Category Archives: Diversity Equity Inclusion

03.20.26
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It’s March Madness 2026 at TNCS!

At The New Century School, the month of March is always positively brimming with academic and social events—so many that Immersed typically needs two March Madness posts (this year will be no different). Is it because, just like in the natural world, students and staff alike are bursting to bloom? Or because, after months of coaching and practice, it’s time to go for some “slam dunks”? Or maybe it’s just all that fierce March energy that blows in and gets everyone fired up for what’s next. Whatever the reason, we love what March brings at TNCS!

Shower of Appreciation

Our first March 2026 highlight is the second-annual Appreciation Brunch Ms. Simonetti held on Friday, March 13th to show gratitude to all of the teachers, admin, and staff (including auxiliary members) who keep the marvel that is TNCS flourishing . . . literally, each and every one of them!

Building North was transformed into a beautiful bistro setting, and a buffet-style brunch was served. Ms. Simonetti created a slide show of the honorees through the years for all to enjoy while they ate. She then honored each and every one with a special, personalized gift and individual recognition of their particular contribution to the community.

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In case you’re asking yourself how on earth Ms. Simonetti finds the time and energy for these truly special gestures, it’s more of a why than a how:

As I’ve grown into leadership, I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on what it means to truly serve a team. I believe we rise by lifting others, and I strive to lead in a way that centers care, gratitude, and community. When I first imagined this event last year, it began as a rare moment for our entire team to come together and quickly grew into a meaningful way to acknowledge that every role in our community matters.

I also believe that giving of one’s time and talent is a small but powerful way to show care in a tangible way. I am honored to host this annual event and to have the opportunity to be the one doing the serving. As Mother Teresa shared, “It’s not about how much you do, but how much love you put into what you do that counts.”

Stay tuned for more March Madness—make that March Loving Kindness—at TNCS!

Wait—what’s up with that special, personalized gift mentioned above? Profé J is here to “unbox” the excitement!

03.06.26
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TNCS’s Black History Month Celebration 2026: Rise and Uplift!

“An integral part of fostering a culture of belonging is honoring the identities, lived experiences, and backgrounds of the members of our community. It feels even more important, now more than ever, that we uphold our commitment to ensuring every story is valued and every voice is heard.” So said Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti to open the annual Black History Month Celebration, but it could also stand as a part of The New Century School‘s abiding mission.

The event was all about the hope, joy, and community that TNCS represents. And what a way to close out Black History Month! As she continued her opening remarks, Ms. Simonetti set the tone for the evening by reaffirming TNCS’s unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive environment. (For the full presentation slide deck, scroll to the end of this post.)

Celebration Through Expression

Parents and staff watched with pride as TNCS students demonstrated not just their artistic talents, but their growing understanding of equity, justice, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices. We cannot overstate how much team effort went into making this event a resounding success, from the student-made art festooning the walls, to TNCS Music Instructor Josee Molavi’s rousing—and beautiful—choral selections, to all of the behind-the-scenes-but-no-less-appreciated support from teachers and other staff. This year, Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti also drew on guidance and support from parents. The community effort paid off—it was an event by, for, and about each other.

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The Show Must Go On. . . 

When TNCS K–8 students took to the stage (in high style), the enthusiastic response from audience members confirmed that our community treasures these opportunities to come together in celebration of our shared humanity and diverse heritage.

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Lift Every Voice and Sing

First up, the “Black National Anthem”!

Profé J then recounted some of the special Black History Month activities TNCS students have been enjoying. They visited the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture, for example, delaying their trip so they could experience the brand new KidZone exhibit, “Lifting as We Climb.”

Inspired by what they saw,  K–4th-grade students presented their own version of “The Children Shall Lead.” Ms. Simonetti describes it this way:

When our K-4th grade students visited the Lewis museum, they enjoyed the new mural by Jordan Lawson who was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. The community mural titled “The Children Shall Lead” connects each child’s dream to the world around them and reflects how public art can represent a community while inspiring possibility and leadership in the next generation. The piece is inspired by the idea that children are not just the future, but already carry vision, confidence, and purpose. The children face forward toward the horizon, representing vision, direction, and possibility. Behind them, a city, hospital, fire station, racetrack, and stadium subtly emerge, reinforcing the idea that the future is still being built and that children are central to shaping it. I was immediately reminded of a quote from Dr. Maria Montessori who told us, ‘We turn to the child as to the key to the fate of our future. Our students spent some time reflecting on the possibilities they envision for their future.’

