Grandview Preparatory School to Host J.C. Mitchell Elementary School Special-Needs Students

BOCA RATON, Fla. - Dec. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- Tomorrow, more than 40 special-needs students from J.C. Mitchell Elementary School in Boca Raton will take a field trip to neighboring academic institution Grandview Preparatory School. This annual holiday event, dubbed “Celebration of Life,” pairs Grandview Prep high school students with younger students, who have special needs ranging from physical disabilities to severe mental handicaps, for a morning of holiday-themed activities on the Grandview campus. The day represents the only field trip of the year for the J.C. Mitchell students that attend school just up the road from Grandview’s east Spanish River Blvd. campus.A record 40 children are expected to attend this year, which marks 16 years since the event started.

The tradition began in 1998 shortly after Grandview opened. One of the founding employees had a daughter in the program at J.C. Mitchell. On a field trip with Grandview students, the teacher indicated that his daughter would never be able to go on field trips—no one in the program would—because the cost of transportation and supervision for the students is so high. After hearing the teacher’s story, Grandview’s Student Government resolved to host a field trip for the deserving J.C. Mitchell students. To this day, Grandview provides and/or funds everything, including transportation, activities and refreshments.

“It truly is a celebration and gift for both the visiting J.C. Mitchell children and our Grandview Prep students,” said Jacqueline Westerfield, head of school at Grandview Preparatory School.

What: “Celebration of Life” event at Grandview Preparatory School; holiday-themed activities

When: Wednesday, December 10, 2014; 9:45-11:45am

Where: Grandview Preparatory School, 336 Spanish River Boulevard, Boca Raton, FL

About Grandview Preparatory School
Grandview Preparatory School is an independent college preparatory, nonsectarian, coeducational day school founded in 1997. Student enrollment is offered for Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Grandview redefines 'Preparatory' with innovative learning experiences and focus on character and values. In class and beyond, Grandview students discover their talents, create their own path, engage in meaningful activities, and contribute to the community.

Nestled in a residential neighborhood in Boca Raton located on Spanish River Boulevard, east of Florida Atlantic University, west of the Atlantic Ocean, we welcome you to visit with us and experience our community. Learn more at http://www.grandviewprep.net/.