You're invited to SEED Miami's Open Enrollment & Community Fair on Saturday, November 16th from 10am-2pm!
Meet an Author / Build a Library Series with the Books & Books Literary Foundation
NBA ALL-STAR AND MIAMI HEAT ASSISTANT COACH CARON BUTLER & ACCLAIMED AUTHOR JUSTIN REYNOLDS VISIT THE SEED SCHOOL OF MIAMI, LAUNCH NEW BOOK AND CONNECT WITH STUDENTS THANKS TO BOOKS & BOOKS
Miami, FL – On September 9, 2024, The SEED School of Miami middle and high school scholars kicked off their school week with a special visit from NBA All-Star and Miami Heat Assistant Coach Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin Reynolds. Their visit was part of the Books & Books Literary Foundation’s new program, Meet an Author / Build a Library, which invites authors into schools to bring stories to life.
During the event, students had the opportunity to hear about the writing process for their new book CLUTCH TIME and received a free autographed copy of the book that could be used to start or grow their own home library. Students also participated in a Q&A session with the authors where they heard about the inspiration for their work and some of their impactful life experiences.
“As a college prep school, it’s important for us to be able to connect our scholars with individuals that represent different types of careers and walks of life. Today’s career inspiration came from two authors whose background and personal stories truly resonated with our scholars. Through this event we hope to inspire future authors among our SEED Miami scholars and spark in them an enhanced love for reading” commented Dr. Leah Skinner, Head of School at The SEED School of Miami.
Miami Heat Back to School Event
The Miami HEAT teamed up with Girls, Inc. and Project UP-START to ring in the school year with a back-to-school shopping spree for 10 students presented by Netspend. Each received a $500 gift card to shop at the Target in Midtown Miami for school necessities such as notebooks, writing utensils, backpacks, clothing, and more. HEAT player, Haywood Highsmith, was also in attendance to assist the students with their shopping experience.
Additionally, Papa Johns provided the families in attendance with pizza for lunch and vouchers for future use.
Girls, Inc. of Greater Miami provides free after-school programs with mentoring, research-based activities, and an environment to help girls graduate high school and pursue careers in STEM. Project UP-START, under Miami-Dade’s Title I Administration, helps identify, enroll, and support students in unstable housing to ensure their academic success.
Source: https://www.nba.com/heat/news/heat-back-to-school-event-2
Open Enrollment and Community Fair
SEED Miami student's poetry featured near Opa-Locka City Hall
SEED Miami student Chozen has her poetry featured on display in the Opa-Locka Light District on Opa-Locka Boulevard near Caliph Street. Click on the image below to read the article in the Miami Herald.
SEED Miami's First Graduation - The Class of 2021
The conclusion of the 2020-2021 school year marks the beginning of a new chapter for SEED Miami’s founding graduating class. On June 12, 2021, SEED Miami staff, families, donors, and community supporters joined together at the Concours Club in Opa-Locka to celebrate our 19 scholars’ growth and achievements and watch them walk across the stage to receive their diplomas.
Below are just a few photos of our ceremony. Please click here to see more!
100% of our seniors have earned a college acceptance into a 2 or 4 year college!
We are so proud of their outstanding accomplishments!
· Albion College
· Barry University
· Benedict College
· Bethune Cookman University
· Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
· Emory & Henry
· Florida Atlantic University
· Florida International University
· Florida Memorial University
· Florida Polytechnic University
· Georgia State University
· Hampton University
· Howard University
· Jacksonville University
· Louisiana State University
· Norfolk State University
· North Carolina A&T
· Nova Southeastern University
· Spelman College
· St. Mary’s College
· St. Thomas University
· Stetson University
· Texas Southern University
· University of Akron
· University of Colorado, Denver
· University of Tampa
· University of the Pacific
· Wake Forest University
· Xavier University
· And so much more…
Zaire Wade and Blake Miller visit The SEED School of Miami
Zaire Wade and Blake Miller visit The SEED School of Miami to finish designs on their basketball court
Our scholars were honored to spend time with Blake Miller and Zaire Wade this week as they are planning the final design of the beautiful new basketball court on the SEED Miami campus!
It was such an honor to have these two dynamic men come and speak with our scholars. We are grateful for the conversation and lessons learned.
“Don’t give up just because your first dream didn’t work out.”
Thank you for speaking your truth with our scholars, Z!
We are grateful for our #SEEDChampions and friends who are working hard behind the scenes to complete our basketball court. Special thanks to the Miller family for their generous support and @blakemiller3 @bigbworks @yngdna @zaire
Big ideas thrive at SEED with our new Innovation Lab
The SEED School of Miami has an even greater way to enhance the education of our scholars with our new Innovation Lab.
We are OBSESSED with #SEEDMiami new Innovation Lab thanks to our generous partners and friends Anthony R. Abraham Foundation, Norma Jean Abraham Extra Yard for Teachers College Football Playoff. The Lab features brand new furniture from Lakeshore Learning including, whiteboard desks, flexible seating, etc. and will be the home of two new technology and design products: (1) Veative Labs-immersive content connects students with concepts in virtual reality making abstract concepts engaging and attainable, (2) and MakerBot 3D printers!
