Halloween Como – Style
Thanks to the Como Center the staff provides a sanctuary of safety for kids to enjoy Halloween
Fort Worth, Texas—What was once a fun activity the community looked forward to, especially for community youth, has now become a symbol of how times have changed. Halloween was once an opportunity for neighbors to unite their neighborhoods for an evening of fun and togetherness (Pastor Brigham calls it oneanothering). The ugly societal turn Halloween has taken targets our children and now requires careful planning to prioritize the safety for our children. Hence the Como Center in has stepped in to host a Halloween type carnival, complete with contributions from local business’, providing a safe environment for children and families.
The Halloween Carnival not only brings together families from the community, it also involves faculty members from the elementary and middle schools. The faculty members volunteer their time to be a part of the festivities occupying trick or treaters with Halloween themed games. A small admission is charged($1) which goes toward school supplies for after school tutoring programs at the Center.
Instructor Lori Kenard form Monnig Middle school volunteers with other Monnig teachers for fun and games
$1 fee gave yo to different rides games and food. Not to mention door prizes
Halloween is still all about the costumes. No matter the generation- kids will be kids. In the past kids would gather up and go door to door, knocking on their neighbors door anticipating what new trea awaits; or will there be some type of trick. First time Halloweener’s would be hand in hand with a parent. Ensuring the excitement of the little one many parents dressed in complementary costumes also.
The Carnival started at 6pm and lasted til 9pm. Plenty of time allowed so that both students could take care of any leftover homework from earlier that day. Faculty could get adequate rest to prepare for tomorrow lesson plan. and take care of any homework assignments.
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