Yesterday, the third grade team at Ipalook Elementary got to take a class field trip to the North Slope Search and Rescue headquarters. It was a great experience for everybody, and a nice change of pace from the daily classroom routine. The kids knew a bit about the Search and Rescue program, for various reasons. Some of the students have family members who work directly at the headquarters, while others know somebody that has had to be rescued in the past. It was nice for them to see the process behind it all, which ensures the safety and well being of the citizens in the North Slope Borough.
The students got a chance to experience being strapped into a gurney, have their heart rate monitored, and even get to check out night vision goggles! What a great thing for them to see. I really liked how the men and women of the Search and Rescue department emphasized the importance of schooling to follow your dreams. They really conveyed the message that you need to work hard, study hard and keep striving to achieve your dreams. The kids seemed to really connect with the Search and Rescue team today, just because they know how important these men and women are in their town and the borough. A lot of them became so intrigued that they were talking about becoming pilots when they are older, and wanting to save lives. I really liked being on the other side of the field trip and help chaperoning the class. You really want the kids to take away something positive from the whole experience, and I feel the third graders really enjoyed what they saw and heard.
http://www.co.north-slope.ak.us/departments/sar/
Enjoy the weekend, and soak up the warm weather for all 5 of us
Travis
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