"Rocky" Helps ACES Village School Celebrate Baseball Day

"Rocky" the mascot for the New Britain Rock Cats was on hand to help celebrate Baseball Day at ACES Village School in North Haven. 

More than 140 students and staff participated in the event that celebrated a month-long study of baseball.  

Rocky, along with ACES Village School Music Therapist Jaime Plancon, lead the students, staff and parents in a rousing sing-a-long of  “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” while PTO moms provided popcorn and drinks for the 7th inning stretch. 

“The New Britain Rock Cats were happy to participate in this event. ACES students, families and staff are second to none with their creative and fun approach to learning.  The Rock Cats could not be more proud to have partnered with the ACES Village School on Baseball Day,” stated Rock Cats Vice President, Mike Abramson. 

In addition to visiting with Rocky, students participated in interactive events including Wii baseball, batting practice, and a QR hunt around the building.   

During the month students learned baseball-related vocabulary, how to keep score through addition, the history of baseball, weights of various balls and equipment, positions on the field and many other interesting facts.

“Pre-school through 8th grade students participated in the baseball unit. The unit provided a multi-sensory approach to learning and was a fun way to engage our students,” shared Carol Bunk, principal of ACES Village School. 

For additional information on ACES, go to: www.aces.org.

--Information for this article provided by the school.