Dear Friends and Family,
The Moses Brown Swim Team has chosen to join the fight against breast cancer by participating in the American Cancer Society's Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October. I hope you will join us by making a donation in support of our effort.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a noncompetitive walk that takes place in 120 communities across the country. Making Strides walkers unite to honor breast cancer survivors and to educate women about early detection and prevention. By raising money to support the American Cancer Society fight against breast cancer, we help fund groundbreaking research, public awareness campaigns, improved access to mammograms, and services that improve the quality of life for patients and their families.
I hope you will support our efforts by making a donation on our personal fundraising page. It's safe and simple. All you have to do is click the link below and follow the few easy steps.
Last year, 500,000 Making Strides participants across the U.S. raised $50 million ($7.5 million of that in New England), and they did it one donation at a time. So, whether you're able to give $5, $50 or $500, every bit truly does help fight a disease that 1 in 8 women will face in her lifetime.
Hope starts one dollar at a time. Hope starts with me and with you.
Contact the community service program at moses.brown250@gmail, if you would like to donate towards the team's effort to fight against cancer.
Monday, September 29, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
P.L.A.F.F
The 16th annual Providence Latin American Film Festival started on Wednesday 9/24 and will run until Sunday 9/27/08.
One film that I recommend viewing is called Price of Sugar (El Precio del Azucar). It's a documentary film that focuses on the lives and treatment of migrant Haitian workers in the Dominican Republic. Our school plans to sponsor a trip during Springbrak to work with this group and it would be great for students to gain some exposure about some of the issues pertaining to the workers prior to the trip.
To see more about this film and other that are part of the festival, visit
http://www.plaff.org
One film that I recommend viewing is called Price of Sugar (El Precio del Azucar). It's a documentary film that focuses on the lives and treatment of migrant Haitian workers in the Dominican Republic. Our school plans to sponsor a trip during Springbrak to work with this group and it would be great for students to gain some exposure about some of the issues pertaining to the workers prior to the trip.
To see more about this film and other that are part of the festival, visit
http://www.plaff.org
Special Olympics Rhode Island
Special Olympics Rhode Island (SORI) is looking for student volunteers to work with its athletes. SORI is a non-profit organization that provides sports trainng and athletic competition for children as well as adults with intellectual disabilities. The organization serves a total of 2,500 athletes. For more info., please visit the SORI website at http://www.specialolympicssri.org
If you are interested in volunteering, please pick up an application in the community service room.
If you are interested in volunteering, please pick up an application in the community service room.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Interested Helping Out With A Music Program?
This project is to let students give music lessons to under privileged children.
Last year, the project pulled together a space, instruments, and had students teaching children how to play instruments for the first time for an hour once a week.. The space is owned by an alum's family and is located in Pawtucket (past the top of North Main St.). There are many wind, brass, and percussion instruments. This project allows MB students who play a musical instrument(s) a fun and rewarding community service opportunity.
Challenges involved in the project include: finding MB students to teach and under privileged students to learn, managing the instruments (the project lost a few last year when students did not return), and setting up a system so that the project continues in the future.
There are many great resources available to this project. It simply needs a leader to step up and bring the resources and idea to its full potential.
Last year, the project pulled together a space, instruments, and had students teaching children how to play instruments for the first time for an hour once a week.. The space is owned by an alum's family and is located in Pawtucket (past the top of North Main St.). There are many wind, brass, and percussion instruments. This project allows MB students who play a musical instrument(s) a fun and rewarding community service opportunity.
Challenges involved in the project include: finding MB students to teach and under privileged students to learn, managing the instruments (the project lost a few last year when students did not return), and setting up a system so that the project continues in the future.
There are many great resources available to this project. It simply needs a leader to step up and bring the resources and idea to its full potential.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
International Day of Peace Celebration, Sunday, 9/21/08
In celebration of the International Day of Peace, the Peace Flag Project, will host a celebration at Burnside Park/Kennedy Plaza (Downtown Providence) on Sunday September 21, 2008 from 3-6pm. To learn more about the Peace Flag Project, visit www.ThePeaceFlagProject.org
The project is a local organization run by a parent of a former student of our school. The parent often comes on campus to work with faculty members and students in the making of peace flags. These flags are a great way to bring attention to the need for peace in our world and also to celebrate the work of those who are working towards peace.
