Princeton HS Band Raises Funds In Special Needs Teacher's Memory

PRINCETON, NJ — The Princeton High School band program will hold their third annual fundraiser Jammin’ with Santa with money raised going to a special needs fund that is being set up in memory of PHS special needs teacher Joyce Beldon Turner who unexpectedly died this summer.

The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. in the Princeton High School Cafeteria on Houghton Road.

"For the last 19 years Joyce's engagement with students routinely extended far beyond the classroom, and she was a passionate advocate for all students and their well-being in every possible way she could. Many consider her to have had a deep and crucial positive influence on their lives and with the help of the memorial fund we hope to continue her legacy," according to the release.

The last two events have raised funds for Puerto Rico, after Hurricane Maria, and Trenton Music Makers, an after school program in the Trenton School District.

At the event the Princeton High School Studio Band will perform holiday tunes, there will be arts and crafts, games and a free breakfast with Santa and Mrs Claus.

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