Join the students of Fenger Academy High School as they design and fabricate a 700 sq ft Mosaic in their school.
Schedule of Events
Peacemaking Circles & Genealogy Workshops
Thursdays - March 25th thru May 6th
5pm to 7:30pm
Fenger Academy High School
11220 S Wallace Ave
Peacemaking Circle and Genealogy Workshops (combined)
March 25 – April 8
Professor Tony Burroughs, internationally known genealogist and author of Black Roots; A beginners Guide to Tracing the African American Family Tree, will guide students and parents through the process of researching their own family’s experiences, enabling them to make greater and more diverse contributions to the design of the mural.
Peacemaking Circles
April 15 – May 6
Cheryl Graves, Community Justice for Youth Institute, will facilitate peacemaking circles for students, parents, alumni and community volunteers/supporters. Peacemaking circles are used in educational settings to provide mentoring, address discipline issues, promote safety and foster a sense of community among participants.
Expanded Community Peacemaking Circle
BARJ event (Balance and Restorative Justice)
Thursday May 13, 2010
3:15pm to 5pm
Fenger Academy High School
11220 S Wallace Ave
Hands on Mosaic Application
Friday May 14, 2010 4pm to 7:30pm
Saturday May 15, 2010 9am to 4pm
Fenger Academy High School
11220 So Wallace Ave
Mosaic Community Participation Weekend Event
Along with Carolyn Elaine(Jacobs), Professional Artist and Fenger alumnus, students will lead parents, teachers and volunteers in the process of mosaic tile application and grouting. Join the Fenger Academy High School Community as they complete this historic project.