A Parent-Teacher Association is an organization where parents, teachers and administrators all work together for the benefit of the students. With a PTA for every school in the Bayport-Blue Point School District, it can be tough to keep track of all the events. This new weekly column provides residents with information on PTA happenings, and highlights the efforts of the organization to enhance the community through events that are fun, educational and charitable.

Irish eyes were smiling and eating green bagels on Saturday morning at Sylvan Avenue PTA’s Breakfast with the Leprechaun.  This annual event is always held the day before the Bayport-Blue Point St. Patrick’s Day parade. 

PTA committee chair Tara Ingber said, “This was my first year doing the breakfast and there is a great turn out.  It is a really fun event.” 

The cafeteria was a sea of green while parents and children ate breakfast listening to Irish music.  There were also lots of St. Patrick’s Day crafts and games.  The leprechaun mingled with the kids, handing out gold wrapped chocolate coins, green necklaces and shamrock stickers.

At the end of the morning four traditional Irish step dancers in authentic dresses took to the stage to show of their talents.  It was a wonderful way to kick off a St. Patrick’s Day parade weekend.

Here is what is planned for the upcoming week.

• Sylvan Avenue Memory Book

The PTA is asking parents for candid photographs of Sylvan Avenue Students to be included in the Memory Book (yearbook).  Please send pictures in by March 25 with the name and grade of the students on the back.

• March 18 - End of 2nd Trimester Grades K-5

• March 19 - BOE Budget Meeting at Bayport-Blue Point High School Cafeteria 10 a.m. - noon

• March 21 – PTSA Meeting 7:30 p.m. at Bayport-Blue Point High School

• March 23 - Cyber Bullying & Internet Safety 7-8 p.m. at J.W.Y. Middle School Cafeteria

Parents of children in all grade levels are invited by Bayport-Blue Point PTAs to this information session given by Suffolk County Police Detective Rory Forrestal.  Detective Forrestal established the Cyber Crimes Unit and is a nationally recognized expert on internet safety. He will be talking about the impact of cyber-bullying, how to be aware of new internet services and technology, signs your child may be at risk and risk management techniques.  Contact sylvanavenuepta@yahoo.com with any questions.

• March 24 - Bayport-Blue Point High School PTSA 14th Annual Dinner Fashion Show at Villa Lombardi's 6:30-10:30 p.m.

This annual event supports PTSA scholarships and various other high school activities.  Tickets must be purchased before March 10 and are priced $40 for adults and $30 for students.  They are also asking for Chinese Auction prize donations.  For more information call Bayport-Blue Point High School 631-472-7800, Denise Gerard 631-921-2017, Lillian Soldano 631-472-5403 or click here for ticket order form.

• April 1 - Comedy Cabaret Family Fun Night Under the Stars at Blue Point Elementary School 7 p.m.

 A new and exciting Family Fun Night which includes a performance of "Fairy Tale Follies!"  Tickets are now on sale for $10 a family and includes a Blue Point Elementary School sports blanket.  There are also other raffle prizes and lots of laughter and fun.  Contact Meredith Lessing for tickets and more information at meredithlessing@aol.com