Fridays
Scorpion Speaker Series
10:15a - 12.15p: Scorpion Speaker Series
In-person at Oakland Mills High School
Due to the busyness of the end of the school year, there are no Scorpion Speaker Series events in May scheduled at this time.
These events are for OMHS students, but community members are able to attend with prior notice. Please email us if you would like to volunteer as a speaker or attend as an audience member. Learn more about the Speaker Series and how to volunteer.
Scorpion Speaker Series
10:15a - 12.15p: Scorpion Speaker Series
In-person at Oakland Mills High School
Due to the busyness of the end of the school year, there are no Scorpion Speaker Series events in May scheduled at this time.
These events are for OMHS students, but community members are able to attend with prior notice. Please email us if you would like to volunteer as a speaker or attend as an audience member. Learn more about the Speaker Series and how to volunteer.
Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
4pm: Student Clubs
Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library Each week, Señora Adriana uses Muzzy (a language app that is free with your HCLS library card) to guide her lessons on conversational Spanish. These family-friendly lessons are a great way to learn or improve your Spanish.
Spanish Club will be held February 1, 8, and 15
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88175472762
Fridays
Scorpion Speaker Series: Black History Month
10:15a - 12.15p: Scorpion Speaker Series
In-person at Oakland Mills High School
February 10: Servant Leadership - a look at the tenure of late MD Congressman Elijah Cummings and the experiences of African-Americans in our government. Speaker Panel includes Rich Gibson, Candace Dodson Reed, Maureen Arthur Evans, and Regina Clay
February 17: Black Scorpions - a reflection of OMHS alumni who have made history with former OMHS History teacher and Alpha Achievers’ founder, Vincent James.
(These events are for OMHS students, but community members are able to attend with prior notice. Please email us if you would like to volunteer as a speaker or attend as an audience member.)
Scorpion Speaker Series: Black History Month
10:15a - 12.15p: Scorpion Speaker Series
In-person at Oakland Mills High School
February 10: Servant Leadership - a look at the tenure of late MD Congressman Elijah Cummings and the experiences of African-Americans in our government. Speaker Panel includes Rich Gibson, Candace Dodson Reed, Maureen Arthur Evans, and Regina Clay
February 17: Black Scorpions - a reflection of OMHS alumni who have made history with former OMHS History teacher and Alpha Achievers’ founder, Vincent James.
(These events are for OMHS students, but community members are able to attend with prior notice. Please email us if you would like to volunteer as a speaker or attend as an audience member.)
Wednesdays
4pm: Student Clubs
Spanish Club with Ms. Adriana of East Columbia Library Each week, Señora Adriana uses Muzzy (a language app that is free with your HCLS library card) to guide her lessons on conversational Spanish. These family-friendly lessons are a great way to learn or improve your Spanish.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88597899660
Scorpion Speaker Series will be returning soon!
December is Disabilities Awareness Month
From book recommendations to guides on teaching kids about disabilities and inclusion, Disabilities Awareness Month resources can be found on our Disabilities Awareness Recommendations page
Visit our general OMO Recommends... pages for suggested print and
digital materials to help you learn more about each month's theme.
From book recommendations to guides on teaching kids about disabilities and inclusion, Disabilities Awareness Month resources can be found on our Disabilities Awareness Recommendations page
Visit our general OMO Recommends... pages for suggested print and
digital materials to help you learn more about each month's theme.
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Popular Resources:
- Hispanic and Indigenous Heritage Month Resources for recommendations on books and multimedia, and for recordings of past OMO sessions featuring community members sharing their stories.
- Social Activism for sessions and resources related to Black Lives Matter, Social Activism and Justice, Civil Rights, and Equality.
- Schooling At Home and Homeschooling for tips and resources to help you school at home or transition to Homeschooling.
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Note: OMO wants to make our videos accessible to everyone. We use Google's auto-captioning service to provide captions on our videos. If you experience problems with captions, please contact us with a description of the problem and the video affected. Please be as specific as possible so we can troubleshoot quickly.
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How To Use OMO
1. Visit this site to see what classes are available each day.
A list of sessions will be posted to the Home page each week. Most classes are available to all ages, but some will be labeled Pre-K or Elementary (with Parents), Middle, High, or College/Adult depending on the topic.
Sessions are offered Monday-Thursday.
Visit the Sessions by Subject page to learn more about each topic and then visit each subject page to see Recordings of past sessions.
TIPS:
Many sessions will be recorded so that people can explore a variety of topics and watch sessions at their convenience. Recordings will be posted within a few days.
Any materials needed for a class will be listed in the class description.
Want to be a Presenter or Moderator?
1. Visit this site to see what classes are available each day.
A list of sessions will be posted to the Home page each week. Most classes are available to all ages, but some will be labeled Pre-K or Elementary (with Parents), Middle, High, or College/Adult depending on the topic.
Sessions are offered Monday-Thursday.
Visit the Sessions by Subject page to learn more about each topic and then visit each subject page to see Recordings of past sessions.
TIPS:
Many sessions will be recorded so that people can explore a variety of topics and watch sessions at their convenience. Recordings will be posted within a few days.
Any materials needed for a class will be listed in the class description.
Want to be a Presenter or Moderator?
Ready to register for a weekend away?
You can hold your spot with your $70 non-refundable deposit or you can just pay it off and be done! If you decide to pay just your deposit today, please note that we will need the balance by Saturday, May 1st. See the drop down below for all your options:
You can hold your spot with your $70 non-refundable deposit or you can just pay it off and be done! If you decide to pay just your deposit today, please note that we will need the balance by Saturday, May 1st. See the drop down below for all your options:
Did you miss a session? Visit each Subject page from the main menu
or the Recordings page for links to our YouTube playlists.
FYI: the YouTube Channel is private so you can only find the recordings through our website.
or the Recordings page for links to our YouTube playlists.
FYI: the YouTube Channel is private so you can only find the recordings through our website.
As restrictions tighten up again, how do we support our local businesses while maintaining our personal safety comfort levels? Learn how HoCo businesses have come up with some creative ideas for keeping and attracting customers. Come on OMO to share why you love your favorite local businesses.
PLUS: Special guests will be joining us throughout the session to share their winter specials and deals, so don’t miss out!
Register through Eventbrite to get reminders
PLUS: Special guests will be joining us throughout the session to share their winter specials and deals, so don’t miss out!
