Hi Everyone!
We wanted to share this "news article" style blog post with you about our recent trip to Hersheypark:
The Real World Replacement Math Class and SLE (Structured Learning Experience) Program students, along with three peer leaders from the Autism Awareness group, and faculty members from Millburn High School, went on an overnight trip to Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania on April 29th-30th. Kelly Brandt, special education teacher at the high school, obtained a grant from the Education Foundation to fund a portion of the trip, and student fundraising also went toward the trip.
We wanted to share this "news article" style blog post with you about our recent trip to Hersheypark:
The Real World Replacement Math Class and SLE (Structured Learning Experience) Program students, along with three peer leaders from the Autism Awareness group, and faculty members from Millburn High School, went on an overnight trip to Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania on April 29th-30th. Kelly Brandt, special education teacher at the high school, obtained a grant from the Education Foundation to fund a portion of the trip, and student fundraising also went toward the trip.
Millburn High School students who attended the trip included Chris Hahn, Stanley Richards, Rachel Gomez, Danny Dufner, Shane Bracken, Linus Hannewald, Erin Moore, Steven Miller, Julian Berg, Ethan Solender, Dolly Ravishankar, Emily Blumstein, Amy Linczyc, and Melanie Albert. Faculty members chaperoning the trip included Kelly Brandt, Robyn Basta, Lynne Woodruff, Stephen Breslow, Roger Askins, Leora Weiner, and Amy Gallagher.
On the bus ride down, students listened to favorite songs compiled by the “Entertainment Organizer,” one of several “jobs” students interviewed for and were assigned for the trip. Students played a game on the bus where they guessed who picked each song for the playlist. When they were “halfway there,” Miss Brandt played Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.”
Upon arrival students checked into the hotel and off to the park they went. At the park, students separated into Replacement Math and SLE groups to complete learning activities around the park with their teachers and classmates. They also went on roller coasters, visited The Chocolate World museum, did a chocolate tasting experience, took a trolley tour, created their own Hershey bar, and purchased souvenirs. They dined at an Italian restaurant for dinner and stayed at a Days Inn hotel. The next morning they had a hot breakfast, took pictures, and headed back home on the bus.
Upon arrival students checked into the hotel and off to the park they went. At the park, students separated into Replacement Math and SLE groups to complete learning activities around the park with their teachers and classmates. They also went on roller coasters, visited The Chocolate World museum, did a chocolate tasting experience, took a trolley tour, created their own Hershey bar, and purchased souvenirs. They dined at an Italian restaurant for dinner and stayed at a Days Inn hotel. The next morning they had a hot breakfast, took pictures, and headed back home on the bus.
In addition to the grant from the Education Foundation for $2,500, students set a goal to raise $350 to put toward the trip. They exceeded their goal and raised a total of $1,340 through selling boxes of cards and chocolate lollipops for St. Patrick’s day. Students also completed work in their Replacement history, science, and English classes to make this a cross-curricular project.
Last year, the Replacement classes obtained a grant for a trip to Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Museum in New York City. Students and faculty are hoping the trip becomes an annual event! Thank you to Miss Brandt, Mrs. Gallagher, and the Education Foundation for making this trip possible.
Thanks for reading about our awesome trip!
- Room 370 Clubhouse
Thanks for reading about our awesome trip!
- Room 370 Clubhouse
Pictures taken by Erin Moore
Dear Room370 Clubhouse,
ReplyDeleteIt has been an honor joining you in the planning, the learning,the preparations, the fundraisers, making the lollipops (and the chocolate covered pretzels) and researching the history of Milton S. Hershey. The bus ride down to Hersheypark was amazing. There was music, singing, dancing and the energy was palpable. The amusement park was terrific. I had the best time on the roller coasters. Making my own Hershey candy bar was the highlight of the trip. I to, like the article above states, hope overnight trips become an annual event.
Sincerely,
Mrs.Basta
Hi Mrs. Basta,
DeleteWe are glad you also had a good time on the trip and riding the roller coasters. Thank you for chaperoning and supporting us on this trip.
Thanks Mrs. Basta! You are a great supporter of our class.
Room 370
Sounds like a great trip I hope I get to hear from some of the students about their experiences. I personally enjoy amusement parks, I fondly remember my parents taking me there when I was young and in turn I visited there a few years ago with my family as well as my parents. I hope we get the chance to compare stories very soon. As always thanks for sharing your story with me.
ReplyDeleteDear Dr. Keenan,
DeleteThanks for commenting on this blog post. We would like to hear about what you enjoyed from when you went to Hersheypark. Hope to catch up with you soon! You are welcome to stop by our class anytime to talk more about the trip or just to visit.
Thanks,
Room 370
This sounded like a great trip which everyone enjoyed. I remember seeing you off before you boarded the buses to Hershey Park. Everyone who told me about the trip says it was fantastic and was as good as we all hoped. Whether you were on the rides or just watching, Hershey Park had to be an exciting place to be for a those hours. It will bring many more hours of pleasant memories for you. And you did a great job raising money for the event. Wish I could have gone with you!
ReplyDelete--Dr. Miron
Dear Dr. Miron,
DeleteHershey was indeed a great trip! We also wish you could have come with us there. We did one tour and a lot of rides (but not everyone). Thanks for your comment. Also, thank you so much for donating the buses for our trip! We truly enjoyed the bus ride.
Sincerely,
Room 370
Hi Everyone,
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? The trip was a blast! I was so impressed with all of the efforts that everyone involved in this trip put forth. From fundraising, to all of the math involved in budgeting and planning, to preparing for the leadership roles, to the many math, writing, and career lesson activities you did in your classes here! You've really showed all of your teachers what great things you can accomplish. I'm so proud of all of you!
Miss Brandt
Dear Miss Brandt,
DeleteYou are one of our most favorite teachers in this entire school. Thank you for taking us to Hersheypark on our first overnight class trip. We all had a blast! Thank you for having confidence in us.
Thank you for an awesome time.
Sincerely,
Room 370