Stanley M. Makowski IB World School

Please join us in celebrating our Community School Navigator, Wilton Pennyamon on earning the prestigious Buffalo Public Schools Outstanding Impact Award! 🎉👏

Through his exceptional leadership, strategic vision, community development, and powerful partnerships, Wilton has transformed opportunities for our students, families, and community as the Community School Navigator at Stanley M. Makowski IB World School.

Because of his tireless dedication and unwavering commitment to holistic community engagement, Stanley M. Makowski IB World School ranked #1 in the City of Buffalo for student, family, and community engagement and attendance.

Wilton’s ability to build meaningful relationships, create innovative programming, and connect families with vital resources continues to make a lasting impact on the Makowski community every single day. We are incredibly proud of this well-deserved recognition and grateful for the passion and excellence he brings to our school community. 💙🐝

What an AMAZING way to close out another successful Saturday Academy year at Stanley M. Makowski IB World School! 🎉💙

Today’s community festival was filled with joy, laughter, learning, creativity, and meaningful connections. We are incredibly grateful to the 900+ community members who joined us throughout this year’s Saturday Academy experiences and helped make today so special.
Thank you to our dedicated staff, supportive families, incredible vendors, and outstanding community partners for pouring into our scholars and community. Together, we created unforgettable memories, shared countless laughs, learned valuable lessons, and built lasting relationships that truly reflect the power of community.

Makowski continues to show what it means to be a true Community School, and we could not do this work without all of you! 💫

The fun is not over yet! Join us for the 2026 Makowski Color Run by registering online or supporting our school with a donation using the link below:
https://donate.schoolathon.org/smme/spring26/nyaquinniey?a=16&as=e&at=1779832041019

Thank you for an incredible Saturday Academy season — we cannot wait to see what next year brings!

Looking for something FREE, fun, and unforgettable for the whole family? We’ve got you covered 👇

SATURDAY ACADEMY
📅 May 30th
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM

✨ And when we say FUN… we mean ALL OUT FUN:
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎭 Face Painting
🎶 Live Music
🫧 Foam Party
🎮 Gaming Truck
⛳ Mini Golf
🐐 Petting Zoo + 🐎 Pony Rides
🧗 Rock Climbing Wall
🍿 Popcorn + 🍧 Sno-Cones
🥞 FREE Breakfast & Lunch
🚚 FREE Mobile Food Market
🤝 Community Resources
…and SO MUCH MORE!

💥 This is more than an event, it’s a community celebration filled with joy, laughter, and opportunities for everyone.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the kids. Bring the family. Bring a friend.
🎈 Come ready to have FUN and make memories!

👇 TAG someone you’re bringing with you!
👇 SHARE this so nobody misses out!



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🚨🎉 MAKOWSKI COMMUNITY — DON’T SCROLL PAST THIS! 🎉🚨

This is the ONE you don’t want to miss… because it’s our LAST Saturday Academy of the school year! 😱🔥

✨ Let’s close it out BIG! ✨

📅 May 30th
⏰ 10 AM – 1 PM

This is NOT your average school event … this is a FULL DAY of FREE fun for the whole family! 💥

🎨 Arts & Crafts
🎭 Face Painting
🎶 Live Music
🎮 Gaming Truck
🫧 Foam Party
⛳ Mini Golf
🐐 Petting Zoo + 🐎 Pony Rides
🧗 Rock Climbing Wall
🍿 Popcorn + 🍧 Sno-Cones
🍳 FREE Breakfast & Lunch
🥕 FREE Mobile Food Market
🤝 Community Resources
…and SO MUCH MORE!!

🔥 We’re ending the year with a CELEBRATION you’ll remember!

Bring the kids. Bring the family. Bring EVERYONE!

💬 Tag who you’re bringing
❤️ Share this post
📣 Let’s pack the parking lot and send off the school year the RIGHT WAY!

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We can't wait to see you later today for🎉 Feed Your Noodle: Community Night! 🧠🍽️

Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection:

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 1095 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY

✨ What to Expect:
🍽️ Free catered dinner for all
🎯 Family fun games & activities
🏈 NFL Play 60 Flag Football experience
📚 Hands-on stations: Math, Science, ELA & more
💃 Fitness, Nutrition & Line Dancing

This is a night for the whole family to come together, explore, learn, and have fun in our school community!

👉 Don’t miss out—bring the whole family!

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🎉 Feed Your Noodle: Community Night! 🧠🍽️

Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection:

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 1095 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY

✨ What to Expect:
🍽️ Free catered dinner for all
🎯 Family fun games & activities
🏈 NFL Play 60 Flag Football experience
📚 Hands-on stations: Math, Science, ELA & more
💃 Fitness, Nutrition & Line Dancing

This is a night for the whole family to come together, explore, learn, and have fun in our school community!

👉 Don’t miss out—bring the whole family!

Buffalo Public Schools
BPS Community Schools
Say Yes Buffalo
BPS Family and Community Engagement

🎉 Feed Your Noodle: Community Night! 🧠🍽️

Join us for an evening of fun, learning, and connection:

📅 Tuesday, May 5, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 1095 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY

✨ What to Expect:
🍽️ Free catered dinner for all
🎯 Family fun games & activities
🏈 NFL Play 60 Flag Football experience
📚 Hands-on stations: Math, Science, ELA & more
💃 Fitness, Nutrition & Line Dancing

This is a night for the whole family to come together, explore, learn, and have fun in our school community!

👉 Don’t miss out—bring the whole family!

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A huge congratulations to our incredible 4th grade Makowski Scholars for their outstanding work and presentations today at the WNY Invention Convention! 🌟

Your creativity, critical thinking, and dedication truly shined as you showcased your innovative ideas. You represented Stanley M. Makowski IB World School with pride, confidence, and excellence.

We are so proud of your hard work—keep thinking, creating, and leading the way! 💡👏

Thank you Mrs. Cullen for your dedication and guidance through their journey.

Thank you to our amazing community for coming out and making today’s Magic of Spring Saturday Academy such a joyful and engaging experience! Your continued support and participation mean so much to us.
We look forward to seeing everyone again on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, from 5–7 PM for Feed Your Noodle! 🧠✨

🌸✨ DON’T MISS THE MAGIC… THIS SATURDAY! ✨🌸

Something special is happening at Makowski… and you’ll want to be part of it 👀

🎉 Saturday Academy: Magic of Spring
📍 Join us THIS Saturday

Bring the kids, bring the energy, and get ready for a day FULL of fun, creativity, and unforgettable experiences!

🌼 What’s waiting for you:
🧪 Blooming Minds: Spring STEM Adventure
👑 Enchanted Spring Royalty Experience
🌱 Garden Guardians: Spring Awakening
🧩 Pieces of Kindness: Puzzle Art
🌷 Planting Magic: Seeds of Spring
🪁 Sky High Spring Kite Creations
💫 Spring Squeeze: Magic Stress Ball Lab
🎨 Spring Splash Paint & Sip Party
🏀 Spring into Action Sports Zone
🔬 Mystical Science Lab
🧁 Sweet Blossoms Cupcake Creations

🍳 FREE Breakfast & Lunch for all participants!

💼 BONUS for Adults:
Small Business Development Workshop — come grow YOUR ideas while the kids enjoy the magic!

🌟 This isn’t just an event… it’s an experience your family will talk about all week!

👉 Don’t scroll past… SHOW UP and be part of the MAGIC!

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