Looking around the room, intrigued students saw puzzles, locks, test tubes with colored balls, clocks and more. Each item was strategically placed as a clue necessary to “escape the room.” JEC students in grades four through six worked collaboratively in teams, analyzing and discussing clues, racing to complete all the tasks before the time ran out. The energy, the focus and the overall mood were amazing! Everyone had fun solving the challenging puzzles. Students enjoyed a terrific experience while enhancing the critical thinking and analytical skills needed to successfully navigate their academic lives today and their professional lives tomorrow. Thank you to Mike Pilato from Varsity Challenge for this great experience.