Stedman Carnival

An affordable, multicultural affair

By Teri Pinney, Stedman Parent
Hundreds of people had a blast at Stedman Elementary School’s annual spring carnival last month. Named Bones ‘N Tones for its food and music – from BBQ to barbacoa, hip hop music to Banda Music – the event drew a diverse crew of school families as well as community members.
Unlike at many other schools, most Stedman parents simply do not have the resources to participate in big item silent auctions and other high-priced events. The carnival is the school’s biggest fundraiser. Thanks to community sponsors, the event was affordable for families. Through the generosity of parents and teachers, the children’s raffle included bikes and an iPad mini.
“It was great to see so many Stedman families having fun and supporting their school. They even talked me into getting in the dunking booth. We couldn’t have done it without the cadre of community volunteers and the support of our local businesses” said Robert Malling, Principal.
Stedman Elementary School, founded in 1924, offers 330 students in preschool through 5th grade a high quality education. The school was recognized for three years by the state as a School of Excellence – one of only 22 schools statewide to earn this distinction. Stedman has a diverse student body along with a dedicated teaching staff that meets their needs.