Left: Students at Auditions; Right: Daeja R.
January 20, 2010
Announcing the 2010 National Poetry Slam Participants
The competition was rough this year as 22 poet-athletes performed for a spot to participate in the National Poetry Slam in New York on April 19th. After careful consideration, we are proud to announce our two winners: Daeja R. from Cowell Elementary and Javier O. from Barnum Elementary. These two students will be representing SCORES Denver on an all expense paid trip to New York where they will perform their poems at the New York Stock Exchange. This will be a big fundraiser for the National SCORES organization, and a unique experience for these two incredible students.
January 12, 2010
Calling all Artists!
America SCORES Denver and Think 360 Arts are coming together to bring poetry to life…
We would like to take this opportunity and announce that America SCORES Denver and Think 360 Arts are partnering to bring the Inspired Art Project to Denver! Modeled off of projects done in Bay Area, California and Chicago, Illinois, the Inspired Art Project enlists local artists to create and donate original works, drawing their inspiration from poetry written by 3rd to 5th grade students of America SCORES Denver’s after school program. All submitted artwork will be auctioned at the Inspired Art Show on April 29th, 2010 with proceeds going to benefit America SCORES Denver and Think 360 Arts.
Through this cycle of inspiration and influence, urban students are able to witness their creativity brought to life, artists are able to build connections with diverse communities around the city, and supporters of America SCORES Denver and Think 360 Arts are able to see the profound impact children’s words can have on others. The creative interpretation that local artists display in their work shows our youth the power and limitless impact of their words and voice.
If you are interested in learning more about the Inspired Art Project, please contact Kristine Rees at 303.832.5879 or krees@americascores.org. Also, please visit our event webpage at http://inspiredartdenver.wordpress.com/ for further information on how to get involved.
January 5, 2010
2010: What's Your New Year's Resolution?
We usually make new years resolutions all about ourselves...
We're challenging you to help us change that.
Here's how: Go to http://www.newyear4kids.wordpress.com/ and tell us what you will do for kids this year!
December 17, 2009
National Poetry Slam Auditions
Yesterday was definitely a nerve racking day for some of our SCORES students. 22 poets from four schools performed at Starbucks yesterday to compete for a spot in the national Poetry Slam scheduled to be held in New York on April 19th. On January 8th we will announce which boy and girl will have the honor of performing with SCORES students from across the U.S., but for now, here are a few of the poems that were presented yesterday afternoon. Enjoy!
I come from...
I come from Soccer. I come from amazing, wow!
I come from smart. I come from music.
I come from videogames and basketball.
I come from sweet. I come from kindness.
I come from joyous. I come from roses and daisies.
I come from weird. I come from a cuckoo and peaceful life.
Those are the things I come from.
By Janet G.
Cowell Elementary
Candle
Without you candle the world would be dark.
I need your fire, I need your spark.
You're on my birthday cake to remind me how old I am.
Sometimes you smell like chocolate, sometimes you smell like jam.
You're there when the power goes out,
so people don't have to cry and pout.
You're there to sent the air, by the window forever your glare.
People don't have to worry because you, candle, will always be there!
By Daeja R.
Cowell Elementary
Acrostic TEAM
Together we will achieve.
Everywhere we go we will win.
Again we will try.
More we practice, the more we are going to win.
By Luis P
Barnum Elementary
Shell
Shell, you have beautiful colors.
You sound like the ocean.
You say words and I cannot describe them.
Ocean words.
Your words sound so peaceful.
You poke my hand when I hold you.
Swirls on top.
Say Something.
Say your words, the ocean way.
Ocean words.
By Adrianna C.
Cowell Elementary
The Pencil
I've turned into a pencil. People at Barnum are writing with me. And it's hurting my head. Ahhhh! Now he is erasing with my legs. Hey! Stop that. It's hurting my legs. Please stop swinging me. Hey! Something is cutting my head. Finally I am out. But where is my head?
By Javier L.
Barnum Elementary
The Soul
The heart. The peace.
The liberty. The brain.
The body just for me.
My soul will tell me what to do.
You can do the same for you.
The fights. The cries.
Just hurt my mind.
Fight for justice, liberty, peace.
We will always find a way to keep you safe.
That's the name.
By Ashley E.
Eagleton Elementary
I come from...
I come from Soccer. I come from amazing, wow!
