The Election of President Obama has inspired many students to reflect on their own empowerment. They are convinced that they have the ability to affect change. They will begin now. Therefore in preparation for Inauguration Day ceremonies in schools throughout the city, students are crafting pieces of writing in every conceivable genre. And the teachers and sharing ideas and resources.

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Jamillah Salahuddin, Save Room Teacher and Robyn Hawkins-Julian, Parent Coordinator prepared the following events for P.S, 202 in Brooklyn on Inauguration Day 2009

. Students engaging in activities pertaining to Barack Obama. (8:10-10:10 am)
. Councilman, Charles Barron will attend two schools (JHS 166 and Public
School 202)
. Student Affirmation (11:30 am)
. Inspirational Music (11:40 am – until the main event)
. Viewing of Obama’s Inauguration (Noon – until)

A Student Affirmation from P.S. 75X

We can become good citizens.(Leandra)
Yes we can!

We can be successful.(Destinee)
Yes, we can!

We can help others succeed (Destinee)
Yes, we can!

We can treat others fairly (Dalia)
Yes, we can!

We can make a difference in our community.(Crystal)
Yes, we can!

We can make a difference in this world.(Leandra)
Yes, we can!

We can clean our community.(Leandra)
Yes, we can!

We the students of P.S. 75X will make this school a better place.(Dalia)
We will succeed and we will graduate.(Leandra)