Ethan's class has been studying all month about working a job and handling a personal and family budget. They have even learned how to write checks. They filled out job applications and learned interviewing skills, all in preparation for a visit to JA Biztown in Houston.
JA Biztown is an interactive learning center that puts all these skills to practice. All kids were to apply for jobs and come dressed for the job they were given. They each would work in their part of town and get a paycheck for their day's work. They could then go to bank and spend their money on lunch, snacks, and in the town's other shops.
Ethan applied for the job of town mayor and really wanted to be picked. He was chosen as Town Treasurer instead because of his interest and talent in math.
Ethan had an awesome time at JA Biztown yesterday working as the town's treasurer. He had a busy day writing up and signing all the purchase orders for the day's activities.
While they were gone, I got this message from a chaperone, "Just wanted you to know Ethan is one of my favorite kids! In comparison to the others that sat in seats near mine on the bus trip to Houston, you've done something right with him that others have missed."
Made my day pretty awesome too!
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