Warning: Extreme Adorableness Is In Your Future.

Middle School students, meanwhile, had visited the stunning American Sublime exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art by MICA alumnus Amy Sherald and had some very profound observations on her work Ecclesia—The Meeting of Inheritance and Horizons.

And, in a special moment that brought together many themes, TNCS Receptionist Zanyah Hawkins-Walter read excerpts from Parker Looks Up, An Extraordinary Moment, a book about a young girl’s encounter with the sublime—American Sublime, that is. It’s especially poignant when we find that what has mesmerized young Parker so completely is Sherald’s portrait of Michelle Obama, our first, First Black Lady.

Still I Rise

Two middle school students did a fabulous job reciting (one of) Maya Angelou’s masterworks.

We Shake We Shine

One thing that made this 2026 performance extra, extra special was how Ms. Simonetti included members of staff in the celebration. It’s a testament to her—and TNCS’s—firm commitment to community and inclusion. This evening was about amplifying and uplifting voices…and that applies to everyone. Staff members were invited to share their visual art on the walls and even take the stage—for poetry, literature (as mentioned), and call and response. As she put it”

At TNCS, we strive to provide an environment of community and belonging for our students, families, and team. We have a remarkably talented team who I’m grateful to walk alongside everyday. Talking and connecting with them, I’m always learning more about the wide range of talents and skills beyond those we see here at school. This year, I invited them to share samples of their work which is also pictured here today….

TNCS Preschool Brenda Lane performed excerpts from the great women’s suffrage anthem.

And TNCS celebrity LaTriese Sussman led the audience in a Call and Response from the Reverend Jesse Jackson’s adaptation of William Holmes Border’s poem “I am Somebody.” The applause was thundering!

TNCS parents Naijha Wright-Brown and Gregory Brown even catered the event from their celebrated vegan soul food restaurant The Land of Kush!

A Change Is Gonna Come

In a time when difficult conversations about race and history are sometimes avoided, TNCS embraces them as essential to developing compassionate, informed citizens who will shape a better world. This Black History Month celebration wasn’t just about looking back—it was about moving forward together with greater understanding and purpose.

This commitment feels particularly significant today. While governmental policies have rolled back progress on diversity initiatives and historical accuracy in education over the last year, TNCS stands firm in its belief that understanding our complete history and embracing multiple perspectives are essential for preparing students to navigate our diverse world. The light of understanding that shone so brightly during our celebration continues to guide us forward—illuminating not just where we’ve been, but the more inclusive, equitable world we’re working to create.

And with that . . .

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03.14.25
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It’s March Madness 2025 at TNCS!

At The New Century School, the month of March is always positively brimming with academic and social events—so many that Immersed typically needs two March Madness posts (this year will be no different). Is it because, just like in the natural world, students and staff alike are bursting to bloom? Or because, after months of coaching and practice, it’s time to go for some slam dunks? Or maybe it’s just all that fierce March energy that blows in and gets everyone fired up for what’s next. Whatever the reason, we love what March brings at TNCS!

Core Value Refresh!

Amid all the preparations for all of March’s exciting events, TNCS K–8 students took a moment to refresh on what it means to be just that—a student at TNCS!

TNCS Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti says:

The flag tradition began as part of a COVID-19 remembrance day, as Friday, March 13, 2020, was the last “normal” day of school before the pandemic hit the East Coast. Students made flags to express joy and hope in the future, remembrance as our community remembered the loved ones we have lost, the change in our lives, and the power of our reliance and adaptability.

Today, we continue holding this day to reflect on how we adapted to a new world need and think about how we can apply the same types of coordination and dedication to meet other global challenges. We also highlight our core values—Compassion, Courage, Respect, Service—knowing that we will call upon them throughout our lives and recognizing their role in helping us meet future challenges.

We are fortunate as a community (and as a society as a whole) to be 5 years past that moment, and thank you, TNCS students, for reminding us not only just how fortunate we truly are, but also about the values and traits we hone to get us through such challenges, whether big or small.

