Lorain City School district is creating bridges between families, schools, and communities.
Spring Fling began May 11th at Lorain High School (2601 Ashland Ave).
Lisa Roberson, District Communications Coordinator said it was a celebration of the community.
The free, district-wide event featured both inside and outdoor games, as well as bouncy houses. Zip lining was also available.
Roberson said that the district was thrilled by the turnout.
“This has been a magnificent day, we couldn’t have asked for a better turnout or weather for this event,” she said. “It’s great to have all our families together engaged with our community partners and with the schools.”
There also was an extensive focus on S.T.E.A.M (science, technology, engineering, art and math) activities inside the school gymnasium as a part of the district’s Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) implementation.
“PBIS is our matrix of how we encourage our students to behave in the classroom,” Roberson said. “We focus on them being kind to themselves, others and the environment.
“This event supports our goal of being kind to the environment.”
Students could visit tables at different schools in the area and receive support services that allowed them create bird feeders and pot plants.
“During the school day, students completed community service such as cleaning up outside, planting flowers and just giving back to mother earth,” Roberson said. “Now, we’re having a celebration but still continuing those activities and good practices.”
Positive Behavioral Interventions and supports are funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs and Office of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The initiative aims improve efficiency, equity and effectiveness of schools and other agencies.
Roberson stated that the evening was free to the public, regardless if students are enrolled.
Titan F.A.M. does not require you to be a parent. She encouraged them to get involved in our schools. We believe that all members of the community can provide something for our families.
Roberson stated that there are more events in the future.
“Tonight let us know that when we have events like this, our community will show up,” she said. “Our families want to be with us, and they want to see quality programming.
“So, that gives us the fuel to have additional programming in the future.”
Visit lorainschools.org to find out about upcoming Lorain City School events.
