Isn't she something?

President Obama Urges Children to [essentially] "Dream Outside the Box"

The Language of Learning Beginning September 1st.

Fall is almost here!!! As the new school year approaches, we must gather our plans for September and November. Each month will have its own special series and its own special overarching theme. The September series will focus on languages. This will consist of presenting the children with a broad spectrum of languages, displaying diversity from throughout the world and accomodating them into different activities. The weekly activities also have specific themes, for example, animals (horses, cows, etc.), alternative athletics (lacrosse, cycling, etc.), and the arts (photography, dance, etc.). Any questions regarding the September series, contact Kam Phillips at 817-726-0535.

DOTB proudly welcomes...

Nzingha Prescod
Nzingha is a fencing phenom, whom DOTB is delighted to announce as the premier icon for the breaking of boudaries and shaking of stigmas. According to the Stuyvesant Spectator, Nzingha is currently ranked first in the national women’s cadet group (for fencers 17 years or younger), the junior category (20 years or younger) and the senior group (all ages). Last year she narrowly missed qualifying for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, partly, she said, because some key competitions interfered with school. Nzingha is on the track to competing in the 2012 Olympics.

Nzingha will serve for DOTB as an ambassador for change. DOTB intends to utilize the phenomenal achievements that Prescod has accomplished as a "eye-opener" to children of color that they too can do what their hearts desire. Most importantly, that fencing is something that they too can participate in.

Dream Outside the Box is proud to welcome Nzingha Prescod.

Monday Meeting Minutes

The Arts Committee met on Monday, May 11 to discuss the September series and the art incorporation that will take place. The series will consist of the exposure to endeavors in conjunction art lesson, activities and interaction each week. The children will develop an art portfolio and pieces from their respective portfolios will be chosen to be auctioned off at Dream Outside the Box's first fundraiser (the location and date is to be determined).

The purpose of the art auction is to raise awareness and funding for Dream Outside the Box's mentorship programs. Equally important is the opportunity to allow the children to have the experience of presenting a piece with pride and grace and articulate to potential philanthropist their feelings about their piece and experiences with Dream Outside the Box.

Meeting on Monday

The expanded arts committee will be meeting on Monday the 11th at 3 p.m at the Starbucks on Ninth Street. The meeting will discuss the upcoming series and it's tie-in to the first Dream Outside the Box fundraiser; what is projected to be an art auction at Pickard Hall. Any questions regarding the meeting on Monday can be directed to Kam Phillips at 817-726-0535.