Summer 2021: There are lots of events happening this summer at the Police Athletic League…
MSG 4 Me and PAL Teens
Summer at PAL - The Summer Rising Plan
Summer 2021: This summer the Mayor Bill de Blasio, Schools Chancellor Miesha Porter and the Department of Youth and Community Development have announced a novel Summer Rising plan to keep the students of New York City active in their learning through the summer. In this blog post we will share a few details of this exciting summertime opportunity for the city’s youth.
We Have a Winner! PAL’s Police Commissioner for a Day Essay Contest.
Healthy PAL Summer brought to you by Fidelis Care!
June 24, 2021. Welcome to PAL's "Healthy Summer" Newsletter brought to you by Fidelis Care! This month, we are sharing some advice from our friends at Fidelis Care. Read more below about PAL's relationship with Fidelis Care and their recent $10,000 grant to the Police Athletic League.
So many flowers bring out the smiles at PAL Centers
Meet Maria from PAL's Webster Center
Written by Christine Bove
“I wanted to bring to your attention Maria Apolonio’s performance. She truly is the consummate professional. As a group leader with PAL she fulfills all of her roles, however true she never fails to go above and beyond.”
”Most recently she took the initiative to support a participants younger sibling during the later session. Printing multiplication worksheets and additional resources for them to take home with them, she is truly the, “Best friend a kid could have.” And I am so glad she works at my site and continue to provide quality services.”
Maria has worked at PAL’s Webster Center for two years while attending Hunter College, working her way to a teaching degree. At the center, Maria has been charged with helping greet youth who were coming to the center to play basketball. She also conducted the temperature checks, made sure young people could ask her questions and has been a welcoming face to everyone (staff included) who enters the center.
The above note came in from Nick, the Site Director at the Webster Center in the Bronx where Maria has been working evenings during the Saturday Night Lights program. Thank you to Maria for her dedication to helping youth in New York City. We know she will make a great educator!
Hope Springs at PAL: 2021 Poetry Anthology
June 2021: PAL held its annual Poetry Writing Contest for kids in the citywide After-School Program, and our students got to show off their poetry and art in a digital Poetry Anthology. In this blog post we would like to share with you some of the amazing achievements of our PAL kids, and talk about the importance of arts programs here at PAL.
Training Future Scientists at PAL
Spring 2021 : This year, young scientists from across PALs centers participated in a virtual science fair. Students from grades 3-8 explored the theme “Kid Tested, Science Approved” through their creative and novel projects. PAL kids presented their projects to each other and to volunteer judges from PAL's partners Con Edison, Met Life, and to PAL’s own education staff.
Making it Happen: A Virtual College Immersion Day for PAL Acting Students
May 2021. PAL’s Teen Acting program participants were able to take part in a College Immersion Day organized in partnership with SUNY Purchase College. In the past, PAL’s acting students would travel to the campus to spend the day fully immersed in the collegiate experience. This spring, in light of the pandemic, PAL’s Theatre Arts Program Coordinators Bijoux Lukelo and Brian Hills worked closely with the admissions staff at SUNY Purchase to bring this opportunity to PAL’s teens virtually.
PAL Kids Learn from Legends
May 2021: Last month, PAL kids at our P.S. 47 Center got crafty, drawing inspiration from the legendary artist Jean Michel Basquiat. Based on his signature crown motif, PAL kids designed their own iconic crowns. In this blog post we will share a bit more about how this renowned artist inspires our kids, and about how you can get inspired too.
We’re a Talented Bunch Here at PAL!
MAY 2021: PAL is so excited to share news of our Cops vs. Kids Virtual Talent Show. The first of-its-kind event will be hosted by PAL’s long-time supporter and partner, star of stage and screen Tony Danza, and will be judged by the cast of the hit show Taxi. We want to share with you a bit of what goes on behind the scenes in preparation for such a star-studded event.
Springing into Vision Boarding with PAL’s College Access Program!
Spring 2021: Spring has sprung in New York City and there is no better time to try your hand at a new activity. How about vision-boarding? PAL’s College Access Program (CAP) did just that! Participants worked on setting goals and building confidence in their virtual vision boarding workshop. The virtual vision boards showed off their unique inspirations, aspirations, and personalities in creative and colorful collages.
