Conferences, classes, and US life...11.2.12

 Last week, CFS hosted the annual Triangle Diversity Conference. We welcomed students from Durham Academy, Ravenscroft, Cary Academy, and St. Mary's. Above, you can see some of our CFS conference participants. Below, Mike is welcoming the entire group and encouraging them to "lean in" to each activity and to engage actively. Members of Jon's Global Issues and the Environment class planned workshops that included topics, such as Post-Racial Politics, The Price of your Politics, and Rhythm in Race. All reports are that the conference was a huge success. Our students planned a thought-provoking and interactive experience for all who came.

 As a culminating activity to her Dance: Shaping an Impulse class, Annie invited her students' parents to join in class on Friday. As you can see, parents were truly joining in!

 Annie and CFS alum Leah Wilks demonstrated a partnering activity. Below, you can see Aaron and Victoria experiencing partnering with their parents.

 On Thursday, students enjoyed an early dismissal so staff members could spend the afternoon in a staff development session. Focusing on Richard Lavoie's book, The Motivational Breakthrough: 6 Secrets to Turning On the Tuned-Out Child. Staff members had the choice of reading and discussing parts of the book or watching a DVD of Richard Lavoie talking about his views on Motivation. We then processed the information in a variety of ways. Below, you can see a group of staff members participating in a Rehearsal for Life exercise. All in all, this was a great afternoon filled with rich discussions and learning opportunities.

ELECTION WATCH PARTY
Bryce's Campaign 2012 class is sponsoring an Election Watch Party for Tuesday night from 7:00-9:30. We realize that we might not know the results of the presidential election by 9:30, but we think that might be a good time to send folks home. People are welcome to bring snacks and drinks to share. Bryce's class will be decorating the Meeting Hall for this occasion and will have political maps on hand for folks to work with. All ages and political views are welcome!

*LAST DAY OF FALL TERM IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8. 
*FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 IS A STAFF WORK DAY. 
*MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 IS OUR FALL SYMPOSIUM ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS. STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO CONTRIBUTE TO OUR INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK LUNCH.