Freeport’s Bayview and Archer Street schools raise over $4,000 for charity
On the days leading up to Thanksgiving, the students and staff from Freeport Public Schools’ Archer Street and Bayview Avenue elementary schools spent their time making a difference through their annual Turkey Trots. This year, the schools raised funds for the American Red Cross and the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
At Bayview Elementary on Nov. 25, students and staff gathered outside to trot around the school building in celebration of their fundraising efforts. With music playing and special visitors cheering them on, Principal Kelly Fairclough and Assistant Principal Stephanie Berg expressed their pride in the students for raising nearly $1,700 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
On Nov. 26, the rain could not dampen the excitement of the annual Archer Street Turkey Trot. With students and staff wearing festive holiday hats, carrying Thanksgiving-themed flags and posters, they paraded through the hallways, showing the true meaning of the holiday. Their efforts resulted in an impressive $2,400 donation to the American Red Cross.
Through their dedication and generosity, the Archer and Bayview’s students and staff are making a difference in their community this Thanksgiving season.
Bayview Avenue kicks off 19th annual Hooked on Firefighters program
For the 19th consecutive year, the third grade students at Freeport Public Schools’ Bayview Avenue are participating in the Hooked on Firefighters program, which kicked off on Oct. 10. The program, running from fall to spring, offers students a unique opportunity to learn about fire safety directly from Freeport Village firefighters.
Each third grade class is paired with a firefighter who will visit their classroom throughout the year to teach important lessons on fire prevention and safety through presentations, demonstrations and interactive activities.
The program's kickoff event gave students the chance to meet their assigned firefighter, tour a firetruck, explore its various components and ask questions about fire safety.
When the program concludes in the spring, the students will take an exciting field trip to the Nassau County Firefighters Museum, accompanied by members of the Freeport Village Fire Department, to deepen understanding of fire safety and prevention.
This long-running program is a highlight for Bayview Avenue School’s third graders, fostering both education and community engagement.
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