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RCK Elementary School Student Council Celebrates School Year

Student council raised funds and awareness for several organizations this year.

The Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School student council’s outstanding year includes fundraising efforts, decorating to highlight Autism Awareness Month, recycling water bottles and emphasizing character traits during morning announcements.
The Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School student council’s outstanding year includes fundraising efforts, decorating to highlight Autism Awareness Month, recycling water bottles and emphasizing character traits during morning announcements. (East Islip School District)

Press release from East Islip School District:

May 3, 2021

The student council at East Islip’s Ruth C. Kinney Elementary School has had an outstanding year, raising funds for a number of organizations including the Seatuck Environmental Association, for which they hosted an art contest. Guided by social worker Brittany Hayes, the students also helped highlight Autism Awareness Month by decorating puzzle pieces on display above each classroom’s entrance. They also worked to improve the planet by recycling water bottles and worked to improve the school by emphasizing character traits during the school’s morning announcements.

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“Ms. Hayes has done a wonderful job leading these young leaders into a bright future,” said Principal Janet Jones.


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