because of my personal experience attending Homework
Help sessions, students were more trusting of my advice. </i><o:p></o:p><br />
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<b>What is your vision for the next SGA team? How
can they work together to be an effective team and create change?</b><o:p></o:p><br />
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<i>My vision for the next SGA team is to work
better together so that we can be a more effective group. I noticed that SGA
has so many great ideas. However, we are not putting up enough effort to
create change, which causes the students, those we are supposed to be
standing up for, to second-guess our roles as their selected representatives.
As future SGA President, I will need to address these issues early on so my
team knows what they are expected to do to be a great leadership committee.</i><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>How has your involvement with SGA prepared you
for college?</b><o:p></o:p><br />
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<i>My involvement in SGA has prepared me for
college because I have developed strong leadership skills. I know how to handle
situations and how to connect not only with students, but also with adults. As
an SGA representative, you have to take the concerns and issues of your peers
to the teachers and faculty. Then you have to find a way to present a case so
that teachers and faculty will understand and be in favor of your solutions.
This takes a certain level of communication skills that I will be able to use
when I go off to college. </i><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b>What is the Coalition of Local Student
Activists (COLSA)? And tell us more about your experience with the organization.</b><span style="font-size: 9.5pt;"><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<i>COLSA is a student-run organization where I worked with other teenagers from DC high schools to raise awareness about modern civil rights
issues. We had to come up with a plan to solve them. Being
involved with COLSA made me want to be more open. I only talked about
controversial issues that target my community when the news was on at home and
I was around my family. But COLSA empowered me to bring these issues up in the
classroom, among my peers, and in discussions with my teachers.<o:p></o:p></i><br />
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<b>What were some of the civil rights issues that
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><i>Police brutality in our communities. We
came up with a plan to help police officers and the youth trust each other
better. </i></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07622128268178395564noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-62759362413417066712015-05-29T10:02:00.000-04:002015-05-29T10:02:03.582-04:00Out-of-School-Time Programs Prepare Students for College: Carlos’ Story<div class="MsoNormal">
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well-rounded high school student whose participation in Thurgood Marshall
Academy’s (TMA) extra-curricular activities has given him a sure advantage to
perform well at Daemen College this fall. With plans to major in Political
Science, McKnight’s long-terms goals are to get involved in government and,
eventually, run for public office. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Today, his long-term goals are a reality but
McKnight remembers when the idea of going to college was simply that – an idea.
“I am proud that I was accepted into college,” he said. “It was something that
I only dreamed about. I never thought that I could go to college.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">McKnight, like 96% of TMA students, is from
one of DC’s most underserved communities. Ward 8, where TMA is located, has the
lowest high school and graduation rates in the city. But McKnight has defied
the odds. On June 12<sup>th</sup>, he will graduate with a 3.1 G.P.A. He leaves
behind his contribution to the Debate Team, School Band, Gay Straight Alliance,
school newspaper, and other after-school clubs. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; font-size: 11.0pt;">Each year, TMA offers
approximately 15 clubs </span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">that encourage
students’ personal development, provide opportunities to build leadership
skills, and connect students with their communities. Providing students with clubs
and extra-curricular activities support TMA’s mission to prepare students for college and
to actively engage in our democratic society. Out-of-school-time projects or
extended teacher availability give students wrap-around supports to ensure students thrive beyond the classroom as future college students.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">“In addition to clubs to get involved in, the [teacher] office hours are the best thing
about TMA,” said McKnight. “Not only do I get help, but I am exposed to the
same experiences as college students. TMA, in all forms, has programs that help
students succeed and prepare us for college.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07622128268178395564noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-70186112729357991252015-05-20T09:08:00.000-04:002015-05-20T09:08:01.035-04:00Saturday School Helps Students Prepare for Finals<i>Social Studies Teacher <b>Joshua Biederman</b> shares his experience teaching Saturday School to help students prepare for end-of-school year exams.</i><br />
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Teachers at TMA put in an incredible amount of time,
thought, and action into preparing students for exams. Our students are
dedicated and aim to be better, especially during this time of the year. TMA
students take a GREAT DEAL of exams and even though students essentially earn the test scores, we, as teachers, play a crucial role in this process. <o:p></o:p></div>
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As an educator, I take pride in going the extra mile to
prepare students for the slew of exams that they are required to take in order
to advance to the next grade or be accepted into college. In addition to
passing content specific exams in all their classes, students must take PARCC
assessments in English, Math, and Biology, the SAT, the ACT, SAT II content
