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Newsletter
Issue
# 21
April 2018
SFI Summer Camp Application 2018
Join us
for summer camp! All 3 of our locations in East Flatbush and
Canarsie will be having our annual free summer camps for children in
grades Kindergarten to 8th grade Every summer our kids play outdoor
games, have dress up days, arts and crafts and explore their world
and imagination as we transformation our Beacon and SONYC sites into
a wonderland of creativity during the summer month. Please use the
following link
http://www.sesameflyers.org/summercamp/form/
to download the Summer Camp Application
Executive
Director's Message
Happy
Spring everyone! As we step into the 2nd Quarter of the year I am
grateful that we can take a moment to step back and look at the
progress we have made as an agency. This month we celebrate our 35th
year of quality service. I am amazed and humbled by the progress,
strides and consistent road of excellence that we have been on since
1983. The road has not always been easy to say in the least. We have
experienced many bumps along the way however Sesame Flyers stays the
course and continues to be a leader in our industry.
In preparation for this special anniversary from 2017 we set up
strategic partnerships, plans and initiatives that are now beginning
to flourish into full bloom. Our goal was to grow, as well as
develop our existing staff. We are committed to increasing our
capacity and continuing to provide the quality programs that have
helped shaped and sustain our community over the past 35 years.
Our focus on capacity building efforts have allowed us to bring on
new talent and further hone in on our existing talent to create a
more robust and innovative team. Our management team now reflects
fresh and well as seasoned professionals. We have been able to
create new programs throughout the agency that are bringing in a
whole new demographic of people that may have only heard of Sesame
based on our significant contributions to the West Indian Day Parade
throughout the years.
In line with building our capacity we have created partnerships with
other organizations to strengthen our impact at all of our programs.
To name a few, Nike Zoom hosted two Basketball Clinics at our
Winthrop Beacon and Step USA hosted their Annual Step Competition
with us as well. Both events brought out hundreds of people in the
community in a fun and safe environment.
I am also very pleased to announce that we will be working with G-MACC
Inc. Gangstas Making Astronomical Community Changes in our Beacon
Programs. G-MACC is committed to helping our young people stay out
street life and discover alternate paths that lead to
self-sufficiency and being a productive member of the community.
These partnerships as well the additional partnerships that we are
continuing to developing have expand our overall reach in the
community. With great hope and enthusiasm I look forward to the year
ahead. We will continue to allow the seeds we planted to bloom and
allow Sesame Flyers to continue to rise as a trusted agency that
brings quality youth and cultural development to our beloved
community.
Employee Spotlight - Briana Bryan
Briana
Bryan is an Instructor as well as an Activity Specialist for
elementary school participants at the Bildersee Beacon I.S.68 site.
Her exuberant, authoritative and nurturing personality makes her
approachable yet respected among staff and student participants.
Briana has shown improvement throughout her tenure as she is
receptive to constructive criticism and places the needs of her
participants above her own. She uses her diverse set of skills to
create an engaging and dynamic environment for participants.
Participants gravitate to her because of her compassion, patience
and ability to identify and address their needs and concerns in an
objective and empathic manner. Among staff, Briana’s sense of humor
and natural exuberance provides comic relief after long challenging
days of work.
Although
she is one of the youngest members of the team, Briana has
demonstrated maturity beyond her years, and is often tasked with
keeping the participants in line so that the program can continue to
operate efficiently. She is a very valuable member of The Vault and
we look forward to watching her grow within the organization.
Congratulations Briana!
Community Baby Shower
Sesame
Flyers in collaboration with Super Mamma Birth Services hosted a
Community Baby Shower to support our newest mommies to be in the
community. We have many women in the community who have a little
blessing on the way that don't know where or how they will get
everything they need for themselves and their baby. At event the
mommies to be won raffles prizes ranging from playpens, cribs and
baby tub sets. We also played fun baby shower games and gave each
woman an extensive care package. Mini-seminars on topics such as
breastfeeding, nutrition in pregnancy, staying grounded in labor,
and infant care 101 were also taught. The event was a huge success
and we look forward to hosting more in the future!
Sip and Paint – All Eyes on Pac
To kick
off 2018 Sesame Flyers hosted our very first Sip and Paint event,
and it was huge success. A Sip and Paint event is an evening where
people come to create a painting they can take home and also enjoy a
little bubbly while doing so.
