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Turner Middle students launch 'Snack Dragon' cart to teach real‑world skills
Summary
Students from Turner Middle School's Exceptional Student Services program presented a student-run snack cart project that builds literacy, math, communication and collaboration skills. The team plans to sell snacks to staff to raise funds for school supplies and equipment, with a first sale tentatively scheduled for Nov. 19.
Students in the Turner Middle School Exceptional Student Services program presented a student-led snack cart called the "Snack Dragon" during the Thompson School District study session on Nov. 5.
Interim principal Adam Cohen introduced the project and said it "promotes many important skills, including literacy skills, researching various items and prices, real world math, communication skills, and collaboration with fellow students and adults." Sarah Beach, a learning center teacher, said the snack cart also allows collaboration among special service providers and supports individual student goals.
Student presenters described the cart's purpose and planning. "This is our project, the snack dragon. It's a snack cart where we deliver snacks to teachers and, raise money," one student said, explaining that the group surveyed staff about snack preferences and allergies and plans to use seed money that will be replenished from profits. Students said the most frequently requested items were assorted chips and assorted drinks, and they discussed looking at vendors such as Walmart and Sam's Club for pricing.
The students said they plan to have a first sale on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. The board and audience members praised the students'presentation and asked questions about logistics; staff and trustees said they would attend the Nov. 19 sale when possible. The board did not take action on the project; the presentation was offered as an informational item in the study session.
