The Lab http://thelabspps.com # The Lab is an Arts & Wellness-based program of Saint Paul Public Schools. We serve youth in special education in grades 7-12. Through 1×1 mentorships, small groups and large group Enrichment experiences, youth are inspired, encouraged and empowered to discover, understand and share their voices and the truth of their lives. Through creative and experiential opportunities, youth practice social skills and find healthy ways to understand and express themselves. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:23:29 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 2006-2007 mary.tinucci@spps.org (Mary Tinucci, LICSW) mary.tinucci@spps.org (Mary Tinucci, LICSW) youth poetry 1440 http://thelab.giantnarwhal.com/wp-content/plugins/podpress/images/youth-podcasts-small.jpg The Lab http://thelabspps.com 144 144 http://thelab.giantnarwhal.com/?feed=podcast Youth Podcasts The Lab is an Arts & Wellness-based program of Saint Paul Public Schools - St. Paul, MN. The Lab's Podcasts are comprised of youth poetry, rap, spoken word, beats, songs, and music. At The Lab, young people work with Lab staff and volunteers to discover, understand and share their voices and the truth of their lives. St. Paul, Minnesota, MN, St. Paul Public Schools, The Lab, The Lab @ Homecroft, The Poetry Lab, youth, poetry, spoken word, beats, school, mentors, writing Mary Tinucci, LICSW Mary Tinucci, LICSW mary.tinucci@spps.org no no Listen Up! The LAB CD http://thelabspps.com/2012/02/listen-up-the-lab-cd/ http://thelabspps.com/2012/02/listen-up-the-lab-cd/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:21:01 +0000 Kyle http://thelabspps.com/?p=3054 Here are some student creations from our latest CD for your listening pleasure. Enjoy!

Life Lesson

Krystal’s Beat

Father

]]> http://thelabspps.com/2012/02/listen-up-the-lab-cd/feed/ 0 End of Quarter 2 Showcase! http://thelabspps.com/2012/01/end-of-quarter-2-showcase/ http://thelabspps.com/2012/01/end-of-quarter-2-showcase/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:53:27 +0000 Kyle http://thelabspps.com/?p=3041 Check out these highlights from our student showcase! The LAB would like to thank all our amazing students for their hard work and courage to perform! Here’s some student poetry as well. Enjoy!

Life

I can’t read left & right but my mom
made sure I saw what was in sight.
Life is a gamble
got me running through the woods like Rambo
Lambo, throw this ball around like a bambo
I broke it, choke it up and roll on it.
People want my glo
but even my glo is slow

Poetry is words to be given
Others get drunk so their car can be driven

~A

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]]> http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/this-week-the-lab/feed/ 0 0:00:01 Hello Friends! The Lab is thrilled to unveil our new video spotlight called “This week at The LAB” Come back often to see what new creative and exciting things are taking place. Enjoy!   Hello Friends! The Lab is thrilled to unveil our new video spotlight called “This week at The LAB” Come back often to see what new creative and exciting things are taking place. Enjoy!   Uncategorized, video Mary Tinucci, LICSW no no Beat boxing w/Carnage! http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/beatboxing-wcarnage/ http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/beatboxing-wcarnage/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:46:27 +0000 mary http://thelabspps.com/?p=2986

]]> http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/beatboxing-wcarnage/feed/ 0 Guitar & Drumming @ The LAB http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/guitar-drumming-the-lab/ http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/guitar-drumming-the-lab/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 18:42:28 +0000 mary http://thelabspps.com/?p=2978

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]]> http://thelabspps.com/2011/12/animal-assisted-education-wpaws-for-learning-the-lab/feed/ 0 Keri Noble Concert to Support The LAB: Friday, Sept. 30th – 7pm http://thelabspps.com/2011/09/keri-noble-concert-to-support-the-lab-friday-sept-30th-7pm/ http://thelabspps.com/2011/09/keri-noble-concert-to-support-the-lab-friday-sept-30th-7pm/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 21:40:55 +0000 mary http://thelabspps.com/?p=2904

Please join us as we welcome singer/songwriter Keri Noble on Friday, Sept. 30th, 7pm at St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) St. Paul campus,  in the Jeanne d’Arc Auditorium! Learn more about Keri at her website:  www.kerinoble.com

This is sure to be a great concert hosted by our very own Creative Arts Specialist, Glo Pesci of the Abstract Pack.

