It's the season for shopping, and at Sylvan Avenue, the PTA brings the store to the children. 

For two days in December, a classroom was transformed into a holiday fair. 

Tables were full of all the items any child would want to buy for their family - 'world's greatest dad' hats, nana magnets, '#1 uncle' key chains, and 'best sister' pens. The mom section was full of sparkly necklaces and rings. 

First grader Erin McMahon said her favorite parts of the holidays are buying gifts for others and playing Santa for her family. 

"I love it! I am buying presents for my mom, dad, sister, grandma and grandpa," she said.

The holiday fair could not happen without the parent volunteers who help the shoppers make their big decisions. Denise Messina has three girls in Sylvan and it was her first time volunteering at the holiday fair. 

"My girls were so pumped about this last night," she said. "Every year they get their money together, put it in the envelope and check off who they are buying for. It is a lot of fun!"

It was Jodi Cunnius's fifth year chairing the holiday fair. "It is a fun event and all the kids look forward to it every year."  The shopping day raises a little bit of money for the PTA, but it is really for the kids to get in the holiday spirit."

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With a PTA for every school in the Bayport-Blue Point School District, it can be tough to keep track of all the events. Take a look at what's scheduled in the upcoming weeks.

Important Dates to remember:

• Dec. 15, 16 – 11:30 a.m. Dismissal for All Elementary Schools Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Dec. 26-30 - All Schools Closed for Winter Recess
• There are No PTA Meetings in December

Blue Point Elementary School

Dec. 14 – Winter Concert at Middle School Auditorium 7 p.m.

Sylvan Avenue Elementary School

Sylvan Avenue PTA is on Facebook – please “like” them

James Wilson Young Middle School

Dec. 12 – Winter Concert for grade 8, 7 p.m. at High School Auditorium

Dec. 13 – Winter Concert for grade 6, 7 p.m. at High School Auditorium

Dec. 15 – Winter Concert for grade 7, 7 p.m. at High School Auditorium

Dec. 19 – Picture Retakes and Club Photos

Bayport-Blue Point High School 

Dec. 20 – Winter Concert for Orchestra and Concert Band at 7 p.m.

Dec. 21 – Winter Concert for Chorus and Symphonic Band at 7 p.m.

Jan. 6 - An Evening with Psychic Jeffrey Wands at Bayport-Blue Point High School 7:30 p.m.  Adult Audience Only.  Purchase tickets at BrownPaperTickets.com $35 each.  More info Christine 631-804-9805 or 631-921-2017

SEPTA - Special Education Parent Teacher Association

Jan. 19 - Meeting

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