Register through Eventbrite to get reminders
MONDAYS 5pm: Young Adult Book Group
Elizabeth Acevedo Novels
This Fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. We will meet via Zoom at 4pm EST, and, weather permitting, “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts where anyone who feels comfortable can join in person at sit safely spaced.
Reading Assignments:
- November 30- read Clap When You Land to pg. 417 (end of book)
UP NEXT!
I'm Thinking of Ending Things starts December 7
Cinder series
Dorothy Must Die series
Past Young Adult reads include:
The Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
About the Book: There, There is one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year and winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, Tommy Orange’s wondrous and shattering bestselling novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
***Join us and invite friends and family (teens and older) for this powerful book and group conversation. You may register for reminders or share the club by using our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestseller-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange-tickets-127658549157?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
We will discuss part 1 and 2 (to pg. 155) for our first meeting on Wednesday, November 11 (5-6pm EST)
We will discuss part 3 and 4 (to pg. 290/end) on Wednesday, November 18 (5-6pm EST).
There There is part of our Bestseller Books series. The books that fall under this category are great for adult and teen readers.
Past Bestseller reads include:
There There by Tommy Orange
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo
The Art of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
THURSDAYS 5pm: Family Book Group
***Join us and invite friends and family (teens and older) for this powerful book and group conversation. You may register for reminders or share the club by using our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestseller-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange-tickets-127658549157?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
We will discuss part 1 and 2 (to pg. 155) for our first meeting on Wednesday, November 11 (5-6pm EST)
We will discuss part 3 and 4 (to pg. 290/end) on Wednesday, November 18 (5-6pm EST).
There There is part of our Bestseller Books series. The books that fall under this category are great for adult and teen readers.
Past Bestseller reads include:
There There by Tommy Orange
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo
The Art of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
THURSDAYS 5pm: Family Book Group
Dates will be announced soon for upcoming Maker Monday sessions, Game Time Thursdays, and special events like Paint Night and Let's Cook Together sessions.
Monday, November 16
4pm: Book Club
YA Book Club with Amy Brooks, Book Lovers
Details: Conversations about YA books that will expand your world! This fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land.
For 11/16- read Clap When You Land to pg. 228
For 11/30- read Clap When You Land to pg. 417 (end of book)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Due to the rising Covid numbers, we will not be meeting "under the pines".
Tuesday, November 17
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes, and tickles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
4pm: Student Clubs
OM GSA with Amy Brooks, Rainbow Ally
Details: GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for teens of all ages who are connected to the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies. Weather permitting, we will meet every Tuesday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Cursed Child by Jack Thorne with Alanna Kiewe, Theatre Lover and Potter Fan.
Details: In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
7pm: Community Forum
OM Representing- Part 2 with Jon Edelson and Jessica Mahajan
Details: The Oakland Mills Community Forum will bring together leaders from local organizations, school administrators, and residents to talk about the perceptions of OM, the impacts of county and school system funding decisions, and ways we can advocate for our community.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Wednesday, November 18
9am: Early Morning Journaling
Happy Holidays in 2020 with Hannah Vogel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join Adriana while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Bestseller Book Club
There, There (part 1&2) by Tommy Orange hosted by Andrea Selkirk and Amy Brooks
There There is one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year and winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, Tommy Orange’s wondrous and shattering bestselling novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
We will discuss part 3 and 4 (to pg. 290/end) on Wednesday, November 18 (5-6pm EST).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
***Join us and invite friends and family (teens and older) for this powerful book and group conversation. You may register for reminders or share the club by using our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestseller-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange-tickets-127658549157?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
Thursday, November 19
4pm: Student Clubs
Game Time with Hannah Vogel
Details: Let's gather to play. From Dungeons and Dragons character shares, to chess tournaments, this club is just for fun. Some weeks we’ll play Kahoot, pictionary, Battleship, or Settlers of Catan. Bring your friends and your favorite game ideas. It’s up to us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Evening Session
Holiday Cooking Tips and Tricks with Paula Seabright. Learn how to make your feast a success!
Tackling turkey or other holiday foods for the first time? Feeling nervous about dessert? We will have a Q&A with local foodie Paula Seabright. Paula is an enthusiastic cook who has been helping with holiday meals for decades. Bring your questions! Fun for all ages! We will aim to have you heading into your holiday meal with confidence. Share your questions in advance through our Facebook group or by emailing us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, November 20 - NO WORKSHOPS
Monday, November 16
4pm: Book Club
YA Book Club with Amy Brooks, Book Lovers
Details: Conversations about YA books that will expand your world! This fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land.
For 11/16- read Clap When You Land to pg. 228
For 11/30- read Clap When You Land to pg. 417 (end of book)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Due to the rising Covid numbers, we will not be meeting "under the pines".
Tuesday, November 17
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes, and tickles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
4pm: Student Clubs
OM GSA with Amy Brooks, Rainbow Ally
Details: GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for teens of all ages who are connected to the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies. Weather permitting, we will meet every Tuesday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Cursed Child by Jack Thorne with Alanna Kiewe, Theatre Lover and Potter Fan.
Details: In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
7pm: Community Forum
OM Representing- Part 2 with Jon Edelson and Jessica Mahajan
Details: The Oakland Mills Community Forum will bring together leaders from local organizations, school administrators, and residents to talk about the perceptions of OM, the impacts of county and school system funding decisions, and ways we can advocate for our community.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Wednesday, November 18
9am: Early Morning Journaling
Happy Holidays in 2020 with Hannah Vogel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join Adriana while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Bestseller Book Club
There, There (part 1&2) by Tommy Orange hosted by Andrea Selkirk and Amy Brooks
There There is one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year and winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, Tommy Orange’s wondrous and shattering bestselling novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
We will discuss part 3 and 4 (to pg. 290/end) on Wednesday, November 18 (5-6pm EST).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
***Join us and invite friends and family (teens and older) for this powerful book and group conversation. You may register for reminders or share the club by using our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestseller-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange-tickets-127658549157?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
Thursday, November 19
4pm: Student Clubs
Game Time with Hannah Vogel
Details: Let's gather to play. From Dungeons and Dragons character shares, to chess tournaments, this club is just for fun. Some weeks we’ll play Kahoot, pictionary, Battleship, or Settlers of Catan. Bring your friends and your favorite game ideas. It’s up to us!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Evening Session
Holiday Cooking Tips and Tricks with Paula Seabright. Learn how to make your feast a success!
