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Bayfront Migrant IU5/ESD Summer Program
Experience is the greatest form of learning.
The Bayfront Migrant IU5/ESD Summer Program gives students a chance to learn and get involved in their environment through boating activities. A partnership between the Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5, Pennsylvania Migrant Education, the Erie School District and BCMS, the program incorporates classes in the following subjects:
- Title I Reading
- Title I Math
- Basic boating
- Sailing
- Art
- Computer assistance
- English as a second language
- Journaling
- Canoeing
- Social Studies and Mexican Culture
The Crew
The dates for the Bayfront Migrant IU5/ESD Summer Program were June 15-July 17, 2009. A fantastic group of boys and girls made for an exciting, educational, and fun five weeks.
The Sailing Experience builds--
Self confidence!
Teamwork!
A sense of direction!
Responsibility!
When Not Underway Students Learn--
To focus!
To be creative!
To value community!
Math Class
"In math class at the Bayfront, we learned about many things such as patterns, probability, fractions, decimals, discounts, percentages, and much more. Mr. Huefner taught us how to leave tips at restaurants. Every Friday we played games such as Connect 4, Chess, Othello, Challenge 24 and Bingo. We learned a lot from Mr. Huefner in a relaxed, entertaining way."
by Giosue Latorre
Reading Class
"In reading we read, learn things and do activities. We go to the library so we can pick out a book to read during silent reading time. We return the book back to the library when we are done. We learn stuff about plants and animals, about the past, and about when technology was made. When we are done with our work we have independent reading time. We also play games like Boggle, Up Words, Last Word, and Scrabble. We take the 4sight test to see what we learned."
by Erick Gordillo
The Erie Boat floats in front of our maritime campus. Buildings include (from left to right) the Intermodal Center, BCMS, Erie Public Library and the Erie Maritime Museum.
Shipwreck Science Adventure
"Today we went on the boat Canadian Sailor. I was steering and the TV news was there. They interviewed us. I am on TV at 6:00 tonight. The people in my group will be on the news too. I used a nautical chart, a GPS, and a compass to help me navigate. I navigated for thirty minutes on the water. I used side scan sonar and an underwater ROV and looked at boats that had sunk in the water. I used binoculars and saw a bright Blue Heron. When we got back we ate a sandwich and watched the video of us on the boats. It was such a fun day!
By Topazio Latorre
Navigating the waters of Presque Isle Bay using a chart and GPS.
Other programs included presentations by Healthy Lifestyle Choices-Diabetes, Safe Kids Erie, Panama Culture, Pilates for Kids, Bullying/Internet Safety, Meteorology, Fire Prevention, a Coast Guard Boat Tour and Geo Caching instruction. Our volunteers bring great enthusiasm to our program, thank you so much.
Also we extend our appreciation to all our faculty and staff who keep this program afloat!
Mrs. Hernandez, Program Manager and Computers
Mr. Huefner, Math
Mrs. English, Reading
Mrs. Conley, Art
Mr. Guerrero, Mexican Culture
Mr. Eisenberg, BCMS Director
Mr. Nagle, Maritime Studies
Mr. Malec, Maritime Studies
Mr. Rinn, Maritime Studies
Mrs. Della Gentile, IU5 Director
Dr. Carol Bagley, IU5 Supervisor
Mrs. Eisenberg, BCMS Office Co-ordinator