During a recent raffle fundraiser, Davison Avenue Intermediate School’s Special Forces raised a total of $360 for the Ronald McDonald House.

Under the guidance of Mrs. Martine Laventure, the group will be going to the Ronald McDonald House to present the donation and participate in their Little Hands Helping Little Hands Bakers Program.

 

Photo caption: Members of the Special Forces are pictured with raffle winner, fifth-grader Aalyah Mercado.

 

Photo courtesy of Malverne Union Free School District

Photo caption: Seaford Middle School raised more than $1,800 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society through the Pennies for Patients program. The annual collection drive, organized by the National Junior Honor Society under the direction of adviser MaryLou Christenson (third from left), ran for three weeks. Students brought loose change and dollar bills to school every day. “You can save a life with every penny you donate,” said sixth-grader Gabriella Doris, who gave in memory of a relative who battled leukemia.

 

Photo courtesy of Seaford School District

Students and staff members from throughout the West Babylon School District shaved their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise money for childhood cancers. The Bald Eagles of West Babylon raised more than $10,000 on March 25 at Lily Flanagan’s Pub in Babylon Village.

This is the third year the Bald Eagles participated in the event and for the past two years, they have been the top fundraising team. In 2016, the team raised more than $10,000 and last year raised more than $13,000, thanks in part to the support of the West Babylon Junior High School student council. Faculty members of the Bald Eagles of West Babylon team include: John Snyder (health/physical education teacher – Junior High School/Senior High School); James Fulton (art – Senior High School); Kelly Connolly (English – Senior High School); Bryan Heaton (music – Junior High School); and Dan McKeon (principal – Junior High School).

 

Photo caption: The West Babylon Bald Eagles raised more than $10,000 for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation at an event on March 25 at Lily Flanagan’s Pub in Babylon Village.

 

Photos courtesy of West Babylon School Distric

Students and staff at Summit Lane Elementary School celebrated the end of their Hoops for Heart fundraiser on March 16 by honoring top student donors and sliming Principal Keith Squillacioti in the school gymnasium. This year, a total of 265 students participated in the fundraiser, along with Summit Lane staff members. Together, they raised $15,711 for the American Heart Association.

Each year, under the direction of physical education teacher Cynthia Dano and her team, the school community gathers to hear how much money they raised for Hoops for Heart. The national education and fundraising program promotes physical education and provides students with the knowledge of heart disease and stroke, while raising funds for cardiovascular disease research, stroke research and health education. The annual event is a celebration for the school’s fundraising efforts.

The students who raised the most money were recognized for their hard work and generosity with a medal. Each raised more than $800 and had the first opportunity to slime Squillacioti. Wearing protective eye gear, Squillacioti sat in a kiddie pool as students poured buckets of slime on him. Board of Education President Peggy Marenghi and staff watched as classes cheered. He was eventually covered from head to toe in the green and orange goo, a role that he later said he was happy to be a part of.

“As always, Summit Lane students and faculty have come together for a great cause as we donated to people in need,” said Principal Squillacioti. “All these great programs that we put in place and all the resources that we have at our school could not take place without the support of our central administration.”

Photo captions:

1. Physical education teacher Cynthia Dano spoke about Hoops for Heart.
2. Summit Lane Elementary School Principal Keith Squillacioti (left) and physical education teacher Cynthia Dano (right) prepared for the sliming.
3. Students poured buckets of slime on Principal Keith Squillacioti.
4. Students covered Principal Keith Squillacioti in slime to celebrate their fundraising efforts for Hoops for Heart.  
5. The top Hoops for Heart donors from Summit Lane Elementary School.

 

Photos courtesy of the Levittown Public Schools

Photo caption: Members of the Westhampton Beach High School Cure Club recently participated in a 30-hour famine with a goal to raise awareness about world hunger. The event procured $2,031 in donations that were used to purchase basic hygiene items for those in need at the Riverhead-based homeless outreach center, Maureen’s Haven.

 

Photo courtesy of the Westhampton Beach School District