Shower of Appreciation

And that brings us to our next March highlight: the Appreciation Brunch Ms. Simonetti held the very next day on Friday, March 14th to show gratitude to all of the teachers, admin, and staff (including auxiliary members) who keep the marvel that is TNCS flourishing . . . literally, each and every one of them!

Building North was transformed into a beautiful bistro setting, and a buffet-style brunch was served. Ms. Simonetti created a slide show of the honorees through the years for all to enjoy while they ate. She then honored each and every one with a special, personalized gift and individual recognition of their particular contribution to the community.

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TNCS Preschool Coordinator Terriann Lane made sure Ms. Simonette was also recognized!

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The morning was a wonderful break from the day-to-day to relax, appreciate each other, and relive some terrific memories—but it didn’t end there! Built in to this already-special event was a surprise wedding shower for Mandarin Chinese teacher Jia Liu, who recently got engaged and married!

Liu Laoshi explained that, although the surprise party was on Friday, the surprises actually began Thursday morning!

I got a surprise bouquet—but not just any bouquet. Each “flower” was a drawing made by the kids over the weekend. On Monday, Andy secretly collected them all and gave them to Lumi’s mom, who turned them into a beautiful bouquet.

Later, I found out that the week before, the parents in my class and Andy had started a secret group chat just to plan this surprise for me—with the kids involved! How sweet is that? Andy told me he was so nervous I’d catch on while he was collecting their weekend work… and the funniest part is: I had no idea. Like, zero clue.

Meanwhile, I had actually planned a surprise for them too—I brought in a veil and pom-poms for us to decorate together. So on Thursday, we made a “wedding veil” as a class craft. The timing was perfect!

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“Then Friday morning,” she continued, “I brought in two big boxes of candy.”

In Chinese tradition, after you get married, you share sweets with family and friends to spread the happiness. I even printed out a little explanation and went around giving out candy. I was so sure I was the one bringing surprises that day… but turns out, everyone else was just acting cool and keeping their surprise totally under wraps!”

Honestly, I was so touched. Since this was just a courthouse ceremony and honeymoon (our families are all in China), I wasn’t expecting anything. When I saw what they did for me, I felt like crying—in the best way. It was such a warm, loving moment. I’m so lucky to be part of TNCS. Huge thanks to Ms. Sussman and Ms. Lane, and to all the parents who made it happen.

I shared everything with my friends and family in China, and they were all so happy that I work in such a sweet and supportive place.

Stay tuned for more March Madness at TNCS!

02.28.25
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Together We Can: TNCS’s Black History Month Celebration 2025!

At The New Century School, “creating an inclusive environment is at the heart of everything we do.” So said Head of School Ann Marie Simonetti to open last night’s Black History Month Celebration. It will be lost on exactly no one just how poignant those few simple words were at this . . . beleaguered moment in U.S. history.

Commitment to Inclusion in Challenging Times

Last night, however, was all about the hope, joy, and community that TNCS represents. And what a way to close out Black History Month! As she continued her opening remarks, Ms. Simonetti set the tone for the evening by reaffirming TNCS’s unwavering dedication to fostering an inclusive environment:

Our core values and portrait of a graduate reflect our dedication to honoring the diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds of our students, families, and staff. As a school community, we strive to prepare students to thrive in the increasingly diverse world. Understanding history, embracing different perspectives, and standing for equity and inclusion are not just ideals, but necessities. In times when efforts to diminish equity and the truth of history are making headlines, it’s more important than ever that we remain committed to recognizing and preserving the contributions of individuals from all backgrounds and ensuring that every story is valued, and every voice is heard. Dr. Maria Montessori called on us to provide conditions that will allow our children to give us a true picture of the society of the future. Tonight’s celebration is one way that we do just that.

She then asked the audience to stand, as TNCS students raised their voices in song, and TNCS’s auditorium rang for the next hour with powerful voices, moving poetry, call-and-response, and joyous songs commemorating Black History Month.

