Funded Feb 13, 2022Thank you for taking the time to support my students. Once we received the email that said the project was funded we were so excited. The students were thrilled when our project materials arrived! They've been waiting and couldn't believe that they were finally here. I allowed them to open all the boxes. They all gathered around the table in anticipation. As each box was opened the students cheered and smiled in amazement at the materials they received. They passed the boxes around so everyone could see. Every student in the building has used the outdoor sports equipment we received. I knew the students would enjoy it but I had no idea how much. Students formed teams and battled on the volley ball court. It was amazing watching the students interact with each other cooperatively. How they worked as a team, communicated and executed. I was truly impressed. Other students were playing soccer, A basketball game was going on between staff and students and everyone was having fun while engaging in healthy physical activity. Because of this we now give our students the opportunity to engage in activities with these resources. We are using physical activity to practice skills, interpersonal skills and teamwork skills just to name a few. Our students are amazing. A session looks like: Staff and students enter the area. Multiple stations are already set up and ready for use. There is volleyball, basketball, soccer and jump rope. Students choose the activity they participate in first. Students have 10 minutes before we rotate. We rotate 4 times with staff led activities. Once we have rotated through all the stations students can choose where they want to go for the last 20 minutes.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Appling