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CONWELL COMMUNITY: Youth Given Real-World Opportunities at the McPherson Library Job Fair

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By A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Lead Senior Reporter

The McPherson Square Library – Photo Credit to Bryan Belknap

Conwell Middle Magnet students and their families are invited to attend the McPherson Library Job fair on April 13, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. The Job fair is a collaboration that includes 36 organizations and agencies offering jobs for the youth during the summer.

“Working at the library, I have seen teens struggle to get summer jobs,” said Bryan Belknap Belknap, Lead LEAP/Maker Mentor at McPherson Square Library, said in an email to the Conwell Cougars Blog. “So, we wanted an event that makes it easier for teens to get summer jobs.”

Belknap, who is organizing this event with the help from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, Impact Services, and the Friends of McPherson group, said that this is the second year the library is hosting the job fair. According to Belknap, the minimum age requirement for youth to be eligible for a summer job is 12 years old. However, Belknap said that all ages and people are welcome to attend the Job fair. 

  • Poster Provided By Bryan Belknap – Lead LEAP/Maker Mentor

“There is no requirement to attend the event. Everyone is welcomed,” Said Belknap. “We encourage all teens that are interested in summer jobs to attend and bring a friend.”

During the job fair, students will need to create resumes and applications in order to sign up for summer jobs. Adults at the job fair will help guide students during the process and help give students valuable information about signing up for a job.

“We want to reduce the barriers that keep teens from summer jobs,” Belknap said. “Creating a resume and filling out applications are important steps in getting a job.”

The McPherson Library encourages teenagers that are interested in a summer job to attend the Job fair with their peers and friends. McPherson library is also giving out $50 and $100 in debit gift cards for the 2 people who bring along the most friends and peers to attend the McPherson Job fair.

Poster Provided By Bryan Belknap – Lead LEAP/Maker Mentor

According to Belknap, The person in first place will receive the $100 debit gift card and 2nd place will receive $50 in debit gift cards. In order to qualify for the gift card prizes, students must tag each other and use a hashtag for the event. Students are encouraged to post a selfie in front of the Instagram wall that will be presented at the job fair. Teenagers can only tag 1 person, if they tag more than one person, then only the first tag will count. People without Instagram accounts are advised to find Mr. Belknap in order for him to count them.

The McPherson Library is located at 601 E Indiana Ave, Philadelphia, PA. According to Belknap, the Job fair will be held there due to the easy accessibility and location of the library, being in a central part of Kensington.

Below is a slideshow gallery list of the attending vendors at the April 13, 2023, McPherson Job Fair.

Posted by A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Editorial Staff

CLASS NEWS:  Sixth Grade STEAMS Up with Science Projects

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by  Y. Hiraldo- 61 -CCB Reporter

Have you ever made a tower out of marshmallows and spaghetti sticks or maybe used an Oreo to mimic the movement of tectonic plates?  In Mr. Posnan’s STEAM class for sixth graders at Conwell Middle Magnet School has it all .

“I think it’s fun because you have to be creative,” said A. Capetillo section 61.  

Conwell teacher, Mr. Posnan, who teaches 5th and 6th grade does projects like building towers, egg drops, and many more. We did a recent experiment, which can be seen in the above photo gallery, in which you had to create something new, using bicycle and a vacuum parts.

Several students thought it was fun and cool to create.

“It was pretty cool how you have to design your own creation,”  said J.Boggs -Mendeloski  section 61 

Editors note :

All images taken by Y.Hiraldo ,graphic artist J.Boggs-Mendeloski

Posted by :Y.Hiraldo CCB Reporter -61

Conwell News: Speaker Series Inspires Students for the Real World

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By M. Hernandez – 61 and Y. Alvarado – CCB Staff

Conwell introduced their first Conwell Speaker Series on Feb. 8.  Every other Wednesday throughout the month, people are invited to a Zoom meeting with the students at Conwell.  

What is the Conwell Speaker series?

