Celebrating 115 years of the PTA

Dutch Broadway’s Honor Guard, with Amanda Davis, Liang Lin and Malik Johnson, performed at the Founder’s Day event at Dutch Broadway School in Elmont.

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Dutch Broadway Principal Walter Aksionoff gave remarks at the event.

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The Elmont Interschool Council of Parent-Teacher Associations’ 2012 Founders’ Day celebration was held at the Dutch Broadway School on Feb. 9.

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Members of the Dutch Broadway School band, under the direction of Neil Kittelsen.

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Excitement filled the air in Elmont on Feb. 9, as the school community gathered together for the Elmont Interschool Council of Parent-Teacher Associations’ 2012 Founders’ Day celebration.

The event was held to celebrate the 115th birthday of the national PTA, and honor a select group of teachers, parents and community members who have been dedicated advocates for the children of the Elmont Union-Free School District. The theme of this year’s celebration was “Celebrate and Remember PTA through Diversity.”

The Elmont Interschool Council of PTAs includes the Clara H. Carlson, Covert Avenue, Dutch Broadway, Gotham Avenue, Stewart Manor and Alden Terrace schools. For more information on the Elmont Interschool Council of PTAs, contact Karin Filippi at (516) 326-5550.

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