Date Added: 11/30/2022

Clara H. Carlson School students, holding handmade banners or wearing patriotic hats, participated in a Walk-a-Thon around the schoolyard to raise funds for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The nonprofit provides mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families, builds custom-designed smart homes for injured veterans, aids victims of natural disasters and assists in eliminating veteran homelessness.

Students helped to raise funds by purchasing bracelets prior to the event, while staff bought matching T-shirts. Additional funds were raised through the Student Council-run snack tables at the Walk-a-Thon. The event, which was held in conjunction with Veterans Day, raised approximately $2,400.

Retired NYFD Deputy Chief Tom Riley, an ambassador for Tunnel to Towers, attended the Walk-a-Thon. He answered students’ questions about being a firefighter and thanked the students for their participation in the fundraiser.

Date Added: 11/29/2022

To educate students about those with disabilities and how to respect one another’s differences, Dutch Broadway School hosted its 10th annual Disability Awareness Day on Nov. 9. This year's event was organized by the school’s physical education teachers Deb Bennett and Tim Smith.

Fourth, fifth and sixth grade students each had an assembly with visitors from the Henry Viscardi School in Albertson. Henry Viscardi teacher Joe Slaninka, joined by four student ambassadors, spoke candidly about their disabilities. They shared their unique struggles and triumphs, as well as their personal lives and goals for the future.

“Our guests were treated with respect and kindness, and thoroughly enjoyed their time spent here at Dutch Broadway,” Bennett said. “Our students left school today with a newfound appreciation for individuals with disabilities and with an understanding that, at the end of the day, we are all the same.”

Date Added: 11/28/2022 

To honor and celebrate veterans who have served, Covert Avenue School hosted a Veterans Day Assembly on Nov. 10.

Members of the American Legion Elmont Post 1033 were in attendance, as well as Director of Nassau County Veterans Service Agency Ralph Esposito. Each veteran introduced themselves to the audience and mentioned what branch of military they had served in.

Student Council President Joshua Blake took to the podium to explain what the holiday represents and thanked the veterans for attending the assembly. Then, the Show Choir sang “To Those Who Serve,” under the direction of music teacher Sheryl Turk.

Date Added: 11/23/2022