Charter Oaks students compete at LEGO Expo

As an International Baccalaureate World School, Charter Oak International Academy works to develop challenging programs that encourage students to become active, compassionate and lifelong learners.

A team of Charter Oak students recently participated in the Junior FIRST LEGO League Regional Expo held at Farmington High School on Saturday, January 25. Teams are composed of up to 6 students, ages 6-9. Charter Oak was represented by first graders Azul Montiel and Benjamin Kirschner; second graders Karolina Suarez Aldarondo and David Rodriguez; and third graders Andrew Paridy and Tyler Ngai. Coaches for the “Crazy for LEGOs Crew” were parent/Pratt & Whitney engineer Monica Mohtasham and Anna Ybarra, a member of the Conard High School robotics team.