In a continuation of their partnership with the New York Special Olympics, the Bethpage School District Extended School Year Program recently held an internal, culminating event with students and staff. The students practiced a variety of events during their summer physical education classes.
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“Friday’s ESY Special Olympics event was nothing short of incredible. We had the opportunity to continue our partnership with Special Olympics New York and celebrate our students and watch them have a blast during the various events,” ESY Principal Julianne Tierney said.
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Additionally, the ESY EATS program, a vocational onsite business in which students take orders and bake treats for community members, donated some of their proceeds to the Special Olympics. ESY teacher Dayna Vollmuth and Coordinator of Vocational Experiences Ryan Catterson presented Vice President of Downstate Operations for Special Olympics New York Diane Colonna with a check at the beginning of the event.
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Special thanks to the ESY physical education teachers Mike Posch and Jeff Hack for putting so much work into this event. The district is so proud of these amazing students and looks forward to working with Special Olympics New York again in the future.
—Submitted by the Bethpage Union Free School District