exams, and AP exams. It’s no joke, and requires massive preparation.<o:p></o:p></div>
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We offer Saturday School and give students time outside of the
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While this does require teachers to prepare additional
lessons for an additional day of work, TMA teachers still put forth the extra
effort. It is easy to do when you have an administration that supports you and
students who are willing to study hard. Thanks to the support that TMA
provides, including free lunch for students on these days, it is productive to
work with students outside of the barriers and structure of traditional class. <o:p></o:p></div>
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What students and teachers look forward to most is the freedom that
we can take advantage of on a weekend day. There’s no need to grade student
work and students have the room to shout out answers and other fragments of
information as it comes to mind. The beauty is not worrying about disrupting
other classrooms and being surrounded by enthusiastic young people who gave up
their Saturday because they are eager to learn.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Getting any student to school six days a week could be a
struggle, but I have always found it easy to work with students on Saturdays. TMA offers incentives – a fabulous field trip to
King’s Dominion amusement park – for students who improve their scores and
attend Saturday sessions. So really, students have nothing to lose. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">This year’s Job Shadow Day was an
amazing opportunity for students in the sophomore class to explore careers and
make professional connections. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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an opportunity to travel to a job placement site and swap their school uniform
for business attire. But the hosts, many of whom are experts in their line of
work, are just as eager to mentor students and introduce them to typical work
day activities. Job Shadow Day gives hosts a chance to experience, first-hand,
the drive and hunger that TMA students continue to put forth in an effort to learn
more about their future crafts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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DeAndre around. He got to meet with folks in several departments, do an energy
efficiency walk-through of a commercial building, and visit the Earth
Conservation Corps’ historic pump house on the Anacostia to learn about their
programs.</i>” Cory,<b> </b>DC
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">“</span><i style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The students are very
outgoing and friendly. One of them, who expressed interest in being a lawyer,
asked great questions after reading some case-related materials. Overall, they
led educated discussions and are great students who are very intelligent and
were very helpful.</i><span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">” Inez, Williams & Connolly, LLP</span></div>
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have at the office. She spent the day with FHH attorneys, watching us work,
asking questions, and sharing her interest in going to law school one day. We
even had a chance to treat her to a viewing spot on the rooftop patio, where we
saw the Arsenal of Democracy Flyover in honor of the 70<sup>th</sup>
anniversary of the V-E Day. It was definitely a perfect time for her to visit.</i>”
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bit worn out, but we had fun! We walked the campus quite a bit and saw key
areas of the schools. I was sure to take them on a tour of the engineering
school and the medical school. Before they left, we presented them with
emergency kits that will keep them informed about occupational health. I
think they've learned a lot about how we keep students, staff, and faculty of
the university safe.</i>” Naomi, George Washington University<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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professionals throughout the DC Metro area who host students at their
respective place of work and offer advice on professionalism, new careers, and
the necessary academic steps and skills required to become leaders in their
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you want to introduce TMA students to a career you’re passionate about and host
a Job Shadow Day in the future, please email Molly Rothschild:<b> </b></span><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="mailto:mrothschild@tmapchs.org">mrothschild@tmapchs.org</a></span><span style="color: blue; font-size: 11pt; line-height: 115%;">. </span></span><br />
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Thurgood Marshall Academy's student authors and artists attended the launch party for the school's first annual literary journal, <i>The Warrior Review</i>, this past Friday in the courtyard. Students signed copies of <i>The Warrior Review</i> and read their work at an open mic!<br />
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Music teacher Mr. Van Siclen played original compositions that students created in Music Club, and unveiled the TMA sound cloud page: <a href="https://soundcloud.com/pvansiclen">https://soundcloud.com/pvansiclen</a>.<br />
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<i>The Warrior Review </i>is now available for purchase: $3 with a TMA student ID, and $5 without. You can buy them in the Programs Office, or by emailing Mr. Corcoran: acorcoran@tmapchs.org.<br />
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If you see any of our 38 contributors out and about, congratulate them on their achievements!<br />
