by Sandy Rizzo Weiner | Nov 7, 2017 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
When my kids were in high school, they would meet up with their friends for an ice cream at Cold Stone Creamery near Cypress Bay High School in Weston, FL. They used their own ATM cards which had money from either part time jobs or their allowance for weekly chores....
by Sandy Rizzo Weiner | Oct 24, 2017 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
For the students in the BRIDGES Personal Skills class, learning takes place off campus more than it does on campus. On October 18th, the students engaged in a number of team building activities, where they had to ask and answer questions about their classmates....
by Sandy Rizzo Weiner | Oct 18, 2017 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
When CBHS students who participate in the personal skills class through the HDS Foundation BRIDGES grant ate lunch this past Thursday at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, it was so much more than just lunch. To the average observer, it may seem like a treat that these...
by Hope Sotolongo-Miranda | Sep 28, 2017 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
When we say we are “Building BRIDGES at the Bay”, the teachers in charge of the BRIDGES program at Cypress Bay High School (CBHS) really mean it. This school year’s kick off activity was filled with team building tasks as well as enjoying lunch together at a community...
by Hope Sotolongo-Miranda | May 15, 2017 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
Last week, the BRIDGES program collaborated with the Cypress Bay High School Best Buddies Club and National Honors Society for a fundraiser at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza. The fundraiser had an amazing turnout and was very successful in raising money. Everyone had a...
by Hope Sotolongo-Miranda | May 6, 2017 | B.R.I.D.G.E.S.
This month, the BRIDGES students had a fun-filled End of the Year Dinner. It was an enjoyable occasion where all of the students came in their best cocktail attire: cute dresses, and button down shirt and slacks. The venue was decorated with blue table cloths,...
