Friday, March 24, 2017
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Syosset Council of PTAs hosts Reflections Awards Ceremony The Syosset community celebrated the talent, creativity and imagination of children in grades Kindergarten through 12th, who expressed their uniqueness and originality through the nationally recognized PTA Reflections program. The Syosset Council of PTAs presented 87 students with a certificate of achievement at a special Reflections Awards Ceremony held at South Woods Middle School on February 13th. Additional honors were presented to 13 students whose artwork continued on to the New York State PTA for additional judging.
The students inspired all with their projects relating to this year’s theme- “What is Your Story?”. The exceptional works displayed at the ceremony truly made the theme come to life. The students’ works were viewed by their peers, parents, school and district administrators, PTA members, Superintendent Dr. Rogers, and members of the School Board. Reflections is a National PTA program designed to enhance quality arts in education. Students are encouraged to create works of art in the areas of literature, music, photography, visual arts, film
production, and dance choreography. Judging was first done locally within the district, and then moved onto the Nassau Region PTA for judging. After that, those winners will continue on to the NYS PTA and finally to the National PTA for judging. Congratulations to everyone who participated! Thank you to Rose Marie Hardina, the Chair of the Syosset Council of PTAs Reflections Committee, and all committee members for their hard work and dedication to the Reflections Program.
Village School with Reflection winners and Reflections Chair Stacy Roth, Principal Jeffrey Kasper and PTA Co-Presidents Sue Kesner and Eleanor Larson (left to right). Berry Hill School Reflections winner with Principal Mary Kolkhorst.
South Grove School winners with Reflections Chair Vidhi Sha, Principal Mi Jung An & PTA Co-President Namiko Suga (from left to right).
Syosset HS Reflections winners with Asst. Principal Christopher Ruffini (top left), PTA Co-Presidents Ellen Fielding (bottom left) and Perri Mekalainas & Dr. Giovanni Durante, Principal (top left to right).
South Woods Middle School winners with PTA Co-President Deirdre Dapice and Principal Michelle Burget (pictured back left to right).
Robbins Lane winners with Reflections Co-Chair Michelle Granoff, PTA Co-President Elyse Saltsberg, & Principal Thea Pallos (from left to right).
Baylis School Reflection winners with Principal Lisa Greiner and Reflections Chair Michelle Kert (pictured from left to right).