Students help the homeless

Vernon — During the month of May, Mrs. Gagg’s eighth grade health classes at Glen Meadow Middle School participated in the Real Game. The Real Game focuses on the five principles: Change is Constant, Learning is Ongoing, Focus on the Journey, Follow Your Heart, and Access Your Allies. The game also focuses and teaches students about budgeting, jobs, the interview process, and careers. To follow up the game, Gagg decided to do a school wide “Dress for Work Day.” Faculty, staff and students were asked to dress up for an occupation or hobby that would be of interest to them. Another activity focused on “Follow Your Heart.” Students had a scavenger hunt competition to collect items for families in transition. The “treasure” they collected included personal care items, home start-up kits, pantry items and other household supplies. The students collected around 600 items. Treasure to one might be a brand new car, but to another it just might be a place to sleep and a meal.