Crossover Kids Program

Our Afterschool and Summer Enrichment STEAM-based Program at Hawthorne Elementary School.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM

by Jakylah Willis

Hello! 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!

Pictured above: Jakylah with Mrs. Elizabeth Holman; Pictured Below: Crossover Kids Staff, and fellow Crossover Kids celebrating Hispanic Heritage Week.

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.

CROSSOVER HAS TAUGHT ME ABOUT CHRISTIANITY MORE, AND I HAVE LEARNED TO BE MORE OPEN-MINDED. >Jakylah W.

-Jakylah W.

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 someone you can talk to about anything. It was actually the second day of Summer School last year when I realized I feel really close to Miss Ellie, a former StreetLeader and current College Intern, and the Holliday brothers, Mr. Jamin (but I call him Mr. Jamie) and Mr. Josiah Holliday, a College Intern. They feel like my family like my other big brothers and sister. I think that’s the best way to describe the Crossover Kids Program, it feels like a family.

Thank you for reading this article for the Crossover IMPACT Magazine. I hope you have a good rest of your day and please remember Crossover can be your next big thing!

Jakylah Willis is a 5th grader at Hawthorne Elementary School, and she has been a part of the Crossover Kids Program for 3 years. She sees the Crossover Kids Program as an extension of her family. We hope that she will continue to be a part of the Crossover Family by attending Crossover Prep as a 6th grader.

To learn more about our STEAM-based After-School and Summer Day Camp at Hawthorne Elementary School, please go to http://crossoverimpact.org/crossover-kids/.