Vol. 76, No. 30
Friday, August 5, 2016
SYOSSET BRAVEFEST
Town hosts ‘One Town, One Book’ Reading Program
Photo courtesy of the Syosset Central School District
Syosset High School’s Student Government sponsored the second annual BravesFest, a community festival with carnival-style booths that raised funds for student activities and the VH-1 Save the Music program. This spring, Syosset High School’s student government sponsored the second annual BravesFest, a community festival that celebrates everything about Syosset schools. Syosset Student Government partnered with the PTA and Syosset Teachers Association to continue the growth of this new tradition, hosting more than 700 community members who enjoyed more than 40 carnival-style booths that were created and run by various student clubs, student groups, classes, athletic teams, PTA units and
STA. The Syosset High School Association of Creative Thespians also conducted a Renaissance Fair while AP students displayed their works. The cross-country/track team hosted a Miles For Smiles 1-mile run during the event, while the girls varsity soccer team mentored elementary student athletes and helped them sharpen their soccer skills on the playing field. The main stage hosted 40 student acts throughout the day while volunteer teachers and administrators played the
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role of sitting ducks in the very popular dunk tank. The Syosset Robotics team also displayed their ingenuity with some of their designs. The PTSA operated the concessions. David Steinberg is the adviser to the Syosset High School Student Government. Funds raised through the event went to support the Student Activity Fund and VH-1 Save the Music, which supports youth music education programs.
Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia reminds residents that the ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads’ program is underway in the Town of Oyster Bay. Residents of all ages are invited to participate, with this year’s program theme of “Sports and Recreation: Making Reading Your Favorite Sport.” “This national program seeks to challenge communities to read the same book and discuss reactions with friends and families and has been a summertime fixture in the Town for a few years,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “The Town continues to sponsor One Town, One Book, with two clear goals in mind: to promote literacy, and to create a greater sense of community within our Town.” There is still time to download a reading log and submit it as part of the program. Visit the official ‘Oyster Bay Reads’ Facebook page, www.facebook.com/onetownonebookoysterbayreads, or the Town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com, where participants can “Read Like a Champion” and submit their reading log of five books read during the program. This year’s celebration will culminate with a special Town-wide finale on Thursday, August 11 held at the Bethpage Ice Skating Center at 7 p.m. In addition, the Town-wide finale will feature a public session with TOB Figure skater Joelle Forte, a national competitor and four-time North Atlantic Regional Champion. “We anticipate this year’s program to be a great success as we combine the value of reading with productive and healthy sports and recreation activities,” Councilwoman Alesia said. “For more information visit the Town website, the official ‘One Town One Book’ Facebook page, or by calling my office at (516)-624-6364, and my staff will help you get in contact with your local library in the coming weeks, to inquire about the ways in which they also are taking part in ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads.”
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