Exciting News for NHLA Middles!
In January, our Middles group will begin a brand-new curriculum series through Junior Achievement’s BizTown in Chesterfield, Missouri!
👉 Over the course of 12 interactive lessons, students will dive into financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and real-world life skills. Students actually step into the roles of citizens, workers, and business owners to run a miniature town for a day.
🗓️ The program culminates in an unforgettable BizTown simulation day on March 16th, from 9:30-2:00 in Chesterfield, Mo.
🚗 Transportation is not provided but families are encouraged to carpool if transportation is an issue.
✋🏻 Parents also have the opportunity to volunteer the day of the simulation, which is a lot of fun to witness! We will need some parents to volunteer, but not everyone. More info to come surrounding this.
🌟 Why BizTown?
Having taught this program multiple times in public schools, I can confidently say this is one of the most fun, engaging, and relevant educational experiences available. Students don’t just learn concepts—they live them out. Some of the key benefits include:
💵 Hands-on financial literacy (earning, spending, saving, balancing a checkbook, and managing money)
🏢 Running real businesses and jobs within the BizTown economy
📊 Understanding supply, demand, and decision-making in action
🤝 Building teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills; Learning about the process of obtaining jobs, interview skills, etc.
🌍 Gaining confidence and insight into how the real world operates
🎯 This is education that truly sticks—because kids experience it in a way that feels real and exciting.
💰 Program Cost & Details
•The program has an additional cost due to the BizTown visit day and the books, checkbooks, and other supplies provided by Junior Achievement.
•Cost will be $35 per student and needs to be paid to New Hybrid Leadership Academy prior to October 17th. For the materials and experience provided, this is an extraordinary value!
•This program accommodates 125 students for visit day and is 14 spots away from being sold out.
👥 Who Can Participate?
•Designed for 4th–6th graders.
•Can be adapted for slightly older students who still want to participate.
•Parents can also decide if their child isn’t quite ready yet—students who don’t join will still have meaningful learning opportunities at school during this time.
⚠️ Please note: Our academy is unable to offer scholarships for this opportunity at this time.
Deadlines
•RSVP Deadline: This Friday (to confirm if your child will participate)
•Payment Deadline: October 17
•If payment is not received by this date, unfortunately we will have to drop your student’s registration.
✨ We are so excited to offer this to our Middles! BizTown is not only an amazing learning experience, but it also equips students with lifelong skills in responsibility, money management, and leadership.
👇🏻 In the comment section below:
* A Google form to RSVP. Please add your student(s) name and rsvp, even if not attending or participating. You should be able to open this document and add to it. Your info typed in is automatically saved and is also visible to the group.
* A video link showcasing a bit of what JA Biztown looks like.
* A link to find more information about the program.
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