Celebrating Women’s History Month at Conwell

Posted on March 30, 2022 by Oluwajomiloju Ojo

by N. Champion-62, CCB Staff

Ms. Green, principal of Conwell Middle Magnet School, at 8 a.m. on March 23, in a Zoom assembly meeting inspired the whole school with a Women’s History Presentation. Ms. Green had amazing words to say throughout the assembly.

“Specifically for the month of March we highlight Women’s History Month,” said Ms. Green.

Ms. Green presented Ms. Gartside and Ms. Leone’s Women’s History month google slide presentation. The slide show presented six women, each slide contained information about each woman in a video.

The phenomenal women were:

Mary J. Blige, a singer and songwriter,

Lena Waithe, an writer and actor,

Abby Wambach Team USA, soccer player,

Serena Willaims, Championship Tennis Player,

Sandra Cisneros Latiana, writer

Fei – Fei Li a Chief Technologist at Google Cloud.

Among the six phenomenal women was Serena Williams, who has inspired many women.

“You have to improve yourself so that you can go out there and be the best you can be and not prove anything to anyone,” Williams said in the interview.

In 73, student S. Ortiz and Ms. Kerwin, Conwell Middle Magnet School Art Teacher, said that the women’s History Month assembly was influential

“This was important to recognize such a diverse group of women. It was awesome to see athletes, writers, singers and tech pioneers,” Ms. Kerwin said.

“I really enjoyed it and so did the students,” S. Ortiz added.

“This was important to recognize such a diverse group of women.”
Ms. Kerwin – Conwell Art Teacher

Edited by O. Ojo-61, CCB Staff

Coach Young has a Heart of Gold

Posted on March 29, 2022 by Oluwajomiloju Ojo

A blue ASAS Fitbit, donated by Coach Young. – *Image by A. Vega, CCB Staff*

by T. Williams-62, CCB Contributor

The coach for ASAS basketball, Mr. Young, gave all the kids in ASAS (After School All Stars) Fitbit watches to keep track of your calories, footsteps, and general well-being at the beginning of March.

“You can use the fit bit watches in everyday life and all the time if possible,” Coach Young said.

You can get the fit bit watches anywhere like Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and Amazon. The reason that Coach Young gave the kids in ASAS the Fitbit watches is because Coach Young has a heart of gold.

“So kids know we care about your health,” Coach Young Said.

Coach Young gave all the kids Fitbit watches because ASAS has a partnership with Fitbit to help keep kids aware of their health.

C. Serrano-62, A student athlete in ASAS, gives his view about the Fitbit watches.

“I like how you can see how many calories you burn, how many footsteps you take in a day and all the other special features it comes with. Also I like how there are different types of colors between blue, black, and pink,” said C. Serano-62, ASAS Student.

“I like how you can see how many calories you burn, how many footsteps you take in a day.”
C. Cerrano-62, ASAS Student Athlete

Edited by O. Ojo-61, CCB Staff

Conwell Students Earn a AAA in Safety

Posted on March 10, 2022 by Oluwajomiloju Ojo

by R. Joshi-83, CCB Staff Writer

AAA School Safety Patrol members are school sponsored student volunteers from upper elementary grades, middle and junior high schools. Patrollers’ jobs are to protect students from hazards of crossing roads and highways on their way to and from school, teach fellow students about traffic safety, and keep them safe overall.

“You are all made of stardust and are stars for being in this program.” Conwell’s Principal Green said at the March 8, 2022 swearing in ceremony. “This is a task that requires a lot of leadership.”

The members stay overtime after school and provide services such as holding the doors, preventing fights, etc.

Images of the 3/8/22 AAA induction ceremony, where Conwell students were sworn in as a AAA Safety Patrol officer by Philadelphia Police Captain Rosario of the 24th Police District. – Photo Credit: K.Mitchell-83, CCB Contributor

“Patrollers affect the population positively,” says Mr. J. Washington, Conwell’s climate director, and AAA patrol school advisor said.

This shows how much dedication, effort, and sacrifice is required to be in the program.

“Not everyone can be in it, and it’s an honor and privilege. So, if you want to be in it, Step up your game”, says Mr. Washington.

Typically, teachers and principals appoint patrol members, who participate with parental approval. A teacher usually serves as the patrol advisor. Local law enforcement officers may also be involved with the patrol.

“What I think about the program is that every student in it is a Star,” Philadelphia Police Captain Rosario of the 24th Police District said. He officiated the event’s swearing in ceremony. “And, even though it is not meant for everyone. You can make it if you try.”

Edited by O. Ojo-61, ACWAO Editor

“Patrollers affect the population positively.”
J. Washington – Conwell Climate Manager

Conwell PSA Series: Respect Your Teachers

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Oluwajomiloju Ojo

by L. Waites-71, CCB Contributor

You should respect your teachers because they want you to succeed.

Our generation is their future. Teachers aren’t out to get us. They have a career that they do because they enjoy it and they want to help you. Respect your teachers because they are trying to help you and give you the tools you need to succeed in life. That aligns with our school’s mission. You might not realize it, but teachers are the key to getting an education.

“You Should respect your teachers, because they want you to succeed.”
L. Waites-71, CCB Contributor

They are preparing you for life. They spend hours preparing lesson plans so that you are able to succeed once you leave the school. They contribute greatly to your future and if you haven’t thought about that, maybe you should. It’s not easy teaching students, especially the ones who tend to act up in class. It’s tough trying to teach and then having to be interrupted every ten minutes because a student is clowning around or being disrespectful.

Think about how the teacher feels. They go through a lot of stress, too, and it makes their job that much harder when a student doesn’t want to listen when the teacher is the one who is trying to help them.

Here are some ways to respect your teachers:

You can kindly greet the teacher. Also, pay attention by listening and following teachers’ instructions. Raise your hand to ask something instead of just shouting out. Have good manners and students show respect to their teachers.

Edited By: O. Ojo-61, ACWAO Editor