Number of Participants: 50
Hours Donated: 2
Value of Time Served: $845
Event Type: Civic & Community
Sport: Schools
Date: March 17, 2016
Location:
165 Snedecor Avenue West Islip
New York 11795, United States
About:
Students and staff at West Islip’s Bayview Elementary School donned purple on Feb. 12 in recognition of P.S. I Love You Day, which stands against bullying and helps to end depression and suicide. The annual districtwide event, coordinated by the West Islip High School Student Senate and LionHeart, was created in 2010 by West Islip graduate Brooke DiPalma following a family tragedy.
In addition to wearing specially designed purple shirts, Bayview students crafted classroom quilts with positive messages for their schoolmates, created special artwork and hung flags outside their classrooms. “It was a special day that reminded us that we are each special and loved” said Principal John Mullins.
IMG_2929, IMG_3042: Students and staff at West Islip’s Bayview Elementary School donned purple and created artwork and quilts in recognition of P.S. I Love You Day.
Photos courtesy of the West Islip School District
