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Our Advanced Band recently returned from a whirlwind musical adventure in New Orleans, LA. Burke musicians and faculty took part in the JENerations Jazz Festival and annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference, which spans "research, technology, jazz industry and music business, improvisation, composition," and more. Students explored the cultural and food scenes, performed and played onstage, and absorbed the city's vibrant jazz history.

Flat-Pack Sustainability
Before the break, Amy C.'s Life Science class headed to IKEA in College Park, where they are exploring small space design (and enjoying the meatballs) in preparation for the annual Tiny House Project. For this interdisciplinary opportunity in science and HVE (Health, Values & Ethics), 7th graders craft a small dwelling to scale, focusing on eco-friendly and sustainable features.

Did you know that Burke has a permanent art collection, including textiles, paintings, and sculptures? Our 2nd floor terrace is home to "Four Lines Diagonal Jointed" (1988) by George Rickey (1907-2002) donated to the school by Susan P. Willens. Often large-scale sculptures that move with the wind, Rickey's works can also be found at the National Gallery and the Hirshhorn Museum here in DC.