8TH GRADE OPEN HOUSE
FOR:
PEMBROKE AND ALEXANDER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
On May 13, 8th grade students from Pembroke and Alexander Elementary Schools visited St. Croix Regional Technical Center. The visit began with a lunch, during which the Center Director Bob Moholland welcomed the students, gave a short presentation, and explained the agenda for the day. Students were then divided into groups and escorted to each program. See below for some of the highlights of the day's tour.
In Mr Sluzenski's Building Trades program, students had the opportunity to assemble tool boxes that had been pre-cut by SCRTC students. Students were able to take the tool boxes home.
In Culinary Arts, Instructor Mr. Dean organized a scavenger hunt. Students identified machinery, tools, and products and the student with the most correct answers won a giant candy bar.
In Mr. McPhee's Welding shop students were able to witness a 5,500 degree flame cut through steel.
Mr. Barnes, Automotive Service Technology Instructor, showed students how to gap a spark plug and explained the primary functions of the spark plug.
Students learned about Mrs. Skriletz's Certified Nursing Assistant program through an informational video.
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Computer/Electronics program Instructor Mr. Bragdon explained the various options available to students attending his program.
Early Childhood Education Instructor Mrs. Hallowell showed students the E.C.E. classroom, lab and preschool area, and kitchen. While there, students had the opportunity to try rhythm sticks.
Mr. Moholland, Center Director and Truck Driving Instructor, demonstrated to students the computer/simulator used to practice specific driving conditions, and he also discussed important parts of the industry. Students then had the opportunity to have a short ride in SCRTC's truck.
All visiting students were given a "program of study" for each SCRTC course that highlights a number of career pathways to help students as they further explore and discover their favorite career specialties. Students can choose from several levels of education and training to pursue a career in their chosen pathway.
Any students wishing to revisit the Tech. Center with their parents are welcome to call us at
454-2581 to schedule an appointment.
