From a ninja warrior obstacle course to pedicures, Palmer PTA Enrichment Day had it all

Students conquered a ninja warrior obstacle course, learned karate skills, frosted cupcakes and so much more at the Palmer PTA Enrichment Day.
 
The Enrichment Day was held on March 3 for Palmer Elementary School students. Students signed up to stay after school from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The afternoon was split into three sessions and students signed up for three different activities.
 
Local business owners, C.W. Baker High School students, teachers, parents and community members volunteered to lead a variety of activities.
 
Palmer Principal Alex Ewing said the event was a huge success.
 
“We have the best PTA,” Ewing said. “Everyone is having a blast.”
 
Palmer PTA Co-President and Enrichment Day Chair Meghan Addario said she loved how the event turned out and she was very grateful for all the volunteers.
 
“The kids get so much out of it, it's awesome to see,” Addario said.
 
Here’s a look at the fantastic activities and volunteers:
 
Spa Day was held by Mrs. Pat Resseguie (retired Palmer teacher), Mrs. Ashley Vernyi (Palmer kindergarten) and Mrs. Patti Leader (Palmer TA).
 
Manicures was held by two of Palmer parents: Mrs. Kathy Naprawa & Mrs. Kathy Devine. They brought seven Baldwinsville students with them, working on their community service hours.
 
Clay Animals was held by Mrs. Jillian Reeves (Palmer 1st grade).
 
Yoga was held by Mrs. Theresa Demer, a Palmer volunteer who gives yoga session often.
 
Ninja Warrior was held by Syracuse Ninja Barracks.
 
Paws of CNY sent 5 dogs and their handlers! Keely (a springer spaniel) and her handler Jean, Sparky (a cockapoo) and Joan, Aggie (an English bulldog) and Stephanie, Kiki  (a cockapoo) and Diane, Marcy (labrador retriever) and Sue Ellen joined us.
 
JessiCakes in the village of Baldwinsville brought in 120 cupcakes for kids to decorate (and eat.) Parents and older student volunteers helped.
 
Karate demo was provided by Impact Martial Arts in Baldwinsville.
 
Microsoft from Destiny taught students how to edit and manipulate pictures using a Microsoft program.
 
Shaving Cream Tie-dyed Cards was thought up by Mrs. Rebecca Humphrey, science teacher at Baker and Palmer parent.
 
Slime was headed up by Deputy Superintendent Joseph Debarbieri.
 
Speed Stacks was taught by Coach Ehle (Palmer gym teacher).
 
Paper Airplanes were made using USBORNE books donated by Mrs. Julia Gardiner (Palmer parent).
 
Irish Dance was held by Mrs. Katie Brenon, owner of Harrington School of Irish Dance.
 
Origami was taught by a Palmer parent, Mrs. Kate Demick.
 
Candle printing was taught by Mrs. Patti Cottrell (Palmer 5th Grade teacher.)
 
Bridge Building was taught by Town Councilor Jeff Kudaraukas (Palmer parent) and Mr. Keith Pritchard (Palmer 3rd grade).
 
Code Snaps was provided by SAS Curriculum Pathways. Mr. Chris Todero is an employee at SAS and brings the program in.
 
Break Out EDU was done by Mrs. Carrie Abbott (Palmer TA). It is like an escape room program for a computer - the kids had to solve the riddles to make it out!
 
Snow Globes was done by a team of parents, headed by Mrs. Kim Lane.
 
Vet School was done by Dr. Kerith Ferguson from South Shore Veterinary Hospital.