Sayville UFSD Students Help Their Community

SAYVILLE, NY — Sayville Union Free School District's Cherry Avenue Elementary School students are giving back to their community.

The students are using the SCOPE summer enrichment program to make a difference in their community with the school's "Broadway by The Sea" student theater initiative to raise 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, where 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 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."