The Wrap-Up

Hi Readers! I hope you enjoyed that story on Maritza Franco. Friday Night, The Plainfield Public Schools hosted the First Multicultural Festival. As a Community "In" Schools Committee Member, I thought the event went very well. It took us about 8 months to get things prepared. THE EVENT: The event started off with everyone getting their name tags, Raffle Tickets and finding a table to sit at. After that, the event was kicked off by Renata A. Hernandez, BOE Member/Community Chairperson and Miguelina Gil-Landisi, District ESL Teacher/LASO Advisor. Followed by the Opening, we all watched a Short Film that was put together by the PAAAS Student Community; that was ABSOLUTELY great! The M&M Ice Breaker was after that, each Table recieved M&M's and each color symbolized something. We had dinner, and then moved downstairs for the Zumba Dance. That Dance was coordinated by Evergreen Teacher Ana Ramos, and the students of Evergreen School. They did a GREAT Job leading everyone in the dance. The Event was absolutely great, we had a GREAT time and on behalf of the Committee we THANK YOU all for showing up. Community "In" Schools Committee - Thank You all for a GREAT Event. I had a great time working with you all. Renata Hernandez, BOE Member and Committee Chairperson; Keisha Edwards, BOE Member and Committee Co-Chairperson; Miguelina Gil-Landisi, District Teacher and LASO Advisor; Scot R. Burkholder, Jefferson School Principal; Danice Stone, SFSS; Doris Cera, District Teacher and LASO Advisor; Eric Jones, PPS Administrator; Carmen S., Angels In Action Special Thanks- Without your help, it would not have been possible. Plainfield High School Woodshop Teacher: Mr. Cheung, District Teacher and Leadership Project Director: Shawn R. Colletta, Interim Superintendent: Anna Belin-Pyles, PHS Librarian: Anita Kaur, The Wonderful and very Helpful: BOE Custodial Staff, PAAAS Principal: Angela Bento, PAAAS TV Production Class and Teacher: Christopher Paskewich, The Leadership Project @ Jefferson School Members: Vice President Sameerah R. Jones, Secretary Delmis Hernandez, Johanne Corado, Christian Ojeda, Erick Ojeda, Isabel Sanchez, Joel Mercado, Thalia Mercado, Silvia Jerez, Kevin Condezo and Tamara Basantes. Lastly, Sodexho Food Services

And, we can't forget Councilor Rebecca Williams, Councilor Adrian Mapp, Councilor Cory Storch, and BOE Member Wilma G. Campbell and John Campbell; thank you to them for coming out and showing us some support.

MY PERSPECTIVE: I thought the event went well, we had a GREAT turn out and I was pleased with the event. I want to also acknowledge Dee Demaron. Dee is running for Councilwoman-At-Large, First and Fourth Wards. She said some very encouraging and positive words to me, that just made my night. Thank You Dee, it was greatly appreciated.

With You For Leadership,

Vashon L. Hill

PRESIDENT

The Leadership Project @Jefferson School

"Today's Youth becoming tomorrow's Leaders"

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