The second week of summer school fun continues!
Summer school teacher Deidra LaPointe coaches student journalists on their writing. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Student journalist Sydney Porter is thrilled to find her first printed article in the Manchester Mirror. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
by Melissa Yekulis
The students of Manchester’s Title 1 Summer School program were excited to return to another fun week of learning reading, writing, and math, and learning how it is used in the local community. This week, the students had five different stops through town to learn how their learning in school applies to the business community of Manchester.
On Monday, the children took an exciting trip to the Manchester Post Office. Postmaster Jennifer Bates provided the children with an engaging tour of the post office facilities. The children were able to look for where their mail slots are and even had a chance to sit in a mail truck and honk the horn. At the end of the trip, the children were given coloring books, stickers, and 3-cent stamps, with the reminder that it is cheaper to buy a sheet of 1-cent stamps than it is to buy stickers!
Tuesday, the children took a return trip to the Manchester District Library. Children’s librarian Abigail Lebouitz read a story to the children and helped them select new books for the week. Many children were thrilled for the chance to return last week’s books to the book return slot for the first time!
The children managed to avoid the rain and spent Wednesday afternoon at The Vintage Flea. They were greeted by volunteer and Klager interventionist Carolyn Supers, who read them a story about running a lemonade stand and talked to them about how they use reading, writing, and math in business. At the end of the trip, store owner Jennifer Miller treated the children to goody bags of special items from the store, as well as a free book to encourage them to keep reading.
Thursday, the children enjoyed much cooler weather on their way to the Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe. Store owner Mike Vedejs taught the children about the science and math that is used in fixing bicycles. He also talked about bike safety and showed them the different tools he uses to fix bikes every day.
On Friday, the children traveled to Old National Bank. Bank manager Kevin Sterling talked to the children about how they need to understand math to work at a bank and manage their money. They were even able to see the bank vault. Children were treated with Old National Bank bags and keychains when they left.
The downtown businesses of Manchester continued to generously share their time and talents last week with the Manchester students. It is a joy for teachers and children alike to learn more about their local community. Please enjoy the student writing about their own experiences below!
Post Office
Bowen Sabourin honks the horn in the mail truck while Postmaster Jennifer Bates looks on. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
by Bowen Sabourin, future 1st-grade student
I got to honk the horn.
Post Office
Mary McGoff points out her mail slot at the Manchester Post Office. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
by Mary McGoff, future 5th-grade student
The post office gave us lots of fun things like Dum-Dum suckers, stickers, and stamps. I got to point to my address. There were so much addresses. We got to see the crates get in the truck. We got to honk the horn. It was loud and fun. We also went through the mail truck. It was a long walk but it was worth it and I loved learning about the post office.
Manchester District Library
Legend Kohler checks out his book from the Manchester District Library from Matt Stace. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
by Legend Kohler, future 1st-grade student
They read a book. We checked out a book. We put books in the slot.
Manchester District Library
Neveah Scott checks out books from Matt Stace at the Manchester District Library. Photo by Melissa Yekulis
by Neveah Scott, future 1st-grade student
I love the books. I love to read the books. They checked out the books.
The Vintage Flea
Rowan Pridmore admires a tortoise at The Vintage Flea. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
by Rowan Pridmore, future 3rd-grade student
There was a small tortoise. I saw a key chain with a small rock. They read us a book.
The Vintage Flea
Poppy searches for the perfect book to take home with her from The Vintage Flea. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
by Poppy, future 2nd-grade student
I saw stuffed animals. It is cool. They had dolls, too. I like the dolls. There are glass. I like glass. They had a dollhouse. I like it. I like The Vintage Flea. It is so cool!
Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe
Wesley Sabourin explores the bikes in the Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe. Photo by Melissa Yekulis
by Wesley Sabourin, future 3rd-grade student
They had a bike that I liked. It was the yellow one. They had over 20 bikes. You should go there sometime.
Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe
Carson Tselios admires a three-wheel bike at the Sharon Valley Bicycle Shoppe. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
by Carson Tselios, future 1st-grade student
I saw a bike that had a brake. I saw a chain on a bike. I saw tools.
Old National Bank
Braxton Harper practices filling out a withdrawal slip at Old National Bank.
by Braxton Harper, future 4th-grade student
At the Old National Bank there was not a 30-foot vault, there was a 3-foot vault in a locked room. The manager’s name is Kevin. We got to see the vault and Kevin’s office. Next, they showed us the door to the furnace. Last they had a wheelchair ramp. And you should go to the Old National Bank because they give you a warm welcome.
Old National Bank
Ava Schuelke models her new Old National Bank bag while she fills out a bank slip.
by Ava Schuelke, future 3rd- grade student
They have a vault. The manager was Kevin. They count money. They gave us a bag. In the bag was a keychain. He showed us his office. He showed us the people.
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