These Flatbush kids are ready for the classroom.
Families from all over the neighborhood got their kids ready for school at the 11th-annual Harvest Fest and back-to-school celebration at Paedergat Park on Aug. 25. One mother-of-three and lifelong Flatbush resident has been bringing her kids to the event for at least five years and enjoys seeing them have a great day while at the same time getting ready for the start of the new school year.
“Everybody had a wonderful time, we’ve been going there for the past five years and the kids really enjoy it,” said Barbara Seaman.
Her three kids Katrina, 12, Shakima, 9, and Hayden, 4, are excited to go back to school and they were big fans of the backpacks, especially the two girls, according to Seaman.
“They really love unicorns right now and the book bags had unicorns on it,” she said.
The event was organized by state Sen. Kevin Parker (D–Flatbush), who was on the scene to provide his youngest constituents with free backpacks and school supplies.
“Every year I am excited to host my annual Harvest Fest event because it not only provides the students with the school supplies they need, we also create a fun atmosphere that makes them excited about learning,” Parker said in a statement.
Seaman’s husband said he enjoys the event because it brings the local families together with their representatives and businesses.
“It’s really a great gathering, there are people dancing, there’s music,” said Sheik Shakeem All’a David Mohammed I — also known locally as The Mighty Sheik. “There are loads of opportunities for local businesses and for the community to come together, with information on health insurance and back-to-school,” he said.
