First day of Bobcat Pride

Today was the first day of Bobcat Pride. Not quite sure what Bobcat Pride is? At Northeastern High School, all incoming Freshman are extended an invitaiton to join about two dozen teachers for a low and high ropes orientation. For those who want to particate there is a fee of $20 which includes lunch the first day, two Bobcat Pride t-shirts, a water bottle, and a Bobcat Pride visor. The morning of the first day, students participate in a few workshops that are meant to aid in the transition to the high school. After lunch, we run ten low ropes challenges in which they work in teams to complete.
Today went wonderfully. Our numbers were down a little, but everything went really well. The weather was beautiful (last year the temperature was pushing 100 and the kids weren't very receptive to the ropes challenges) and the kids were really into the challenges. For me, it's nice to get to know the students, in a less formal setting, before they show up in my class.