Carnival Fun

Scarsdale elementary schools were graced with perfect weather for the elementary school carnivals on Saturday May 7th. A tradition in Scarsdale, the carnivals seem to get bigger and better every year, as the parents who run these events benefit from their predecessors experience and add their own ideas to mark the day.

At Quaker Ridge, it was a day of school spirit, and kids were encouraged to dress up in their

most-spirited outfits. Activities included a chalk drawing exhibition, hula hoop contest, freeze dance, spin art and spirited games run by Danny and Backyard Sports.

 

 

At Heathcote, the theme was the beloved board game Candyland. Kids climbed the Gumdrop Mountain, ran around in the Lollipop Woods, bounced in the Candy Castle and dunked in the Molasses Swamp. At the arts and crafts table and the hair and makeup table kids got all glammed up.

 

 

 

 

In Fox Meadow, the backdrop was Hollywood, and students had the chance to walk the red carpet. The theme “a star is born,” conveyed the idea that every Fox Meadow child, is a "star" in his or her own right. Coincidentally, the fair theme was synergistic with this year’s Staff Appreciation Luncheon, which was an Academy Award theme, uniting the 2010-11 school year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At Edgewood the theme was Surf’s Up – and students enjoyed a beach party with five amusement attractions and the Ultimate Survivor, which included a suspension bridge and two zip lines. Coach Steve, lead the children in games of dodge ball, relay and potato sack races from 1-3 p.m. Children had great fun with all the art activities and games. In addition, three different groups of very entrepreneurial Edgewood students ran their own charities, raising money for Japan, for mosquito nets to protect from Malaria, and an animal shelter. The Edgewood fair food court sold tasty Indian, Greek, Chinese, Japanese, Mexican and American fare.

 

 

 

In Greenacres, the entire community came out to enjoy “An Old Time Carnival” fun with a blow-up slide, jumping castle, rides, dunk tank, photo booth, cotton candy, fried dough plus games, prizes and fun. Kindergartners through fifth graders participated in a talent show showing off their singing, dancing and acting skills.

 

Thanks to Angela Manson, Lindsay LeBoyer, Lauren Mintzer, Tracy McCarthy and Valerie Shulman for photos and carnival coverage.  See more carnival photos in the photo module on the home page of Scarsdale10583.