Students Wheeler Avenue Elementary School were treated to fun and games, courtesy of PTA members who were involved with the school’s Parents as Reading Partners program. The outside of the school was transformed into a carnival that featured activities for all to enjoy.
Each spring as the last day of school approaches, Wheeler culminates the year’s successful PARP program with a special event. This year, it was decided that a carnival would provide an exciting way to celebrate the excellent emphasis on reading that helped students strengthen their literacy skills.
Students visited the carnival by grade level and all had the opportunity to tour the booths and participate in games of their choice. They received tickets to eventually exchange for prizes, just as a traditional carnival fair would offer. Activities such as hula-hoop competitions and the Limbo were among the day’s highlights, and a DJ provided musical entertainment. Parent volunteers assisted with the game stations, contests and prize distribution.
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