Hear Me Happenings

It's been a while since we've posted on this blog, so we wanted to update you on some of the exciting things that have been happening at Hear Me. We are working on improving our Tell-Port so stay tuned for exciting new features! We will be giving our site a new look, in addition to adding new functions. So make sure to keep checking www.tell-port.net to see what's new!

The Students Engaged in Leadership's Art Exhibit and Year End Celebration was a big success. Students shared their favorite memories of working together and talked about their accomplishments. Their artwork is no longer in the Carlyle Building, but it is making its way around town. It recently relocated to the Pittsburgh Public Schools school board offices and will continue to move throughout the summer.

The previous art exhibit, The Month of the Young Child Art Exhibition, has also moved. It is currently in two locations at Century III Mall. These pieces have also been to a conference at the Penn Stater on early childhood education, the Opal Awards at the New Hazlett Theater and Art All Night. Below is a picture of the display at Century III Mall.

We had our last field trip of the year to the CREATE Lab. 27 elementary students from Wilkinsburg School District came on May 24 to participate in Can Pals and other Hear Me activities. These kids talked about changes they want to see in their community and many of them commented on the amount of garbage and violence in their neighborhoods. One student, when asked how he thinks the violence can be stopped in his neighborhood, spoke about the gun shop located on the main street and how removing this store might decease the violence. These stories are coming soon to Tell-Port; another reason to keep checking our site!

Remember, this blog is for all our Hear Me friends. Please feel free to blog about your Hear Me events or other Hear Me issues. We love hearing from all of you!