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We the People is ALL of Us, not Some of Us
Click here to see the slides shared on Saturday that include links to videos, podcasts, and websites that address themes from The Sum of Us.
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Join Civitas for a private bus tour of St. Louis!
Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am-noon
Civitas has booked the "More than an Arch" tour through the Missouri History Museum for 32 students to experience together for free on Saturday, April 20 from 10:00 am until noon. The iconic Gateway Arch is an internationally recognized symbol of St. Louis, Missouri; but there is so much more to this vibrant city on the Mississippi River. According to the MO History website, our tour will be "a whirlwind but surprising in-depth trip through as much St. Louis history as we can cram into 2 hours. Route includes historical highlights as well as visits to hidden gems throughout both north and south St. Louis. See off-the-beaten-path neighborhoods such as Carondelet, Dutchtown, Kosciusko, Hyde Park, the Ville, and more!"
We will depart promptly at 10:00 am (so arrive early) from the MO History Museum (map) and return at noon.
Click here to sign up for this fun opportunity!
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First Middle School Model UN General Assembly is Today!
We cannot wait to see all the colorful placards! Note: This photo was from last year.
Today is the first Middle School Model UN session of the 2023-2024 school year. We will have students from 3 schools participating; Holman Middle, Pattonville Heights Middle, and the St. Louis Homeschool Network. Delegates will be discussing resolutions on education in Niger, building infrastructure in Honduras, animal cruelty in Australia, clean water in Guinea, and child labor. These students have put in a ton of hard work, and we’re excited to see how they tackle solving world problems. To see the resolutions for this session and information on all of the other middle school MUN sessions, please click here.
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Summer Opportunity for Middle and High School Students
Explore international challenges of the UN and the USA
Dr. Robert Barnidge, Chaminade College Preparatory instructor, is offering two summer camps that might appeal to Model UN fans (and others!) at Chaminade (425 South Lindbergh Blvd., 63131) in June this summer:
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
June 17-20, Monday-Thursday, 9am-Noon
Boys & Girls Entering Grades 6-12
$200
This camp will explore the United Nations, a body founded after the Second World War to “save succeeding generations from the scourge of war.” Using a variety of active learning techniques, students will learn about some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Each student will represent a state in the United Nations Security Council, conduct research from that state’s perspective on a specific issue, and draft a Security Council resolution. On the last day of the camp, students will debate and vote on the draft resolutions in a simulation.
MODEL NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
June 24-27, Monday-Thursday, 9am-Noon
Boys & Girls Entering Grades 6-12
$200
This camp will explore the National Security Council, the President of the United States’ principal venue for national security and foreign policy decision making and main arm for coordinating such matters across federal agencies. Using a variety of active learning techniques, students will learn about some of the United States’ most pressing international challenges. Each student will represent a member of the National Security Council, conduct research from that member’s perspective on a specific issue, and draft a brief position paper. On the last day of the camp, students will participate in a simulation.
Click here for more information and to register.
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Interested in Learning a Foreign Language?
Kyle Sidwell, a senior at Webster Groves High School, is working on a project that includes helping others learn foreign languages for free.
- Whether it is for travel, academics, or even just for fun, learning a foreign language can be a skill that opens a world of opportunities for you.
- If you already know a little bit and want to practice, or want to learn a new language completely from scratch, check out the resources attached below.
- Click the link to access FREE textbooks, audio recordings, and courses for 200 languages as dialects used by the U.S. Peace Corps, State Department, and the Defense Strategies Institute.
Click here to see the resources and share a little about your interests with Kyle.
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Tuesday, March 26: Middle School General Assembly #1
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Tuesday, April 2: Election Day! Don't forget to vote.
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Tuesday, April 16: Middle School General Assembly #2
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Wednesday, April 17: Middle School General Assembly #3
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Saturday, April 20, 10:00 am until noon, Bus Tour of St. Louis with MO History Museum. (MAP)
A bus field trip to explore St. Louis beyond the arch.
Sign up here.
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