Tackling turkey or other holiday foods for the first time? Feeling nervous about dessert? We will have a Q&A with local foodie Paula Seabright. Paula is an enthusiastic cook who has been helping with holiday meals for decades. Bring your questions! Fun for all ages! We will aim to have you heading into your holiday meal with confidence. Share your questions in advance through our Facebook group or by emailing us.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, November 20 - NO WORKSHOPS
About the Book: Widely heralded as a “masterful” (Washington Post) and “essential” (Slate) history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law offers “the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation” (William Julius Wilson). Exploding the myth of de facto segregation arising from private prejudice or the unintended consequences of economic forces, Rothstein describes how the American government systematically imposed residential segregation: with undisguised racial zoning; public housing that purposefully segregated previously mixed communities; subsidies for builders to create whites-only suburbs; tax exemptions for institutions that enforced segregation; and support for violent resistance to African Americans in white neighborhoods. A groundbreaking, “virtually indispensable” study that has already transformed our understanding of twentieth-century urban history (Chicago Daily Observer), The Color of Law forces us to face the obligation to remedy our unconstitutional past.
Reading Assignments:
The Color of Law is part of our Bestseller Books series. The books that fall under this category are great for adult readers.
Past Bestseller reads include:
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo
The Art of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
THURSDAYS 5pm: Family Book Group
Reading Assignments:
- October 21 - read to pg. 101 (Chapters 1-6)
- Watch trailer on www.SegregatedbyDesign.com/
- November 4 - read pgs. 101-218 (Chapters 7-epilogue)
The Color of Law is part of our Bestseller Books series. The books that fall under this category are great for adult readers.
Past Bestseller reads include:
The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
White Fragility: Why It's So Hard For White People to Talk About Racism by Robin Diangelo
The Art of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
THURSDAYS 5pm: Family Book Group
WE LOVE READING! Book groups are a great way to engage with others and to make new friends while bonding over your favorite stories and through learning together.
MONDAYS 5pm: Young Adult Book Group
Elizabeth Acevedo Novels
This Fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. We will meet via Zoom at 4pm EST, and, weather permitting, “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts where anyone who feels comfortable can join in person at sit safely spaced.
Reading Assignments:
Past Young Adult reads include:
The Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
TUESDAYS 5pm: Ongoing Series Book Group
Harry Potter Series (all ages)
We will be reading the WHOLE series! Join Alanna and the rest of our fellow Potterheads, young and not so young, to discuss, make HP crafts, and share your favorite parts. Great for those new to the series and for those who have read them dozens of times! Check out Harry Potter crafts and activities here.
Reading Assignments:
MONDAYS 5pm: Young Adult Book Group
Elizabeth Acevedo Novels
This Fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. We will meet via Zoom at 4pm EST, and, weather permitting, “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts where anyone who feels comfortable can join in person at sit safely spaced.
Reading Assignments:
- October 19- read Poet X to pg. 178
- October 26- read Poet X to pg. 355 (end of book)
- November 2- read With the Fire on High to pg. 221
- November 9- read With the Fire on High to pg. 386 (end of book)
- November 16- read Clap When You Land to pg. 228
- November 23- read Clap When You Land to pg. 417 (end of book)
Past Young Adult reads include:
The Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner
The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins
TUESDAYS 5pm: Ongoing Series Book Group
Harry Potter Series (all ages)
We will be reading the WHOLE series! Join Alanna and the rest of our fellow Potterheads, young and not so young, to discuss, make HP crafts, and share your favorite parts. Great for those new to the series and for those who have read them dozens of times! Check out Harry Potter crafts and activities here.
Reading Assignments:
- Harry Potter and The Cursed Child - In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
Want to register for an OMO Event? Do you need updates and reminders? Want to share OMO events with friends? Click here: www.eventbrite.com/o/omo-30646165938
Weekly Schedule
Dates will be announced soon for upcoming Maker Monday sessions, Game Time Thursdays, and special events like Paint Night and Let's Cook Together sessions.
Monday, November 9
4pm: Book Club
YA Book Club with Amy Brooks, Book Lovers
Details: Outdoor/online conversations about YA books that will expand your world! This fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. Weather permitting, we will meet every Monday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom.
For 11/9- read With the Fire on High to pg. 386 (end of book)
For 11/16- read Clap When You Land to pg. 228
For 11/23- read Clap When You Land to pg. 417 (end of book)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Tuesday, November 10
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles.
(moderator- Rachel Berman)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
4pm: Student Clubs
OM GSA with Amy Brooks, Rainbow Ally
Details: GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for teens of all ages who are connected to the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies. Weather permitting, we will meet every Tuesday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Cursed Child by Jack Thorne with Alanna Kiewe, Theatre Lover and Potter Fan.
Details: In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, November 11
9am: Early Morning Journaling
with Jessica Mahajan
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join Adriana while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Bestseller Book Club
There, There (part 1&2) by Tommy Orange hosted by Amy Brooks
There, There is one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year and winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, Tommy Orange’s wondrous and shattering bestselling novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
***Join us and invite friends and family (teens and older) for this powerful book and group conversation. You may register for reminders or share the club by using our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestseller-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange-tickets-127658549157?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
We will discuss part 1 and 2 (to pg. 155) for our first meeting on Wednesday, November 11 (5-6pm EST)
We will discuss part 3 and 4 (to pg. 290/end) on Wednesday, November 18 (5-6pm EST).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, November 12
4pm: Student Clubs
Game Time Club
Details: Love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Love chess or want to learn how to play? Got a favorite board game or strategy game you want to teach friends? Join us for Game Time Thursdays with Hannah. We'll use breakout rooms to accommodate each game.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Evening Session
The 1619 Project Study Group with Rick McCray, History Scholar and Avid Learner
Details: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The 1619 Project is an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examines the many aspects of contemporary American life that can be traced back to slavery.
In addition, the 96-page issue “contains more than 80 pages of historical essays. It also includes 17 original literary works by contemporary black writers that bring to life key moments in African-American history and original artwork by leading black artists.”
