Q: How was your experience during your time at the Learning Lab?

A: We completed assignments during the week and participated in art, dance and theater on Fridays at Occasions.

Q: How did the learning lab support you with your remote learning?

A: They supported me by helping me complete my assignments and making sure I understood my school work.

Q: If there wasn’t a learning lab to attend would you have done well in your classes?

A: If there wasn't a learning lab to attend there would only be remote learning and no one to help me or check my school work.

Theater performance “Hope”

Q: How was your experience participating in the Theater club performance?

A: My experience allowed me to be myself and showcase my acting skills.

Q: What was your role in the theater performance and how did you prepare for it?

A: My role in the theater performance was Amanda Gorman. I prepared by recording myself and listening to the recording daily.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences in the Learning Lab and the H.O.P.E. culminating event?

A: I noticed when completing my work, the staff wanted to make sure I felt comfortable by checking in with me and asking my opinion of the learning environment.

Q: How was your experience at the Learning Lab?

A: My experience was good because it was nice to be in another setting besides home.

Q: How did the learning lab support you with remote learning?

A: Learning Lab supported me with remote learning by helping me learn additional concepts that I wasn’t learning in class.

Q: If there wasn’t a learning lab to attend, what do you think would happen with your academic progression?

A: If there wasn’t a learning lab to attend, I would not have had a great learning experience.

Theater performance “Hope”

Q: How was your experience participating in the Theater club performance?

A: I enjoyed it because I was able to learn more about acting.

Q: How was your experience with the Dance club performance?

A: My experience with dance was excellent because I was able to dance on an outdoor stage for the first time.

Q: What was your role in the theater performance and how did you prepare for it?

A: My role in the theater performance was Grandma Anya. To prepare for the role I practiced everyday and I studied the way my grandmother acts.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences in the Learning Lab and the H.O.P.E. culminating event?

A: I enjoyed watching the marching band and other performances.

Q: Explain your experience during your time at the Learning Lab?

A: It was a good experience because I was able to participate in activities like drumming and step.

Q: How did the learning lab support you with your remote learning?

A: They supported me by helping me learn new things such as multiplication skills, art and other sports.

Q: If there wasn’t a learning lab to attend, what do you think would have happened with your academic progression?

A: I would probably stay home and not learn as many things as I did at Learning Lab

Step performance “H.O.P.E.”

Q: How was your experience participating in the Step club performance?

A: It was fun, it was my first time learning how to step.

Q: What was your role in the step performance and how did you prepare for it?

A: I had a solo step routine and I led a step routine I practiced at home often.

Q: Is there anything else you would like to share about your experiences in the Learning Lab and the H.O.P.E. culminating event?

A: I felt excited and surprised to see everyone who attended.

In Chorus Club, pre-k students learned how to sing “Twinkle Twinkle Christmas Star ''. Students were able to perform for their peers and showcase their talent.

In Dance Club students are developing their rhythm and stamina. Working on these skills has enabled students to improve their performance. Students had an instrumental role in choreographing their performance for the costume party. I collaborated with the students because I want them to feel included in the creation process and invested in their craft.

In Science Club students participated in many experiments including a slime making project, using balloons to demonstrate static electricity and forming Oobleck, a non-newtonian fluid that isn’t a solid or a liquid. We created the Oobleck from cornstarch and water. Students also honed their hypothesis skills by theorizing what would happened if they turned milk into plastic. Then they conducted an experiment to test their theories.

Students are learning the basics of stepping as a team. They participate in drills to improve their stepping skills while also learning about the craft and history of Step.

When I first heard about the offer to perform, I wasn’t so sure, but I learned the audition song and performing seemed fun so I was ready. After submitting my audition the suspense of waiting for the results "was killing me". Finally, I heard the good news. I received a part in the production and I was so excited! A few days of the week children cast members rehearsed after completing homework. Every time we rehearsed we made progress and continued to improve. Finally, we had our first practice at the theater. I was so surprised. The stage was huge! There were props and dressing rooms unlike any performance I've experienced. Before we knew it, it was opening night. To be honest, I was more excitement than nervous. I went on stage and gave it my all. It was the end of the first show and we all thought we performed well. I had some well deserved rest and woke up for the next two shows. We went through the first one in a breeze and in our two hour break we had cake for Aiden’s birthday, one of the children cast members. The second show was pretty hard because I was extremely thirsty, but overall I was fine. By the last day of show we got to know each other very well so we were like a real family. We had a great run of the show and it felt like a big relief. We said our goodbyes and gave our hugs. This was a great learning experience and I truly enjoyed my time in the production.