Cherry Avenue Gives Back to Community with ‘Broadway by The Sea’ Program

Cherry Avenue Elementary School, in the Sayville Union Free School District, used their SCOPE summer enrichment program to make a difference in their community. Through the “Broadway by The Sea” student theater initiative, the school raised supplies for Sayville’s Care Closet, a District resource for community families in-need.

“Broadway by The Sea” is a student theater program, led by teacher Katie Trunz, in which students refine their skills in acting, singing, dancing, and more over a four-week period. All their work is sea-themed, and culminates in a “Broadway, Jr.” performance of an ocean-themed show chosen based on the students’ interests. All audience members have been asked to bring nonperishable food items, toiletries, and clothing to the production as donations for Sayville’s Care Closet.

“The ‘Broadway by The Sea’ program is so important for us as we continue to embrace our students’ talents and creativity all year-long—including throughout summer vacation,” said Cherry Avenue Elementary School Principal and Scope Sayville Summer Enrichment Director Dr. Lisa Ihne. “Now, with the added aspect of community service, the program’s work is truly invaluable to our school and to Sayville. We have already seen donations begin to come in, and I am excited to see the difference this production will make.”

For more information on the Sayville Union Free School District, visit the district’s website at sayvilleschools.org. Happenings in the district can also be found on the district’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/saydistrictpr. #CaringAndLearning