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PBS (Channel 12) GREAT BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAM!

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 17:43:00 +0000

PBS Commemorates Black History Month

-New specials include a story of the UNDERGROUND RAILROAD and, from INDEPENDENT LENS, an intimate look at “Daisy Bates: The First Lady of Little Rock,” a collection of interviews called “Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975” and a filmmaker’s cross country campaign in “More Than a Month”-

-Schedule also features 2012 Sundance Film Festival selection SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME and an AMERICAN MASTERS profile of “Cab Calloway”-

ARLINGTON, VA – January 26, 2012 – PBS recently announced an expansive slate of programs profiling the rich history, culture and contributions of African-Americans. The programs air as part of PBS’ celebration of Black History Month, February 2012. With new programs that delve into the archives of history, this year’s schedule provides an in-depth look at a variety of historical events from the post-Emancipation era to the rise of the black power movement.

Premieres

INDEPENDENT LENS presents three new shows appearing as part of the Black History Month line-up. “Daisy Bates: The First Lady of Little Rock,” premiering Thursday, February 2, at 10:00 p.m., tells the story of Bates’ life and her public support of nine black students who registered to attend the all-white Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas (See advanced clip here). Premiering on Thursday, February 9, at 10:30 p.m. is a compilation of interviews from leading African-American artists, activists, musicians and scholars in “Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975.” (See advanced clip here) In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Swedish television journalists came to America to document the burgeoning black power movement. This long-lost trove of film, combined with contemporary interviews to create an irresistible mosaic chronicling the movement’s evolution, features interviews with seminal black power leaders, including Stokely Carmichael and Eldridge Cleaver, as well as author/activist Angela Davis. And in “More Than a Month,” premiering on Thursday, February 16, at 10:30 p.m., Shukree Hassan Tilghman, an African-American filmmaker, is on a cross-country campaign to end Black History Month. Through this tongue-in-cheek and thought-provoking journey, “More Than a Month” investigates what the treatment of history tells us about race and equality in a “post-racial” America. (See advanced clip here.)

In the compelling story of an unsung hero, UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE WILLIAM STILL STORY, airing Monday, February 6 at 10:00 a.m. (PBS Info Channel), explores one man’s mission to help slaves escape to freedom. The program looks at the inner workings of the Underground Railroad through detailed records, diaries and other written accounts of the freedom seekers who made their way across the U.S. border to Canada.

SLAVERY BY ANOTHER NAME, premiering Monday, February 13, at 9:00 p.m., was a Sundance Film Festival selection for 2012. This new documentary based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning book by Wall Street Journal senior writer Douglas A. Blackmon examines the concept of “neoslavery,” which sentenced African-Americans in the post-Emancipation South to forced labor for violating an array of laws that criminalized their everyday behavior. Award-winning actor Laurence Fishburne narrates the film.

FRONTLINE “The Interrupters,” premiering Tuesday, February 14, at 9:00 p.m., follows a group of former gang leaders in Chicago who try to “interrupt” shootings and protect their communities from the violence they themselves once committed. From director Steve James (HOOP DREAMS, Stevie), “The Interrupters” is a compelling observational journey into the stubborn, persistent violence that plagues American cities.

Rounding out the Black History Month programming are three shows that highlight the artistic contributions of African-Americans. On Friday, February 24, at 9:00 p.m., turn the radio dial back to the 1950s for the tale of a black singer, a white DJ, forbidden love and the birth of rhythm and blues in GREAT PERFORMANCES “Memphis.” The original Broadway cast members of the 2010 Tony Award-winner for Best New Musical reprise their roles in this roof-raising celebration of music.

In AN EVENING WITH VALERIE SIMPSON, premiering in February 2012 (check local listings), Gwen Ifill interviews Valerie Simpson, who for more than 40 years wrote hit-making songs with her husband, the late Nick Ashford. As performers, their best-known duets are “Solid” and “Found a Cure.” This is an intimate tribute to their artistry, with performances by Patti Austin, Kindred The Family Soul and Valerie Simpson.

