Students in Draper CARES and Mrs. Giattino’s class recently took a field trip to the Crayola Experience in Easton, Pennsylvania, with the support of the Mohonasen Foundation for Excellence.
This trip was a culmination of a partnership between the Draper developmental skills students of Team Giattino and grade 8 volunteers promoting the ideals of inclusion and acceptance of others. It was a powerful experience for everyone involved—filled with connection and lasting memories.
Now in its third year, the Draper CARES program includes 18 grade 8 volunteers who, during their advisory period, attend and participate in Mrs. Schaap‘s self-contained developmental skills physical education and health and wellness classes with Team Giattino.
Throughout the year, these students have built genuine relationships grounded in the core values of DMS CARES: Diversity, mentoring, sharing, connections, acceptance, respect, empathy and success.
This program was created and implemented under the direct supervision of Mrs. Schaap, Mrs. Giattino and Mrs. Laudenschlager.