We can't wait to start turning our dreams into innovative designs.
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We are so grateful for our SEED Champions!
During such unprecedented times, we wish to extend our most heartfelt gratitude for your support of our mission and children during SEED Miami's First Annual Spirit 5k & Challenge.
Thanks to our community of SEED Champions, you exceeded our expectations and we surpassed our goal, raising $15,200, welcoming over 122 donations from across the United States (from Miami to Alaska and Hawaii), and bringing greater awareness of our school to the local community. Together, standing side by side with us (even virtually), your participation ensures generations of SEED students who need it most have access to a high-quality, college-preparatory, public boarding education.
Congratulations to EVERYONE who participated in SEED Miami’s First Annual Spirit 5K & Challenge. Your partnership and generosity fuel our mission, and we are just getting started!
Your participation gifts will be arriving by mail soon. We can't wait to see you in your #SEEDMiami swag!
Thank you for your generous support and participation,
Dr. Kara Locke
Head of School
Virtual 5k & SEED Spirit Challenge!
Join us for our first-ever Virtual 5k and Spirit Challenge full of great ways to show your support of our scholars and school!
Have fun with your family and friends in our 7-day event with prizes being awarded every day.
Register now!
UNDAY, OCT. 25
BEST SELFIE WITH REAL OR VIRTUAL PET
MONDAY, OCT. 26
BEST PHOTO - LET YOUR IMAGINATION FLY
TUESDAY, OCT. 27
BEST SEED SPIRIT GETUP
WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28
SHARE YOUR ALMA MATER PRIDE
THURSDAY, OCT. 29
BEST MOVING & STAYING FIT SELFIE
FRIDAY, OCT. 30
HOTTEST SOCIAL MEDIA BUZZ
SATURDAY, OCT. 31
BEST COSTUME & VIRTUAL 5K
Register now!
Harri-Anna’s SEED Journey—College Success, Remote Learning, & More
Harri-Anna is quickly adjusting to her remote learning schedule. Hear about her morning routine and the classes she’s taking this year.
“SEED is making sure we are on track with both an academic schedule and an evening program schedule.Even though we are learning from home, SEED is still requiring us to follow a routine—much like the one we would be following if we were actually in the dorms. I believe this will make our transition back to campus easy.”
All SEED scholars take Junior and Senior Seminar. In this course, students learn how to research colleges and universities and how to determine the schools that will best meet their needs. Harri-Anna’s top school is Florida State University, but she’s still weighing her options.
“Junior and Senior Seminar are two very important classes at SEED because they help the upper classmen better understand the process of getting into college. Junior Seminar is an introductory class where we learn about the requirements for graduating from SEED Miami, how to apply for scholarships, the FAFSA application, and how to pick a school based on SEED's right fit model. This class helped me understand what I would need to apply to college and how I would go about it in my senior year.”
“Now that I have started my senior year, I am excited to apply to college. I am a bit nervous, though. Senior Seminar is where we will be finalizing and applying to our list of schools and applying for the FAFSA and scholarships. Taking SEED’s seminar classes has provided me with a clear understanding of college and has furthered my realization that I truly want to go to college to better myself and land my dream career.”
Harri-Anna is confident that she wouldn’t have received a high school experience comparable to SEED’s at any other school in her community. As a SEED scholar, Harri-Anna participated in SEED Miami’s mock trial, where she got her first experience inside of the courtroom. This program is offered through SEED Miami’s sparks program, which is a component of the school’s student life curriculum.
“Since elementary school, I've always told people I wanted to become an immigration attorney because I have seen the struggles of immigrants. Being able to sit in a courtroom and to act as a lawyer for a case strengthened my interests, and I can't wait to become a lawyer and help people in need. Of course, there were moments throughout the day that I thought, maybe this is too hard, but I overcame that fear. The setting of the mock courtroom made me so comfortable. I can’t wait to start college so I can begin my journey to becoming an immigration lawyer.”
Thank you for taking a peek into the experience of a SEED scholar. Together, we can be certain that all SEED students—like Harri-Anna—have the support they need to move one step closer to making their dreams a reality.
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month Featuring the Garifuna Folkloric Ballet
¡Feliz Mes de la Herencia Hispana! Happy Hispanic Heritage Month!
¿Te gusta bailar? Do you like to dance?
Today's Hispanic Heritage Month spotlight is on a popular dance throughout Central America!
Watch their great video here: https://youtu.be/2tSsTCS4KzY
Watch this special video by Garifuna Folkloric Ballet .... Check out their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/joseph.chatoyer.1
Enjoy!
SEED Miami Champions Provide Resources for Families
During the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, The SEED School of Miami has worked hard to stay connected with our families and to support each with the resources necessary to successfully navigate current challenges. Through the generosity of our network of SEED Champions, SEED Miami received $3,500.00 worth of grocery store gift cards as well as over 150 laptops for students to engage in virtual learning. As one SEED parent noted, "SEED has offered us tools to make this time easier on our family. I appreciate being part of a community that cares so much and asks me how they can help me and my child so often." The staff, students, and families of SEED Miami are grateful for all those who contributed to this tremendous effort!