Finally, AMERICAN MASTERS closes out the month with a profile of Cab Calloway, one of the first black musicians to tour the segregationist South and a regular performer at Harlem’s famous Cotton Club. “Cab Calloway: Sketches” premiering Monday, February 27, at 10:00 p.m., showcases this exceptional figure in the history of jazz, a bandleader and singer who charmed audiences around the world with his boundless energy, bravado and elegant showmanship. Calloway was at the top of his game in the jazz and swing eras of the 30s and 40s with his signature song “Minnie the Moocher,” featuring the popular refrain “Hi de hi de hi de ho,” and his timeless rendition of “It Ain’t Necessarily So.”

“Each year, PBS is committed to airing historically informative programming that not only pays tribute to the men and women who sacrificed so much for our nation, but who influenced change in the face of adversity,” said Donald Thoms, Vice President, Programming. “We hope viewers will find PBS’ commemorative programming both enlightening and enjoyable.”

In addition to premieres, PBS will air an encore of FREEDOM RIDERS: AMERICAN EXPERIENCE on Tuesday, February 7, at 8:00 p.m (airing again channel 23, Thursday, Feb. 9). FREEDOM RIDERS is acclaimed filmmaker Stanley Nelson’s powerful and inspirational story of the more than 400 black and white men and women who, using non-violent tactics, risked their lives to challenge segregated travel facilities in the South in 1961.

Other series airing throughout the year that routinely cover topics and profile guests and performers of interest to African-Americans include FRONTLINE, GREAT PERFORMANCES, PBS NEWSHOUR, NEED TO KNOW, POV, TAVIS SMILEY and WASHINGTON WEEK WITH GWEN IFILL. FINDING YOUR ROOTS, the latest series from renowned cultural critic and Harvard scholar Henry Louis Gates, Jr., premieres Sunday, March 25, at 8:00 p.m.

Thousands of hours of PBS programming are available on the PBS Video Portal, including a special collection for Black History Month 2012, featuring new and encore programming available at PBS Black History.

Veronica J. Joyner & PUBS (Parents United for Better Schools) News Coverage on Proposed Afterschool Cuts

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:53:00 +0000

MyFoxPhilly.com

Parents Concerned About School District Cutbacks

School District Says It Has Plans To Cut Deficit

Updated: Tuesday, 07 Feb 2012, 6:40 AM EST

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/dpp/news/local_news/phila-schools-has-plans-to-cut-deficit

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Philadelphia Tribune
Monday, 06 February 2012 18:45

Advocates criticize school district cuts

http://www.phillytrib.com/newsarticles/itemlist/tag/Veronica%20Joyner.html

Veronica J. Joyner & PUBS (Parents United for Better Schools) Press Release Regarding Philadelphia School District Afterschool Program Cuts

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:28:00 +0000

MCSCS Black History Showcase - Thursday, February 16, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 18:24:00 +0000

Click to download flyer in Adobe .pdf format

MCSCS Book Fair - Mon. 2/6 - tue 2/7

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:00 +0000

MCSCS Annual Book Fair

Monday, February 6th - Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

Main Lobby Hallway

History Meets Hollywood: "Redtails"

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:13:00 +0000

RED TAILS

A crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard.

How accurate is the Red Tails movie to the actual history of the Tuskegee story? This is a great discussion for both your Social Studies classroom and your family.

http://teamredtails.com/

MCSCS will be closed on January 16, 2012 for MLK Holiday!

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Graduating Seniors Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, January 10, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:53:00 +0000

STARBOUND STUDIOS

ATTENTION MCSCS PARENTS & STUDENTS

Class Composite photos will be ready shortly after “Retake Day”

“Retake Day” is Tuesday,

JANUARY 10, 2012

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

If you want a retake you must return original complete package to the photographer. Group Pictures can be taken. Students must be in complete uniform. Please have exact payment.

Any questions or concerns please call Starbound Studios at (866)782-7598

11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Mon. – Fri.