Celebration Through Expression

Parents and staff watched with pride as TNCS students demonstrated not just their artistic talents, but their growing understanding of equity, justice, and the importance of amplifying diverse voices. We cannot overstate how much team effort went into making this event a resounding success, from the student-made art festooning the walls, to TNCS Music Director Martellies Warren’s rousing—and beautiful—choral selections, to all of the behind-the-scenes-but-no-less-appreciated support from teachers and other staff.

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The Show Must Go On. . . 

When TNCS K–8 students took to the stage (in high style), the enthusiastic response from audience members confirmed that our community treasures these opportunities to come together in celebration of our shared humanity and diverse heritage.

Lift Every Voice and Sing

First up, the “Black National Anthem”!

Something Inside So Strong

Wade in the Water

Some Very Special Extras 

But that wasn’t all. TNCS students read excerpts from Amanda Gorman’s “The Hill We Climb” and spoke on themes central to Black History Month, like the importance of the Divine Nine.

The grandmother of a TNCS preschooler even came up to read Amanda Gorman’s Change Sings, backed by slides showing the beautiful illustrations by Loren Long.

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And TNCS favorite LaTriese Sussman led the audience in a Call and Response adapted from Rebecca Parker’s poem “Choose to Bless the World.” Ms. Simonetti confessed that she knew this moving celebration was going to bring her to tears at some point, and this beautiful, whole-community participation piece did the trick.

Reflections . . . and Looking Forward

In a time when difficult conversations about race and history are sometimes avoided, TNCS embraces them as essential to developing compassionate, informed citizens who will shape a better world. This Black History Month celebration wasn’t just about looking back—it was about moving forward together with greater understanding and purpose.

This commitment feels particularly significant today. While some governmental policies appear to be rolling back progress on diversity initiatives and historical accuracy in education, TNCS stands firm in its belief that understanding our complete history and embracing multiple perspectives are essential for preparing students to navigate our diverse world. The light of understanding that shone so brightly during our celebration continues to guide us forward—illuminating not just where we’ve been, but the more inclusive, equitable world we’re working to create.

Together, we can.

12.16.22
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The New Century School at 13: A Retrospective in Immersed Posts

It’s time. The New Century School is just completing its 13th fall semester, and we need a reckoning of all this amazing school has accomplished in that relatively short amount of time. Why 13? We chose to memorialize the 2022–2023 school year because it offers a truly remarkable first: a TNCS student who started TNCS at age 2 when the school opened in the fall of 2010 will graduate as an 8th-grader this June—she will have completed the full TNCS experience and is the only student to have this distinction!

TNCS is also rounding out a full Chinese zodiac of years. Established in the Year of the Tiger, TNCS closes 2022 also as a Tiger year and will begin 2023 as a Rabbit.

In this post, you’ll take a walk back through time. You’ll see your babies back when they were (or if they are still) babies. You’ll revisit cherished memories. You’ll smile to see beloved friends, teachers, and faculty who are still a part of TNCS in spirit if not in person. In short, you’ll be amazed . . . and probably moved to tears.

(Another thing you’ll notice is how actually bad phone cameras were a decade ago! Also, a sad note on videos: some no longer display as TNCS’s YouTube channel is now defunct.)

Finally, you’ll get to judge for yourself. As TNCS Co-Director/Co-Executive Founder Roberta Faux said over a decade ago, “school should be where kids discover their passion.” Has TNCS provided opportunities for passion-finding?

Milestones and Firsts

TNCS has accomplished sheer marvels. In its first 5 years alone, the once tiny one-room schoolhouse established by Co-Executive Directors/Co-Founders Ms. Faux and Jennifer Lawner with five students grew into a full-fledged preschool and elementary school. Milestone after milestone was sighted, then met, including launching a greenhouse and school-lunch program, acquiring a gymnasium and auditorium; implementing a robust STEM curriculum; introducing Immersed; earning two coveted STARTALK grants; and creating a wonderfully rich education that integrates the arts, modern world languages, inquiry-based learning, and self-motivated discovery.

Since those incredible feats happened, still more miraculous developments took place: the student body has grown to hundreds, the middle school opened in 2016, the Ozone café debuted, and the international service-learning program began to name just a few (and plenty more are listed below).

Through all of this truly remarkable evolution, TNCS’s original raison d’être has remained true: language immersion in Spanish and Mandarin paired with self-directed exploration. The program has blossomed in beautiful ways around this core idea, but it informs and underpins everything at TNCS.

