PARSIPPANY — “Race to the Finish” was developed for students in Kindergarten through eighth grade who have special needs enrolled in a self-contained classroom in the Parsippany-Troy Hills School District.
Approximately 110 students in grades K-8 participated this year.
Another 100 students from the two high schools, Parsippany High School and Parsippany Hills High Schoo,l were selected to help guide the students through the games and obstacle courses.
The groups were divided into teams, such as Kit Kat, Snickers, Twix, M & M and Gummy Bears.
The goal is not for the students to “win,” but rather for them to finish what they started. The day is split up into two groups, K-3 and 4-8, with different activities based on age appropriateness. Students are encouraged to try their best, to socialize with peers, and to simply, have fun. The games were played inside the PAL Building and the outside field with two blow up obstacle course.
This is run in conjunction with the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education.
The entire day is funded by a grant through the PAL and Barbara Miller. Jennifer is in charge of “Peer Buddies” at Parsippany High School and organizes student volunteers to staff the challenger games every year. They work closely with Tony Bonavitacola, Parsippany PAL to ensure the day runs as smooth as possible!
