


August 7, 2024
MY SUMMER EXPEDITION
ELEMENTARY STUDENTS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Week 7 recap
Students participated in the first week of Cooking and Music camp!
cooking camp!
Students participated in Cooking and Nutrition classes with Local Matters. They learned to make yogurt fruit & granola parfait bowls one day one, and veggie and hummus wraps on day two. Students learned how to cut fruits and veggies properly, what the ‘My Plate’ is and all the healthy food groups needed for a balanced diet - the details of what fruits/veggies/proteins/grains/and dairy provide to people (vitamins, mineral, fiber, sugars, muscle support, and more), the value of whole foods over processed foods, and the value of trying new foods.
Safety discussion with cpd
Columbus Police Officers came with their canine friend to discuss safety with the kids!
Quest Store
Students earned Quest Dollars throughout the week based on respectful behavior. At the end of the week, students visited our Quest Store and bought prizes with their Quest Dollars.


MUSIC CAMP!
Students learned how to play Hand Drums with Chase Hurlow. They learned about tempo, rhythm, different drum hits and the sounds they make, and how to create music with a group. They also had a session with Celeste Leffler where they participated in basic strumming and chord practice with the ukulele and learned how to play “Happy Birthday”. In the voice workshop with Peniel Cromwell, students learned how to do song writing and connect word sounds with rhythm.
RECREATION/SPORTS AT BIG RUN GYM COMPLEX
Students developed volleyball skills and team playing along with free play choice which included student made games and basketball.
meals
Students were provided smoothies, fruit, granola bars, samosas, chicken nuggets, chicken & rice, and salad.