Tears and Block Party

This past week at Streets was an extremely busy one! I went four out five days this week, but all the driving back and forth is totally worth it. My first day I helped Karla organize folders for the Ready Readers program that started up on Wednesday. I had specific folders for specific grades and helped organize the resources they needed in their folders. I also sorted out a pile of donated children's books into which grade they belonged in.

Wednesday, I went to the staff meeting, and this was a very emotional staff meeting. We all ended up in tears after talking about shocking statistics regarding how many assets kids possess. The whole table ended up in tears or close to it, and it was really special for me to see how much the staff truly cares about their kids.

Thursday, Karla was scrambling trying to get ready for the elementary Block Party that took place on Friday. I was able to create a powerpoint for her that she showed on Friday night. It was really cool to be able to do hands on things like this that are truly benefiting the staff! They really are putting me to work, which is awesome, because that it what I'm going there to do!

Friday afternoon there wasn't much to do but hang out with the kids, so I walked around just viewing what a typical day with the elementary students is like. They are absolutely crazy, but also such a joy to be around! My final job was to walk around and take pictures of any fun moments going on in the different rooms! It was such a fun and busy week at Streets. It's always great to have some meaningful tears and hard work.

This is a video of a typical afternoon with the Elementary kids! The staff are so great with the kids, and they always have so much fun.

 Kids are lined up to use the computer lab.

Some boys playing soccer in the gym.