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Darricka Allen<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beverly Carpenter<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cheyonne Dickens<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Amani Dunn<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Japaira Ellison<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">DeLanté Fludd<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Stewart Gray<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kaneshia House<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Elcid Johnson, Jr.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kadeejah Johnson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marquett Jones<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Destiny Long<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Roneisha Mason<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Kennika Massie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Malachi McCAskill<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Carlos McKnight<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">D’ionni Michals-Phillips<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Mario Munroe<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Marissa Munroe<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Aaron Parrish-Dean<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Raven Smith<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Cer’cia Wallace<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">The March Mentor Day was spent with the wonderful
team at the Capital Area Food Bank in Northeast Washington DC. Students and
Mentors participated in a cooking demonstration with Chef Grace </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; line-height: 16px;">Lichaa</span><span style="line-height: 115%;">, where each
team made BBQ Turkey Mini Burgers, Sweet Potato Fries, Smoothies and Salads.</span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-46934318589896769842013-03-21T14:10:00.000-04:002013-03-21T14:10:51.641-04:00TMA Senior Wins GW Tractenberg Scholarship!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Wednesday, March 20th, Thurgood
Marshall Academy senior DeLanté Fludd was awarded the George Washington
University S. J. Tractenberg Scholarship, becoming TMA's fourth Tractenberg
Scholar. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The scholarship, which is valued at $200,000, is awarded to
exemplary students graduating from an accredited DC public or public charter
high school, and covers four years of expenses at GW. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The announcement was made by GW President Steven Knapp and Karen
Felton, GW's Director of Admissions, in front of the entire 11<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>and 12<sup>th</sup><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>grade classes. TMA alumni and GW
students (and current Tractenberg scholars) Markus Batchelor and Moo Bae, as
well as a representative from Councilmember Marion Barry's office, were on hand
for the announcement. We are so proud of DeLanté!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-33705223834760952082013-03-04T12:36:00.001-05:002013-03-21T12:01:26.207-04:00SGA Buddy System off and running <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Student Government has been hard at work running the Buddy
System, in which underclassmen are partnered with upperclassmen peer mentors.
This student-run program aims to help students connect with one another and use
each other as a resource. Each meeting is designed with a different theme or
activity to get students excited to work with their buddy, including
icebreakers, movie days, scavenger hunts, trivia, and portfolio prep days. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-33369687039624743992013-03-04T12:35:00.002-05:002013-03-21T12:13:19.460-04:00Rigbsy Law Camp Begins<span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">Thurgood Marshall Academy Students Carlos Mcknight, Sakina Musa, LaDawn Curley, and Sydni Foshee are participating in the <i>Law and Government Explorers’ Law Camp</i>, which
offers high school students mentoring relationships with professionals in the
legal field. The program is designed to expose students to law and government
career choices, as well as address issues relevant to student’s lives. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">Over the
next few months, our students will learn about case strategy, direct and cross
examination, and opening and closing statements in order to eventually participate
in a Mock Trial competition in June. TMA students are very excited to learn
more about the law and connect their experiences at school with the outside
world. </span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-31371432231369783022013-03-04T12:10:00.001-05:002013-03-21T12:17:07.252-04:00Green Club Shakes it Up<br />
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With all the great fruit and veggies from the Great Garden
of Anacostia, the TMA <b>Green club</b>
served up a variety of tasty shakes last week. Combinations of carrots, beets,
celery, grapefruit, oranges, apples and ginger created delicious and healthy
treats. Look out for more great food from <b>Green
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">TMA had our first annual <b>Clubs Showcase</b> after school this past Thursday, February 7th. It was a huge
success, with over 15 clubs in attendance. Debate showed off their recent trophies, Green Club made very tasty nachos, IT Wiz Kids took apart and rebuilt computers, Book Club passed out this month’s book, <i>The Perks of Being a
Wallflowe</i>r, and Robotics ended the Showcase with their robot attempting
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <b>TMA students: </b>are you looking to join a club? Did you miss the showcase? Stop by the Programs Office (Room 210) for information on which clubs are accepting new members! </span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-64787007241932465982013-01-31T15:03:00.001-05:002013-01-31T15:03:44.854-05:00Thurgood Marshall Academy hosted our 5th Annual Scholarship Day <br />
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35 seniors attended and worked one-on-one with volunteers on scholarship
applications. About 35 volunteers also attended, many of whom are TMA
mentors in the Mentor Program, TMA teachers, or tutors with the Law Firm
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Seniors are required to complete five scholarship
applications as part of their Senior Seminar course, and many of them were able
to complete some if not all their applications during Scholarship Day. Hopefully all their hard work will pay off and they will receive money
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-9929946876899731382013-01-31T14:17:00.000-05:002013-01-31T14:21:55.626-05:00Students Plan Their Summers at the Summer Programs Fair <br />
