What is the Supernova Academy?
The Supernova Academy is a community-based and operated consortium comprised of Supernova authors, artists, educators, musicians, business and lay people dedicated to making reading, learning, and succeeding the exciting, joyous, and profoundly progressive experiences that our young supernovas (children) need and deserve. Ultimately, it’s a place where the sky is not the limit, and where minds are in constant bloom. For youths in grades K to 12.
What is our Mission?
The Supernova Academy’s mission is to promote literacy, critical analysis, and inter-generational bonding among family and community members through regular exposure to literature, art, music, history, culture, health and wellness, the environment, and motivational and inspirational presentations.
The Programs We Operate
The Supernova Book Club – Each session of the Supernova Book Club will feature a book study that incorporates music, dance, student participation, and arts exploration. The club uses the holistic 11 R’s education strategy to teach new and reluctant readers and writers how to improve literacy skills and enjoy doing so. The 11 R’s strategy incorporates rhythm, rhyme, rap, repetition, relationship-building, routines for releasing stress and tension, brain-building exercises and recreation in the pursuit of stronger literacy skills, creative thinking and expression, along with a deeper appreciation for and love of learning. (Grades K-5). Maximum 35 students.
The Supernova Education Project – uses the holistic 11 R’s education strategy to help students close any achievement gaps they are experiencing in elementary reading, writing, math, science, and history. We can assure you that, in a relatively short period of time, the young Supernovas in our program not only will improve academically but also will develop a greater love and appreciation for higher learning. (Grades K-5). Maximum 35 students.
H.E.L.P. (Hip Hop Educational Literacy Program) – offers cutting edge supplemental reading workbooks developed around the lyrics of popular Hip Hop songs. H.E.L.P. is designed by an experienced team of educators in order to provide culturally responsive teaching materials that motivate students to read and improve literacy skills. Created out of the need to close the achievement gap, H.E.L.P. uses high interest reading workbooks that incorporate real world connections to improve literacy while bridging demographic, cultural, language, and achievement gaps. (Grades 6-12). Maximum 15 students.
Saint Gabrielle Street & Company’s Flight School – provides youths (ages 12 to 18) the opportunity to develop the personal vision, mind-set and strategy to reach their full potential. The Flight School will inspire participating youths to effectively utilize their education, community involvement, and social networks to achieve personal success, soaring far beyond the environmental constraints that often breed hopelessness and poor self-esteem. (Grades 6 – 12 – Males Only). Maximum 15 students.
Who Are the Members?
John Chambers, Supernova Innovator, Founder of BloomBars – John Chambers is the founder and principal of BloomBars, a central artist forum and community space established in the Columbia Heights neighborhood in Washington, D.C. Its goal is to build compassionate communities that nurture the growth and development of artists of all stripes; empower youth and parents to use art as an education and literacy tool; create meaningful connections between artists and community-based organizations; promote health and wellness; and inspire exploration and discovery of new ideas, places, and people within, and outside of, the surrounding community.
Gabriel Benn, Supernova Educator and Musician, President of Educational Lyrics, creators of H.E.L.P
Caroline Brewer, Supernova Author and Education Consultant, Creator of The 11 R’s.
Marni Barron, Supernova Educator, Author and Curriculum Designer. 11 R’s Teacher and Consultant
Brian Hamlin, Supernova Motivator, Founder of Saint Gabrielle Street & Company’s Flight School
Joshua Isaacs, Supernova Yoga Teacher and Brain Researcher, Creator of iiyoga. 11 R’s Teacher and Consultant.
Days and Hours of Operation:
All programs will operate once a week in 8-week semesters during the Spring, Fall and Winter. The first semester begins April 18, 2009 and runs through June 5, 2009. There will be a special, daily, 6-week-session during the summer that blends the Supernova Book Club and Supernova Education Project. To receive the maximum benefit, we encourage parents to dedicate children to 100 percent attendance.
The Supernova Book Club – Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.
The Supernova Education Project – Saturdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
H.E.L.P. and The Flight School – Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Fees:
Donations of $10 per child are requested for each weekly session of the Book Club, H.E.L.P., and Flight School. No child will be turned away for financial reasons.
A registration fee of $50 per child per week is required for the Supernova Education Project.
A separate fee will be announced later for the daily summer program.
Location:
Bloombars, 3222 11th St. NW, Washington, DC
How to Contact Us:
Website: www.supernovaacademy.org
Supernova Book Club and Supernova Education Project
Caroline Brewer - caroline@carolinebrewer.net * 202-526-2952
Marni Barron – soultree1@yahoo.com * 517-449-3372
The Flight School
Brian Hamlin – saintgabriellestreet@yahoo.com *
H.E.L.P
Gabriel Benn – gbenn@edlyrics.com * 877-EDLYRIC
Bloombars
John Chambers – john@bloombars.com * 202-285-0448