The celebration on Sunday is open to the public. It will feature performances from various artistic groups (i.e. dancing, singing, etc) in the Providence area. There will also be many activites for attendees to get involved with.
Student volunteers are needed throughout the year to work with the project. Click on the link above or come to the service room to learn more about the project, if you are willing to work as a volunteer.
The project is a local organization run by a parent of a former student of our school. The parent often comes on campus to work with faculty members and students in the making of peace flags. These flags are a great way to bring attention to the need for peace in our world and also to celebrate the work of those who are working towards peace.
The celebration on Sunday is open to the public. It will feature performances from various artistic groups (i.e. dancing, singing, etc) in the Providence area. There will also be many activites for attendees to get involved with.
Student volunteers are needed throughout the year to work with the project. Click on the link above or come to the service room to learn more about the project, if you are willing to work as a volunteer.
Monday, September 15, 2008
School Supply Drive for MLK!
Last week the Community Service Board kick started the year with the beginning of our school supply drive for Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. The goal of the drive is to gather as many school necessities (folders, binders, notebooks, pencils, pens, etc.) so that the children at MLK may have the necessary tools to further their learning experience. Anyone who has volunteered at the after school program will recognize how much these items would help the kids, and it is our goal to make sure that no child is restricted from learning effectively because he/she does not have the necessary supplies.
We hope that everyone takes the time to clean out their desks to look for that extra notebook that you may have bought but never used or spends an extra dollar in the school bookstore to buy an extra packet of pencils. Little contributions like these can make a huge difference if everyone takes a few minutes out of their day to think of others. We hope to get as many contributions as possible. Collection boxes are in the CS Office and the Upper School Office.
Thank you so much for all of your help!!!
We hope that everyone takes the time to clean out their desks to look for that extra notebook that you may have bought but never used or spends an extra dollar in the school bookstore to buy an extra packet of pencils. Little contributions like these can make a huge difference if everyone takes a few minutes out of their day to think of others. We hope to get as many contributions as possible. Collection boxes are in the CS Office and the Upper School Office.
Thank you so much for all of your help!!!
Friday, September 12, 2008
Pet Walk RI 2008!
The 20th Annual Pet Walk benefiting the Providence Animal Rescue League will take this Saturday, September 13, 2008. The event involves a 3.5 walk through Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI. There will also be lots of family fun and activities such as pet games and contests, activities for kids, and fabulous raffle prizes. The event runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30PM. For more information please visit www. PetwalkRI.Org
Students should note that the Providence Animal Resue League or PARL, the sponsoring agency of the event, is always looking for volunteers. MB students have worked with PARL in the past, so there is a an established relationship with the school. Our very own K. Morse is heavily involved with PARL and is available to speak with anyone about this organization.
Students should note that the Providence Animal Resue League or PARL, the sponsoring agency of the event, is always looking for volunteers. MB students have worked with PARL in the past, so there is a an established relationship with the school. Our very own K. Morse is heavily involved with PARL and is available to speak with anyone about this organization.
Interested in tutoring kids?
The Summerbridge School Year Program 2008-2009 is looking for tutors. The goal of the tutoring program is to provide academic assistance to students who demonstrate a need to receive one-on-one academic support from a high school or college student who is skilled in the content area of concern. Tutoring sessions will take place at the Wheeler School on most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm-5:15pm throughout the school year. Sessions will begin in mid-October and end in mid-May of the school year.
To request an application to tutor, please call 401-528-2152 and speak with Rameka. Rameka will visit our campus on Wednesday, 9/17/08 to recruite tutors. You can get an applicaiton from her then. The meeting will take place in LE2 (Elvis' room) during lunch.
-Elvis
To request an application to tutor, please call 401-528-2152 and speak with Rameka. Rameka will visit our campus on Wednesday, 9/17/08 to recruite tutors. You can get an applicaiton from her then. The meeting will take place in LE2 (Elvis' room) during lunch.
