The fruits of a Personal Project

Posted on February 2, 2012

We want to share a bit of good news about a IB Personal Project that has taken on a life of its own. As a result of the work from her Personal Project and subsequent opportunities that opened up in its wake, junior Sydney was named by The Root magazine as one of The Root’s 2012 Young Futurists.

After a nationwide search, The Root’s staff selected 25 African-American innovators, ages 16 to 22, for its second annual list. This year’s Young Futurists are working in their own unique ways to make our world a better place in the fields of green innovation, science and technology, arts and culture, social activism and business enterprise.

The Root is the leading online source of news and commentary from an African-American perspective. Founded in 2008 under the leadership of Prof. Henry Louis Gates Jr. of Harvard University, The Root offers a unique take on breaking news, provides solid analysis and presents dynamic multimedia content. The Root raises the profile of black voices in mainstream media and engages anyone interested in black culture around the world. The Root is owned by the Washington Post Company. www.theroot.com, on Twitter @TheRoot247 and on Facebook.

You can read more about this year’s Young Futurists by clicking the following links:

Group profile:
http://www.theroot.com/young-futurists-2012-video?wpisrc=root_lightbox

Sydney’s profile:http://www.theroot.com/views/young-futurists/2012/sydney-shavers

Join us in celebrating what IB is all about!

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Volunteers Needed!

Posted on February 1, 2012

Horses in Service a non profit organization that provides therapeutic riding lessons for special needs children and adults. In order for the program to run smoothly, they need volunteers to help with the horses and the participants. The attached flyer is to share with students who would like to give back to the community, need volunteer hours, have an interest in working with horses or an interest in working with special needs children and adults. W12 S12 Volunteer Flyer 120116(2)

They are located at Fox Chase Farms, 6301 Hines Rd, Henrico, VA 23233, 7 miles east of the Richmond International Airport in Eastern Henrico County.

Please feel free to contact them with any questions or requests for additional information. They look forward to hearing from students, teachers and parents alike that would like to become a part of this great organization.

For more information, you may also contact:

Martha Wagner, Executive Director mcheynew@gmail.com

Jayme Hansen, Volunteer Coordinator dhslilcountrygal@aol.com

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February Seminars

Posted on January 26, 2012

In February, we celebrate Open-Mindedness as well as Black History Month.

Grade 9: Seminars open with our Speakers Corner for the first two weeks. Students will assert aspects of the Learner Profile in persuasive speeches, shared with their peers.

February 14 and 21 will be devoted to the documentary “Free At Last” which recounts the struggles of the American Civil Rights Movement. Students will consider what American identity means. The worksheet for this film is here and it is due to your biology teacher: Free At Last2012

Grade 10: Sophomores will watch the feature length film “Something the Lord Made” as they contemplate how one person makes a difference, especially in the Jim Crow South. The worksheet is here and it is due to Ms. Brown (NOT Mr. Rigler as this sheet says): Something the Lord Made

Grade 11 will begin its Extended Essay journey. Students are referred to the page to the right on Extended Essay.

Grade 12 will explore open-mindedness and connections with a series of documentaries on race in America. “A Ripple of Hope” recounts Robert Kennedy’s contribution to the Civil Rights Movement. “NOW with Bill Moyers: Zaid Shakir on Being Muslim in America” discusses extremism and how Muslim-Americans are burdened with prejudice born of fear. “Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream” explores being Hispanic/Latino in America today. This worksheet is due to TOK by 2/14: Sr Seminar_Black History. This one is due to TOK by 2/28: Senior Seminar_Feb

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Congratulations!

Posted on January 26, 2012

Join us in congratulating two seniors, Connor C. and Lindsey R, who won Gold Keys for individual pieces in the regional competition of the Scholastic Art and Writing awards. Recipients of Gold Key awards continue on to be adjudicated on the national level in New York City. Connor also received an Honorable Mention for his portfolio. Junior Cindy S. also received an Honorable Mention for a portrait of a fellow student.

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IB Student World Conferences

Posted on January 23, 2012

If you are a rising junior or senior, please look at this opportunity to take part in IB World Conferences. The early registration deadline is January 31. The regular deadline is 30 April. Register now!! Conferences are in Segovia, Spain, and Vancouver, Canada.

See http://www.ibo.org/wsc/ or email IBWSC@ibo.org for more information.

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