As part of the Pack the Pantries initiative throughout the district, each school collected a particular set of items to help stock The Village Church and St. Gertrude’s Church before Thanksgiving. Each school donated dozens of items such as canned fruits, vegetables and soups.
Over at Bayville Primary School, students and staff found a way to make their cereal collection a fun event. In late November, students filled the gym and were in awe of the sight of the over 350 cereal boxes they collected lined up and ready to be set down like dominos. As spirited second grade students Patrick McGoldrick and James Stiso got ready to push down the respective sides, Bayville Intermediate School student Parker Merten got the gym crowd hyped with a drumroll.
“We want every family in every house to be able to enjoy a breakfast together,” Principal Ross Cohen said. “When we work hard and try our best it is important to celebrate each other and say thank you to everyone who helped to support our community members this holiday season!”