Archer Street to Open Community Reading Park

Elementary students at Archer Street Microsociety and Multimedia School in the Freeport School District will hold the grand opening of their own community park and reading center on Tuesday, June 19 at 9:30 a.m. After receiving a grant from Newsday and donations from local businesses, Archer  Street faculty and students will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony outside of their school to commemorate their new Archer Street OutdoorReading Center.

In preparation for the special day, three benches have been built outside the Archer Street property. The center also comes equipped with a bridge of  knowledge and a garden that will continue to blossom for many years. Business leaders and members of the community are expected to be in attendance to  help celebrate the occasion.

"This celebration continues Archer Street School's year-long journey of reading as a priority," Archer Street Principal Paula Lein said. "Our park will stand in the front of the building as a place where members of the community can join classes in recreational pursuits. This project will broaden the  children's awareness of Freeport citizens as active participants of the learning community."

For further information contact Allison Gayne at (631) 589-4000, ext. 48.