Visit The 1619 Project page for assignments for this session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, November 13 - NO WORKSHOPS
Dates will be announced soon for upcoming Maker Monday sessions, Game Time Thursdays, and special events like Paint Night and Let's Cook Together sessions.
Monday, November 9
4pm: Book Club
YA Book Club with Amy Brooks, Book Lovers
Details: Outdoor/online conversations about YA books that will expand your world! This fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. Weather permitting, we will meet every Monday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom.
For 11/9- read With the Fire on High to pg. 386 (end of book)
For 11/16- read Clap When You Land to pg. 228
For 11/23- read Clap When You Land to pg. 417 (end of book)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Tuesday, November 10
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles.
(moderator- Rachel Berman)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
4pm: Student Clubs
OM GSA with Amy Brooks, Rainbow Ally
Details: GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for teens of all ages who are connected to the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies. Weather permitting, we will meet every Tuesday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Cursed Child by Jack Thorne with Alanna Kiewe, Theatre Lover and Potter Fan.
Details: In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, November 11
9am: Early Morning Journaling
with Jessica Mahajan
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join Adriana while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Bestseller Book Club
There, There (part 1&2) by Tommy Orange hosted by Amy Brooks
There, There is one of The New York Times 10 Best Books of the Year and winner of the PEN/Hemingway Award, Tommy Orange’s wondrous and shattering bestselling novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle’s death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American—grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism. Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.
***Join us and invite friends and family (teens and older) for this powerful book and group conversation. You may register for reminders or share the club by using our Eventbrite link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bestseller-book-club-there-there-by-tommy-orange-tickets-127658549157?utm-medium=discovery&utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-source=strongmail&utm-term=listing
We will discuss part 1 and 2 (to pg. 155) for our first meeting on Wednesday, November 11 (5-6pm EST)
We will discuss part 3 and 4 (to pg. 290/end) on Wednesday, November 18 (5-6pm EST).
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, November 12
4pm: Student Clubs
Game Time Club
Details: Love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Love chess or want to learn how to play? Got a favorite board game or strategy game you want to teach friends? Join us for Game Time Thursdays with Hannah. We'll use breakout rooms to accommodate each game.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Evening Session
The 1619 Project Study Group with Rick McCray, History Scholar and Avid Learner
Details: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The 1619 Project is an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examines the many aspects of contemporary American life that can be traced back to slavery.
In addition, the 96-page issue “contains more than 80 pages of historical essays. It also includes 17 original literary works by contemporary black writers that bring to life key moments in African-American history and original artwork by leading black artists.”
Visit The 1619 Project page for assignments for this session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, November 13 - NO WORKSHOPS
General Session Information
Live Sessions will be offered Monday through Friday. Recordings of each session will be shared by the next day.
8-9am Early Morning Journaling
Grab a glass of water, your journal, and your favorite pen! Journal topics will be provided for inspiration and each person can choose to share.
9-10am OM Yoga/Exercise
Get ready to stretch! We are going to get our bodies and minds ready for a great day. These classes will not require special materials, just comfortable clothes, appropriate footwear, and a mat or rug for comfort (and to prevent slipping).
11am English/Social Studies
This is our time for reading, writing, listening, and speaking related to literature and history/government. You can look forward to guest speakers, mini-lessons, debates, current events, and writing workshops.
12pm Math/Science
This is our time for problem-solving, research, and hands-on experiences related to Math and Science. You can look forward to STEM activities, at-home experiments, mini-lessons, demonstrations, and discussions. We will share a list of needed materials in advance.
2pm Languages and Cultures
This is our time for exploring the languages, cultures, and communities of the world. You can look forward to learning languages from native speakers in American Sign Language, Spanish, French, and more, and to learning about the traditions, foods, and favorite places of people from around the world.
3pm Creative Arts
Express yourself through Music, Drawing, Photography, Knitting, and More! Everyday we will learn new skills. We will share materials needed in advance.
5pm Book Club
We will end our day reading and discussing books that allow our imaginations run wild, even if we are stuck at home! [PDFs of stories will be provided whenever possible]
We still need volunteers to lead sessions and to act as moderators.
8-9am Early Morning Journaling
Grab a glass of water, your journal, and your favorite pen! Journal topics will be provided for inspiration and each person can choose to share.
9-10am OM Yoga/Exercise
Get ready to stretch! We are going to get our bodies and minds ready for a great day. These classes will not require special materials, just comfortable clothes, appropriate footwear, and a mat or rug for comfort (and to prevent slipping).
11am English/Social Studies
This is our time for reading, writing, listening, and speaking related to literature and history/government. You can look forward to guest speakers, mini-lessons, debates, current events, and writing workshops.
12pm Math/Science
This is our time for problem-solving, research, and hands-on experiences related to Math and Science. You can look forward to STEM activities, at-home experiments, mini-lessons, demonstrations, and discussions. We will share a list of needed materials in advance.
2pm Languages and Cultures
This is our time for exploring the languages, cultures, and communities of the world. You can look forward to learning languages from native speakers in American Sign Language, Spanish, French, and more, and to learning about the traditions, foods, and favorite places of people from around the world.
3pm Creative Arts
Express yourself through Music, Drawing, Photography, Knitting, and More! Everyday we will learn new skills. We will share materials needed in advance.
5pm Book Club
We will end our day reading and discussing books that allow our imaginations run wild, even if we are stuck at home! [PDFs of stories will be provided whenever possible]
We still need volunteers to lead sessions and to act as moderators.
Weekly Schedule
Monday, October 19
4pm: Book Club
YA Book Club with Amy Brooks and Hannah Vogel, Book Lovers
Details: Outdoor and online conversations about YA books that will expand your world! This Fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. We will meet on Zoom and, weather permitting, we will meet every Monday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom. For 10/19- read Poet X to pg. 178
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Tuesday, October 20
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles. Perfect for little ones 0-3 years old.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
4pm: Student Clubs
OM GSA with Amy Brooks, Rainbow Ally
Details: GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for teens of all ages who are connected to the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Cursed Child by Jack Thorne with Alanna Kiewe, Theatre Lover and Potter Fan.
