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Nov 23, 2024

Thanksgiving Luncheon 2024

The UFT Middle Schools Division hosted its annual Thanksgiving Luncheon and winter coat giveaway on Nov. 23 for nearly 180 students living in temporary housing throughout New York City. Students explored a variety of arts and crafts activities, enjoyed an early holiday lunch and received brand-new coats, hats, gloves and socks donated by UFT members and staff.

Students take part in crafts at the 2024 UFT Middle School Division’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 23, 2024 at UFT headquarters.

Students at the UFT Middle School Division’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon paint piggy banks at one of the event’s many craft tables.

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A teacher assists a student at the 2024 UFT Middle School Division’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 23, 2024 at UFT headquarters.

Queens Technical HS cosmetology teacher Megan Pomara encourages a child to try the “Beauty and Glam” station, where students could have their nails painted or their hair styled.

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Gail Martinez, a school counselor at the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership, applies temporary tattoos to students.

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Two students smile for a photo while eating lunch at the UFT Middle School Division’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon held at UFT headquarters on Nov. 23, 2024.

Students enjoy an early holiday lunch of chicken, macaroni and cheese, and ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles.

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UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell displays a new coat donated by a UFT member.

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A student models the hat they decorated at a craft station and their brand-new coat. Students also received new winter hats and gloves.

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Three students show off their new coats.

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Students are assisted in their crafts at the UFT Middle School Division’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 23, 2024.

Craylyn Dillard-Skinner, a technology teacher at PS 63 in the Bronx, helps students add more flair to their craft projects.

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UFT members and staff who volunteered to supervise craft tables and distribute coats — including Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell, kneeling, second from left — get together for a group shot.

UFT members and staff who volunteered to supervise craft tables and distribute coats — including UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (kneeling, second from left) — get together for a group shot.

Jonathan Fickies

Students at the UFT Middle School Division’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon paint piggy banks at one of the event’s many craft tables.

Jonathan Fickies

Queens Technical HS cosmetology teacher Megan Pomara encourages a child to try the “Beauty and Glam” station, where students could have their nails painted or their hair styled.

Jonathan Fickies

Gail Martinez, a school counselor at the Staten Island School of Civic Leadership, applies temporary tattoos to students.

Jonathan Fickies

Students enjoy an early holiday lunch of chicken, macaroni and cheese, and ice cream with chocolate sauce and sprinkles.

Jonathan Fickies

UFT Vice President for Middle Schools Richard Mantell displays a new coat donated by a UFT member.

Jonathan Fickies

A student models the hat they decorated at a craft station and their brand-new coat. Students also received new winter hats and gloves.

Jonathan Fickies

Three students show off their new coats.

Jonathan Fickies

Craylyn Dillard-Skinner, a technology teacher at PS 63 in the Bronx, helps students add more flair to their craft projects.

Jonathan Fickies

UFT members and staff who volunteered to supervise craft tables and distribute coats — including UFT Vice President Richard Mantell (kneeling, second from left) — get together for a group shot.

Jonathan Fickies