Our RISE Class of 2021! Despite the difficult times you have faced, you have shined brightly! We wish all of you nothing but success in your future endeavors! For our College-Bound Graduates, best of luck! We are so proud of all of you and will miss you!
RISE wishing Elijah Coy all the best on his big move to Georgia! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors! We will miss you!
Away we go! RISE takes a public bus and train to New Brunswick to get some sweet treats! Huge Thank you to Barnes and Noble for letting us use your indoor tables to eat lunch! Special Thanks to Louis Hoffman and Melody from NJ Tips! @RutgersU @NJTRANSIT @BNBuzz
RISE congrats Diamond Jackson, our College Scholarship Recipient! Thank you Ms.Bourdin for not only attending but presenting this certificate to a shining star at RISE! Well Deserved Diamond! @SueBourdin
RISE gets a virtual sneak peek at our New Brunswick public bus and train trip for next Tuesday! Special Thanks to Louis Hoffman! @RutgersU
RISE learns all about the Alliance Center for Independence! They offer some great activities like cooking class! Special Thanks to Luke for talking to our virtual and in person students! @ACI629
RISE learns the important life skills of CPR and First Aid Training! Special Thanks to Vincent and Bernie from LifeForceUSA! You were both amazing instructors!
Everyone did an excellent job, very proud and impressed!
@LifeForceUSA
@ZegaRobert
Wishing Everyone a Happy Memorial Day! Thankful to all of the men and women who have served and those who continue to serve our Country! We honor your sacrifices and express our heartfelt gratitude!
Happy Red Nose Day! RISE dons their red noses to support the great cause of ending child poverty! @Walgreens @RedNoseDayUSA
Exercise! RISE Walks to Krauszers and Cypress Park! RISE enjoys some snacks and working out on the fitness equipment! Thanks to Krauszers for being so nice to us! @KrauszersStore
RISE cooks some delicious apple berry salsa with cinnamon chips! A splash of zest, perfectly cut tortillas, hulling strawberries and measuring all the ingredients creates the finished product! They look appetizing!
RISE beats the heat! They learn all about sun safety from Ashley at the ARC of NJ! The fun events calendar is included: https://www.arcnj.org/file_download/2a55ac80-bb1c-4f4c-b3e3-b3660db70972 @thearcofnj
RISE is Blooming! The students created these beautiful flower pots when they learned about Alma Thomas. Now they added the finishing touches by adding stones, dirt, and choosing their flowers for Mother’s Day! Love the Colors!
RISE creates amazing Alma Thomas Inspired Pots! The students bright colors and made each pot so unique! Special Thanks to Sonal from Disability Allies for
teaching us in our zoom lesson! @DisAllies
Hackensack Meridian Health pays RISE a visit to teach the students the vital skill of CPR Training! Special Thanks to Lisa and Christine! @HMHNewJersey
RISE takes a virtual trip to Lisbon, Portugal thanks to Family Resource Associates! We really enjoyed all the beautiful sites and hope we can another virtual trip with you really soon! Special Thanks to Trisha, Nancy, and Inez. @FRAOnline
RISE took a virtual tour of TCNJ! They learned all about the Career and Community Studies Program! Special Thanks to Brianna, Professor Swift and Professor Delmonte! We really enjoyed the student spotlight segment where TCNJ Alumni talk about their experiences there! @TCNJ
RISE creates beautiful masterpieces! The students painted their own canvas bag! They came out amazing!
RISE learns all about Self-Confidence! Setting Smart Goals and Stepping out of your comfort zone were two important components that help bolster self-confidence! Special Thanks to Erin and Ashley from the Arc for the great presentation! @thearcofnj
RISE finishes making the Rice Krispy treats! The students did a great job measuring and mixing!
