LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — If you’re looking for a feel-good way to spend a day this November — with games, food and a great cause — the Academy of Math and Science in Little Rock is inviting the community to its Fall Fest, with students and staff leading the charge.
The Academy of Math and Science is a K-8, tuition-free STEM charter campus, and several members of the school community stopped by to share what makes the school special and what’s planned for the event.
“And I am Amanda Griffin, principal at Academy of Math and Science,” said Amanda Griffin.
Amanda Griffin, principal of Academy of Math and Science, said the school is proud of what it offers students every day.
“The Academy of Math and Science is a K through eight charter school. We’re free to the public. We have all of the wonderful things that a school can have, which is excellent curriculum and wonderful students that come to the school that join us every day. We take pride in our children. We take pride in just our staff, our team, and just making sure that our children have the best experience and the best education,” Griffin said.
The Fall Fest is also designed to help the school tackle a very practical challenge: paying for transportation so students can go on field trips.
“Something seemingly small like taking a field trip is a challenge for us because of lack of transportation. So we want to give our children an opportunity to experience outside of the classroom. Arkansas has a lot to offer, and we want to give that to our kids as well. So, giving something as simple as a bus ride, it costs us a lot of money to get that transportation to bring them to all of the wonderful places that Arkansas has to offer,” Griffin said.
As for what attendees can expect, the students had plenty of ideas.
“Fall Fest is gonna have multiple games, such as a game van, a Batman ride, and a rock climbing wall,” Miles Crowder, a student at Academy of Math and Science said.
Jonathon Johnson, another student, said there will be even more to do and eat.
“So there is a bouncy house, a creative air station, a food truck, and outside laser tabs,” Johnson said.
Celeste Gilliam, a student at the academy, said the school’s people — and the playground — are big highlights.
“What I like about my school is that we have very nice teachers that explain stuff, and we also have Amazing staff, and also I really like the playground,” Gilliam said.
For those who can’t attend, Griffin said there are still ways to help.
“They are definitely able to support. We accept donations. You can send it directly to the school 6423 Stagecoach Road, and that’s 72204. We also would love for them to spread the word, so that the ones that are able to come out, they can experience AMS Little Rock. We are having tours at the same time, so we’ll have that experience, and it is at the formerly David O. Dodd Elementary School,” Griffin said.
Fall Fest is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19, with two time blocks: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for students, and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. open to the public.
Source: katv.com