Details: In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Wednesday, October 21
Academic Support: Please contact us if you are looking for free tutors
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join Adriana while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Color of Law by Rich Rothstein with Amy Brooks and Niklas Berry
About the Book: Widely heralded as a “masterful” (Washington Post) and “essential” (Slate) history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law offers “the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation” (William Julius Wilson). Exploding the myth of de facto segregation arising from private prejudice or the unintended consequences of economic forces, Rothstein describes how the American government systematically imposed residential segregation: with undisguised racial zoning; public housing that purposefully segregated previously mixed communities; subsidies for builders to create whites-only suburbs; tax exemptions for institutions that enforced segregation; and support for violent resistance to African Americans in white neighborhoods. A groundbreaking, “virtually indispensable” study that has already transformed our understanding of twentieth-century urban history (Chicago Daily Observer), The Color of Law forces us to face the obligation to remedy our unconstitutional past.
For October 21 - read to pg. 101 (Chapters 1-6)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, October 22
4pm: Student Clubs
Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Let's gather to talk characters, share backstories, learn playing rules, and maybe even play a battle or two.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Community Forum
Restorative Justice with Amy Brooks and Rashida George
Restorative Justice is a practice of addressing harm in a way that can empower individuals, heal communities, and ensure true justice occurs. Join us and national experts as we learn ways to apply these practices in our homes, schools, workplaces, etc. This is an opportunity to listen to experts, share personal stories, and learn about possible reforms.
Special Guests for Restorative Justice:
Learn more about upcoming Community Forums on our Evening Sessions page.
Friday, October 23 - NO WORKSHOPS
Monday, October 19
4pm: Book Club
YA Book Club with Amy Brooks and Hannah Vogel, Book Lovers
Details: Outdoor and online conversations about YA books that will expand your world! This Fall we will read the first three novels of Elizabeth Acevedo: Poet X, With the Fire on High, and Clap When You Land. We will meet on Zoom and, weather permitting, we will meet every Monday at 4pm “under the pines” near the OMHS tennis courts and via Zoom. For 10/19- read Poet X to pg. 178
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Tuesday, October 20
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles. Perfect for little ones 0-3 years old.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
4pm: Student Clubs
OM GSA with Amy Brooks, Rainbow Ally
Details: GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) is a safe space for teens of all ages who are connected to the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies. All are welcome!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Cursed Child by Jack Thorne with Alanna Kiewe, Theatre Lover and Potter Fan.
Details: In this unique book club, participants will read aloud Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, the two-part play written by Jack Thorne. The play was inspired by the Harry Potter series and has found incredible success in theatres. Book club participants will choose roles and spend each session reading through the screenplay. No preparation or reading ahead required. Accents and costumes welcome.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Wednesday, October 21
Academic Support: Please contact us if you are looking for free tutors
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join Adriana while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The Color of Law by Rich Rothstein with Amy Brooks and Niklas Berry
About the Book: Widely heralded as a “masterful” (Washington Post) and “essential” (Slate) history of the modern American metropolis, Richard Rothstein’s The Color of Law offers “the most forceful argument ever published on how federal, state, and local governments gave rise to and reinforced neighborhood segregation” (William Julius Wilson). Exploding the myth of de facto segregation arising from private prejudice or the unintended consequences of economic forces, Rothstein describes how the American government systematically imposed residential segregation: with undisguised racial zoning; public housing that purposefully segregated previously mixed communities; subsidies for builders to create whites-only suburbs; tax exemptions for institutions that enforced segregation; and support for violent resistance to African Americans in white neighborhoods. A groundbreaking, “virtually indispensable” study that has already transformed our understanding of twentieth-century urban history (Chicago Daily Observer), The Color of Law forces us to face the obligation to remedy our unconstitutional past.
For October 21 - read to pg. 101 (Chapters 1-6)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, October 22
4pm: Student Clubs
Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Let's gather to talk characters, share backstories, learn playing rules, and maybe even play a battle or two.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Community Forum
Restorative Justice with Amy Brooks and Rashida George
Restorative Justice is a practice of addressing harm in a way that can empower individuals, heal communities, and ensure true justice occurs. Join us and national experts as we learn ways to apply these practices in our homes, schools, workplaces, etc. This is an opportunity to listen to experts, share personal stories, and learn about possible reforms.
Special Guests for Restorative Justice:
- Dr. Ivy Hylton - Co-Founder MAAT Institute for Restorative Justice
- Dr. Saleem Hylton - Co-Founder MAAT Institute for Restorative Justice
- Roman Harferd - Civil Rights Attorney & RJ Coordinator
Learn more about upcoming Community Forums on our Evening Sessions page.
Friday, October 23 - NO WORKSHOPS
OMO
Academic Support
We need your help to provide academic support to students K-12 every Wednesday.
The idea: Retired teachers, high school students, and community members will be available throughout the day at specific times by subject to offer a study-hall type place for students to go for support.
How to help: If you are able to volunteer for these group sessions for one hour, please sign up using the links below based on your area of expertise.
Monday, October 5
5pm: Book Club
Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: We finally get to Gen! Is he the fool or the powerful king Kamet describes? Will Kamet be happy in his new life? What do you think the final book will include? Read chapter 9 to the end.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Tuesday, October 6
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
Wednesday, October 7
9am: Early Morning Journaling
With Charmaine Flanagan
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
10am: OMO Daytime Programming
Introduction to HTML: Build Your Own Website with 2K Coding, Coding enthusiast and teacher
Details: Students will be introduced to HTML so that they can build their own website! This workshop is a sample of a 2K Coding session, which you can join in the future! Participants will need to create a free "repl.it" account so they will be able to develop their website. Great for ages 10+
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89601105745
1pm: Academic Support
With Alice Pham, Former ESOL teacher, all levels of ESOL and American government - Former ELC teacher - taught college Freshman Comp
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
And Hannah Vogel
Details: Does your child(ren) need help with their schoolwork? Well, no worries! OMO Academic Support Tutors Team can help on Wednesdays!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: As a group we will review Spanish vocabulary and various resources the library has to offer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler with Amy Brooks
Reading Schedule:
10/07/20: Chapter 11-18 (to 224)
10/14/20: Chapter 19-25 (finish book)
About the book: This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).
When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions.
Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, October 8
4pm: Student Clubs
OMO Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Do you love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Join OMO Dungeons and Dragons Club! Create/bring a character for this week’s session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Community Forum
Mass Incarceration with Amy Brooks and Rashida George
Details: Join us for a conversation about the impact of mass incarceration on individuals and our community. This is an opportunity to listen to experts, share personal stories, and learn about possible reforms.