Although providing an exhaustive accounting of the last 13 years is impossible because of the sheer volume of accomplishments, enjoy these highlights in the form of past Immersed posts about this one-of-a-kind magical place.

To start us off, here is a rough timeline of some pivotal TNCS events:

2006: Patterson Park Montessori (PPM) opens

2010: PPM moves to 724 S. Ann St. in Fell’s Point and becomes TNCS

2012: Immersed, School Lunch, the Elementary Program, and the School Gym make their debuts

2013: Science Fair, Imagination Playground, and Summer Camp debut

Spring 2014: TNCS applies for a Startalk grant, and the Spring Concert debuts

Fall 2014: TNCS expands into Building North, the Playground Gets a Major Upgrade, Parent Volunteers Paint Crosswalks on Campus, and the Winter Concerts, and the TNCS Website debut

2015: Read-a-Thon comes to TNCS and TNCS Goes to China

Spring 2016: TNCS debuts its first Art Exhibition, the first Class President is elected, the first Elementary Graduation happens, and TNCS gets a school van

Fall 2016: Middle School opens, TNCS Core Values are established, the Ozone Snack Bar opens for business, TNCS establishes a Parent Council, and TNCS holds its first Hispanic Heritage Night

2017: Math Kangaroo comes to TNCS

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2018: TNCS holds its first Spelling Bee, establishes a scholarship program, and gets a pedestrian crosswalk placed on the corner of Ann and Lancaster Streets

2019: Capstone trip program debuts for middle schoolers, and TNCS Graduates its First 8th-Graders

Spring 2020: TNCS holds its First Black History Celebration,  Virtual TNCS debuts, and TNCS becomes an Essential Personnel Childcare Site

Fall 2020: TNCS Students Return to Safe In-Person Learning and establishes a COVID-19 Wellness Team

2021: TNCS Holds Its First-Ever Silent Auction, and the Advisory Board, Student Council, and School Store debut

2022: TNCS embraces the philosophy of One School, One Program, One Community and creates the Portrait of a Graduate, and the parent council becomes the Family Partnership

. . . and whatever wonderful things happen next!

Have we whetted your appetite for more delicious memories? Read on!

What Sets TNCS Apart

We could go on and on (and do, actually). But so many features of this beautiful school have elevated it to truly one of a kind, including multi-language learning, emphasis on the Arts, and all the special moments that take place daily in the classrooms.

Aftercare: Spaceship Camp, Aftercare 1, 2, and 3

Core Values: Kindness Counts!, Giving Back: Heifer International, Peace Day, Student Awards Ceremony, Kindness Buckets, Kindness Rocks, Anti-Bullying, Gratitude

Emphasis on the Whole Child: Physical Activity throughout the Day, Cultural Diversity, Mental Health Awareness, Mindfulness, Restorative Practices, Internet Safety 1 and 2, Unplugging and Connecting, DEI, Spirit Days, Cuddles and Crafts, Positivity, Student Support

Environmental Sustainability: Blown Away with Wind Energy, Viridian, Weeping Willow, Hungry Harvest

Field Trips: Confucius Institute; Math-E-Magic; Columbus Park 1 and 2; Walking Tour with Frederick Douglass; Robinson Nature Center; Milburn Orchards; White House; Cathay Cultural Center; Digital Harbor; Echo Hill 1 and 2; Museum of Industry; AVAM; Irvine Nature Center 1 and 2; Port Discovery; MD Science Center; Frederick Douglass Museum; Washington, D.C.; Chesapeake Shakespeare Company; BARCS; BOP Pizza; Cultivated Creations; Science; Golden Wok

Holidays: Mother’s Day, Holidays

Language Learning: Multilingualism, 5 Cs, International Skype, Mid-Autumn Festival 2018, Preprimary Spanish Immersion, D.C. Chinatown, Youth Chinese Test, Talking the Talk

Miscellaneous: Cursive, International Day of Coding, Chickens, Peace Game, Robots, Anti-Racism, Rain-Making

