You didn't make the trip to Rio for the 2016 Olympics? No worries. Laraway is hosting a 3-day, Olympic-inspired extravaganza appropriately called "Laralympics." To prepare for the event, students have been studying the geography and history of the specific continents---as opposed to countries--- their educational teams are representing in the games.
"This is the second time we are hosting Laralympics," said event organizer Jess McCoy. "Laralympics builds a really great sense of community; it brings everyone together across classrooms and teams. Plus, creating opportunities for healthy competition while keeping our students moving and growing is important."
The continents represented include Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America and South America. As part of their studies, students have created flags and T-shirts for their designated continents.
The event opened with a torch-lighting ceremony. Athletic events include biking and canoeing plus traditional field and track events with a relay race.
Laraway's cafeteria joined in on the fun by preparing themed meals to coincide with the continents studied. Africa was represented by a tasty peanut soup and chicken couscous. Egg rolls, sesame green beans and teriyaki chicken offered flavors of Asia. Brazilian black bean stew and Peruvian Lomo Saltado satisfied South American appetites.
"The food piece is really cool," McCoy said. "Everyone is encouraged to step out of their comfort zone"...in a culinary sense!
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