Circle of Friends Group Establishes Friendships at BMS
Kari Murray and Kari Daniels sponsor a group at Beatrice Middle School called Circle of Friends. This group aims to establish friendships between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers. This group meets on a weekly basis during study hall and then plans community outings. The group has gone out to dinner followed by a trip to Roca Scary Farm and recently to the Peanuts Movie in 3-D. The teachers receive a grant which covers the cost of transportation as well as admission to these events. Students attending this group have the opportunity to acquire, practice and improve their social/conversation skills in a real world environment. These skills help to increase a student’s problem solving skills as well as increasing their self-esteem.