The Conwell speaker series is when a professional comes in to speak to students and teach them about the things they do for their careers. The series is held in every teacher’s homeroom as a whole-school assembly. 

The first speaker this year was Ellen Weber, whose job it is to help small businesses.

Weber was talking about how her business, Robin Hood Ventures has a special program called, Angels: Team, Market, & Product. 

Weber said, “Most people look at the product, but really you need to look at the people.”

She said it takes 5-10 years for the entrepreneur to get their money back. She invested in: Brilliant Pad, Simply good, & charge it spot. 

At the Zoom meeting, Weber was explaining how she helps small businesses get more popular. 

Ms Katie – Nurse Practitioner for Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia came to talk to Conwell on Feb. 27.

Ms. Katie went to college twice, and started an early educational job. She went to Korea and learned about her culture and language. She did four years of university and another 2 years to earn a Master’s Degree. In 2005 she got a job as a nurse extern. When she finished she started her job as a nurse. Since 2009, she’s been a Nurse Practitioner. She teaches all types  her biggest difference was that Katie never wore a mask before the pandemic.

Ms Katie has taken care of kids with arduous injuries.  | 

“Don’t get frustrated when you’re doing classes, pay attention to your teachers because it will assist you,” said Ms Katie.

Robyn S was our latest special guest on zoom on March 15th.

She currently works at NBC UNIVERSAL as an associate with Data Strategy. 

Robyn breaks down the data and value by common to least common and said that learning how to read data is important. 

Robyn first wanted to be a doctor, but she was discouraged to go any further because of how bad  she thought she was doing.

Robyn uses data with weather, basketball games and decision making. 

They base most data when it depends on how many people are entertained by that specific subject compared by another subject.  

She said that she came in to encourage the kids to follow their dreams. 

“Not everything might fit you based on your skill set,” she said, explaining that you won’t know until you try.

Posted by V. Escorza – 62 – CCB Editorial staff.

Conwell News: Black History Month Assembly – Celebrating The Black Culture

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by A. Snowden – 62 – CCB Reporter

Conwell Middle Magnet School hosted a live Zoom event on Feb. 28 in celebration of Black History Month. The event included five Conwell Cougars.Blog produced interviews by Conwell students and staff about their African heritage.

The event was created by Conwell’s Black History Month Committee, and featured:

  • CCB student Interviews
  • African Music
  • African Dances
  • Different Flags
  • Different foods
  • Posters of Black History
  • Colorful slideshows about Black History

Students were dancing, singing, and there were positive feedback all around!

“The Celebration was really interesting to see and learn about all the foods”, J. Rivera of section 6 – 2 stated as she described what it was like to see this presentation. ” I would defiantly see this again.”

Check out the student video interviews that were featured in the school assembly:

N. Fanfan-83 CCB Contributor interviews A. Mejias about her Dominican Republic heritage.
K. Velasquez-83-CCB Lead Graphic Artist interviews L. Victoriano-83 about her Trinidadian heritage.
M. Hernandez – 61 – CCB Contributor interviews O. Colon about her African American heritage.
A. Mejias-83 – CCB Contributor interviews Conwell Middle Magnet School’s Nurse Tosin about her Nigerian Heritage.
A. Mejias – 83 – CCB Contributor interviews N. Fanfan-83 about her Haitian heritage.

Editor’s Note: Videos were produced by members of the CCB Graphic Arts Team: K. Velasquez-83, A. Vega-82, and A. Peralta – 83.

Posted by A. Snowden.-62- CCB Staff

SCHOOL NEWS: Conwell’s Media Lab Coming Soon!

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By – I. Speier-61 – CCB Reporter

6ABC reporter Matteo Iadonisi (left) talks with Conwell Middle Magnet Teacher Mr. Posnan about the Media Lab Fundraising efforts. – All Photos in this article by I. Speier – 61 – CCB Reporter.

