Chagrin Falls Eighth Grade Students Attend Geauga Growth Partnership Career Day
On October 7th, Chagrin Falls eighth grade students in the Automation and Robotics Project Lead the Way classes attended a Career Day sponsored by the Geauga Growth Partnership. Students learned about careers at the Geauga Park District, ASM International and Bonitas. Newbury and St. Helen’s students were also in attendance.
Several speakers gave students a glimpse into their careers. At ASM International, retired NASA scientist Tom Glasgow shared many interesting facts from his career in metallurgy. A naturalist from the Geauga Park District also spoke with students, as well as representatives from Junction Auto and Monroe Plumbing.
Pictured In Bottom Left and Bottom Middle Photos: 8th Grade Students attend Career Day Sponsored by the Geauga Growth Partnership
Chagrin Falls Middle School Students Participate in Real Money, Real World
On October 26th, Chagrin Falls Schools’ eighth grade students participated in the Real Money, Real World program from The Ohio State University. This is a financial literacy program that allows students to assume the role of a 27-year- old who is the sole income provider for a family. The student receives an occupation, monthly salary and the number of children they are raising. Then, throughout several modules, students learn to manage their money.
During the simulation, students went to different booths and talked with various community members, parents and other professionals about how to make wise choices with their money on sudden life problems, child care, clothing, communications, contributions, credit, entertainment, financial advice, food, housing, insurance, transportation and utilities.
“The Real World, Real Money program is a great way to teach our students how to be responsible with their money,” said Laila Discenza, principal of Chagrin Falls Middle School. “You can’t teach them this knowledge with a textbook, which is why this program is so important.”
Pictured In Bottom Right Photo: 8th grade students participate in the Real Money, Real World program from The Ohio State University
Chagrin Falls Gurney Elementary School Students Participate in Buddy Classes
For the last four years, students at Gurney Elementary have been participating in “Buddy Classes,” where older students are paired with younger students to work together on various activities. First grade students are paired with third grade students and kindergarten students are paired with second grade students to do shared reading, a craft or research together.
However, beginning this year, once a month one of the Encore teachers plan and execute a buddy class for every pair of classes. In October, Physical Education Teacher Justin Cannon hosted Master Jason and the buddy pairs were able to learn about Kuk Sol Dol. Library Aid Mary Jo Czerr has prepared a “Buddy Book” for this month’s activity where the students will learn about their buddy by asking each other questions.
“It truly is a great opportunity for the second and third graders to be peer leaders and for the younger students to get to know the older students,” said First Grade Teacher Julie Albrecht. “It’s cute when they see each in other in halls and they now know each other.”
Pictured In Top Left and Top Right Photos: Gurney Elementary “Buddy Classes”