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internships, and other programs came to the library to learn more about which
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fifteen students from all grade levels
attended the fair, including seniors Daymoni Guyton and Imani Scriber, who
picked up applications for summer internships through Urban Alliance, the
National Institutes of Health, and Smithsonian’s Youth Engagement through Science
(YES!) program. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you miss the Summer Programs Fair? You can find out about all of our programs
online at <a href="http://www.tmasummerprograms.blogspot.com/">www.tmasummerprograms.blogspot.com</a>
or by picking up a Summer Programs Manual in the Programs Office (Room 210). </span></span><o:p></o:p></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-27612760116677003662013-01-31T14:02:00.000-05:002013-03-21T13:23:50.616-04:00January Law Day<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">On Friday, January 25th, students attended their third Law Day program, in which 9th grade students travel to local law firms and learn about legal concepts from practicing attorneys! Half of the 9th grade class went to Hogan Lovells and the remaining students were split between Latham & Watkins and Foley & Lardner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit;">Students left TMA for their respective law firms at 12:30. Once they arrived at the law firms, students split into smaller groups and participated in a discussion on <b>individual rights</b> led by a few attorneys. The students learned how to discuss the basic individual rights protected by our legal system and understood that individual rights can come into conflict. For example, students were tasked with narrowing down the many rights afforded Americans and protected by the Constitution to the three rights that they believe are the most fundamental. Many groups agreed that the right not to be made a slave, the freedom of speech, and freedom of religion are some of our most important individual rights. Students also engaged in a role playing exercise, based off of an actually Supreme Court case, about protests at military funerals. Our students left this exercise with a strong knowledge of how the right to privacy, freedom of religion, right to peaceably assemble, and freedom of speech can sometimes come in conflict with one another. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Despite the cold and snow, the third law day was a great success. A special thanks to the chaperones and volunteers at the firms of Hogan Lovells, Latham & Watkins and Foley & Lardner!</span><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-33931096008064539882013-01-14T12:58:00.001-05:002013-01-14T12:58:57.525-05:00The RoboWarriors Finish Strong in First Round of Competition! <br />
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The Thurgood Marshall Academy Robotics Team, the RoboWarriors, have completed their first round of
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Last Saturday, the team embarked on a journey that began with a 5:30am meeting
in room 103. The few, the proud, and the brave (Demetria House, Kaneshia House, Stewart Gray, and Keneon Williams) walked in the dense morning fog
to make it to TMA before heading to the US Naval Academy for robot inspection,
panel presentations, robot re-inspection, and qualifying matches, accompanied by Vee Nguyen and LaRita Williams, team advisers. </div>
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(The following students were not on the competition team
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1. Jordan Morrison<o:p></o:p></div>
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Please congratulate our Robotics team for winning 3 of 6
qualifying matches. The final rank for
the day was 10 out of 27, where those teams ahead of us were previous
champions, including last year's world champions. Our competition team remained strong even in
the face of a 14 hour day (including traveling). We walked in with a deficit as we were not
prepared to have our robot run autonomously, but the team worked together
between matches to make changes and improve the robot. The students were in awe of the beauty of
Annapolis and took some amazing pictures. </div>
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Thanks to all who've supported our team this year!<br />
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Please congratulate our RoboWarriors for a job well done
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-66965360314161676052013-01-10T13:13:00.000-05:002013-01-10T13:13:54.200-05:00TMA Students Earn Summer Program Scholarships<br />
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past semester, over 30 Thurgood Marshall Academy 10<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup>
grade students applied for <a href="http://osse.dc.gov/page/osses-scholars" target="_blank">OSSE Scholars</a>, a free summer program sponsored by
the </span><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; color: #2e2e2e; line-height: 115%;">District of Columbia Office of the State
Superintendent of Education. OSSE Scholars helps high-achieving high school
sophomores and juniors to attend summer academic enrichment programs at some of
the top-tier colleges in the country, including Boston University, Carnegie
Mellon, Northwestern University and the University of Pennsylvania. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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current transcripts, and interviewed with OSSE. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Marshall Academy had the highest number of applicants to OSSE Scholars out of
all DC Public and Public Charter High Schools, and we were tied for the most
acceptances (seven) out of any school. All seven TMA OSSE Scholars will receive
free application help from OSSE, fee waivers for their summer programs, and
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are hard at work completing their final applications for these summer programs,
which include writing personal statements, gathering recommendations from
faculty, and choosing the courses they’ll take this summer! We wish them all
the best as they get ready for their summers!
