Pathfinder School and Utica Academy of Science Charter School

The Utica Academy of Science Charter School (UASCS) came to visit our school on June 4^th, 2014. Both groups of students were excited to make new friends and learn from one another. We began the visit with lunch in the pavilion. Right away I was enthusiastic about how well the students were sharing conversations. 

                After lunch, the students got to know each other a little bit more through a warm-up game: Superman Tag. After the warm-up came the main event: KICKBALL. This year at Pathfinder School we have had a few kickball games that brought all of the classes together. Mr. Loomis, the P.E. teacher at UASCS, has challenged his students with variations on the game kickball. Both schools were excited to work together during the game and to show off some of their new skills.

                After the kickball game the students were surprised with a cooling-down activity; a water balloon toss!  To spice it up, there was a “principal challenge” between Mr. Adams and Mr. Yavuz, the head of UASCS.

                As the field day ended, our day students said their goodbyes and got ready to go to their homes. Our residential students gave a phenomenal tour of our Village to the UASCS students and staff. One of the favorite stops on the tour was the Pathfinder Bakery.  Before leaving, the UASCS kids and our residential students enjoyed some hoops at our outdoor sports court, and shared their dribbling and shooting skills.

                Collaborating with the UASCS staff and students has been one of the best experiences for me as a teacher. I was touched to see how well both groups integrated and how quickly bonds were formed among the students. Mr. Loomis and I are already beginning to come up with ideas for future school exchanges.

                Thank You Utica Academy of Science Charter School for coming to Pathfinder School and becoming part of our wolf pack! 

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Miss Shirey