Mrs. Colantuoni took her Math Academy to attend the American Automobile Association (AAA) Teen Safety Summit for Gen Z Drivers. They had the opportunity to listen to Marianna Angelillo, who spoke to the students about her life and the death of her 17 year-old son, including the decisions he and those around him made that day. There were several interactive portions of the day as well. The students watched Utica Firefighters use the Jaws of Life to get into a car. They were also able to use simulation goggles to understand impaired driving. Lastly, the students listened to experts analyze the math and physics behind driving and how even a quick look away from the road can lead to detrimental consequences. Thank you to our business partner from AAA, Lauren Carcone, for including P-TECH!

Early this month, students in grades 9 through 11 went to Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) for Manufacturing Day. The event was put on through a partnership between FuzeHub, Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM), MVCC and OHM BOCES. Over 30 manufacturing companies from around the Central New York region came to the event.

Students had the opportunity to interact with professionals from these businesses. They learned about their jobs and other available careers in the industry. The companies also handed out swag or food and drinks. Thank you to our hosts for a wonderful event!

This month, Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Kovacs combined their Living Environment classes for a unit involving project-based learning and peer teaching. Groups of students researched different body systems and created a model of that system, then they taught the rest of the students about their topic. The students spoke about their models, important anatomical aspects of the system and potential diseases and disorders involved with that system.

While observing other groups' presentations, students listened intently and took notes about the body systems that they did not research themselves. Students reported that they enjoyed making the models and learned a lot from their peers.

Mrs. Kovacs brought her Living Environment students to explore the Conservation Program's greenhouse. Mr. Lacelle provided an insightful tour and gave a brief explanation of the aquaponics growing system in the greenhouse, which is maintained by the senior CTE students. This visit kicks off the new Living Environment unit where Mrs. Kovacs introduces a phenomenon to guide the students' learning and ground it in a real-world concept.

Throughout this unit, students will discover the living processes being use to sustain life. The aquaponics system is nearly self-sustaining and demonstrates the principles that the Living Environment students will study in this unit. Mr. Lacelle shared with the students how the water flows through the system, what the fish need and the types of plants that grow and thrive within the system. This was an excellent hands-on experience for our students. Thank you Mr. Lacelle and CTE for allowing us to join!

Help to support the OHM BOCES P-TECH program by stopping at Lafa Mediterranean by Zeina's on Commercial Drive in New Hartford on Wednesday, December 4! See the flyer below for more details and a copy to show at checkout.

Academic Club is held on certain Wednesdays each month from 2:00-3:30 p.m. During this time, students may work on assignments and get extra support from teachers. The following are upcoming Academic Club dates:

• December 4, 2024
• December 18, 2024
• January 8, 2025
• January 15, 2025

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