Friday, December 9, 2022
Vol. 82, No. 49
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Town, Marines collect 30K Toys for Tots
Presentation shines light on literacy programs
The Bethpage Board of Education held its meeting at Central Boulevard Elementary School on Nov. 22. The evening consisted of a special presentation from Central Boulevard Principal Dominique Siebert, Assistant Principal Julianne Inghilterra and students about some of the great school-wide literacy programs and initiatives that are taking place this year. Ms. Siebert shared with the board and the community that Central Boulevard classes participate in Book of the Month. One book is selected each
The Town of Oyster Bay, working together with the United States Marine Corps, collected over 30,000 toys for the less fortunate. Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Tom Hand, Councilman Steve Labriola, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato and Assemblyman Michael Durso joined the United States Marines Corp. in hosting Long Island’s largest ‘Cruise-Thru’ Toys for Tots Collection Drive at John Burns Town Park in Massapequa on December 3rd and 4th. In total, the Town of Oyster Bay collected over 30,000 toys for the
less fortunate. Supervisor Saladino stated, “The 30,000 of toys collected at this ‘Cruise-Thru Holiday Toy Drive’ and by the Town of Oyster Bay will bring giant smiles to the faces of children this holiday season. I thank our residents for opening their hearts and wallets to generously give back to children in need during the holidays. This collection drive was the alltime largest single day collection on Long Island and demonstrated the love our
community has for others.” For those who still wish to donate an unwrapped toy, please visit collection boxes throughout the Town at the following locations: Oyster Bay Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay; Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa; Ice Skating Center at Bethpage Community Park, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage. For more information, visit www.oysterbaytown.com.
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month which is read aloud in each class to foster a community of literacy love. Along with Book of the Month, Ms. Siebert shared how the school creates Book Buddies, pairing younger students with older students to read together, discuss and complete a related activity. The meet-up is not only fun for the students but allows them to deepen their comprehension of the book they are reading. Ms. Siebert also presented on the school’s writer’s workshop. Each grade See page11
Santa’s mailboxes have arrived at Town offices The Town of Oyster Bay has announced that children can send their “holiday wish list” directly to Old St. Nick at the North Pole through a special network of Santa’s mailboxes which arrived in Town facilities from the North Pole. Mailboxes will accept letters now through Monday, December 12. The Town of Oyster Bay will forward letters to Santa at the North Pole. Letters received by Monday, December 12, with a legible name and return address will be answered by Santa before the holiday. No
postage is necessary. Colorful red mailboxes will be accessible from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. daily at the following locations: • Town Hall North, 54 Audrey Avenue, Oyster Bay • Town Hall South, 977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa • Ice Skating Center, 1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage For more information about Santa’s mailboxes, please call (516) 6246380 weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or visit the www.oysterbaytown.com.
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