APRIL, 2020
LTYC Parent Newsletter
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Greetings
parents and community members!
Hopefully you all are staying safe and healthy during this time. Schools may be closed, but the team at Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center remains busy bringing you and your students the tools you need for success in the arts and daily life. In this newsletter, we have compiled several resources for staying creative at home as well as a list of other resources you may need in this time such as food and rent assistance. Continue reading for news about past LTYC events and what to look forward to in the near future.
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The
Arts At Home
web booklet includes vital information and special activities to help you and your students stay healthy, productive, and engaged in the arts while schooling at home. You will find informational pages, printable resources, at-home art lessons, and more.
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Schoolwork Assistance:
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Baltimore City Public Schools
Helpdesk
M-F 8 am-7 pm. 443-984-2001
Mental Health Support:
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NAMI Baltimore Free Online Support Groups-
Register
Food Access:
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Grab & Go meals for all Baltimore City youth-
Locations
Housing Assistance:
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American Legion Department of MD State Headquarters: 410-752-1405, 800-433- 3318 (serving Veterans ONLY- application available by email)
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Paul’s Place: 410-625-0775 (Poppleton service area 21230,21223, 21201) Staff is monitoring calls
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Community Action Center: 410-396-6084 (requests will be put on waiting list)
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Salvation Army Family Service Center: 410-783-2920 x 1 Crystal White (social services/eviction assistance)
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Friendship Outreach Center: 410-444-1595 (open 4/2/2020 10am – 12:30pm)
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Bon Secours Community Works: 410-362-3808 • Baltimore City District Court — Eviction Prevention Program: 410-878- 8650
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St Vincent de Paul — The Samaritan Center: 667-600-3700 ext. 1
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Staying Connected: "ART Now" Brings Lessons to You
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LTYC's
ART Now
series brings lessons straight from our instructor's homes to yours! In this video, LTYC dance instructor Chantelle Love demonstrates the moves to a popular TikTok song through a step-by-step lesson. Follow our
YouTube channel
for new content each week.
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Awakening The Arts Through Visual Art
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Welcome to
Awakening The Arts Through Art
! Here is a in depth unit of lesson plans to stay actively engaged in the arts from home. These exercises are simple to follow and include examples and resources for youth to complete. We hope that you enjoy creating and learning by utilizing our lesson plan guide. Please keep us in the loop and share your awesome work with us on social media
@ltycarts
!
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LTYC Events:
Future Fridays Karaoke Fundraisers
were back in full swing in January and February! These monthly karaoke nights at Five & Dime Alehouse raise money to support our programs and feature a live DJ, the LTYC Shop, and a local artist table. Make sure to follow
LTYC Events
for updates on the next fundraiser!
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Black History Month
was a success! LTYC instructors presented student showcases and live workshops at our partner schools. With the help of theatre instructor Tracey Jones and dance instructor Kiana Chase-Mercer, students at Booker T. Washington Middle School for the Arts wrote and performed an original play and dance showcase about the 2015 Baltimore Uprising. (Pictured above)
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Upcoming Events
*Event dates are subject to change as we learn more about the ongoing public health situation.*
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Family Arts & Crafts Breakfast
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Free to attend, open to all families.
Date:
May 6, 2020
Time:
7:00am-8:30am
Location:
Arlington Elementary School
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Do More 24
Date:
May 5, 2020-May 6, 2020
Time:
Noon-Noon
Save-the-Date! United Way NCA 8th Annual Do More 24 event will kick off on May 5th in collaboration with Giving Tuesday at 12:00AM! The 24 hour day of giving will help raise money for non profits serving the National Capital Area. Learn more at DoMore24.org
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Healthy Foods to Boost Your Immune System
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Healthy eating and nutrition plays a major part in building a strong immune system and your overall health. Here are a few suggested healthy immune system-supporting foods that
Dr. Axe
recommends for kids and adults. Read more on
Dr. Axe.
- Fruits: apples, oranges, lemons, limes, kiwi, papaya, melons, berries
- Vegetables: bell peppers, broccoli, spinach, tomatoes, kale, cauliflower
- Nuts: almonds, walnuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts, Brazil nuts
- Seeds: chia seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds
- Protein Foods: grass-fed beef, wild-caught fish, free-range poultry, eggs, tempeh, yogurt, legumes
- Whole Grains: couscous, quinoa, brown rice, oats, farro, barley, buckwheat
- Fats and Oils: avocados, olive oil, coconut oil, grass-fed butter
- Herbs and Spices: ginger, garlic, cinnamon, black pepper
- Beverages: green tea, kombucha, coconut water, kefir
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Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center, Inc.
PO. Box 1213 | Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: 443-261-LTYC
Email: Info@ltyc.net
Website: www.ltyc.net
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