First Star URI Academy

Tyler Hall Suite 202, Kingston RI 02881

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Program Updates

February 2016: Save the Bay Seal Watch

Our students had a great time out on Narragansett Bay during our Save the Bay Seal Watch on February 20th!

December 2015: Michelle Obama’s Rap Video

 

2015 Summer Academy Video

 

 

2015 Woodworking Workshop

During the later portion of our April monthly meeting, students learned how to build their own snack dispensers with workshop facilitator Abraham Pinales. The teens learned how to safely use the tools and assemble the pieces properly.  Each student was involved in every aspect of building, from sawing the wood to sanding their nearly finished products.

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2015 Etiquette Workshop with The Youth Career Coach Inc.

In March, image coach Dawn Adeyemi facilitated a workshop for students to learn more about topics such as professional dress, interviewing, and dining etiquette.

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2014 URI Men’s Basketball Game 

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2014 Trip to the RISD Museum

In September, students toured the ancient and modern art exhibits and learned how to observe and interpret the meaning behind various pieces.

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2013 First Star URI Academy Book Release

In January 2013, First Star students launched their book, Peek into My Pain: Reveal My Strength, at Books on the Square in Providence. Students read excepts from the book in front of an audience of family, friends, and local supporters before answering questions about the book writing processes.

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2013 Summer Academy Slideshow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1I4sHZT1ic&feature=youtu.be

Video by Chue Xiong, Academy Staff

First Star URI Academy News

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  • First Star URI Academy 2012

    A segment on the First Star students' experiences during the 2012 Academy and Celebration Ceremony. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIK9uyB_6Uo#action=share[/embed]

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