Parents, I would like to thank you for your commitment, grace, and cooperation as our teachers continued to provide quality learning experiences from their homes and the building.  Our students have done an awesome job in navigating the virtual space and becoming responsible for their learning. They are resilient and have learned numerous lessons that will impact their future learning and decision making.

WOW! What another fabulous year of Environmental Science. Students had an opportunity to learn more about the ecosystems of DATE.  We enjoyed seeing Andy the Bull each morning.  We observed his presence and interaction with the Nigerian Dwarf goats, and chickens. He was a very gentle giant.  Then, we acquired 4 baby sister sheep who are slowly getting used to all of the other animals in the pasture.  We planted green- beans, squash, lettuce, kale, sorrel, radish, marigold, and tarragon in the aquaponics and watched it grow from germination to harvest.  

Our outdoor garden gave us sunflowers, cabbage, carrots, and collards.  We watched the red- eared turtles in the pond sunbathing, as we collected eggs from the chicken coop for breakfast.  We even watched a few eggs go through the entire life cycle to produce new baby chicks.  

We balanced the water levels, weighed the fish, watered the garden, built work tables and so much more. 

Then, we went out with a bang, during our STE(A)M Day, incorporating virtual components that allowed both in- person and virtual learning to take place.

Now is the time for us all to take a short break; but be sure to READ over the summer and we will come back again next school year and do it all again.

Be proud of yourselves you all are AWESOME Scholars! 

Love you guys,

May is mental health awareness month. As we prepare to rest our minds over the summer, it is important to acknowledge all that you have accomplished this year. Nothing is too small when you look at how large challenges appeared before us this school year. We have had scholars overcome tragedy, loss and mental fatigue. They continued to push through and give the best version of themselves that they had to give. 

I challenge you to rest. To look at June and July as a time to rebuild yourself and understand that knowing how you personally cope with challenges will help you achieve success in the future. The end of this school year will symbolize closure for many of us to a year of uncertainty. Remember to know your limits. I have included some resources for therapy that might benefit you or someone you know. Please pass them along as they could shine a light for someone else. 

Free Black Therapy

A 501c3 Nonprofit Organization dedicated to providing remote mental health services with Black Mental Health professionals for Black and African American individuals. Absolutely FREE.
 

Comprehensive Family Care

Ms. Monique Knight, LPC, CTMH, CPCS provides services for those in need of couples, family, individual, group and parent therapy. With a wide range of professionals, she is able to pair you with someone that can help you reach your goals.

Kate’s Club

Kate’s Club is a free counseling service that provides grief based counseling and therapy to families. Their goal is to empower children and teens facing life after death of a parent, sibling or caregiver.