Imagine Academy recently held a fun and exciting carnival. The students worked hard to prepare the games and decorations. They set up the booths, which included spin art, ring toss, potato sack races and a fishing pond.
Each year Imagine has been able to reach out to a school in the community to join them for this fun filled day. This year they were thrilled to host the students and staff from Reach For the Stars! The Imagine children waited excitedly in their costumes for their guests to arrive. When the bus pulled up, the children were clapping and jumping in anticipation.
The students from Reach For the Stars were hesitant at first, in their new surroundings, but within minutes everyone was having a great time! All of the children eagerly participated in the games and ate freshly popped popcorn. When the music began, the students and staff danced together. It was beautiful to see the happiness on the students’ faces. All too soon it was time for the Reach For the Stars students to go. Before they left, they presented Imagine with a beautiful painting created by the children as a thank you for being invited, which we have proudly displayed on our wall!
In turn, the Imagine students gave out masks, goodie bags and lollipops to all of their new friends. The treats were generously donated by the 4th grade girls of Magen David Yeshivah.
Our annual carnival is a great example of community organizations working together.
The very next Monday, the Imagine children went to Yeshivah of Flatbush’s carnival, as the guests of the 5th grade students, who ran the booths. The Imagine kids played the games.
To top off the week, YOFHS invited the Imagine students to do an art project and have lunch. They created beautiful and tasty necklaces. Then, everyone ate pizza and ice cream. They truly created a fun filled experience for our students.
We are so thrilled that so many programs came together to positively impact the lives of the children in this community.