Keri is graciously donating her time, talent, and support.  All proceeds from this show will directly support  music and performance opportunities for youth at The Lab. Proceeds from the concert will allow us to hire guest artists to work with our youth in the realm of music and performance.

Enjoy a great show, and learn about The LAB, ways you can get involved in our work, meet the LAB  staff stationed throughout the auditorium and see the work of youth from the LAB. Youth poetry/art anthologies & CDs will be available

There will be a suggested donation $15 at the door.  Doors will open at 6:30 pm.

This event is sponsored by the School of Social Work at St. Catherine University/University of St. Thomas.

Note: St. Catherine University (St. Kate’s) is located at: 2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN  55105.
Find St. Kate’s (and directions to the campus, Jeanne d’Arc Auditorium & get parking information by calling:
651-690-6000 or visiting St. Catherine University online at: www.stkate.edu

 

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The LAB is an Arts & Wellness-based program serving youth with emotional and behavioral disorders (EBD).

and we have Big News….We are readying ourselves for a change!

In September, we will be moving from our location at Homecroft school to a new space.  We will be changing our service delivery model from a field trip destination, to becoming embedded in a new school (not yet with an official name).  The LAB will become part of this school that will serve about 75 students grades 7 – 12th grade, all with behavioral challenges.  It will be located at what is currently St. Paul Open School at 90 S. Western Avenue down near United Hospital.

This will be a tall order for us, to change our service delivery model.  We are confident we have a lot to offer this new setting, not the least of which is that we count on a force of compassionate & skillful mentors who can support the success for our students, in school and in life.   We Need YOU!

We are hosting an information session for interested volunteers/guest artists on Monday, June 13th from 6pm – 7:30 pm at Homecroft (1845 Sheridan Avenue, St. Paul).

We are hoping to grow and diversify our volunteer and guest artist force.
We are striving to significantly increase our volunteer base with people who have diverse backgrounds, life experiences, skills and talents.

We hope you will join us in this important work and transition.

Please spread the word to people you think might be interested in making a difference in the lives of these youth.

]]> http://thelabspps.com/2011/06/a-call-to-action/feed/ 0 We got rhythm http://thelabspps.com/2011/05/we-got-rhythm/ http://thelabspps.com/2011/05/we-got-rhythm/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 13:06:13 +0000 mary http://thelabspps.com/?p=2865 This year something special has been brewing at The Lab.  Tucked away where most people wouldn’t look, a new musical groove has been forming.  Students paired up with mentors to explore piano, guitar, drums, and electronic music production, covering all sorts of genres, and finding a place to practice confidence, patience, creative expression, and a healthy one-on-one relationship.

Robert is one of the Lab’s musical All-Stars.  He learned skills on piano, drum set, and GarageBand (a music production software), and recently released his first solo album, Outer Space.  (Click here for a sample song from the album: 02 Rocket Boy.)

Robert takes inspiration from Prince, George Clinton, Jimi Hendrix, ACDC and others and now considers himself among the ranks of these “great rockers.”  Through his music mentorship, Robert got deeply creative, and demonstrated what it means to focus oneself entirely to the task at hand.  His album is an example to all aspiring artists of how beautiful it is to be genuine, and to put your story and your rhythms out into the world.  Thanks Robert.

“This is the story of a Rocket Boy. He says he one day will fly in space. He says he’s not playing around with his dreams, so he’s one step away.”

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