Yesterday afternoon was all fun, games, and a giant barbecue in the street outside of PS 24. The event was called Springfest which has grown over the past few years, and now spreads out for a full block on West 235th Street along Seton Park. The event is sponsored by PS 24 Parents Association who do all the work arraigning, setting up, and then cleaning up after the event.
West 235th Street was closed to traffic at the corner of Independence Avenue, as police officers of the 50th Precinct were on hand for safety reasons. Mr. Cliff Stanton of the PS 24 PA arranged for several inflatable rides, food, and even helped the children hit the bulls eye on the "Dunk Tank". By the way Interim Acting Assistant Principal Manny Verdi was dunked so many times that he spent more time in the water than out of it. By the end of Springfest it was estimated that over 1,000 children and their parents had enjoyed some part of the event.
Left & Right are two of the many giant inflatable rides that were on site for the PS 24 Springfest.
Left - Interim Acting Assistant Principal Many Verdi sits atop the seat over the water.
Right - Verdi is in the water after someone hit the target.
Left - Cliff Stanton looks for the next child who wants a chance to dunk Mr. Verdi as Verdi sits in the water.
Right - Stanton gives advice on how to hit the target.
Left - Interim Acting Assistant Principal Manny Verdi, PS 24 PA officer & City Council candidate Cliff Stanton, and PS 24 PA Executive Board member Amy Klein who worked the Dunk Tank.
Right - State Senator Jeff Klein chats with incoming PS 24 parent and City Council candidate Andrew Cohen.
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