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A Festive Carnival Day at the PS 65 After School Program

Jun 27, 2022
2 min read

On Wednesday, June 15th, Our After School Program at P.S. 65 hosted an after school carnival event for its students. The event featured various games hand-crafted by staff members, delicious food and drinks, and carnival prizes for the students to take home. The games offered included archery, checkers, ring toss, balloon darts, and balloon poppers. Many students were very pleased with the food selection and game offerings.

In between cupcake breaks, balloon popping, and impromptu games of tag, some students sat down with us to discuss their favorite parts of the event and moments at the P.S. 65 after school program in general. One 5th grade student remarked her appreciation for the time and effort put into the event. To her, the handmade games and decorations illustrated the staff’s dedication towards making the event meaningful for the students. According to one 4th grader, the staff “make it [the events] more fun”. Many other students expressed similar thoughts, relaying how the opportunity to connect with older members of the community was one of the highlights of the event. In the midst of discussing his favorite carnival games and snacks, another 4th grader explained the importance of these after school events. To him, these events “help kids to connect with Cypress and have more fun”. They help make school and CHLDC a more welcoming place to learn and grow.

One 5th grader described her appreciation for her school community. After highlighting how “everyone’s personality is so bright” here at P.S. 65, she mentioned the strength in community within the school. “We’re a family”, she remarked. Indeed, love and friendship shone brightly that afternoon. The laughter and smiles shared by the students and staff represented just that: a family.

 
 
 

19 Comments


Eileen Dai
2 days ago

It is great that the carnival offered a variety of games, including classics like checkers and ring toss. These activities are wonderful for engaging students and fostering connection. I am also a big fan of puzzles and brain games in my free time, and sometimes I unwind with MeowdoKu Online Play for a fun challenge.

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Eileen Dai
2 days ago

The dedication of the staff, evident in their hand-crafted games and decorations, is truly inspiring. It really made the event special and meaningful for the students, as one 5th grader noted. When I think about creating unique visuals or decorations for events, sometimes I experiment with tools like Zeva AI Image Generator for ideas and inspiration.

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Eileen Dai
2 days ago

The mention of impromptu games of tag during the carnival really brought a smile to my face. It sounds like the students had so much energy and joy throughout the day with all the activities. Staying active is so important, and for anyone looking for a little extra stability during daily routines, I have heard good things about try brace support.

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Eileen Dai
2 days ago

The article truly captured the spirit of the carnival day, especially the laughter and smiles shared by students and staff. It sounds like a fantastic event for building a strong community, as one 5th grader described. I often take many photos at events like this, and when I need to compile them for sharing, Heic to PDF is a tool I use to manage the image files efficiently.

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Eileen Dai
2 days ago

It is wonderful to hear how the after school events help kids connect and make school a more welcoming place, as one 4th grader explained. The positive impact of these programs on building a sense of family is truly inspiring. I sometimes convert interesting articles to different formats for my notes, and Pdf To Markdown is quite useful for that.

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