We invited
a local artist, Latifah Shadae to be our artist for the evening. We
filled the Clubhouse with people from the community excited to
create a painting all their own.
The theme
of the event was Tupac. All of our guests left with a one of a kind
portrait of Tupac to call their own. In addition we had 3
performances as well. We look forward to hosting more Sip and Paint
events this year and hope to see you at one real soon.
Celebration of English and Second Language Participants and the GED
Program at the Winthrop Beacon
On
a fresh crisp Saturday morning in March, Sesame Flyers in
partnership with University Settlement and the Sports and Art
Program hosted “It’s Never too Late to Educate Luncheon” in honor of
the people in our community who are learning English as a second
language as well as those working towards getting their GED. This
was the first time this has even been done and the participants felt
honored in this special ceremony. All participants left with special
recognition certificates and enjoyed. We also honored the teachers
of the program as in the picture above. *Due to some of the
participants religious practices they kindly asked that photos not
be taken.
Kids Korner featuring Winthrop Beacon III Community Center
The
following students among the other amazing children we serve are
very creative in their approach to art. We aim to cultivate
innovation, creativity and vision. These art pieces serve as a
reminder that art is important for children’s intrinsic self-value,
as it promotes life skills that will be essential in their academic,
social and personal growth.
Deanna
Polin’s piece is the cover of her student’s journal at in our
afterschool program.
Ingrid Beauburn’s piece expresses nature through writing prompts.
Her piece is about flowers and what they represent to her.
Teen Corner - I Want To Work
Why 13 Year Olds Should Be Allowed To Work
Michael
Pierre-Louis is a 13-year-old participant at the Bildersee
Afterschool program. His favorite activities are Homework club and
basketball. Recently, Michael inquired about working for the SYEP
program for Summer 2018; however, the FLSA (Fair Labor Standards
Act) states that he is too young to legally work in the United
States. Michael believes that 13 year olds should be allowed help
the older staff facilitate activities as a part of their own
professional development.
Studies have shown that adolescents learn best in active, engaging
environments that encourage them to apply knowledge and skills they
learn throughout the day. They value experiences that give them a
sense of responsibility and purpose in preparation for adulthood.
Teen interns and volunteers are an integral part of the Bildersee
program; they are the support system for staff and younger
participants. In exchange for their hard work and dedication, the
interns and volunteers develop a work ethic that will help them
throughout their academic and professional careers. Many of them
eventually become staff, working their way through college. Perhaps
Michael is onto something.
Upcoming Events
Happy 35th Birthday Sesame!
This year Sesame Flyers International celebrates 35 years of
service! On Sunday April 29th, 2018, we will be holding our Annual
Anniversary service at the Saint Augustine church located at 4301
avenue D, Brooklyn, New York at 11:00a. We will be hosting a brunch
at our Cultural center at 3510 Church Avenue immediately following
the service. More celebration activities will occur throughout the
year. Stay tuned for more updates!
Youth Summit
Sesame Flyers International, Inc. is proud to host our 2nd Annual
Youth Culture Summit on Saturday May 12, 2018 right here in our city
of Brooklyn, NY and we are even more excited that teens from across
the city will be joining us!
The theme
for this year's Summit is "The Path." This will be an interactive,
hands-on fun experience for our teens. There will be break-out
sessions where our young people will be able to dialogue with the
presenters and interact with fellow teens on various topics. There
will be exciting giveaways and fun activities from the time they
step through the door until the very end.
Grab your
tickets on Eventbrite now. Under events search “Sesame Flyers Youth
Summit.”
Summer Youth Employment Program
Sesame Flyers continues to support and strengthen the future of our
workforce through The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP). This
program provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and 24
with paid summer employment for up to six weeks in July and August.
Participants work in entry-level jobs in a variety of industries
including:
• Arts
and Recreation
• Educational Services
• Financial Services
• Healthcare/Medical
• Hospitality/Tourism
• Information Technology
• Manufacturing
• Marketing/Public Relations
• Media/Entertainment
• Real Estate/Property
• Retail
SYEP also provides workshops on job readiness, career exploration,
financial literacy, and opportunities to continue education and
social growth.
To apply
and learn more please follow the link. https://application.nycsyep.com/
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