UCG Announcement, 2019-2020
We are pleased to announce the following Urban Connection Grants for academic year 2019-2020. BB&N supports five grants this year, two new connections and three continuing programs. The new grant connections are currently being established and will be implemented throughout the school year. Each grant will connect BB&N students to groups and organizations throughout Cambridge, Boston and the Greater Boston Area.
Boston Speaker Series at Symphony Hall
Allison Kornet, US English Teacher and Faculty Advisor to The Vanguard
Up to 30 Upper School students will have the opportunity to attend part of the 2019-2020 Boston Speaker Series presented by Lesley University at Symphony Hall. This grant will mean seniors in the US Speechwriting and Public Speaking elective and upperclass writers and editors from The Vanguard can listen and learn firsthand from contemporary leaders and thinkers like Bob Woodward, Susan Rice and John Kerry. After presenting during the first hour of each event, speakers will respond to written questions submitted by audience members, so there is even an opportunity for direct engagement by BB&N students. Senior Speechwriting and Public Speaking students will mind how the pros deliver as closely as what they deliver, and the newspaper staff will follow up on the content of the talks with related reporting, investigation, or commentary in The Vanguard. All students participating in this grant will benefit from this unique Boston-based opportunity and experience the speaker series as an extension of their work at the Upper School.
Brattle Theater Partnership
Zoe Balaconis, US English Teacher
This grant supports the relationship between BB&N students and the Brattle Theater in Harvard Square. The theater has been putting more effort into their educational outreach, providing an excellent opportunity to create this partnership. The theater offers private showings and tickets to class groups, as well as special access to Harvard Bookstore Readings. As a result of this grant, student groups will visit the theater, including students who haven't been to a theater in many years (or ever). The programming director will work with the students about archetypes and connections to their readings prior to the film. The Brattle Theater is a cultural gem so close to school, and BB&N Upper School students will finally be putting it to good use and getting off campus for a glimpse of the world beyond.
https://www.brattlefilm.org/2020/02/05/45083/
Gem & Mineral Exhibit
https://www.brattlefilm.org/2020/02/05/45083/
Gem & Mineral Exhibit
Amy Carey, MS Science Teacher
Michael Ewins, MS Science Teacher
Taylor Iberosi, MS Science Teacher
Wendy Svatek, MS Science Teacher and Department Head
The goal of the Gem & Mineral Exhibit grant is to establish a new connection with the Harvard Museum of Natural History to support the 8th grade chemistry curriculum. Since the MS science program has developed to include more real-world applications of chemistry, the museum will provide students with the opportunity to examine the extensive variety of minerals in person. Timed with their curriculum study, students will apply their new understanding of bonding and physical properties while exploring the museum exhibit. With participation from the entire MS science department, every 8th grade student will benefit from this new Cambridge-based connection.
A Collaboration between Beginners and the ICA Boston: Sense of Self and Belonging
Lucinda Burk, Beginner Homeroom Teacher
Cris West, Beginner Homeroom Teacher
Beginner teachers Cris and Lucinda, will collaborate with ICA Boston education team and program to find ways to utilize their exhibits in ways that are age-appropriate, meaningful and relatable to interests and lives of beginners students. The goal of this grant is to provide Beginner students multiple perspectives in gaining awareness and understanding of themselves and their ability to create and express their ideas in multiple ways. This collaboration will allow children to engage in critical thinking skills and do a deeper dive into their investigation of self and belonging as they enter a new place and learning community.
ICA Boston
Beginner teachers Cris and Lucinda, will collaborate with ICA Boston education team and program to find ways to utilize their exhibits in ways that are age-appropriate, meaningful and relatable to interests and lives of beginners students. The goal of this grant is to provide Beginner students multiple perspectives in gaining awareness and understanding of themselves and their ability to create and express their ideas in multiple ways. This collaboration will allow children to engage in critical thinking skills and do a deeper dive into their investigation of self and belonging as they enter a new place and learning community.
ICA Boston
The Latino Network
Dr. Rosario Sánchez Gómez, US Spanish Teacher and Spanish Department Coordinator
The Latino Network will connect BB&N Upper School students of Spanish with bilingual Latino organizations that work directly with Latin American immigrants in the Boston area. This grant aims to provide an opportunity for students to connect with the growing Spanish-speaking population, not only to be able to practice their linguistic and cultural skills but also to participate actively in their community. The Latino Network is currently working to establish partner organizations which will result in the creation of various projects for different Spanish courses as well as service learning opportunities available to all US students. Whether the students interview members of the community for different purposes or work hand in hand with the organization on a specific project, they will engage in a unique connection that aims to expands their course and community service work beyond their classrooms to include the local Latino communities in and around Boston.
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