By Sonia Spencer
Mendota Elementary Community School

The fourth annual Mendota Elementary Community School Block Party will be held Saturday, Aug. 24, from 12‒4 pm, in front of the school at 4002 School Road. The street will be blocked off for the event.

The day will include a petting zoo, stilt walkers, dunk tank, carnival games, rock climbing, live music, food carts, informational and employment resources and more. Over 400 Mendota students and their families, and others from the Northside community, will attend. The event is free to the community, Mendota scholars and their families.

A community school builds on community assets while addressing the needs of the students, families and the community. The popular block party is widely attended and combines fun to build community, as well as helpful information from the resource fair to benefit scholars and their families. The resources empower families by providing them with the tools they need to advocate for their children and also continue in their own personal growth.

Contact Community School Coordinator Sonia Spencer at stspencer@madison.k12.wi.us or call 608-204-7862 with questions.