by Olive Pea
This year’s Not Back to the School Year picnic was full of friends, family, and back to school fun! The event was held at Athen Downs park in San Ramon, and began at 1:00 o’clock on a sunny Wednesday afternoon. A majority of the adults made conversation at the picnic tables in the shade, while the kids ran around on the playground or played board games. at the picnic tables.
At one of the tables, families were signing their children up to receive student ID cards. Nearby, kids were waiting in line to get their pictures taken for the IDs. Each student held a white board with their name written down, then posed for the picture. At around 2:00, a group photo took place. Everyone was summoned to a spot on the big lawn with a short hill that stood under some trees giving dappled shade. All the participants stood together and posed for the picture. A few extra pictures were taken to insure we got the best one.
Next to the ID table, there were two sale tables with many cool purchasable items such as books, school supplies, and even a chocolate fountain! Our Lighthouse members got the chance to interview 3 of the participants during the event! Here they are:
Interviews:
Emmet Moala, 11
Q: Is this your first time at a TVE picnic?
A: No
Q: Which picnic(s) have you attended?
A: I don’t remember
Q: What was your favorite part of today?
A: Playing with my friend
Q: What’s your favorite TVE event?
A: Park Day
Q: Which Park Days do you take part in?
A: Fridays in San Ramon
Amelie
Q: Is this your first time at a TVE picnic?
A: No
Q: Which picnic(s) have you attended?
A: Both
Q: What was your favorite part of today?
A: Hanging out
Q: What’s your favorite TVE event?
A: The Harvest dance
Q: Which Park Days do you take part in?
A: We used to take part in Park Days a lot more when we were younger, and we plan to start coming again.
Isabella
Q. Is this your first time at a TVE picnic?
A: No
Q: Which picnic(s) have you attended?
A: Both
Q: What was your favorite part of today?
A: Hanging out with friends
Q: What’s your favorite TVE event?
A: The Harvest Dance
Q: Which Park Days do you take part in?
A: We used to come a lot more, but we stopped.
Thank all interview participants for those lovely interviews! This event was a great way for kids and adults alike to get back together with friends and meet new ones after the summer holidays, and is a great way to kick off the school year! And special thanks to all the parents who contributed to this community by purchasing student ID cards. Every dollar makes a difference. The Lighthouse hopes you all have a wonderful school year that’s full of learning and fun!
The Lighthouse 