Session 6 Week in Review - Week 24

Zoom Gatherings

Some highlights from Zoom Gatherings this week included:

  • Monday: Monday, learners played 2 rounds of Rapid Fire, where they had to answer as many questions as they could from a list of 18 questions to better get to know each other. Then, we broke into two groups and played a few rounds of Scattergories. It was so fun to see the learners’ creativity! 

  • Tuesday: Tuesday, Eliza led a great launch on how our nervous systems interpret stress as threat, and strategies that can help us regulate our nervous systems when our body responds to stress as a deadly threat. The Studio practiced some breathing techniques. 

  • Wednesday: Wednesday’s Skill-Builder kicked off a new series on Research & Citations. We look forward to helping learners develop their research and citation skills over the next few weeks of Skill-Builders.

  • Thursday: Thursday’s Young Change Maker launch featured Ilia Malinin, who made very visible mistakes in the 2026 Winter Olympics. The Studio discussed how to handle it when we make big, public mistakes, and how our response to failure shapes us.Week 22 Highlights

Week 24 Highlights

We are kicking off this session with incredible news and exciting momentum across the studio!

  • Scholarship Season Success: Huge congratulations to Tai for an outstanding college update! She has received a full-ride Honors scholarship to Allegheny College, a half-ride Honors scholarship to University of Denver, and has been accepted to Northern Arizona University! These recognitions reflect years of dedication, leadership, and academic excellence. We are so proud of you, Tai!

  • Another Big Acceptance: Congratulations to Shriya for her acceptance to the Rutgers Business School – Newark and New Brunswick at Rutgers University! This is an incredible achievement and a testament to her hard work and focus.

  • Apprenticeships & Service in Motion: Across the studio, learners are picking up speed in securing their apprenticeships and service projects for the year. It’s exciting to see learners proactively reaching out, making connections, and stepping into real-world learning opportunities.

The energy is high, the goals are clear, and learners are continuing to raise the bar. Session 6 is off to a powerful start!

Family Conversation Starters:

  • What does earning a scholarship represent beyond just financial support?

  • How do college acceptances motivate you in your current work?

  • What kind of apprenticeship or service opportunity would stretch you the most this year?

  • What steps can you take this week to move one of your goals forward?

  • How do you define “finishing strong” for yourself this spring?

Tyler Thigpen