Fun-Filled

spring craft, enjoyed some delicious snacks and played a fun game of Bingo.

The performance at the start of the gathering was part of the second-graders’ Readers’ Theater program. Readers’ Theater is run by literacy coach Christine Bartell and school librarian Roseann Davidson. Each second- protect families from domestic and child abuse. The Porch Pantry in Glen Cove is a food donation and delivery service for local families in need. Guardian Angel in Glen Cove gives Nassau County families, mainly single-working mothers, access to clothing, food and housing. The nonprofit also works to help families in Honduras. Lastly, La Fuerza in Glen Cove aids Hispanic Americans with social, literary, educational, cultural and economic issues.

—Submitted by the Glen Cove City School District

Morning In Oyster Bay-East Norwich

grade class practices a story with Bartell and Mrs. Davidson for about a month and then performs the story for their families. Wagenhauser’s class had previously performed Daniel Kirk’s books Library Mouse: A Friend’s Tale and Library Mouse: A World to Explore for fellow second graders, family and friends. They were excited to also share these stories with the older adults from the Life Enrichment Center. Each student wore a white T-shirt with an image of their favorite book and a handmade hat for the occasion. They each took turns re-enacting and reading lines from the two books. After the show, the students joined the older adults at the library tables for an art project. Since the main character of their two books, Sam, liked to write, the students and older adults each received a notebook. Together, they created a cherry blossom tree cover using colored tissue paper and colored pencils. The students had prepared for the art project with their art teacher Meredith Brustman and had a great time helping their special guests.

Following the craft, the second-graders and older adults enjoyed some snacks together and played a friendly game of Bingo. All winners received a prize. The partnership was a wonderful way to connect the students with community members.

—Submitted by the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Public School District