Photo caption: September was childhood cancer awareness month and members of the Copiague Middle School Student Council helped by supporting Alex’s Lemonade Stand. In an effort to raise awareness to staff and students, the student council sold pens and bracelets during school hours. They raised more than $200 for the childhood cancer foundation.

 

Photo courtesy of Copiague School District

Floral Park Memorial High School students participated in and lent assistance at Liz’s Day on Sept. 30.

The varsity football team carried water, apples and other supplies, in addition to folding clothes, while the varsity and junior varsity cheerleaders marched in the parade. Members of the Leos Club, Junior Honor Society and R.O.O.T.S. Christian Club also volunteered their time. It was a great day, and everyone was thrilled to lend a helping hand. Liz’s Day representative Christy Colgan said, “Our community should be proud of our Floral Park Memorial students.”

 

Photo Captions:

1. Floral Park Memorial’s varsity football team lent a helping hand on Liz’s Day.
2. Floral Park Memorial’s junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders participated in the parade.
3. Members of the school’s Leos Club (l-r): Kory Meyfohrt, Aditya Datta, Izabela Alma, Christopher Carr, Jamie Purayananth, Ryan Brechtlein and Evan Brechtlein volunteered at Liz’s Day.

 

Photos courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District

 

Floral Park Memorial High School hosted a “Red Out Day” on Sept. 29 for the victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. 

Student Council members sold red hearts that were put on display in the school hallways. In addition, students, faculty and staff were encouraged to wear red as a show of support to those who are suffering from the consequences of these devastating storms. After school, students and faculty posed for a picture on the football field in the shape of a heart. Proceeds will go to relief organizations.

 

Photo Caption: Floral Park Memorial High School raised money for the victims of hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria when they hosted “Red Out Day.”

 

Photo courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District

New Hyde Park Memorial High School kicked off its second annual “Pink October” with a Pink Mile walk on Sept. 29.  

Organized by teacher Katie Kaspar, “Pink October” brings awareness to breast cancer and raises money for the American Cancer Society and the Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program.

“My idea for the Pink Mile came after last year’s Pink October success,” Mrs. Kaspar said. “I thought it would be a great way to kick off Pink October 2017 by bringing the entire school community together for an afternoon.”  

Admission to the walk was the purchase of pink breast cancer awareness shoelaces. In all, the school sold 400 pairs! Many items were donated to be raffled at the event, including a pink bicycle with basket, a flat-screen TV and an Amazon Echo. Other items raffled were a pink candy basket from Bob Howards and pizza gift certificates.  

Mrs. Kaspar thanked the Key Club and adviser Lisa Bocchino for their help with shoelace sales and setup. She also expressed her gratitude to colleagues Christine Vosswinkel-Blum, Danielle Psaros and the Student Council, who manned the cotton candy machine, which was donated by an NHP family. She also extended a special thanks to the school’s cheerleaders, who were on hand to cheer on the walkers, and the tech crew and stage crew for supplying music.  

“I also thank the amazing faculty, staff and students I’m so fortunate to work with every day,” Mrs. Kaspar said. “The outpouring of generosity for breast cancer awareness is outstanding. It makes me so hopeful and confident that we will find a cure someday!”

Throughout October, the school will host a variety of events, such as Pink it Up Day, Paint for a Cure and a Pieces of Energy Fundraiser to benefit Adelphi New York Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Students in the art department will also display breast cancer awareness artwork.  

 

Photo Captions:

1. New Hyde Park Memorial cheerleaders cheered on walkers during the Pink Mile walk.
2. New Hyde Park Memorial teacher Katie Kaspar (center) is pictured with cheerleaders.
3. New Hyde Park Memorial twirlers are pictured with adviser Melanie Deegan. 
4. New Hyde Park Memorial students purchased pink and white shoelaces to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  

 

Photos courtesy of the Sewanhaka Central High School District

In honor of Sept. 11, Justin DeMaio’s class at West Islip’s Bayview Elementary School conducted Operation Goodie Bag. Each student wrote two letters and decorated two bags, which they also filled with candy. The bags were later distributed to friends and family members who are part of a police department, fire department, nursing or the armed forces.  

“We chose these people because they are true heroes,” said DeMaio. “We never want to forget the people who lost their lives on that dreadful day in 2001 and we want to make sure that anyone who helps others is in fact worthy of hero status.”

GOODIE: In honor of Sept. 11, students at West Islip’s Bayview Elementary School conducted Operation Goodie Bag, writing letters and decorating bags for friends and family members who are part of a police department, fire department, nursing or the armed forces.  

 

Photo courtesy of the West Islip School District