My name is Cruz and I am a student in the Secondary Class at John Paul II Center for Special Learning. At JPII, we are always focusing on our ability, rather than our disability. It is all about what we CAN Do, rather than what we can’t. We also are...
A few months ago, we shared a tidbit about a recent trip to Clay on Main, in which our secondary students worked closely with Berks County Poet Laureate, Nancy Yeager, to create a poem. It was planned that this poem would eventually inspire a mural that would be painted on...
To experience Field & Fun Day is to experience the epitome of joy. Each year, Berks Catholic High School students invite JPII students to share a day of fun and laughter. As soon as JPII students exit the bus, it’s clear how much thought goes into a day like Field &...
On Wednesday, May 27, our students had “Spring Training” at Big Vision Baseball. Our students felt like the All-Stars that they are. The starting lineups were even announced over the loudspeakers. Needless to say, they had a blast! Our friends at Big Vision are a generous bunch, using raised funds...
It was another successful Field & Fun Day. Not only was the weather ideal (cloudy) but the events were extremely entertaining. Field & Fun Day works by pairing a JPII student with a student from Berks Catholic High School. The “buddy system” ensures that each of our students get the...
