Session 4 Week in Review - Week 17

Zoom Gatherings

Some highlights from Zoom Gatherings this week included:

  • Monday’s launch was dedicated to discussing the events taking place this week, answering learner’s questions, and handing learners ownership of some of the Monday Community Builders in Session 5. Learners can now design and lead a Community Builder for the Studio! 

  • Wednesday we hosted the Session 4 Exhibition. It was a tough turn around for learners this session with it being such a short session, but learners managed to share something they have been working on! Shout out to Shriya for facilitating!

  • Mid-Action Reviews took place on Thursday. Dream Teams met with learners in private breakout rooms to hear their reflections from the first half of the year, and new or revised goals as they move into the second half of the year. Not only was it an opportunity for the learner to reflect and own their learning journey thus far, but it was also a great moment for Dream Teams to celebrate their learner’s hard work! 

Week 17 Highlights

This week brought exciting milestones and a well-earned pause as learners wrapped up an intense stretch of learning:

College Acceptances to Celebrate: Huge congratulations to Amara on her acceptances to the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) and Kennesaw State University, and to Shriya on her acceptances to Oakland University and Washington State University! These acceptances reflect years of hard work, creativity, and persistence—well done!

Strong Finish to a Full Stretch: Congratulations to all learners for successfully making it through back-to-back Exhibitions and Mid-Action Reviews (MARs). That takes focus, stamina, and reflection, and learners rose to the challenge.

As we head into break, we hope learners take time to rest, celebrate their growth, and enjoy the holiday season. We are so proud of all they’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what’s ahead in the new year.

Family Conversation Starters:

  • What accomplishment from this session are you most proud of?

  • What did you learn about yourself by presenting and reflecting back-to-back?

  • How do college acceptances like Amara’s and Shriya’s inspire your own goals?

  • What does “rest and recharge” look like for you over break?

  • What’s one intention you want to set for the next session?

Tyler Thigpen