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The Reality
Store will be coming to Pewamo-Westphalia Middle School
8th graders Friday, February 19, 2010.
What is the Reality Store? It is basically the game of
life. Prior to going to the Reality Store, students pick
an occupation they think they would like to have as an
adult, based on their skills/abilities, interests, and
work values. At the Reality Store, students are then
given a salary equivalent to the average monthly salary
of that occupation in Michigan at the age of 28 years
old. They then proceed to spend their salary on the
necessities and luxuries they envision as part of their
adult lifestyle.
Some of the booths students will be visiting are
housing, transportation, utilities, childcare, clothing,
personal care, and travel/entertainment if they have
money left over.
The goal of the Reality Store is to help students see
the need for a strong education; to learn the "real"
cost of their chosen lifestyle; and to learn whether
their selected occupation will provide an income to
maintain their desired lifestyle.
Volunteers are needed from the community to staff the
booths from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. We will provide all
the materials for the booths. All you need to bring is a
smile.
If you could volunteer at this event, your help would be
greatly appreciated. Please contact Jackie Nurenberg in
the Guidance Office at Pewamo Westphalia Jr./Sr. High
School, at (989) 587-5100 x 5102 or email at jnuren@pw.k12.mi.us. |
