2024年1月

1/25/2024

Global Studies Program Update

The Global Studies Program is humming along these days. 在奥. 多尔蒂's successful trip to India over Thanksgiving with twelve students, Ms. Witte is leading forty students and four teachers to the British Isles over Easter break, where they will visit such famed cities as Dublin, 贝尔法斯特, 德里, 和伦敦. After school ends in June, six other students will accompany Ms. Yu to Taiwan where they will initiate what we hope will become a student exchange with a partner school. While in Taiwan, the group will explore Taipei, 选择茶, visit a 19th century trading port, take a train ride through the forest in Alishan...和更多的.

而女士. Witte charts her path across the British Isles, Mr. 多尔蒂, Global Studies Coordinator, will be scouting locations for two future trips: in Nueva Esperanza, a barrio in Nicaragua where he hopes to bring several students over Thanksgiving break 2024 (returning in time for turkey dinner this time) to tutor children in Spanish; and then i Turrialba, 哥斯达黎加, for adventure--ziplining, volcano climbing, white water rafting, organic farming, 和更多的. Any of these trips make a student traveler eligible for the new Global Studies Diploma, being awarded to seniors for the first time this year. 先生联系. 多尔蒂 for details about the Global Studies Program and its diploma or certificate.

Global Studies Information

Spanish IV Concludes Food and Culture Unit with Field Trip to Olé Tapas Lounge

On January 25th, Spanish 4 students attended a field trip to Olé Tapas Lounge in Newark, DE. The restaurant visit was a culminating activity to the course’s Food and Culture Unit in which students researched cuisines from around the Spanish-speaking world and completed a cooking project. 在奥利奥塔帕斯, students sampled an authentic Spanish menu featuring a variety of tapas, including empanadas, 烤, and gambas al ajillo. For the main course, they dined on paella mixta and finished the meal with churros con chocolate. During the meal, they enjoyed a presentation about Flamenco music and dance. The presenter performed several traditional dances and involved students to learn about the instruments, 节奏, and movements that are essential to Flamenco.

The trip was also an important lesson in sobremesa, a uniquely Spanish concept, which refers to enjoying time with friends and family at mealtime. The students returned to campus with a memorable experience and renewed curiosity in Spanish culture.

Summer 2024 Tutoring

请点击这里去见先生. 多尔蒂's letter, regarding summer 2024 tutoring opportunities. Any questions should be directed to Mr. 多尔蒂在 tdougherty@glass-ink.com.

Mr. Chominski Completes Graduate Certificate in Philosophy and Ethics

Mr. Matthew Chominski, Theology Department Chair and Teacher, recently completed a Graduate Certificate in Philosophy and Ethics with the Harvard University Extension School. Mr. Chominski took courses in biotechnology and ethics; ancient Indian literature as it relates to questions of the good life; ancient Indian Buddhist philosophy; and questions regarding love, 欲望, 和忠诚.

Mr. Steve Klinge Facilitates Workshop on Teaching Poetry in AP 文学

This month, Archmere English teacher Mr. Steve Klinge led a two-hour workshop on teaching poetry in Advanced Placement 文学 and using the resources to plan units and lessons. The session was an online Professional Development training available to NYC public school teachers through their AP For All program, under the auspices of BFW Publishers (Bedford, 弗里曼 & Worth) and their 文学 & 作文 美联社教科书.

Mr. Klinge contributed to the textbook materials, including being one of the co-authors of the Teacher Edition. He is scheduled to lead another session in March.

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