GRANTS IN ACTION

Hillside School Grants:
ANIMALS AND HABITATS
BIRDS OF PREY
COLONIAL LIFE INTERACTIVE THEATRE
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
EARTH BALLOON
HIGH TOUCH HIGH TECH - WEATHER OR NOT
INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING
JOHN FELL HOUSE
LENAPE ASSEMBLY
LIMITS DO NOT DEFINE YOU
MUSIC FIRST
PERFECTION ON WHEELS
RAINFOREST BUTTERFLIES
SOUNDS LIKE FUN
THEATER WEEK

Brookside School Grants:
AUTHOR VISIT - MICHAEL NORTHROP
BROOKSIDE ECOLOGY CENTER
CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
FIRST® LEGO® LEAGUE (FLL®)
LIMITS DO NOT DEFINE YOU
MUSIC FIRST
PERFECTION ON WHEELS
VERNIER PROJECTILE LAUNCHER

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Limits Do Not Define You

Mighty Mike Simmel’s message, "Limits Will Not Define Me, My Will Defines My Limits,” was communicated to the Allendale students through an entertaining assembly. 

Mighty Mike captivated his audience by displaying his amazing athletic basketball stunts. As he dribbled numerous basketballs blindfolded, shot spinning balls from his fingertips and danced around with such silliness, the students laughed and cheered! This also gave Mighty Mike the opportunity to invite students to learn under his kind direction. 

Mike Simmel explained his journey as a young child struggling with epilepsy. By using adaptive physical education classes he overcame his slow motor development.  Through his father’s guidance he found a passion for basketball. 

By demonstrating his struggles, students were invited to look at their own difficulties. Reaching for success is within everyone’s grasp if we just work hard enough.