St. Benedict the Moor students buddy up with special N.O. school

On Oct. 14, fourth graders from St. Benedict the Moor School in New Orleans spent the afternoon playing games with students from Chartwell Center, which serves children with autism. The field trip was part of the grade’s 2011-12 service-learning program that will include planting marsh grasses in the spring. (Photos by Beth Donze)

St. Benedict the Moor fourth graders Darielle Winfield (far left) and Sheltion Bruno help their Chartwell buddy collect color-coded eggs during a treasure hunt.

The St. Benedict students also organized parachute games and relay races for the youngsters.