Blue Springs School of Economics

They don't dress up in costumes on Halloween at school here.  Each class had a harvest/fall party the Friday afternoon before Halloween.  On October 31st, Spencer and his class attended the Blue Springs School of Economics.  Each student had to apply for a job, have someone write a letter of recommendation for them outlining their strengths and why they would be a good fit for the particular job they applied for.  Spencer ended up being one of the accountants, so he wrote checks and made sure everyone got paid for completing their jobs.  His group also had a popcorn business.  The whole 5th grade spent the day in a mock city, buying and selling goods and services and trying to figure out the free enterprise system.

Spencer loved this!  They spent weeks preparing to go and participate.  The want-to-be mayors each had to give a speech outlining why he/she would be the best leader in the town and then be elected to office.  The money the students earned was spent on good food - like soda and soft pretzels!  Fun field trip!