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Our December Mentor Day was spent serving the community
and reflecting on the things in our lives that we are most grateful for. To
prepare for this mentor day, the students at Thurgood Marshall Academy
participated in a school wide competition where students were encouraged to
bring in donations of toiletries, socks, underwear, hats, scarves and similar
items. In just two short weeks, the students at Thurgood Marshall Academy
showed their spirit of giving by donating over 800 items to the Shoebox Gift
Drive to be donated to the organization S.O.M.E. (So Others Might Eat). Of
course we have to give special congratulations to the Senior Class for bringing
in the most items for the drive! <o:p></o:p></div>
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The following Saturday, the Mentors and Mentees showed
up with EVEN MORE items for the drive and prepared to get to work! Each team
worked together to wrap, label and decorate shoeboxes, filled with essentials
for a man, woman, or child. Teams also worked together to create Peppermint
Christmas Tree centerpieces and snowflake wreaths to bring some holiday cheer
to the Homeless Shelter at S.O.M.E.
Mentor teams posed for the camera at our Holiday Photo Booth and they
also created picture frames using old school Popsicle sticks and Elmer’s Glue.
The day was truly filled with holiday cheer, hard work and gratitude for all
that we have and are able to do. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In total, we donated 77 Holiday Shoe Boxes, 23
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donated 4 large bags of clothes, several bags of extra toiletries and supplies,
but most of all, we delivered the message that people care about the Homeless
in our city. Thurgood Marshall Academy
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-61799344273602305662012-11-29T11:39:00.000-05:002012-11-29T11:39:01.167-05:00Student Government Since electing our Student Government officials on October 12th, SGA has been diligently working to increase school spirit and participation. After the student body elected 11th grade students Dedric Dowing as student body president and Joey Adams as student body vice-president, as well as two class representatives per grade, our SGA officers immediately began planning their first school event. <o:p></o:p><br />
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SGA officers planned, coordinated, and organized a Mock Presidential Election on Election Day. From choosing among actual state measures up for election to include on the ballot, to advertising and running the election, our SGA officers helped more than 150 TMA students practice their right to vote and engage in the democratic process. Additionally, TMA students accurately predicted the outcome of the presidential election as well as Maryland Marriage Equality and Maryland Dream Act!<o:p></o:p><br />
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In the weeks since the election, SGA has been working with the school administration, Senior Class Committee, and Mentor Program to plan and execute TMA's Spirit Week and Homecoming Dance on December 7th. SGA officers helped choose the Spirit Week themed days, Homecoming dance theme, and will organize the Homecoming Court election and will help decorate the gymnasium before the dance. Additionally, SGA is teaming up with the Mentor Program to promote a TMA wide Shoebox Gift Drive benefitting So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.). <o:p></o:p><br />
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SGA is having a great year so far and has a full plate for the next few months. SGA is starting up the Buddy Program, a TMA mentor program which will pair freshmen with juniors and seniors with sophomores. SGA hopes to have the program up and running by January so that as many students and possible can be paired up with a classmate and begin building a new friendship. <o:p></o:p><br />
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-21360149892170009572012-10-03T12:04:00.000-04:002012-10-03T12:04:29.438-04:00Growing Healthy Schools Week Comes to TMA October 15th! <br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFy8BPpH0NLp16Q3h6yxpjf-wteU7SA3SqRurJTO-bHfIBjdeUBN4pyzuBnQbdEqNVbrIWyxtqM9XyWS7UrOMmCx3IHMG6_9Y6Djfqa3m2MsKJvEzXwIVM0R2Abmi0kPiuPRgML9DhLSn/s1600/212.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiFy8BPpH0NLp16Q3h6yxpjf-wteU7SA3SqRurJTO-bHfIBjdeUBN4pyzuBnQbdEqNVbrIWyxtqM9XyWS7UrOMmCx3IHMG6_9Y6Djfqa3m2MsKJvEzXwIVM0R2Abmi0kPiuPRgML9DhLSn/s400/212.jpg" width="400" /></a>Hey there, foodies, green thumb gardeners, and curious bystanders! Here's an announcement you won't want to miss! On October 15th, from 10am-12pm, Thurgood Marshall Academy will host the kickoff for the First Annual <a href="http://growinghealthyschoolsweek.org/" target="_blank">Growing Healthy Schools Week</a>.<br />
