It has been a great summer working with the students at the Crystal Springs site for Peninsula Bridge. We have had a lot of fun. The students got to improve their math and language arts skills, while also getting experience fun electives and field trips. One of the most exciting moments this year was going to Raging Waters and Great America with the students last week. The 7th grade students had fun slipping and sliding at Raging Waters, while the 8th grade students were screaming their heads off on the roller coasters at Great America. Both grades enjoyed the field trips, as well as the TAs.
On our last day of Peninsula Bridge, we had our Celebration, which is a time for parents, friends and family of the students and TA's get to come and see what we have been up to this summer. On Friday night, the students performed skits, dance routines and songs for the audience, and the parents got to see how much their children had grown. I heard students telling their parents how much more confident they are after spending 5 weeks at the program, which was so amazing to hear.
I am so happy to have been involved with Peninsula Bridge this year. I hope to do this again next year.