In honor of Veterans Day, students and staff at Great Neck Road Elementary School in Copiague hosted a Veterans Day Celebration. Approximately 20 current or retired members of the Armed Forces attended the breakfast, where the third-grade chorus and concert band treated them to musical performances. Additionally, fifth grader Claudia Ruiz and third grader Gianna Torres read their original essays, which both won third place in the Town of Babylon Veterans Day essay contest, while Selena Bonilla, Benny Rodriguez, Brian Oszkinis, and Christina Schnettler performed a skit about veterans.“Today, the staff and students of the Great Neck Road Elementary School are proud to honor the members of the United States Armed Forces,” said Principal Joseph Agosta in his opening remarks. “This morning, I invite you to enjoy the performances by our students and most importantly to enjoy your time in our school knowing that we truly appreciate all you have done to make the United States of America the greatest country in the world.”
In preparation for the breakfast, students created cards and letters that were given to those in attendance, as well as collected items that will be sent to troops currently serving overseas.
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