First grade students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School marked a meaningful milestone on May 5, gathering to present a check to the Theodore Roosevelt Association in support of its “Teddy Bears for Kids” program. The donation was made possible by first grade families who contributed during the annual Social Studies Night in March.
Running since 1986, Teddy Bears for Kids has delivered more than 90,000 teddy bears to children in hospitals across the country. OBEN’s Elementary Curriculum Associate Jennifer Capogna and Theodore Roosevelt Association Executive Director Chris Cosentino spoke to students about the difference their generosity would make for children in need of comfort.
After presenting the check to Mr. Cosentino, students gathered for a group photo to mark the occasion. The district extends its gratitude to all first graders and their families for their support of this meaningful cause.
Photo captions:
Photo 1: Theodore Roosevelt Association’s Executive Director Chris Cosentino speaks to the first graders about the impact their donations will have on the lives of children in need.
Photos 2-3: First grade students at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School in Oyster Bay gather to present a check to the Theodore Roosevelt Association for its “Teddy Bears for Kids” program.
Photo 4: (from left to right): OBEN’s Elementary Curriculum Associate Jennifer Capogna, Theodore Roosevelt Association’s Executive Director, Chris Cosentino and Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School Principal Devra Small.
Photos courtesy of Oyster Bay-East Norwich Central School District
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