Love Shared By Port Jefferson’s Buddy Program

Press release from the Port Jefferson School District:

Feb. 21, 2023

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School students not only think about others in the local community, they often do something about it.

Students in Christine Bokina and Kristi Krieg’s fifth grade class and Maureen Zajac’s second grade class teamed up to bring some smiles to the faces of local children through the school’s Buddy Program, creating an initiative of kindness, sharing and love for other children.

Parents and guardians received notice of the need for the hundreds of treat bags and small plush toys and sent their fifth and second graders to school with the items. In a quick turnaround that highlighted teamwork, the cross-grade-level collaborators created Valentine cards for the Port Jefferson-based Give Kids Hope’s Project Valentine. The cards will be presented to children assisted by the organization. The Buddies took another step and put together candy-filled treat bags for children who are in the shelter.

This press release was produced by the Port Jefferson School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.