The Heart of Special Olympics
The HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students had the opportunity to participate in the Special Olympics at their high school. Students demonstrated their abilities in the relay race, long jump, and softball throw. Before the day’s events, students took time to go outside with their classmates and practice to be ready to compete. They were all so excited to participate and had a fantastic time. When they weren’t participating, they were cheering on their classmates.
The Special Olympics movement has grown to be an international helping to build communities where people with intellectual disabilities are treated with respect and given the opportunities they deserve. It allows the students to train for the different events and strive to achieve their best. The best part of the Special Olympics is that it helps to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and share gifts, skills, and friendships.
We are very proud of the students who participated in the Special Olympics and look forward to next year’s event!
HDSF B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Learn about Tequesta Native Americans
Each year, as part of the Community-Based Instruction (CBI) field trips, the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students spend a morning at Peace Mound Park in Weston, learning about the history of the Tequesta Native Americans. The 8.16-acre neighborhood park with waterfront views was built in 1987 on an ancient Native American village and Tequesta Trace burial mound. Along the walkway are several sidewalk plaques with historical information for everyone to read and learn more about the Tequesta Tribe.
Once the students arrived at the park, they were divided into teams to begin their Q&A challenge, answering questions with facts that could only be found on the plaques around the park. As the students ventured out with their partners and began to read the history of the Tequesta Native Americans, they were surprised to learn that Tequesta children did not receive a name until they were six to seven years old and were considered adults at 13 years of age.
Anastasia, Lucas, and Vincent won the challenge by answering the most questions correctly. Afterward, the students enjoyed their lunch and enjoyed time socializing with their classmates.
We are proud of our HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students as they practice using Resources, Independence, Growth, Empowerment, and Social Skills while they learn.
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Turn the Classroom into a Wood Shop for the Day
What a terrific day for the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students as they put on their wood-maker hats and choose what they wanted to build: a race car, pinball, or soccer game from Home Depot pre-cut wooden kits. Each student had the opportunity to create the project of their choice using a hammer, a screwdriver, and paint. Students had a variety of paint colors to choose from which helped them express their creativity.
By assisting her classmates with their projects, Destiny demonstrated her master abilities. She displayed patience and tenacity when she placed some of the trickier parts together. Her classmates greatly appreciated her assistance. Saulo was also very patient and continued to keep trying when he sometimes had difficulty getting the pieces to fit correctly. By the end of the day, the students had completed their wood projects and were very proud of themselves.
Way to go, HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students!
Candle Making at its finest!
One of our additional HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Broward Programs also had the chance to participate in the Community Based Instruction in-house field trip with the ScentsAbility team. These students were given a chance to try their hand at candle making. Each student received a glass container, an assortment of colors of sand, a wick, and seashells to create their candle. They were all excited to see how their design patterns turned out when they used the different colors of sand. Once the sand was in place, the students placed the seashells on top of the sand.
The students then brought their candles to Ms. Bonnie from ScentsAbility, who filled the jar with wax. Afterward, each student’s jar was left on the back table to dry so they could bring it home. The students were very proud and could not wait to take their candles home to share them with their family and friends.
Stay tuned to see what the HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Programs have in store for the rest of the school year!
HDS B.R.I.D.G.E.S. Students Get a Taste of Patriotism
Patriotism and barbeque are what the HDSF B.R.I.D.G.E.S. students enjoyed during their lunch outing at Mission BBQ. Before the students headed to the restaurant, they reviewed the menu and decided what to order for lunch. The challenge was to order a main entree, drink, and dessert and stay within a $20 budget.
During their meal, students participated in the daily salute to the Stars and Stripes, a tradition the restaurant hosts daily at noon. The students enjoyed pulled chicken, pork, brisket, and ribs. Everyone was delighted with their delicious meals while socializing with their friends.
We look forward to discovering where the students will go on their next Community-Based Instruction field trip!
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