Alison’s 260 Weblog

On Friday April 11th, I was able to attend the Melrose Carnival.  When I entered the school it took me back to when my school would have fun fairs on friday nights and how excited I was for them.  The classrooms at Melrose were rearranged so that the desks and supplies were out of the way and games were set up in each room.  There were a large variety of prizes that each student could win as well as raffle baskets that classrooms put together in order to raffle off.  I enjoyed seeing the students in this environment outside of the classroom.  I was able to relate to them and get to know them for who they are without having to be instructing them and making sure they behave.  I also enjoyed seeing how much the entire community came together to put this event on.  There were many parent volunteers who put their time into preparing, setting up, working the event, as well as cleaning up after the event.  It was great to see them involved in their children’s education in a fun way where teachers/students/and families are able to interact in a fun environment.  It provided a family fun event where all family members were able to have a good time with each other as well as other family friends.