Ready to Climb 2015

By Megan Capuano
The Ready To Climb program used place-based learning and service learning to engage ten incoming 4th grade boys in academic, social, and physical activities over the summer. The boys previewed some 4th grade math and science standards and then applied those standards with activities on the Appalachian Trail.

Some activities included reading maps, estimating distances and elevations, collecting trash along the trail, and creating presentations. The boys met at the school every week throughout the summer and hiked over 12 miles of the Appalachian Trail.

Frank Little Bear Program

This authentic Native American Program is an ongoing educational presentation funded each school year by the Bubbler Foundation.

Professor Frank Little Bear of the Cree Nation Tribe spends 2 days at W. G. Rice Elementary in November.  He meets individually with all of the second grade classrooms and presents artifacts, artwork, and authentic clothing from his tribe.  He concludes each visit with a 1 hour assembly that permits all 180+ second grade students the opportunity to participate in the Cree Nation music and dance activities.

The Bubbler Foundation is pleased to announce the winners of the 2012 essay contest. This contest was open to all students at the Yellow Breeches Middle School and Boiling Springs High School. Winners were selected from each school. Click the winners name to view an Acrobat version of their winning essays.