From the sounds of bluegrass music filling the air to fun-filled bingo games, many Pasadena schools held a variety of activities and events to celebrate Grandparent’s Week recently.

For the 12th year, the Bayou Banjo Band highlighted the week at Jensen Elementary with two performances. The group played several bluegrass and traditional American tunes and students assisted the group with several of the musical numbers. Afterward, students introduced their grandparents to their teachers and toured the school.

“This is always a fun event for the students and their grandparents,” said Candy Bernsen, Jensen principal. “It is something we look forward to every year and it is our special way of honoring the contributions of all grandparents.”

Sparks Elementary celebrated Grandparent’s Week by holding its first-ever “Bingo Night.” Students were able to play bingo and other games with their grandparents during the evening. In addition, the students were able to have professional portraits taken with their grandparents.

“Everyone had a great time,” Sparks counselor Alejandra Aguilar said. “The smiles on the faces of the grandparents and the students said it all.”

Frazier and Moore elementary schools held a breakfast for all students and their grandparents to celebrate the week, while Mae Smythe Elementary had a special recognition luncheon for all grandparents.

Several elementary schools invited grandparents to have lunch with their grandchild during the week. Campuses hosting grandparents for lunch included Gardens Elementary, Genoa Elementary, Meador Elementary, Matthys Elementary and Teague Elementary.

“It was nice to see all of the grandparents that visited our school,” said Teague Principal Lorie Morris. “Grandparents can make a lasting impact on a child’s life and this is just one special way we can recognize those contributions.”