-Elvis
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Below is a letter from Dianne Fonseca. She will visit our campus on Monday 9/15/08 to speak to us about her personal fight against breast cancer and how our school can help support her organization. The talk will take place in the Gifford Room (RM15) during lunch, 11:10-11:40 AM. All are welcome to attend.
Dear coworkers, friends, and family,
This year, more than 250,230 women and men will hear the words, “You have breast cancer,” and there’s a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. I have chosen to fight back against this disease and help make a difference by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Providence, and I hope you will join me.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is our opportunity to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs that help ease the burden of patients and their families. But Making Strides is more than just the name of a walk; it describes the amazing progress we can make if we work together to defeat a disease that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with in their lifetime.
Below is a link to my personal page. I hope you will visit my site and sign up to join my team. If you prefer, you can start your own team, sign up to walk as an individual, or make a donation. Hope starts with me and it can continue with you. Please join my team and walk with us to experience an incredible day of inspiration and meaning, and to provide hope for all people facing breast cancer, as well as the next generation.
To donate now, use this link to visit my personal page.
Sincerely,
Dianne Fonseca
For cancer information 24/7, 365 days a year:1.800.ACS(227).2345https://mail.mosesbrown.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cancer.org/https://mail.mosesbrown.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cancer.org/NEsupport
View the American Cancer Society Privacy Policy and State Fundraising Notices.
Dear coworkers, friends, and family,
This year, more than 250,230 women and men will hear the words, “You have breast cancer,” and there’s a good chance that some of them will be people we know and love. I have chosen to fight back against this disease and help make a difference by participating in the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Providence, and I hope you will join me.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is our opportunity to honor and celebrate breast cancer survivors, educate women about early detection and prevention, and raise money to fund lifesaving research and support programs that help ease the burden of patients and their families. But Making Strides is more than just the name of a walk; it describes the amazing progress we can make if we work together to defeat a disease that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with in their lifetime.
Below is a link to my personal page. I hope you will visit my site and sign up to join my team. If you prefer, you can start your own team, sign up to walk as an individual, or make a donation. Hope starts with me and it can continue with you. Please join my team and walk with us to experience an incredible day of inspiration and meaning, and to provide hope for all people facing breast cancer, as well as the next generation.
To donate now, use this link to visit my personal page.
Sincerely,
Dianne Fonseca
For cancer information 24/7, 365 days a year:1.800.ACS(227).2345https://mail.mosesbrown.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cancer.org/https://mail.mosesbrown.org/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.cancer.org/NEsupport
View the American Cancer Society Privacy Policy and State Fundraising Notices.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Application for board membership, 2008-09
The application for new membership on the community service board was recently sent to the entire student body. To save some trees and be in accord with the current enviro-friendly movement, the application was disseminated via email. Yep. Let's hug, I mean save, some trees. The application is also on display in the main office. This office has a huge in-door window through which students are always peering. Instead of peering through the window, I encourage brave souls to step inside the office and grab an application. The due date for the application is Monday 9/15/08. Return it to me, one of the current board members, or place it in the small basket located in the main office.
We are looking for applicants who will help make the community service bigger and better than it ever was. Our school has many talented students. It would be great to have the talent shown in the creative ways that the service program involves itself with constructive projects and events this year. The current board members and I talked about making the program more inclusive and transparent. In having these goals, we are aware of the need of proper leadership (basically people who like to get things accomplished and in the process reach out for help). In other words, we seek to have a team mentality, composed of hard and smart workers.
This blog is one way that we hope to make the program more transparent. We are asking you to use it to share with us ideas, suggestions, and other concerns you may have about community service. A great start would be for you to blog about the application process.
See you around,
-Elvis
We are looking for applicants who will help make the community service bigger and better than it ever was. Our school has many talented students. It would be great to have the talent shown in the creative ways that the service program involves itself with constructive projects and events this year. The current board members and I talked about making the program more inclusive and transparent. In having these goals, we are aware of the need of proper leadership (basically people who like to get things accomplished and in the process reach out for help). In other words, we seek to have a team mentality, composed of hard and smart workers.
This blog is one way that we hope to make the program more transparent. We are asking you to use it to share with us ideas, suggestions, and other concerns you may have about community service. A great start would be for you to blog about the application process.
See you around,
-Elvis
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