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There will be cooking competitions using produce from the Great Garden of Anacostia, garden tours, speakers, a farmer's market provided by Whole Foods, and much, much more!<br />
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In preparation for GHSW, TMA students have been cooking during lunch every Thursday. Last week we made Ratatouille, and tomorrow we're making Thai Pumpkin Curry, using the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151255023422994&set=a.480803702993.292364.172122372993&type=1&theater" target="_blank">pumpkin</a> that won "Funkiest Vegetable" at the DC State Fair!<br />
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If you're interested in attending, please RSVP to <a href="mailto:jkline@tmapchs.org">jkline@tmapchs.org</a>!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-31191808011343519832012-09-24T14:06:00.001-04:002012-09-24T14:06:35.197-04:00TMA's Writing Center Opens Today! <br />
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Students at Thurgood Marshall have been back in school for about month, laughing in the hallways, making new friends, and challenging themselves in fun and exciting new classes. In the last few weeks students have been diligently studying in our new and improved Homework Help and last Thursday TMA hosted its annual Clubs Fair. The Clubs Fair was an amazing success, with over twenty five clubs and after school activities available for students to choose from. From student government, Girl Scouts, and the Anti-Defamation League to Drama, Hair Club, and the Green Club, all TMA students in attendance found a club that fits their interests. The next few weeks are going to be packed with club meetings, sports practice, drama auditions, and more!</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3391380567901157686.post-52563800822114365602012-06-12T15:55:00.000-04:002012-06-12T15:55:32.097-04:00TMA's First Monthly Workday a Great Success!<br />
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Marshall Academy had its first monthly Garden Workday and Plant Sale this past
Saturday, June 9<sup>th</sup>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rising 10<sup>th</sup> grader Cer’cia Wallace
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">This weekend I spent my Saturday
in the garden. I was the first TMA student to arrive to the work day. When I
got there Ms.Boehle-Silva greeted me and Ms. Hanson, our librarian, introduced
me to her son. I also saw Ms. Wyss and Ms. Kate, our Garden Coordinator. Then
it was off to the garden! I pulled out the weeds and assisted with the Savoy
kids, helping them in the garden. We pulled and pulled, dirt flying everywhere,
Ms. Wyss and I talked about summer plans as we sold some plants, and I got to
take one home! The sun beat down and water was a necessity. This day of
gardening has made me want to become more involved in the garden next year!</span></i></div>
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The TMA Brief concluded a stellar second year with its
largest issue ever. At a whopping 16 pages, the fourth and final issue packs a
punch. On the front page, star senior reporter Kendra Atchison reflects on
college acceptance and rejection in what is her final article for the newspaper.
Also on the front, new up-and-comer Syndi Foshee delves into the intricacies of
locker logistics, documenting students’ laments over the treacherous bottom lockers.
Senior Justice Long rounds out the coverage of the 2012 graduating class with a
pair of faculty interviews about senioritis and its symptoms. Justice also
continues her ongoing quest to find the best-dressed faculty and staff by
interviewing Ms. Boehle-Silva. In their regular A-C Wars column, Cericia
Wallace and Anthonya James go head-to-head, ramping up the rhetoric over
whether it’s Twitter or Facebook that dominates the social media landscape. In
fiction, Keneon Williams completes his sci-fi epic, <i>The Darkest World</i>,
with a thrilling two-part conclusion. More than any other issue, this one
brings the culture, featuring humor, poetry, Bryn Baffer’s book reviews, a
photo essay, a Spanish-language section and <span style="color: #1f497d;">T</span>he Queen and Mickey’s regular wrap-up of the
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