A Week Filled with New Experiences
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In the first week of Freedom School, scholars learned cheers and chants, participated in
Harambee!
, spent time in their Integrated Reading Curriculum and expanded their horizons with engaging on-site activities and field trips! Take a look below for some highlights.
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The Oakhurst Level I and Level II scholars explored the world of science and technology during their trip to the Discovery Place. Through learning and experimentation, the
Explore More Life Lab
helped scholars discover the hidden wonders of biodiversity. In this hand-on lab, scholars touched starfish in an aquatic tank, viewed animal cells through microscopes and examined insects and reptiles up close.
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
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Ella Baker
; Civil Rights and Human Rights activist (honored through
CDF's Ella Baker Child Policy Institute
);
Marian Wright Edelman,
Civil Rights and Human Rights activist and
founder of Children's Defense Fund
; and
Mary Nell McPherson
,
Executive Director of Freedom School Partners
since 2004 and child advocate, are a few of the trailblazing women that have made Freedom School what it is today. The scholars at Marie G. Davis along with scholars across all eighteen sites learned about historical figures during their Standing on the Shoulders of Giants activity earlier this week. This activity consisted of scholars going around their classrooms to read, write, discuss and share information about Freedom School Giants.
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Scholars at Marie G. Davis learn about Freedom School Giants.
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Setting Up for Success
Volunteer, Lourdes Thorn, knows first-hand the anticipation and excitement that new SLI's face before starting Freedom School. During Site Set Up, Thorn helped Taylyn Shipp, a Servant Leader Intern (SLI) for Level III scholars at Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom School, setup and decorate her classroom. Thorn is the mother of Taylyn's boyfriend, Isaiah Thorn, and also Shanele Thorn, a former SLI.
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Taylyn stands outside of her classroom at
Martin Luther King, Jr. Freedom School.
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As Thorn helped Taylyn decorate her classroom, she reflected on her daughter's Freedom School experience and even remembered Shanele's classroom decorations! Thorne said Shanele’s scholars still remember Shanele and some of their parents keep in contact and send updates letting her know how great they are doing.
Shanele first attended UNCG as a pre-med student until she changed her major when a professor introduced her to Freedom School. She was a SLI for two summers in 2015 and 2016. Shanele resides in Charlotte and plans to work within Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools with the guidance of her 5th grade teacher who is also her mentor.
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Shanele, front row, far right at the 2016 UNCG
SLI College Day photo
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Myque Harris, Psychotherapist at Southeast Psych
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Louise Bonner and her therapy dog at Montclaire
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Click here
to see more of this week's
Harambee! r
eaders who took the #HarambeeChallenge!
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The Art of Self Expression
Next Monday, Level III
Scholars at The Grove Presbyterian Church will take a class on “Self-expression through Writing” taught by Rachel Kang. Your gift of $60 will underwrite this class and allow all 20 Level III Scholars to learn this important way to express themselves. Click below to give!
Fund a Scholar for this summer
Scholar Society members provide one or more scholars with a quality summer learning experience, rich in literacy and exploration, through their gift of $1,500 or more to Freedom School Partners. This is the cost of serving one scholar for the summer. To become a Scholar Society member today please contact FSP Individual Giving Associate,
Nancy Ralston
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Available
Harambee!
openings
- June 27 at Berewick Elementary School
- June 28 – Berewick Elementary School and Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School
Contact Volunteer and Donor Coordinator,
Tommy Hudnall
to sign up!
Supply Shoppers Needed
Shop and deliver supplies for activities that support and enhance the CDF Freedom Schools
®
Integrated Reading Curriculum. This is an estimated three hours per week commitment.
Learn more
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Our Mission:
Freedom School Partners promotes the long-term success of children
by preventing summer learning loss through igniting a passion for reading
and inspiring a love of learning.
Follow us on social media for updates!
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