Summer school fun continues thanks to Manchester businesses!
Summer school teacher Miss Yekulis helps student journalist Bowen Sabourin write his title. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School
The third week of summer school brought heat and adventure to the kindergarten through fourth grade students. This week, this children continued to learn strategies for reading and performing addition and multiplication in the classroom. Out in the community, the children had many exciting opportunities to learn why school is important through engaging field trip experiences.
On Monday, the children walked to the Manchester Area Historical Society for an exciting tour of the history of Manchester. The children learned about the history of the community from Ray Berg and saw portraits of residents of the community and arrowheads that have been found around town. When the children went upstairs, they learned about the different one-room schoolhouses from Jaimie Schmidt. Then they looked at a variety of historical pieces donated by the community. The tour concluded by learning about the different maps the Historical Society has posted around town.
Tuesday, the learners took a return trip to the Manchester District Library, where they took a tour of the different books that can be found in the library. After selecting new books, the children made a popsicle holder craft, which they were able to fill with popsicles for their hot return trip back to Riverside.
Their Wednesday journey took them to River Raisin Mercantile, where retired teacher and store owner Sue LaRocque welcomed the children to the store and taught them the difference between goods and services. At the end of their lesson, they were able to explore the store and received goody bags that included treats and a new pencil for the new school year.
Thursday, the children braved the heat to travel to Worth Repeating. Volunteers Barry Allen, Peggy Allen, and Joan Harvey taught the children how a resale shop works, then gifted the children with five-dollar gift cards to go shopping. This proved to be an exceptional life lesson for the children in budgeting and learning how to stretch a dollar!
The last day of the week took the children to LaRock Dental Office. There, the children received a tour of the office. They learned how a dentist office works and the importance of taking care of their teeth. At the end of the tour, Dr. LaRock provided the children with dental-care bags to take home.
The greatest joy of summer school has quickly become the incredible field trips and generous community members who have taught the children this summer. A special thank you to this week’s field trip hosts who provided the children with another successful week of learning!
Braxton Harper and Kensie Stacey collect their own copies of the Manchester Mirror from the newspaper box in town. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Please enjoy the students’ writing about their own experiences below:
Poppy poses in front of the Manchester Area Historical Society Museum. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
Manchester Area Historical Society
by Poppy, future 2nd-grade student
We saw maps of Manchester. They showed us the museum.
Ava Schuelke models a picture of one of Manchester’s one-room schoolhouse’s for the group. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
Manchester Area Historical Society
by Ava Schuelke, future 3rd-grade student
We saw places on the Manchester map. The map had a waterfall. At the Manchester Historical Society we saw rocks. We learned about old schools. We liked learning about schools.
Braxton Harper searched for the perfect new book at the library. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
Manchester District Library
by Braxton Harper, future 4th-grade student
First at the Manchester District Library, we all got a tour of the library, but we didn’t go upstairs and we got books. I got Japanese Folklore. Next I looked for bunnies in costumes. I draw ___. Last we got popsicles.
Bowen Sabourin is delighted to find two books about Minecraft. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Manchester District Library
by Bowen Sabourin, future first-grade student
We got books. We got a tour. We got to make a craft.
Ethan Hollosy poses with his favorite Rock and Gem kit. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
River Raisin Mercantile
by Ethan Hollosy, future first-grade student
There is a lamp. There is a kit. It was a Rock and Gem Dig. I like gems.
Mary McGoff explores the beautiful vintage items in River Raisin Mercantile. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
River Raisin Mercantile
by Mary McGoff, future fifth-grade student
River Raisin Mercantile had lots of vintage and antiques and glass things. I love the store. It was very nice and calm. When we came in her store it was very nice, quiet, and clean room. I loved the lady that worked there and I hope to inspire people to come to her awesome store.
Legend Kohler proudly shares his finds at Worth Repeating. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Worth Repeating
by Legend Kohler, future first-grade student
We got a gift card. We got toys. We checked out.
Camden Tselios shows off his new boxing gloves. Photo by Deidra LaPointe.
Worth Repeating
by Camden Tselios, future second-grade student
They gave us $5 gift cards. I got boxing gloves. Thank you for the free toys.
Serenity Moore poses with her new toothbrush. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
LaRock Dental
by Serenity Moore, future second-grade student
First, we counted the rooms. Next, we looked at the machines. Last, we got bags.
Wesley Sabourin poses with the new bracelet he received from Dr. LaRock. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
LaRock Dental
by Wesley Sabourin, future third-grade student
First, he welcomed us. Next, he showed us the office. Last, we got gift bags.
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