Conwell Middle Magnet School is full STEAM ahead as thousands of dollars in donations have come in to help build a brand-new media lab. The donation efforts were led by Mr. Posnan, Conwell 5th-and 6th-grade Science teacher, to help the school’s Journalism and Media Arts program. The program will help kids reach their goal of being a writer or journalist.

The program will  help kids publish their stories or drawings and more, so they can make kids’ dreams come true like they do here on the ConwellCougars.Blog.  

“And they want kids to be good writers,” said 6ABC reporter Matteo Iadonisi. “They also would like a good life for the kids that like writing.

Mr. Iadonisi came to visit Mr. Posnan’s classroom to report on the media lab fundraising back in January. At the time of this publication, there was over $22,000 in donations.

“It’s nice how much people care about the media lab,” Mr. Iadonisi said. 

According to Mr. Posnan, they’re going to buy iPads, green screens, video equipment, sound studio furnishings, editing software, etc. Right now, the school is trying to find a good, quiet and spaced room. 

“Each day, they persevere. Each day, they walk through a million reasons to give up, yet each day, they persist,” said Mr. Posnan 

Students at Conwell are excited for the opportunity to get their voices heard.

“I think that this is a really great thing, A. Rodriguez-61 said. “I think it will really help with students’ problems and it will probably help them with their future jobs.”

Editor’s note: 

Click this link for more information about the Conwell Middle Magnet School’s Media Lab Fundraiser.

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SCHOOL NEWS: Conwell’s Attendance Jazz Up

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By D. Alvarado – 62 – CCB Editorial

Conwell Middle Magnet Students with more than 90-percent attendance recently earned free dress-down passes. – Photo by J. Boggs-Mendaloski-CCB Editorial Staff

The Attendance Dress Down event has passed for the Conwell Cougars! According to Conwell Middle Magnet School counselor, Mr. Ford, this event was for selected students who had accomplished 90% or more attendance.

These students had the ability to dress down for free for 3 days. This event showed how most students stay in school and their determination to have a good attendance. Mr. Ford, o handed out the certificates to all the students who reached this goal.  

“Being here is half the battle,” said Mr. Ford.

“Being here is half the battle.” – Mr Ford, Conwell Middle Magnet School Counselor

Mr. Ford holds up the coveted attendance incentive pass.
Photo by J. Boggs-Mendaloski-61 – CCB Staff

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CCB CELEBRATES: Happy Heart Day!

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By N.Champion – 72 – CCB Reporter

Editor’s Note: This article is part of the CCB’s Bulletin board Gallery Series.

At Conwell on the second floor there is a Valentine themed bulletin board about being sweet to your heart. The nurse created this bulletin board.

Some things that it says on the bulletin board are:

  • Stay active
  • Keep clean 
  • Exercise
  • Eat Veggies
  • Eat fruit
  • Brush your teeth
  • Drink water

And the most important thing is to be happy.

Editor’s Note: To me this shows us to love our bodies and to make sure you are mentally and physically healthy and to have good hygiene.

Posted by Y. Hiraldo – 61 – CCB Editor

CCB CONTEST: African American Greats in Black History Month

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Contest By Y. Hiraldo – 61 – CCB Editor — With Graphic Arts by N. Champion – CCB Staff — With reporting by R. Rowan – 72 – CCB – Editor

The Conwell Cougars Blog will be holding another contest in honor of Black History Month, and we’re focusing it around the amazing bulletin board outside of Room 108, titled  “Black History Month, Celebrating African American Greats”  where students can match impressive historic facts with the correct African American figures.

In order to enter this contest, you must:

1. Read the bulletin board next to room 108

2. Match at least ONE fact from the Room 108 Bulletin Board article to the person! 

3. First three students to comment the correct matches will win a CCB-Sponsored free pass to the next Cougar – Cash in or get their name automatically on the PRIZE WHEEL!!! 

“You may not recognize some of these people,” Ms Clark said, explaining that she had chosen these individuals in order to increase their popularity. “ We want to spread a little light!”