Keesha Middlemass is a Reentry Expert, Scholar, Howard University Professor, and author of Convicted and Condemned: The Politics and Policies of Prison Reentry
.
Mack McGhee is Chief of Secure Programs at DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services as well as the CEO of Transforming Lives International LLC. For 25 years, he has worked to empower, encourage, and motivate youth to succeed no matter their circumstances.
.
Norman Brown is Program Manager of the Credible Messenger Initiative and Life Coach at the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services in DC. Recipient of Clemency from President Barack Obama after serving 24.5 years for a non-violent crime, Mr. Brown has served on several government panels on drug laws and on transitioning from incarceration. He uses his experience to encourage others to surpass their goals and thrive.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, October 9 - NO WORKSHOPS
Visit our Hispanic Heritage page to learn about Hispanic culture from local friends and neighbors.
5pm: Book Club
Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: We finally get to Gen! Is he the fool or the powerful king Kamet describes? Will Kamet be happy in his new life? What do you think the final book will include? Read chapter 9 to the end.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Tuesday, October 6
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes and tickles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
Wednesday, October 7
9am: Early Morning Journaling
With Charmaine Flanagan
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
10am: OMO Daytime Programming
Introduction to HTML: Build Your Own Website with 2K Coding, Coding enthusiast and teacher
Details: Students will be introduced to HTML so that they can build their own website! This workshop is a sample of a 2K Coding session, which you can join in the future! Participants will need to create a free "repl.it" account so they will be able to develop their website. Great for ages 10+
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89601105745
1pm: Academic Support
With Alice Pham, Former ESOL teacher, all levels of ESOL and American government - Former ELC teacher - taught college Freshman Comp
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
And Hannah Vogel
Details: Does your child(ren) need help with their schoolwork? Well, no worries! OMO Academic Support Tutors Team can help on Wednesdays!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: As a group we will review Spanish vocabulary and various resources the library has to offer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler with Amy Brooks
Reading Schedule:
10/07/20: Chapter 11-18 (to 224)
10/14/20: Chapter 19-25 (finish book)
About the book: This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).
When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions.
Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, October 8
4pm: Student Clubs
OMO Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Do you love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Join OMO Dungeons and Dragons Club! Create/bring a character for this week’s session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Community Forum
Mass Incarceration with Amy Brooks and Rashida George
Details: Join us for a conversation about the impact of mass incarceration on individuals and our community. This is an opportunity to listen to experts, share personal stories, and learn about possible reforms.
Keesha Middlemass is a Reentry Expert, Scholar, Howard University Professor, and author of Convicted and Condemned: The Politics and Policies of Prison Reentry
.
Mack McGhee is Chief of Secure Programs at DC Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services as well as the CEO of Transforming Lives International LLC. For 25 years, he has worked to empower, encourage, and motivate youth to succeed no matter their circumstances.
.
Norman Brown is Program Manager of the Credible Messenger Initiative and Life Coach at the Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services in DC. Recipient of Clemency from President Barack Obama after serving 24.5 years for a non-violent crime, Mr. Brown has served on several government panels on drug laws and on transitioning from incarceration. He uses his experience to encourage others to surpass their goals and thrive.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, October 9 - NO WORKSHOPS
Visit our Hispanic Heritage page to learn about Hispanic culture from local friends and neighbors.
Monday, September 28
5pm: Book Club
Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: The adventures of Kamet and the Attolian continue. Are they growing to appreciate each other’s skills? What do you think the mythology sections mean? Read chapters 4 - 7.
Meet “under the pines” at OMHS
7pm: OMO Evening Session
A Journey into Mindfulness session 2 with Rebecca Beall, Teacher and Practitioner of Mindfulness
Details: This session is for kids and their adults to learn and experience some mindful practices and to gain resources for bringing mindful practice deliberately into the family life.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Tuesday, September 29
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes, and tickles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
5pm: Book Club
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling with Alanna Kiewe
Details: Finish the book, play KAHOOT!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, September 30
9am: Early Morning Journaling
with Amy Brooks
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
11am: English/Social Studies Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about English or Social Studies work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help. With Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ELC teacher, Taught College Level Composition
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
And Jill Hildebrand, Retired elementary school teacher of general and special education
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/260129828
1pm: Math/Science Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about Math work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help. With Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ELC teacher, Taught College Level Composition
And Hannah Vogel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join me while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler with Amy Brooks
Reading Schedule:
09/30/20: Chapter 1-10 (to pg 115)
10/07/20: Chapter 11-18 (to 224)
10/14/20: Chapter 19-25 (finish book)
About the book: This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).
When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions.
Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, October 1
4pm: Student Clubs
OMO Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Do you love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Join OMO Dungeons and Dragons Club! Create/bring a character for this week’s session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Evening Session
The 1619 Project Study Group with Rick McCray, History Scholar and Avid Learner
Details: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The 1619 Project is an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examines the many aspects of contemporary American life that can be traced back to slavery.
In addition, the 96-page issue “contains more than 80 pages of historical essays. It also includes 17 original literary works by contemporary black writers that bring to life key moments in African-American history and original artwork by leading black artists.”
This group will meet bi-weekly starting 9/17 (7-8pm) for six sessions. Note: no class on 11/26 for Thanksgiving.
10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/10
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, October 2 - NO WORKSHOPS
5pm: Book Club
Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: The adventures of Kamet and the Attolian continue. Are they growing to appreciate each other’s skills? What do you think the mythology sections mean? Read chapters 4 - 7.
Meet “under the pines” at OMHS
7pm: OMO Evening Session
A Journey into Mindfulness session 2 with Rebecca Beall, Teacher and Practitioner of Mindfulness
Details: This session is for kids and their adults to learn and experience some mindful practices and to gain resources for bringing mindful practice deliberately into the family life.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Tuesday, September 29
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes, and tickles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
5pm: Book Club
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling with Alanna Kiewe
Details: Finish the book, play KAHOOT!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, September 30
9am: Early Morning Journaling
with Amy Brooks
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
11am: English/Social Studies Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about English or Social Studies work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help. With Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ELC teacher, Taught College Level Composition
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
And Jill Hildebrand, Retired elementary school teacher of general and special education
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/260129828
1pm: Math/Science Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about Math work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help. With Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ELC teacher, Taught College Level Composition
And Hannah Vogel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: Join me while having fun reviewing Spanish vocabulary. New vocabulary introduced each week!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler with Amy Brooks
Reading Schedule:
09/30/20: Chapter 1-10 (to pg 115)
10/07/20: Chapter 11-18 (to 224)
10/14/20: Chapter 19-25 (finish book)
About the book: This acclaimed post-apocalyptic novel of hope and terror from an award-winning author "pairs well with 1984 or The Handmaid's Tale" and includes a foreword by N. K. Jemisin (John Green, New York Times).
