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Sesame
Flyers International
Caribbean Essence
Sesame
Flyers International
Online Programs
For over a
quarter century, residents of East Flatbush and Canarsie have relied on
Sesame Flyers International, Inc. for year-round programs that preserve
culture, tradition and values - and we have delivered.
Sesame
Flyers International
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General
Contact Information Cultural Center / Saturday Program
3510 Church Avenue . Brooklyn . NY 11203 Phone: 718-693-0500 | Fax: 718-693-2007 Email Address:
info@sesameflyers.org Winthrop Beacon
905 Winthrop Street . Brooklyn . NY 11203 Phone: 718-221-8880 | Fax: 718-693-2007 Email Address:
info@winthropbeacon.org Sesame Flyers International Center Of Family Support
905 Winthrop Street . Brooklyn . NY 11203 Phone: 718-221-8881 | Fax: 718-693-2007 Email Address: cfs@sesameflyers.org Bildersee Beacon
956 East 82nd Street . Brooklyn . NY 11203 Phone: 718-241-3847 | Fax: 718-693-2007 Email Address:
info@bilderseebeacon.org SONYC at I.S. 211
1001 East 100th Street.Brooklyn.11236
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Newsletter Issue
#60 JULY 2021 |
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Caribbean Heritage Month Recap
Every
SATURDAY in June Sesame was out in the community celebrating Caribbean
Culture - Woman's Empowerment Event
(SATURDAY JUNE
5th),
Book
Fair with the West Indian American Day Carnival Association
(SATURDAY JUNE 12th),
Juneteenth
with Farrah
Louis
(SATURDAY JUNE
19th),
World Refugee Day Performance
with Brooklyn
Conservatory of Music
(SESAME FLYERS DANCE COMPANY FIRST PERFORMANCE SATURDAY JUNE 20th)
and Caribbean Heritage Community Event organized by
our local elected officials
(SATURDAY JUNE
26th).
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Executive Director's Message
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Bildersee’s
End of School Celebration
The Bildersee
Beacon ended their After School program year with a celebration of
awards, song, and dance. The children and staff commemorated a school
year of resilience and adaptation as we all adjusted to new COVID
guidelines. Here is a snippet of the fun and a chance to meet the
Program Director Ms. Jack, and Program Educator, Mr. Thomas.
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Employee
Spotlight - Sharon Spencer
We are happy to have Ms. Sharon Spencer as a proud new staff member of
Sesame Flyers. Ms. Spencer joined the team last summer at the height of
the pandemic and provided much needed technical assistance and support
to the team. She has been an educator for over 20 years and has held
every position from classroom teacher to Principal. In her own words she
is a “servant leader.” She mentors teachers and administrators on their
journey to becoming master teachers and fellow servant leaders. Yet, she
still finds a way into classrooms, both in person and virtual to share
her love of science, music, and culture with the next generation.
Ms. Spencer is a proud member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. and
is a busy mother of six children ranging in ages from 6 to 19. Sesame
has become her second home. The cultural aspects of Sesame Flyer’s
mission is what drew her attention to the organization. She is an online
program facilitator and an educational consultant for the summer youth
employment program. Sharing culture is a part of her heritage. Ms.
Spencer is also a former Miss Antigua and Barbuda USA, 1997 and is the
PR manager for the City South Steel Orchestra of which she plays the
single tenor.
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Youth Spotlight From The Center For Family Support
By Enid Corbin, Quality Assurance Specialist, Center For Family Support
(The names of the actual clients have been changed to protect their
privacy)
The
experience of being tested is one that can produces strength and
endurance for almost anyone. The COVID-19 pandemic was an adjustment for
our youth. Adding a child welfare case during this period isn’t easy for
any of our families. However, the combined dedication of individual
family members and a committed case planner often results with positive
outcomes. The latter can make a huge difference as our youth prepare for
a productive future.
The pandemic has affected normalcy within home, work and academic
environments. Picture being in Kindergarten, and the only thing you know
for certain is change. Imagine being five years old and able to adjust
to change much greater than the rest of us can imagine. Well, our
“Rosie”, as she is called, continued to push through with her mom and
CFS at her side. As some children during the pandemic, Rosie survived a
period of domestic violence. This child was able to engage in
conversation about her day and speak on her feelings. She survived being
in a home with domestic violence and an emergency placement in the
shelter system.
There was tremendous progress after Rosie’s living environment changed.
The family has successfully secured permanent housing. Showing her room
to her CFS worker was amazing celebration, a mutual excitement expressed
by child and the worker. When her educational environment changed, from
remote to a hybrid setting in two different schools, Rosie pushed
through and will now enter the first grade. She successfully graduated
and participated in a step up ceremony. Before this change occurred,
Rosie invited the worker to her graduation to see just how much she has
grown. Now no longer having CFS weekly she is able to log on and report
on how her day is going in aftercare services. This worker is hopeful
that a proper foundation was laid for Rosie, and that she continues to
adjust to life challenges. Rosie, the true definition of Phenomenal.
Continue to shine!!!
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Sesame Flyers International
Calendar Of Events 2021
JULY
2021 |
Kids Talent Show |
Independence Day
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July 4 |
Caribbean
Essence
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July
25 |
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AUGUST
2021 |
SFI Block Party |
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SEPTEMBER
2021 |
Last Lap Lime |
Appreciation
Party |
Kiddies Talent
Show |
All Schools and
Beacon Programs Re-Open |
Labor Day
Carnival -
September 6 |
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OCTOBER
2021 |
Breast Cancer
Walk |
Indigenous
People's Day - SCHOOLS CLOSED -
October 11 |
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NOVEMBER
2021 |
Toy Drive
Collection |
Thanksgiving
Service |
Food Giveaway |
Veterans Day -
SCHOOLS CLOSED -
November 11 |
Thanksgiving
Recess - SCHOOLS CLOSED -
November 26 - 27 |
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DECEMBER
2021 |
Holiday Party |
Tree Of Love
Giveaway |
Children Holiday
Party |
SFI Annual
Paragny Show |
Giving Tuesdays
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December 1 |
Winter Recess -
SCHOOLS CLOSED -
December 24 - 31 |
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