STEM/Science Fairs: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022

Summer Camps: Lego 2014 and 2016; Move It; Startalk 2014 and 2015; Painting Workshop 2014 and 2016; Drama 2013, 2014, and 2016; Camp Invention 2013, 2014, and 2016; Cooking and Gardening; Chinese Immersion 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019; Spanish Immersion 2016, 2017, and 2018 1 and 2; American Music System 2017, 2018, and 2019; Musical Theatre 2018 and 2019, Shakespeare, Virtual Art 2020

The Arts: Art Program 1, 2, and 3; Music Program 1 and 2; Pipa; Square 1; Strings; 2021

Volunteering: Parent Volunteering, Host Families 1 and 2

Concerts/Shows/Performances

One of the most-appreciated aspects of TNCS is its penchant for celebration! TNCS celebrates all of its wonderful diversity as well as takes every opportunity to put on a good show!

Art Exhibitions: 2017, 2020

Black History Month: 2020 1 and 2, 2021

Hispanic Heritage Night: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018

Lunar New Year: Year of the Snake, Year of the Horse, Year of the Sheep, Year of the Rooster, Year of the Pig, Year of the Rat, Year of the Ox, Year of the Tiger

Miscellaneous: Baltimore’s Chinatown Performance, Confucius Day Institute, Continental Bridge, Greek Plays, Primary Drama, Stand-Up Comedy

Music Concerts: Spring 2014, Winter 2014, Winter 2019

Special Visitors

TNCS has always welcomed special guests to campus to broaden students’ horizons, to participate in meaningful exchange with the community, and to further the TNCS aim of discovery and enrichment. Parents present their jobs or heritage in classrooms, musicians perform, guest speakers share their wisdom, and experts in their fields teach their crafts in special classes. TNCS even got a visit from the Secretary of State, who was wowed by Ge Laoshi’s kindergartners proficiency in Mandarin!

Artists: Baltimore Love Project and Returning Visit, Dia de Los Muertos, Crankies, RecyQueen 1 and 2, 123 Andrés

Chinese Students: 2013, 2017, 2018 1 and 2, 2019 1 and 2

Chinese Teachers and Interns: 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Guest Speakers: Bonnie Zucker, Deborah Roffman

Family Members: Captain Marc (and Many Others!), BGE, Jazz Saxophonist, Askable Parents, Mindful Parenting

Other Schools: DBFA and the “Big Kids”, Gilman School

Politicians: Councilman Krafts, MD Secretary of State

Workshops/Town Halls/Information and Back-to-School Nights

Informational forums are a great starting point to get to know TNCS and how and why it came to be in addition to what new trails it will blaze. Through the years, these events help tell the story of TNCS.

Back-to-School Nights: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Information Nights: 2014, 2014, 2016, 2017

Preprimary Parent Workshops: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 1 and 2, 2018

Primary Parent Workshops: 2016, 2017 1 and 2

Open Houses: 2013, 2014, 2019

Town Halls: 2014, 2015

Service-Learning

TNCS students start giving back the moment they enter TNCS’s illustrious halls. The cumulative impact they have had over the years is staggering. But TNCS itself also gives back. In one of many such ways, in 2018 TNCS launched a partnership with “sister school” Wolfe St. Academy. Exemplary Wolfe St. students are granted scholarships to TNCS, the TNCS community participates in clothing and food donations for Wolfe St. families in need, and TNCS students visit their sister school friends for the “Reading Buddies” program.

In 2019, TNCS middle schoolers took their first international service-learning trip.

Environmental Sustainability: Hack the Trash August 2013; TNCS Wins Recycling Competition December 2013; Pop the Trash 2014; Healthy Harbor 2014 and 2015; Colorcycling; Earth Day 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2020; Puerto Rico 1 and 2, NexTrex Recycling 1 and 2; Costa Rica

Miscellaneous: Breast Cancer Walk, Grant Writing

Outreach: Giving Back November 2013, Holiday Outreach December 2013, Annual Outreach Initiatives, Thanksgiving 2014, 2015, 2018; Project Linus, Reading Buddies 1 and 2, Soup Making, Season for Service, Valentine’s Day Initiatives 1 and 2, Dean’s Initiatives 2021

And there you have it: 13 years of teaching, learning, singing, creating, discovering, growing, laughing, and becoming . . . The New Century School.

TNCS is making 724 South Ann St. a place to thrive and grow once more