Students can make their comments by scrolling to the bottom of this post under where it says: LEAVE A REPLY.

The deadline is Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

See slideshow gallery above for more details on how to enter the contest!

Posted by CCB Staff

CONWELL NEWS: Mr. Ford is Working Hard Toward Positive Change

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By R. Currid – 72 – CCB Reporter

Photo of Mr. Ford and the article’s author, R. Currid-72. Mr. Ford is the Conwell Middle Magnet School Counselor. Photo courtesy of Ms. Williams, Conwell SBTL.

This week is National Counselors Week.  At Conwell Middle Magnet School we are celebrating our school’s counselor.  Mr. Ford came to Conwell when the previous counselor was going out on sabbatical. Mr. Ford filled the spot in 2013 for half a year, and soon became our permanent counselor.

Before Mr. Ford was Conwell’s counselor, he said he was a teacher of Technology at an elementary school. In the second month of teaching, he thought he needed to help the kids more and soon he became a school counselor.

When Mr. Ford chose Conwell, he had many other choices. It turned out that Conwell was an easy choice for him. 

When Mr. Ford was younger, he said that he was always good at school. However, he warned that students who think school is easy, and don’t need to give much effort, will need to give more effort at a Magnet school, such as Conwell Middle Magnet School. 

“Work gets harder,” Mr. Ford said, “then you figure out smart people work hard.” 

He went to all Philadelphia public schools, from second to 12th grade. At some point in high school decided to give himself a talk and said give it your best shot at the classroom and in sports and see what happens. It worked out that I was successful, got a college degree from West Chester University and the rest is history. 

Editor’s note: Leave a comment here to say a quick word of thanks to Mr. Ford!

Video of CCB Reporter Y. Hiraldo’s – 61 interview with Conwell Middle Magnet School’s counselor Mr. Ford for National Counselors Week. – Video edit K. Velasquez – 83 – CCB Staff.



To hear Mr. Ford share a bit about his counseling philosophy through music, play the video above!

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SCHOOL NEWS: Conwell Alumni Always Excited to Come Back

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By L. Dudley-62-CCB Contributor

Dr. Childs points to her middle school self on in the Conwell Middle Magnet School Year Book. Photos are courtesy of Principal Green.

On Jan. 13, we had a very special visitor named Dr. Childs. A fun fact about her is that she graduated Conwell in 1975! 

“You guys are wonderful,” Dr. Childs said. “I’m very excited to come back and see everyone grow from the last time I came.”

She is 65 years young, and she is currently a professor at a nearby university.  

“I came to Conwell because when I come I never get disappointed from all of the new wonderful faces.” 

While she walked the halls of Conwell Middle Magnet School, she recalled the legacy she left here so many years ago.

“I was one of the students who made the year books,” Dr. Childs said.  

The new Conwell Student Council officers hosted Dr. Childs around the school. 

“I love how you guys change up the place from the last time I came here,” Dr. Childs said.

Conwell Middle Magnet School Climate Manager Mr. Washington and members of the Conwell Student Council show Conwell Alumna Dr. Childs a copy of the yearbook she worked on in the Mid 1970s. – Graphic by M. Hernandez- 61 CCB Editorial Staff.

Editor’s Note: If you are a member of the Conwell Middle Magnet School Alumni and would like to visit, please contact the school by calling 215-400-7210. 

Edited by M. Hernandez-61 – CCB Editorial Staff

SCHOOL NEWS: Conwell Kids Cards

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By D. Alvarado – 62 – CCB Staff with contributions by A. Peralta – 62 – CCB Editor

Currently, Conwell Middle Magnet school is holding an event! Conwell is currently presenting an event called “Conwell Kids.” This occasion has been officially held by staff and other people to talk about students’ recognized talents and interrelation between themselves.

This event takes its information from the teachers and staff in Conwell who associate with the students to create a good atmosphere for the students to connect and belong with other individuals.

This event showcases the students positivity and shows the internal uniqueness of our student body’s handiwork.