Senior Class Picture Day :)

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:47:00 +0000

Senior Class Picture Day

with

Essence Studios

Thursday, January 5^th

Thursday, January 19th

"Cool to Be Smart"

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:41:00 +0000

The president of the University of Maryland-Baltimore County, Freeman Hrabowski, was profiled on CBS’s 60 Minutes last night in a segment that focused on the great work he’s done in the areas of science and math at his university.

Check out the video here

Green Video Contest from STAPLES for H.S. Students!

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:08:00 +0000

Show us how you can

Green Your City! Video Contest Link

What's an idea using Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) that can help green your city?

No matter where you live, there are ways your city or town can “go greener” through the innovative use of your Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) skills.

Planet Connect and Staples want HS students to demonstrate in a 30 second – 120 second video how one or more of the elements of STEM can help green your city or town. What have you learned in the classroom about how science, technology, engineering, or math could be used to help make your town or city greener, more sustainable and a model for 21st century living?

Planet Connect has partnered with Staples to host the third Get Green Video Contest, a national contest designed for high school students, aged 14 to 19, to display their creativity and environmental/STEM knowledge while helping to inspire the public and their peers. Prizes include cash, a Samsung Galaxy Tab, a Netbook, and an HD camcorder! This year’s Get Green Video Contest winners will also have the opportunity for their videos to be broadcast on national television, through the Eco Company TV show! The deadline to enter is 3 PM EST on December 8, 2011.

Click this link for more details!

Opportunities for Students who Choose Math & Science!

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:13:00 +0000

With Black unemployment reaching historic levels, banks laying off tens of thousands and law school graduates waiting tables, why aren’t more African-Americans looking toward science, technology, engineering and math – the still-hiring careers known as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math).

Read Full Article http://newsone.com/the-education-zone/associatedpress4/stem-african-americans-declining-math-science/

Legendary Black Scientist Honored At John Hopkins University

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:52:00 +0000

Last weekend at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, scientists, mathematicians, engineers, doctors, and other intellectuals came to honor a living legend in the field of science, Dr. James West.

http://newsone.com/newsone-original/casey-gane-mccalla/legendary-black-scientist-honored-at-john-hopkins-university/

MCSCS Student Homeless Project is a 2012 "STEPPYS" Winner!

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +0000

Each year One Step Away's editorial board and advisory committee honors those working to bring Philadelphia one step closer to ending homelessness with an award we call "The Steppy."

Read full article online!

Read Facebook "Steppy" page at Home (not authorized via school computers)

Why Internet Essentials? $9./mth Internet Service! If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify.

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:26:00 +0000

Why Internet Essentials?
Internet for only $9/mth!

Listen to Educators and community-based organization members explain the importance of broadband adoption and how Internet Essentials can help open doors for many families, and students share the challenges they face when Internet access is limited.

Internet EssentialsSM
Fast, affordable* home Internet service.

*If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify.

Fast, affordable home Internet service. If your child receives free school lunches, you may qualify.

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:24:00 +0000

MCSCS Annual Parent Conference & Book Fair!

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:46:00 +0000

Click Here to Register Online!
http://bit.ly/MCSCSParentConference

Click to Download and Print Out Form!

FREE SAT Workshop 10/22/2011 - Overbrook Park Library in West Philly

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:19:00 +0000

FREE SAT Workshop 10/22/2011 - West Philly Library

Please open the attached document. It was scanned and sent to you from the Math, Civics and Sciences Charter School Business Office.

9th, 10th & 11th GRADE STUDENTS & PARENTS - PSAT Testing Tomorrow, Saturday 10/15/2011

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 15:05:00 +0000

PARENTS & HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Please be sure to get a good night sleep tonight to be best prepared for the PSAT!

Breakfast 8:30 AM

Exam 9:00 A M - 11:30 AM

* NO Onsite Registration

What is the PSAT?

Does Your Child Need Dental Care?

noreply@blogger.com (JWil.IT) — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 19:40:00 +0000

If Yes, MCSCS has a FREE Dental Program. Read flyer below and be sure for you or your child to pickup complete brochure from school Administration area or Home Room Teacher.