More than 40 students from Mills Pond Elementary School in the Smithtown Central School District came out to support their fellow classmates and those affected by juvenile type 1 diabetes during a fundraiser held in the school’s gymnasium on March 20.

Organized by the school’s Cares Club, which consists of third-graders, the boot camp fundraising event invited fourth- and fifth-grade participants. Rotating through different stations, along with teachers, club advisers and parent volunteers, the students participated in a fun cardio workout featuring lunges, push-ups, planks, dashes, squats and sit-ups. The event raised $715 for the cause.

 

Photo caption: Students at Mills Pond Elementary School in the Smithtown Central School District broke a sweat during their boot camp fundraiser for juvenile type 1 diabetes on March 20.

 

Photos courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

The Kids Heart Challenge proved to be a highly successful program in the East Meadow School District, as Parkway and Bowling Green elementary schools have raised a combined $15,000 for the American Heart Association.

The program teaches school-aged children how to keep fit and healthy while having fun and raising vital funds for heart disease research and education. The third, fourth and fifth grades in both schools participated in jump rope activities during their physical education classes while also raising money through online donations for three weeks. The top individual fundraiser at Parkway was fourth-grader Eric Palmeri, who raised $529. Meanwhile, third-grader Zin Naqvi raised $580 to be the top earner at Bowling Green.

The district congratulates both schools for a great fundraising effort!

 

Photo caption: Students at Parkway Elementary School created posters for the Kids Heart Challenge.

 

Photos courtesy of the East Meadow School District

 

Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students involved in the Habitat for Humanity club recently volunteered to help build the frame of a new home for a family in need on March 13. Alongside other volunteers from Brookhaven National Lab, the family receiving the house, and Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk staff, students worked with determination and speed from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. to complete the frame.

In addition to the act of service positively changing a family’s way of life, the structure itself will be one of the organization’s most environmentally projects yet. This “GeoThermal” house will have the ability to be heated and cooled by the earth’s underground temperature, rather than gas or oil. This project was organized by Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk.

Photo caption: Elwood-John H. Glenn High School students involved in the Habitat for Humanity club recently volunteered to help build the frame of a new home for a family in need on March 13.

 

The West End Elementary School Student Council in the Lynbrook Public Schools recently presented more than 140 Gratitude Goody Bags as a sign of appreciation to all the men and women who help keep the Lynbrook community safe and sound. This included Lynbrook law enforcement, fire departments, local crossing guards and school bus drivers.

With the guidance of student council advisers Lori Gus and Jackie McDougal, West End families donated water, Gatorade, snack mix, chips, chocolate, nuts and granola bars to place in the Gratitude Goody Bags for these important community members.

 

Photo captions:

 

1) West End Student Council members gave thanks to local community members with Gratitude Goody Bags.

2) Lynbrook police officer Kevin Hoffman (back left) from the Lynbrook Police Department received Gratitude Goody Bags for him and his fellow officers.

3) Lynbrook volunteer firefighter Brian Brown (left) was presented with Gratitude Goody Bags for him and his fellow firefighters.

 

Photos courtesy of the Lynbrook Union Free School District

Photo caption: When the West Babylon Junior High School hosted its St. Baldrick’s event on March 1, Tooker Avenue Elementary School decided to join forces with the Bald Eagles of West Babylon. The West Babylon community raised more than $47,000 for the cause, and Tooker contributed more than $9,000. Several teachers and students braved the shave including Principal Charles Germano.

 

Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District