This holiday season, a number of charitable efforts were held in the local schools. Both Beatrice Gilmore and Memorial Schools took part in the annual Giving Tree initiative for the Family Reach Foundation.
The Board of Education saluted two outgoing members who are finishing up their terms - Dina Bargiel and Dr. Mark Salemi, who both have served for over nine years.
Students at Beatrice Gilmore School created cards to send to children who will spending the holiday season in the hospital. Mrs. Capo's class helped collect and send these cards to the organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids.
The Alfred H. Baumann Free Public Library recently held its annual appreciation night to honor its resident, community, business, program and school partners.
Charles Olbon recently held a school-wide professional learning community meeting, where the staff learned how to incorporate movement throughout the day, led by physical education teacher Mr. Volpe.