I come from smart. I come from music.
I come from videogames and basketball.
I come from sweet. I come from kindness.
I come from joyous. I come from roses and daisies.
I come from weird. I come from a cuckoo and peaceful life.
Those are the things I come from.
By Janet G.
Cowell Elementary
Candle
Without you candle the world would be dark.
I need your fire, I need your spark.
You're on my birthday cake to remind me how old I am.
Sometimes you smell like chocolate, sometimes you smell like jam.
You're there when the power goes out,
so people don't have to cry and pout.
You're there to sent the air, by the window forever your glare.
People don't have to worry because you, candle, will always be there!
By Daeja R.
Cowell Elementary
Acrostic TEAM
Together we will achieve.
Everywhere we go we will win.
Again we will try.
More we practice, the more we are going to win.
By Luis P
Barnum Elementary
Shell
Shell, you have beautiful colors.
You sound like the ocean.
You say words and I cannot describe them.
Ocean words.
Your words sound so peaceful.
You poke my hand when I hold you.
Swirls on top.
Say Something.
Say your words, the ocean way.
Ocean words.
By Adrianna C.
Cowell Elementary
The Pencil
I've turned into a pencil. People at Barnum are writing with me. And it's hurting my head. Ahhhh! Now he is erasing with my legs. Hey! Stop that. It's hurting my legs. Please stop swinging me. Hey! Something is cutting my head. Finally I am out. But where is my head?
By Javier L.
Barnum Elementary
The Soul
The heart. The peace.
The liberty. The brain.
The body just for me.
My soul will tell me what to do.
You can do the same for you.
The fights. The cries.
Just hurt my mind.
Fight for justice, liberty, peace.
We will always find a way to keep you safe.
That's the name.
By Ashley E.
Eagleton Elementary
December 8, 2009
Can you do this?
In light of the 2010 World Cup Draw which happened last Friday in South Africa, I wanted to share with you all a video that highlights some of the best goals in soccer history. I invite you take a minute on this freezing cold Colorado day to be entertained by some great soccer.
December 3, 2009
10 in 2010!
Please help us reach our goal of beginning SCORES programming in two additional schools next Fall. Your support enables us to continue reaching and inspiring the urban youth of Denver. Click on the "Donate Now" icon found on the right side of the page, or send us a check to 4900 W 29th Ave, Denver, CO, 80212. All donations made are tax deductible. Thank you in advance for your continued support.
December 1, 2009
The "Off Season Debate"
Because our SCORES off-season is just beginning, I thought it would be appropriate to discuss a highly talked about issue of whether coaches and athletes benefit from an off-season. Responsible Sports, a program which supports volunteer youth coaches and parents, recently published an article on whether parents and coaches should insist on an off-season. They argue that both sides of the debate offer valuabe advice:
"On the side advocating for an off-season are those parents and coaches who point to examples of young athletes suffering burnout, or worse, injury, as a result of too much activity.
On the other side, the argument about avoiding specialization at an early age leads many of us to enroll our kids in many sports as they seek to “sample” what’s out there. And how can you sample and experience new sports, different teams with different teammates and coaches, if you don’t embrace the idea of playing in multiple sports seasons? Add to that, the arguments and very real data that supports everything from better health to better grades to better esteem when kids play sports. If we embrace all of these wonderful outcomes from a youth sports experience, shouldn’t we give our kids the maximum exposure to all of this “goodness”?"
Obviously, this is a debate that will not be soon be solved, but it is good food for thought.
Please enjoy this video from Responsible Sports which talks about the "ELM Tree of Mastery".
"On the side advocating for an off-season are those parents and coaches who point to examples of young athletes suffering burnout, or worse, injury, as a result of too much activity.
On the other side, the argument about avoiding specialization at an early age leads many of us to enroll our kids in many sports as they seek to “sample” what’s out there. And how can you sample and experience new sports, different teams with different teammates and coaches, if you don’t embrace the idea of playing in multiple sports seasons? Add to that, the arguments and very real data that supports everything from better health to better grades to better esteem when kids play sports. If we embrace all of these wonderful outcomes from a youth sports experience, shouldn’t we give our kids the maximum exposure to all of this “goodness”?"
Obviously, this is a debate that will not be soon be solved, but it is good food for thought.
Please enjoy this video from Responsible Sports which talks about the "ELM Tree of Mastery".
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