Principal Green, who created this event, said that the purpose of the event card is to spread some love and encouragement to students.

She said when she was a teacher she taught middle school. She taught 6th grade and 8th grade of literacy and reading. She also wrote summer letters or particularly a postcard and sent it to her students to let them know she was thinking about them. An extra wording was that a former student from her class who is now a nurse saved the card that Principal Green gave her years ago.

This event popped into Principal Green’s mind and she thought of some postcards and wanted to give it to others.

 These cards were made by a program called “Imagine Math.” These cards were produced by the company for Principal Green.  

“The Conwell kids have so much individuality and so much talent,” Principal Green said. “They should be celebrated.“

Mr Adams, Conwell’s Physical Education and Health teacher for all grades, greatly believes in this event.

“It’s a card recognizing students about achievements that they have done and building a connection with students,” Mr. Adams said. “The reason that the staff had done this is because students need to know that the staff love and care about them.”

The Conwell Kids event definitely shows its pride and love for the students that belong in Conwell Middle Magnet school.

Posted by D. Alvarado – 62 CCB Editorial

School News: Eye-On-Health

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By 72, N.C, CCB Editorial Staff 

If you stop by Nurse Tosin’s office during this month she will help you seek healthy eyes.

Nurse Tosin is promoting National Eye Care Month, this January. 

According to the flier outside of the Nurse’s office it gave some tips on how to keep your eyes healthy. It states: 

  • Cut down on screen time,
  • Wear sunglasses, 
    • Always wear your glasses if needed, 
  • Eat eye healthy foods like green leafy, and vegetables proteins and omega-3 fatty acids.
  • Get regular eye exams 

¨In the month of January we check 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders eyes to make sure their eyes are healthy,¨ Conwell school nurse, Nurse Tosin said.

Fun facts about your eyes, according to Nurse Tosin’s flier:

  • “Your eyes focus on 50 different objects every second
  • A normal eye can distinguish approximately 10 million different colors,
  • The most complex organ after the brain is the eye with 1 million nerve bundles
  • 8 oz of your learning is obtained through your vision,
  • Eyes can not be transplanted because they are connected to the brain via the optic nerve which can not be reconnected if served,
  • If your eyes were a digital camera they would be 576 megapixels – an iPhone is only 12 megapixels”

For more information please visit the Health room on the second floor.

Posted By 72, N.C, CCB editor 

SCHOOL NEWS: Ms. Clemens Announces Retirement

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By CCB Staff, A. Peralta – 62 and R. Rowan – 72

Editor’s Note: The following script/article was presented on the live At Conwell We Are On! morning show, which occurs on the homeroom Zoom links every Friday throughout the Entire School. The script has been edited for CCB publication.

A screenshot of the presentation slide as shown on the ACAWO live show 1/6/23 – Image by R. Rowan – 71

Greetings, and Happy New Year Conwell Teachers, Staff and Fellow students! 

Riley Rowan of section 71 here with Aida Peralta of section 62 reporting live for the Conwell Cougars.Blog. 

That’s right Riley, we’re here today to not only celebrate the new year, but also the career of one of Conwell’s most helpful support staff, Ms. Clemens!

Yes, Ms. Clemens has served at the Conwell Middle Magnet School for the last five years. She kept a watchful eye and gave a helpful hand in our hallways and cafeteria. 

And it has come to the Conwell Cougars Blog’s attention that Ms. Clemens will be moving on to the next stage of her good work, as today is her last day with us!

That’s right, Aida, and in honor of Ms. Clemens’s retirement, the CCB would like to present some wonderful reflections from some of Conwell’s finest.

“Ms. Clemens is a sweet and caring individual, hardworking, and takes pride in her work,” Ms. Green, Principal of Conwell said. “And she is a compassionate person who loves the Conwell family.” 

