Beyond the Park Bench

September 2021



Insights and Tips from the Experts at SCK
SCK was founded in 2001 by Roxana Reid with the goal of guiding families and students to
self-actualize through accessing just-right educational fit. We are a proud Black-owned business.


“I've always loved the first day of school better than the last day of school. Firsts are best because they are beginnings."

- Jenny Han
Congratulations on your
Back to School efforts!

Here are a few tips from SMART CITY KIDS for both leaners and their parents to keep in mind for successful school year.

How To Cultivate Genius!



"Genius means 'How are our students intellectually creative?' What can they do that is special, intuitive, innovative?'" says Dr. Gholdy Muhammad. If this is true than genius can be fostered and nurtured.

Check out this podcast from MIndShift: How We Will Learn about how to cultivate genius via the debate of ideas and an in depth understanding of ourselves, the world around us, and the work needed to make it better for future generations.
‎MindShift Podcast: How Do You Cultivate Genius in Students

Listen to hear more about Dr. Gholdy Mohammad's work on cultivating genius and culturally and historically responsive literacy.

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Join our upcoming college workshop on
Thursday, September 23rd at 7 pm!

SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENTS!




We love to see NYC kids finding their way creatively! These two friends from Kindergarten and High School, Nate and Anzi, have created a performance that will showcase their original script and music score featuring Anzi as the lead actor, and Nate as the instrumentalist. 




They will perform Sentenced to This Vessel at Theater at St. Jean, 150 East 76ht Street, on Oct 30, at 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Click here to learn more!
 
From the artists' statement:

Sentenced to this Vessel strives to explore the things we cannot help but do, feel, and say. When these behaviors are examined through the lens of performers, the lines between off and on-stage start to blur. To love, to risk, to put yourself out there— this is what it means to live. We have no choice but to invite you all: point and laugh at us, with us.
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