Lights On Afterschool is an organized nationwide event that celebrates afterschool. It was launched in October 2000 and its mission is to draw attention to the many ways afterschool programs support students by offering them opportunities to learn new things such as: science, community service, arts, movement, and new skills. The message of this annual event is clear: kids need quality afterschool.
St. Nicks Alliance Afterschool participates in this event each year. This year they hosted several activities at their school sites.
A pumpkin carving family night at P.S. 44 brought out around twenty families.
P.S 18’s students worked on Shine Bright light bulbs. Students filled the bulbs with affirmations about themselves and they also gifted affirmations to their friends. The bulbs were displayed on the P.S. 18 bulletin board.
At P.S. 147: families of the students were invited to see programs and make an art project. Light bulb ornament goodie bags were distributed.
8th grade students at Unity Prep participated in the March of Solidarity — a stand of solidarity to keep lights on afterschool at City Hall.
Some of Madiba Prep’s students worked on a podcast, which discussed the benefits of afterschool and what it means to them. Madiba joined with Unity Prep at City Hall for a March of Solidarity.
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