According to Ms. Green, Ms. Clemens has served in the School District of Philadelphia for more than 30 years! During her time at Conwell, Ms. Green especially noted that Ms. Clemens has a can-do attitude, saying that she never wanted to be on the sidelines when it comes to helping someone, whether it was in the Annex, Main Building or during the Virtual School.

Ms. Clemens (left) posing with Conwell Middle Magnet School’s Principal Green (right). – Photo courtesy of Principal Green.

“My first impression of her was that I liked her right away,” Ms. C. Green, Conwell Support Staffperson said with a warm smile. “She was, has been and still is willing to do whatever it takes to keep the school going.” 

According to Ms. C. Green, who is a long-time member of the Conwell staff, Ms. Clemens started her career at the Conwell Annex. 

“All I have to say is great things about her. She’s fantastic and good hearted,” Ms. C. Green said. “Sometimes it’s hard to put in words. But she is one- of a kind, and she will be greatly missed.” 

Ms. Clemens’s most recent position has been here in the Main Building, where she warmly greeted students in the hallway and in the lunchroom, as well as working with Conwell’s Climate Manager, Mr. Washington.

“She came to work on time everyday,” Mr. Washington said. “It shows that she’s dedicated.”

Mr. Washington, who also started at Conwell’s Annex building the same year as Ms. Clemens, noted that she is also very accommodating, and has built strong relationships with staff and the students. 

“It’s been fun working with her,” Mr. Washington said. “She will be greatly missed.”

Thanks for listening to Ms. Clemens’s story. Let’s take a moment to say congrats to Ms. Clemens on her retirement.

I’m Riley Rowan of 71 with Aida Peralta of 62 signing off for the CCB, and now back to you Professor Posnan and DJ Dungan for our Friday Celebration.

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CONWELL MUSIC: The Strings to Success

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By S. Hogan – 62 – CCB Correspondent

Impromptu Conwell Classroom Concert led by Ms. Manuela, Conwell Violin Teacher on Dec. 12.

Lead videography edit by K. Velasquez-82-CCB Staff with footage by Mr. Dungan-CCB co-advisor and CC Turco-62-CCB Contributor.

Conwell Middle Magnet school has many musical instruments for its students, but today I will tell you about the violin and the many kinds of people that love instruments and today we will talk about one lovely person who teaches it.

“I think [the violin] helps the class get more active,” A. Snowden-62, a Conwell violin student said.

She was explaining that music is something that can get people to be more active, rather than sitting down on some sort of electronic device. Ms.Manuela, Conwell’s violin teacher, is one of the best violin teachers to learn from, A. Snowden said. 

According to Ms. Manuela, when she was nine years old, she loved the idea of teaching. By the time she was the age of 17, Ms. Manuela loved seeing her students succeed in life and go on to inspire others to discover their own ability to play music.

“I have loved playing the violin since the age of nine and now I’m a violin teacher,”
Ms. Manuela said. “I love to teach my students how to play and after all these years I still love what I do.”

Ms. Manuela said that when she first started teaching, she just thought it would be a cool experience. But, it’s different now.

“I now know this is what I was born to do,” she said. “And I love this with all the kind loving students I teach!”

Editor’s Note:
S. Hogan is also a member of Ms. Manuella’s violin class. Ms. Manuella holds classes every Monday. To enroll in her class, please talk to your homeroom teacher or see Ms. Maria in the main office. 

Posted by CCB Staff.

CONWELL NEWS: The Nutcracker Play Experience 

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By A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Reporter 

Photo by A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Staff

The Conwell Middle Magnet School After School All Stars (ASAS) and PA Ballet students had an opportunity to spectate the Nutcracker Ballet that is being performed at the Kimmel Center. It was hosted on Dec. 20 through 11:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. According to ASAS coordinator and Conwell Middle School secretary Ms. Maria.

The Kimmel center is a large theater dedicated to spreading diversity between the audience through Performing Arts and Education, according to the Kimmel Center website. The Kimmel center is located at 300 S. Broad St. in Philadelphia, just six miles from Conwell.

