At Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School, Mr.
Spychalski’s Third Grade girls’ class is very excited to be working with Lauren
Brunsdale, a UPenn athlete specializing in the Pole Vault. The girls were not familiar with the pole
vault, but were so impressed when they were shown videos of Olympic pole
vaulting. This even inspired some girls
to aspire to become Olympic Athletes.
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| The girls are introduced to Lauren and learn about the Pole Vault. Lauren’s video message to the class about goal setting, in preparation for their own goal setting project, was wonderfully received. The girls began to understand the importance of scaffolding their “Big Dreams” by setting and achieving smaller weekly or daily goals.  The girls learn about goal setting.
The girls used a graphic organizer, seen below, to assist with the
project. This tool, which was created by
Ms. Cappuccino, was instrumental in the visual development of their goals.
With Lauren’s upcoming classroom visit, the girls decided
to plan and film themselves sharing their goals and dreams. This film was completely student driven and
inspired. We are so proud of our Third Grade
girls’ class here at Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School! Thank you
College Champions for providing this opportunity and of course to our College
Athlete, Lauren Brunsdale!
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