Sliding down slides and hanging from monkey bars, the children of gathered before classes to officially open their new playground on Tuesday morning. Finally, the giant yellow ribbon hanging in front of the slides was cut and three children slid down to signal the playground was officially open.
Superintendent Anthony Annunziato was at the playground ribbon cutting ceremony along with other school board members. He said he is grateful for having parents dedicated to keeping their children safe and happy.
“It was a community effort," he said. "The parents knew we needed new playgrounds at the elementary schools because they were dilapidated. It was really their support that made this a reality and I would like to say thank you. And I am so happy that the kids are so happy on the new playground.”
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Academy Street Principal Kerry Vann said she is happy the anticipation has come to an end. “The kids absolutely love it," she said. "They have been hearing about it for well over a year, so they have been patiently waiting for the new playground. They are completely excited about it.”
Academy Street School was the first of the three elementary schools that will revamping their playgrounds. Blue Point Avenue Elementary School and Sylvan Avenue Elementary School will have their new playgrounds completed in the coming weeks.
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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. Here is what is planned for the upcoming week.
Important dates to remember:
- Sept. 29 & 30 - All schools are closed for Rosh Hashanah
All Elementary School PTAs: Reflections Contest
Reflections is a National PTA cultural arts program which encourages students to express their thoughts and feelings through creative arts. The age groups are K-2 and 3-5 for literature and visual arts entries. Deadline for entries is Oct. 12. Contact your PTA for more info.
Academy Street Elementary School
Sept. 19: PTA Volunteer Meeting 9:15 a.m.
Sept. 22: Open House 6:30 p.m.
Blue Point Elementary School
Sept. 21: PTA Meeting 3:30 p.m.
Sept. 22: Open House 6:30 p.m.
Sylvan Avenue Elementary School
Ongoing - Halloween Costume Fundraiser: Purchase costume at WholeSaleCostumeClub.Com and enter promo code FUN793 and 15 percent of your order will go to Sylvan Avenue PTA. Code also includes $4.99 shipping no matter how many costumes you buy and $5 membership fee waived.
Ongoing - PTA Membership Drive: $10 per family will help to support the many programs offered by the PTA.
Sept. 19: 5th Grade Committee Meeting
Sept. 22: Open House 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 23 - Spirit Day
James Wilson Young Middle School
Sept. 26: PTA Meeting 7:30 p.m.
Bayport- Blue Point High School
Sept. 19 - PTSA Meeting 7 p.m.
Sept. 21 - Open House 6:45 p.m.