Ms. Maria said that she enjoyed the performance, describing it as, “a story without words.” She also stated that she, “experienced the full show, and she loved the story, beauty, and atmosphere.” 

Mr. Young, an ASAS assistant stated, “the play demonstrated the history of the Nutcracker greatly. It helps expose students to different types of media than what we have now.” 

Students that participate in the Conwell Middle School PA Ballet program were able to receive a trip to the Kimmel Center using a bus as a means of transportation. 

One of many students that attended the play, J. Gonzalez – section 72, has said that he liked his experience at the Kimmel Center.

“[It was] enjoyable due to their experience and mastery over their performance,” Gonzalez said.

He also stated that the performance simply made you want to watch the actors act in their respective roles. 

If you like to attend the play for yourself, visit the Kimmel Center website. The performance is currently being held through Dec 9 – December 28. 

For more information about PA Ballet or ASAS, please see Ms. Maria in the Main office.

Photo by A. Peralta – 83 – CCB Staff

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CCB CONTEST: Holiday Hats and Headbands!

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by CCB Staff, led by Y. Hiraldo – 61 CCB Editor, A. Vega – 81 CCB Photographer

CCB Declares Hats and Headbands Contest Winner live on At Conwell We Are On!

Editor’s note: the following is the script written by A. Rowan, and presented live on the ACAWO Live Zoom show on 12/19/22. Script is edited for CCB publication style.

Script by R. Rowan – 72 – CCB Staff

2022 CCB Holiday Hat Winner!
Photo by A. Vega 82 – CCB Photographer and Graphic Arts by Y. Hiraldo – 61 – CCB Editor

This is Riley Rowan, Student Producer here on Conwell We are On!

I am so happy to say, that we are back with the Christmas hat contest Winners! This whole contest is credited to Y. Hidalgo, among the other great CCB editors, who came up with this Idea! Now, let’s continue!

In total, there were only about 100 Students who voted! In third place, we have a tie.. E. Vega of 82 and L. Dudley of 62! Who BOTH had 14.6 Percent of the vote!

And in second place.. A. Vega of Section 81! Who had gotten 15.7 Percent of the vote

And lastly … Coming in 1st place, a whopping 20 percent of all the votes.. Can I get a drumroll please? … A. Irizarry of section 82!!!

Please see DJ Dungan for your special holiday prize on behalf of the CCB! Make sure to visit ConwellCougars(Dot)Blog, for more Student celebrations, school stories, and more!

Now, why don’t we get to the main event, and see who’s on the wheel?

Editor’s Note: Follow up Story published Dec. 9, 2022 featured below:

Check out the Holiday head wear from Conwell’s special TAG day on Dec. 5! There were many students who showed their winter/holiday spirits, but only 10 entered our contest. Browse through our photo gallery of the student contestants and then click on the link below to vote for your favorite holiday and winter hat and headband. The winning student will get a special Conwell Cougars Blog prize!

Please note that voting will end by 10:15 a.m. on Dec. 15 , and the winner will be revealed on the At Conwell We Are On Show on Dec. 16! The CCB thanks all contestants and wishes everyone a happy and warm Holiday Season!

Click HERE
to vote!

Editor’s Note: Original Story published Dec. 1, 2022 featured below:

Conwell Cougars Blog presents a contest around the Dec. 5 Holiday Headbands and Hats Tag Day. Students who wear their hats or headbands will have their chance to be photographed during their lunch times.

To participate in the contest, simply find our CCB photographer (the students with the cameras!)

Once we have all your photos, our CCB editorial staff will select the best two from each grade and YOU will get to vote for the student who has the TOP holiday spirit in each grade!

Winning students will receive a special prize sponsored by the Conwell Cougars Blog.

So, don’t forget to return to this post by Dec. 12 to look for the voting form and pick the most festive or holiday spirit hat and headband at Conwell!


