What a summer!
About 45 students joined in summer learning and fun during the summer program. While learning focused on Math, Science, Technology and English - students used art as a vehicle for learning. Math included problem solving and construction activities. Some of student's efforts are below.
For English several books were read and incorporated into the learning tackling subjects like bullying and immigration. Written assignments were associated with each book.
Students worked on their reading by reading to students at the Boys & Girl's Club.
What is the science behind construction?
We learned through the construction of hurricane house, that were later dropped from different heights from the bleachers.
Science & technology often went together.
Students learned science lessons, then shared them with younger future scientist.
The Science Museum of Virginia trip supported their learning through their exhibit the human body.
Students learned about a different cultural group each week.
The Beverly family shared their Native American culture with students including dart shooting a ballon held by his teeth.
Students learned about the history of Waynesboro's African American community through a visit to Rosenwald Community Center, which was once the African American school during segregation, and learned the connection to early Sears retail stores. Students learned the legacy of Mr. William Perry for whom Perry Elementary School is named.
Several residents shared their stories and offered students the wisdom of their years.
Students learned about Latin culture through the art of Diego Rivera. As students were given the task of recreating their version of his famous lily paintings. This was one of many art projects from drawing themselves to constructing clay animals of Africa.
Dancing, dancing, dancing!!!
All types reflecting lots of perspectives - Native American, Hip Hop, Latin, Two-stepping…
We played games with meaning.
GOSSIP!
Problem-Solving
THE KNOT!
And some games for FUN!
Giving to others was a secondary focus of learning this summer.
Even when we struggle, we have responsibility to our community.
Special thanks to the WHS teachers who assisted - Ms. Spooner, Ms. Sapp, and Ms. Widener. Thanks to summer workers (Coach K, & Annie) & JMU volunteers (Kayla, Katie, Amy, Chelsea, and John).
Thanks to Mr. Teachey, WHS principal, for his visit during the summer program.
Special thanks to Cici Pizza (Staunton & Harrisonburg) for supporting our efforts when we traveled! Hummm Good!
