Title 1 Summer School ends strong!
Rowan Pridmore checks out the latest copy of the Manchester Mirror. Photo courtesy of Melissa Yekulis.
submitted by Melissa Yekulis, Luther C. Klager Elementary School
The children continued to be focused and strong learners during the last week of summer school. While the reading, writing, and math interventions came to their conclusions, the children continued to enjoy the generosity of the businesses in the Manchester community during their field trips throughout the week.
On Monday, the children’s hands-on trip took them to Andrews Chiropractic. Dr. Andrews taught them about balance in the body, like looking for balance between ears and shoulders. They had the opportunity to look at X-rays and even participated in giving an adjustment to a “patient.” On the way back, the skies opened and poured for the first time during a field trip walk. The teachers and children would like to extend a HUGE “Thank You!” to Drew and Joyce, who welcomed the children onto their porch during the storm!
On Tuesday the children enjoyed their final trip to the library. They were thrilled when youth librarian Abigail Lebouitz took them to see the “upstairs” of the library, where they learned where to find the DVDs, graphic novels and teen books, the computers, and the entrancing solar system lamp. The children were treated with popsicles for their final trip home.
The children made their way to Ollie’s for the long-awaited trip to learn how pizza is made on Wednesday. Managers Ryan and Jane Lentz were encouraging math teachers, quizzing the children with math problems related to pizza and restaurants. The children learned about the process of making pizza and even received a tour of the restaurant and kitchen. At the end of the tour, the children were treated to a slice of pizza and water.
Thursday brought cooler weather and a delightful trip to Dragonfly and Birch. The owner, Merrill Guerra, explained to the children how fudge is made in the back of the kitchen and demonstrated the science and chemistry of tea. She also taught the children about the Michigan authors she carries in her store. At the end of the trip, the children received goody bags as a special reminder of the store.
Friday the children took their final field trip to the Manchester Eye Care Center. The engaging tour was led by Kay Snow, Meghan Bennett, and Nicole Vinton. They taught the children about the different machines that are used to measure their eyes and determine whether or not they need glasses. They got to touch each of the machines and even had the opportunity to see what it was like to sit in the exam chair.
The last four weeks have been an incredible opportunity for real-world learning for the children in Title 1 Summer School. The summer school team wishes to pass on its deep gratitude to the 17 incredible businesses that opened their doors to teach the children the importance of life-long learning. And an extra big thank you to the Manchester Mirror team, who made the dream of published student writing a reality for our young journalists!
Summer school teacher Deidra LaPointe looks on during the tea demonstration at Dragonfly and Birch. Photo courtesy of Melissa Yekulis.
Please enjoy the students’ writing about their own experiences below:
Ethan Hollosy poses by the X-ray machine. Photo by Melissa Yekulis
Andrews Chiropractic
by Ethan Hollosy, future first-grade student
He showed us X-rays. We looked at a spine.
Serenity Moore learns about the spine at Andrews Chiropractic. Photo by Melissa Yekulis
Andrews Chiropractic
by Serenity Moore, future second-grade student
He showed us bones. He fixed bones. He showed us X-rays.
Ava Schuelke works hard mixing her oobleck at the library. Photo by Melissa Yekulis
Manchester District Library
by Ava Schuelke, future third-grade student
First, we got to return books. Next, she showed us books upstairs. Last we made oobleck.
Carson Tselios mixes oobleck at the library after choosing a book. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Manchester District Library
by Carson Tselios. future first-grade student
First, we went upstairs. Next, we saw books. Last we got books.
Legend Kohler proudly points to the pizza dough his mom made for Ollie’s Pizza. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Ollie’s Pizza
by Legend Kohler, future first-grade student
First, we looked at pizza dough. Next, we looked at the pool table. Last we got water and pizza.
Braxton Harper learns the art of making pizza at Ollie’s Pizza. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Ollie’s Pizza
by Braxton Harper, future fourth-grade student
First at Ollie’s Pizza we got a look at how to make a pizza. We got a tour of the kitchen and the freezer. Next, we left the kitchen to go to the bar and tables room. Next, we got PIZZA! And seven kids and a teacher left to get the newspaper. Then we left.
Kensie Stacey learns about the kitchen area in the back of Dragonfly and Birch. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Dragonfly and Birch
by Kensie Stacey, future second-grade student
First, we went in the kitchen. Next, I saw a lot of stuff. Third I saw a plant. Fourth I saw different tea. Last I saw a hummingbird. I saw a lot of people. I saw coloring pencils. I saw more people. I smelled tea. I saw the tea change color. We got to touch things. I touched more stuff.
Sydney Porter learns about the chemistry of making tea at Dragonfly and Birch. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Dragonfly and Birch
by Sydney Porter, future second-grade student
First, she took us to the kitchen. Next, she showed us how to make tea. Then she let us smell tea. Then she showed where they make fudge.
Mary McGoff spots the hot air balloon in the machine that helps check vision. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Manchester Eye Care Center
by Mary McGoff, future fifth-grade student
Manchester Eye Care Center had a lot of machines for eyes. There were a lot of glasses there and sunglasses. She let us try one machine. There was a hot air balloon on the screen. It was sometimes blurry and sometimes clear. The three ladies were very nice to me. When I raised my hand, they gladly answered it. They also look for diseases in your eye. When you’re getting glasses, they measure your eyes. Now you know that there are not just glasses at the Manchester Eye Care Center. The eye care center was a wonderful place.
Poppy tries out the chair in the eye doctor’s office. Photo by Melissa Yekulis.
Manchester Eye Care Center
by Poppy, future second-grade student
They showed us the room that they get glasses. I have glasses but I never wear them. There was a lot of glasses. It was so, so cool. This year I am getting glasses. We learned about eye infections and how they do math.
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