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SCHOOL NEWS:  Shining Bright Stars at Conwell Tutoring

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by A. Peralta-62-CCB Editor

Mr. Stockdale and Mr. Verdi are offering free tutoring lessons in Math, Social Studies and Reading after school on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 2:35-3:35 in Room 301.

“Tutoring helps the success of Conwell students,” Mr. Stockdale stated.

Mr. Stockdale has been teaching math ever since he came to Conwell Middle School in 2009. He’s been teaching for 13 years. He started teaching 27 years ago. Mr. Verdi has been teaching for 10 years. And been teaching here for 7 years.

Photo by A. Peralta-62-CCB Editor

“All students can benefit for a little extra help,” Mr.Verdi said enthusiastically.  

“Students have powerful potential,” Principal Green said,adding that practice during tutoring will get them to their desires.

Mr. Washington, Climate Manager at Conwell also said tutoring is good, and quoted Malcom X, when he said, “Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to people who prepare for it today.”

If you are a Conwell student who would like to sign up for tutoring, Contact Mr. Stockdale in room 301 or Mr. Verdi in room 206.

Or Email them at 

jmstockdale@Philasd.org

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CONWELL NEWS: New Superintendent Says Conwell Students Have A Bright Future

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By B. Smith 83-CCB Reporter with reporting by K. Velasquez -83-CCB Staff

On Thursday Nov. 3, at around 8:30 a.m the new Superintendent of Philadelphia Public Schools, Dr. Tony B. Watlington, visited Conwell Middle Magnet School, located in the Kensington area of Philadelphia. 

Photo by A. Vega 8-1. Graphic Art by K. Velasquez 8-3

Dr. Watlington, along with the Chief of School Safety Kevin Bethel and the Chief of Schools Dr. Evelyn Nunez visited Conwell Middle Magnet School to get to know some students and some of the teachers and staff.  Dr. Watlington says his reason for the visit is to see the environment and community within the school instead of just the outside. 

“My priorities as superintendent are to try and help the schools of Philadelphia grow and thrive as much as I can,” said Dr. Watlington. When asked what this would mean for Conwell, Dr. Watlington replied, “This would mean more opportunities for growth physically and educationally. It would also mean a brighter future for teachers, students and staff alike.”  

Principal Green showed Dr. Watlington, Chief. Bethel and Dr. Nunez around the entire school, she highlighted the new STEAM Lab and some renovations that have been done in the building. 

Principal Green said, “We want our students to have innovative classrooms that tap into their abilities for what they need to succeed and thrive here at Conwell, high school, college and beyond.”

Photo by A. Vega 8-1. Graphic Art by K. Velasquez 8-3.

There weren’t any special ceremonies or presentations throughout the visit. The reason for this was most likely because Dr. Watlington said he wanted to see what a normal school day at Conwell looked like. 

When going into each of the classes, Principal Green asked students to share what they were doing in class and even some of the new students what they liked about Conwell.

One student in a class we visited said, “I was nervous when I transferred but everyone has been so nice and made me feel welcomed.”

At the end of the visit, reporters Conwell Cougars Blog B. Smith and K. Velasquez asked Dr. Watlington what he thought of Conwell. 

“I think Conwell has a very nice environment and strong community within the school,” Dr. Watlington said. “I also think Conwell has amazing students and teachers.” 

“I think Conwell has a very nice environment and strong community within the school,”

Dr. Watlington, Philadelphia Public Schools Superintendent

Dr. Watlington was also asked what he thinks the importance of the United Fall Festival Torch run is to the School District. He replied, “ I think participating in the United Fall Festival torch run will encourage students to participate in activities and things like this more.” This was a very important event because this could mean a lot for our school in the future and for our school district. 

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CONWELL NEWS PHOTO GALLERY: Dr. Watlington’s Visit

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By A. Peralta-83 and A. Vega-81 CCB Graphic Arts Team A photo gallery of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Watlington at Conwell Middle Magnet School in November 2022. Posted by A. Peralta-83 and A. Vega-81 CCB Staff