Crossover Kids Our Afterschool and Summer Enrichment STEAM-based Program at Hawthorne Elementary School.
Pictured above: Jakylah with Mrs. Elizabeth Holman, Crossover Kids Staff, and fellow Crossover Kids celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM by Jakylah Willis
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ello! Today I will be writing an article for Crossover’s IMPACT Magazine. Let me introduce myself, I am Jakylah Willis, I go to Hawthorne Elementary School (It is a wonderful school!)! I am in 5th grade, I have 1 sibling, and I have a million favorite things to do so I am going to list my top 5: 1. Seeing/ hanging out with family, 2. Praying/ Going to church, 3. Singing/ dancing, 4. Going to School/ Crossover, 5. Playing/ watching sports or movies! I first learned about Crossover a few years ago when I was in the 3rd grade. I wanted a fun after school activity, so I asked my mother if I could attend the Crossover Kids Program. She said, “Are you sure you want to go to Crossover and be in Wise Moves?” “Yes!” I said emphatically. The next day, at the end of the school day, it was finally Crossover time! The minute I stepped into the cafeteria I felt a positive, amazing energy, and everyone was and is so nice. On top of that, we learn about God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit and to me and some of the other students, it is important to learn about Christianity.
Crossover has taught me about Christianity more, and I have learned to be more open-minded. People say I can be rude, loud, and mean, and Crossover has taught me that it is good to be nice and generous to others because you never know how what you do today might come up in the future (Parents teach you this also). I love Crossover! It is so fun! Crossover has the most positive energy every time you step in the door. They teach us Math, ELA, STEAM, and they teach us about Christianity from the Bible. We also have recess where we can socialize with each other and have specials where we play and talk to each other also. The thing I love most about the people at Crossover is you can tell them ANYTHING and they won’t judge you or think any less of you. My relationship with Crossover is so strong and you can go there for Summer School and even there you will find
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