Calvin Coolidge students learn about Seeing Eye dogs
April 2, 2009 | The Hillsider
Jack Strangfeld and Dimples, center, from The Seeing Eye school visit fifth graders at Calvin Coolidge School.
The fifth-grade students at Calvin Coolidge School eagerly awaited two special visitors on March 17. Stopping by were Mr. Jack Strangfeld and his puppy, Dimples.
Dimples is no ordinary cute puppy. He’s a 1-year- old German Shepherd who will eventually become a guide dog for a person who is visually impaired.
Mr. Strangfeld, representing The Seeing Eye, a Morristown-based dog guide school, spoke with the students about his experiences in working with the puppies.
The students watched a video about the work done by The Seeing Eye, which was founded in 1929 as the first guide dog school in the country.
The students seemed to gain much knowledge, enjoyed the presentation, and were able to make real-life connections to a recently read story, Mom’s Best Friend, a story of a visually impaired mother and her experiences at The Seeing Eye.
5 Responses to “Calvin Coolidge students learn about Seeing Eye dogs”
By integral yoga on Apr 2, 2009 | Reply
Terrific! Glad they had this presentation and thank you for posting this story and the charming picture.
By Jason on Apr 3, 2009 | Reply
Hillside has some adorable kids!
By Auntie Wanda on Apr 6, 2009 | Reply
Very nice community involvement
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