When global climate change and economic crises lead to social chaos in the early 2020s, California becomes full of dangers, from pervasive water shortage to masses of vagabonds who will do anything to live to see another day. Fifteen-year-old Lauren Olamina lives inside a gated community with her preacher father, family, and neighbors, sheltered from the surrounding anarchy. In a society where any vulnerability is a risk, she suffers from hyperempathy, a debilitating sensitivity to others' emotions.
Precocious and clear-eyed, Lauren must make her voice heard in order to protect her loved ones from the imminent disasters her small community stubbornly ignores. But what begins as a fight for survival soon leads to something much more: the birth of a new faith . . . and a startling vision of human destiny.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Thursday, October 1
4pm: Student Clubs
OMO Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Do you love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Join OMO Dungeons and Dragons Club! Create/bring a character for this week’s session.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: Evening Session
The 1619 Project Study Group with Rick McCray, History Scholar and Avid Learner
Details: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The 1619 Project is an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examines the many aspects of contemporary American life that can be traced back to slavery.
In addition, the 96-page issue “contains more than 80 pages of historical essays. It also includes 17 original literary works by contemporary black writers that bring to life key moments in African-American history and original artwork by leading black artists.”
This group will meet bi-weekly starting 9/17 (7-8pm) for six sessions. Note: no class on 11/26 for Thanksgiving.
10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/10
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, October 2 - NO WORKSHOPS
Highlights from the Week
3pm: Community Support Panel
Learn About A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring, with Amanda Mummert, Executive Director A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring
Details: Amanda and A-OK mentors will give a brief introduction to A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring and what free services they will be offering to support students.
3pm: Community Support Panel
Learn About A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring, with Amanda Mummert, Executive Director A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring
Details: Amanda and A-OK mentors will give a brief introduction to A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring and what free services they will be offering to support students.
- About A-OK: A-OK Mentoring & Tutoring exists to help Howard County elementary and middle school students succeed. This FREE service is available to any Howard County student.
- A-OK HISTORY: A-OK Mentoring-Tutoring, Inc. began in 2003 on a grassroots level and was entirely volunteer-driven. After many years, in 2009, the program incorporated and only recently has supported a small, part-time, staff to administer the program. Volunteerism is the foundation on which the organization is built and it is the consistency of an adult relationship that the volunteers bring that is the crucial ingredient to helping the students served succeed in school.
- Our Students
- can make good use of additional, dependable adult attention.
- may need improvement in academics, behaviors, social development, and/or self esteem.
- may be dealing with a stressful life situation (e.g. a seriously ill family member.)
- Our Volunteers
- genuinely enjoy children and are interested in the success of all students.
- are flexible, friendly and positive.
- can be counted on as safe, trustworthy adults (over age 21).
- give 100% of their attention to the students when they are together.
Monday, September 21
5pm: Book Club
Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: The adventures continue - this time we see inside the Mede Empire. Does Gen's power reach this far? Read chapters 1 - 4.
**Meet under the OMHS Pines**
7pm: OMO Evening Session
A Journey into Mindfulness- Session 1 with Rebecca Beall, Teacher and Practitioner of Mindfulness
Details: This is a two session set of workshops (which can be taken individually or together). The second session (9/23 @ 7pm) is for kids and their adults to learn and experience some mindful practices and to gain resources for bringing mindful practice deliberately into the family life.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Tuesday, September 22
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes, and giggles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
5pm: Book Club
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling with Alanna Kiewe
Details:
Reading Schedule:
-09/22/20- Chapters 25-31
-09/29/20- Chapters 32- end
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, September 23
8am: Early Morning Journaling
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
9am: Meditation/Yoga/Workout
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/486516393
11am: English/Social Studies Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about English or Social Studies work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help.
With Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ELC teacher, Taught College Level Composition
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/260129828
1pm: Math/Science Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about Math or Science work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help.
Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher
And Hannah Vogel, math tutor
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
3pm: Community Support Panel
Learn About A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring, with Amanda Mummert, Executive Director A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring
Details: Amanda and A-OK mentors will give a brief introduction to A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring and what free services they will be offering to support students.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/250207972
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: As a group we will review Spanish vocabulary and various resources the library has to offer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Thursday, September 24
4pm: Student Clubs
OMO Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Do you love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Join OMO Dungeons and Dragons Club for an intro meet and greet session!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: OMO Community Forum
Redistricting Restorative Conversation with Amy Brooks and Rashida George
We all want what’s best for our children, so it’s time to brave the hard conversation about how past boundary decisions, wealth concentration, and budget decisions led to such large disparities in school resources in one of the wealthiest counties in the US.
What could have been done differently and what conversations can we have as a community and with our representatives to make future boundary adjustments work for more stakeholders?
Preparation:
-Please listen to the 5 episodes of the Nice White Parents podcast prior to this session for context on how similar situations have played out in other school districts.
-Please read the LWVHC Education Study Narrative and Concurrence report
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, September 25 - NO WORKSHOPS
5pm: Book Club
Thick As Thieves by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: The adventures continue - this time we see inside the Mede Empire. Does Gen's power reach this far? Read chapters 1 - 4.
**Meet under the OMHS Pines**
7pm: OMO Evening Session
A Journey into Mindfulness- Session 1 with Rebecca Beall, Teacher and Practitioner of Mindfulness
Details: This is a two session set of workshops (which can be taken individually or together). The second session (9/23 @ 7pm) is for kids and their adults to learn and experience some mindful practices and to gain resources for bringing mindful practice deliberately into the family life.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Tuesday, September 22
10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83934335196
11am: Baby/Toddler
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris and share bounces, rhymes, and giggles.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89937328688
5pm: Book Club
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling with Alanna Kiewe
Details:
Reading Schedule:
-09/22/20- Chapters 25-31
-09/29/20- Chapters 32- end
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, September 23
8am: Early Morning Journaling
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
9am: Meditation/Yoga/Workout
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/486516393
11am: English/Social Studies Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about English or Social Studies work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help.
With Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher, Former ELC teacher, Taught College Level Composition
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/260129828
1pm: Math/Science Support
OMO Academic Support Tutors are here to help you with schoolwork! If you have a question about Math or Science work (K-12), use the link below to connect with a retired teacher for help.
Alice Pham, Former ESOL Teacher
And Hannah Vogel, math tutor
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
3pm: Community Support Panel
Learn About A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring, with Amanda Mummert, Executive Director A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring
Details: Amanda and A-OK mentors will give a brief introduction to A-OK Mentoring and Tutoring and what free services they will be offering to support students.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/250207972
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: As a group we will review Spanish vocabulary and various resources the library has to offer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
Thursday, September 24
4pm: Student Clubs
OMO Dungeons and Dragons
Details: Do you love Dungeons and Dragons or want to learn how to play? Join OMO Dungeons and Dragons Club for an intro meet and greet session!
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
7pm: OMO Community Forum
Redistricting Restorative Conversation with Amy Brooks and Rashida George
We all want what’s best for our children, so it’s time to brave the hard conversation about how past boundary decisions, wealth concentration, and budget decisions led to such large disparities in school resources in one of the wealthiest counties in the US.
What could have been done differently and what conversations can we have as a community and with our representatives to make future boundary adjustments work for more stakeholders?
Preparation:
-Please listen to the 5 episodes of the Nice White Parents podcast prior to this session for context on how similar situations have played out in other school districts.
-Please read the LWVHC Education Study Narrative and Concurrence report
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, September 25 - NO WORKSHOPS
Monday, September 14
5pm: Book Club
A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: We've finished the book! Did Sophos make the right choice? Did he have a choice at all? What do you think will happen next?
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Tuesday, September 15
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK 10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK 11am: Baby Time
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris for stories, giggles, and bouncing. Perfect for babies and toddlers.
5pm: Book Club
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling with Alanna Kiewe
Details:
Reading Schedule:
-09/15/20- Chapters 8-24
-09/22/20- Chapters 25-31
-09/29/20- Chapters 32- end
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, September 16
8am: Early Morning Journaling
With Amy Brooks
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
11am: English/Social Studies Support
With Jill Hildebrand, Former Elementary General Educator and Special Educator
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/260129828
1pm: Math/Science Support
With Hannah Vogel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: As a group we will review Spanish vocabulary and various resources the library has to offer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander with Amy Brooks, Writer and Reader
Details: Finish the book and watch the documentary 13th on Netflix
Alexander shows that, by targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of color, the U.S. criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control, even as it formally adheres to the principle of colorblindness.
The New Jim Crow challenges the civil rights community—and all of us—to place mass incarceration at the forefront of a new movement for racial justice in America.
Thursday, September 17
7pm: Evening Session
The 1619 Project Study Group with Rick McCray, History Scholar and Avid Learner
Details: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The 1619 Project is an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examines the many aspects of contemporary American life that can be traced back to slavery.
In addition, the 96-page issue “contains more than 80 pages of historical essays. It also includes 17 original literary works by contemporary black writers that bring to life key moments in African-American history and original artwork by leading black artists.”
This group will meet bi-weekly starting 9/17 (7-8pm) for six sessions. Note: no class on 11/26 for Thanksgiving.
9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/10
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, September 17 - NO WORKSHOPS
5pm: Book Club
A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner, with Hannah Vogel, HUGE Thief fan!!!
Details: We've finished the book! Did Sophos make the right choice? Did he have a choice at all? What do you think will happen next?
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Tuesday, September 15
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK 10am: Preschool
Preschool Circle Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Preschool circle time will review preschool skills: calendar, numbers, letters, colors, songs and rhymes. Perfect for 2-5 year olds.
POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK 11am: Baby Time
Baby Time with Christine Mancini, Children's Instructor Howard County Library
Details: Join Miss Chris for stories, giggles, and bouncing. Perfect for babies and toddlers.
5pm: Book Club
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling with Alanna Kiewe
Details:
Reading Schedule:
-09/15/20- Chapters 8-24
-09/22/20- Chapters 25-31
-09/29/20- Chapters 32- end
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/457210006
Wednesday, September 16
8am: Early Morning Journaling
With Amy Brooks
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/824123764
11am: English/Social Studies Support
With Jill Hildebrand, Former Elementary General Educator and Special Educator
And Susan Frankel, Master's Degree in Reading and 30+ years of Teaching Elementary and College Level
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/260129828
1pm: Math/Science Support
With Hannah Vogel
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/496469377
4pm: Student Clubs
Fun With Spanish! with Adriana Sass, HCLS Librarian
Details: As a group we will review Spanish vocabulary and various resources the library has to offer.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82440077457
5pm: Book Club
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander with Amy Brooks, Writer and Reader
Details: Finish the book and watch the documentary 13th on Netflix
Alexander shows that, by targeting black men through the War on Drugs and decimating communities of color, the U.S. criminal justice system functions as a contemporary system of racial control, even as it formally adheres to the principle of colorblindness.
The New Jim Crow challenges the civil rights community—and all of us—to place mass incarceration at the forefront of a new movement for racial justice in America.
Thursday, September 17
7pm: Evening Session
The 1619 Project Study Group with Rick McCray, History Scholar and Avid Learner
Details: The 1619 Project is an ongoing initiative from The New York Times Magazine that began in August 2019, the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. It aims to reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative. The 1619 Project is an ambitious collection of journalism and historical inquiry that examines the many aspects of contemporary American life that can be traced back to slavery.
In addition, the 96-page issue “contains more than 80 pages of historical essays. It also includes 17 original literary works by contemporary black writers that bring to life key moments in African-American history and original artwork by leading black artists.”
This group will meet bi-weekly starting 9/17 (7-8pm) for six sessions. Note: no class on 11/26 for Thanksgiving.
9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 12/10
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81949307541
Friday, September 17 - NO WORKSHOPS
These drawings were done during the “Building Strong Institutions in a Peaceful and Just World” session.
The Team Behind OMO
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CHARMAINE FLANAGAN
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