Cherry Lane School in Carle Place recently hosted its annual Characters of Carle Place event, which celebrates the special people who make a difference in their community.
Organized by ENL teacher Nicole Santos, this event welcomed local professionals to read to students and share information about their important roles and careers.
Visitors included a firefighter, police officer, librarian, school social worker and doctor, and a special visit was given by Nassau County Comptroller Elaine Phillips. Each guest read a book about navigating emotions to a class and discussed their career, helping students better understand the contributions these individuals make in their community.
Students enjoyed one of four stories: “The Color Monster” by Anna Llenas, “In My Heart: A Book of Feelings” by Jo Witek, “Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun: Having the Courage to be Who You Are” by Maria Dismondy and “The Way I Feel” by Janan Cain— all of which support the district’s commitment to fostering student well-being.
The day was filled with meaningful conversations, questions and moments as students engaged with their special visitors, making it an engaging and enriching experience for the entire Carle Place community.
