Our regular visit was today, but also I was asked to sub for the day in Gateway so I had the girls stay for the day. Lucy and May feel very at home in the High School and comfortable in whatever goes on in the classroom. They did their regular tasks and sometimes had breaks … Continue reading Kearsarge High School – Gateway Program

We never know what to expect when we enter into the classroom. Today was an off day for the students. One student had a difficult being gentle with May thou she seemed not to be too upset, being bopped on the nose. We did have to separate them for the rest of the visit. Another … Continue reading Kearsarge Middle School

Lucy, May and I were at the school all day. I was filling in for a teacher and brought the girls along for the day. We did our regular visits with the students, walking the hallways, get newspapers out to different classrooms, getting the mail to the teachers mailbox. The students and teachers love having … Continue reading Kearsarge High School – The Gateway Program

Reese made her first visit in a long time! Due to health issues she has not been visiting. Sunapee Cove was a perfect place for her to start up again. She’s getting older (12 1/2) and staying in the reception area greeting residents was perfect. Looking forward to visiting regularly now! Beth and Reese

Well what an exciting time it was for us today!! May and Lucy did their different jobs with the students. May playing ball with any student that wanted some action. The ball playing has been valuable with a student that has a problem walking and when touching the dogs wants to grab them without being … Continue reading Kearsarge Middle School

Our weekly visit to the Gateway Program as usual went very well! May with her ball playing and Lucy willing to take handouts for doing almost anything or nothing. Lucy seems to be attracted to a student that is afraid of dogs due to a childhood accident with a dog. She walks by him, not … Continue reading Kearsarge Gateway Program

At the middle school, this is a Gateway program to aid students with special learning needs. This is our first year with the Middle School and looks like we are welcomed for a long time. We are working with 3 new students and the girls don't seem to miss a trick with working with the … Continue reading Kearsarge Middle School

It was our first return visit to the Gateway program after summer vacation. All staff were so happy to see us return. We had some new students and three returning students. May and Lucy felt right at home and were excited to be back to work with the High School Students. They worked with one … Continue reading Gateway Program