Long Beach Raises $2,300 for United Cerebral Palsy Association

Fourth-grade students in the Long Beach Learning Activities to Raise Creativity program for the gifted and talented participated in a countywide Trivia Challenge, through which they raised more than $2,235 for the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County.

According to UCPN, the Trivia Challenge is an academic fundraising event that combines education, philanthropy and a good time while helping children and adults with disabilities. Participating schools were provided with practice tests to prepare students for questions ranging from academic subjects to pop culture.

The winning team from each participating school moved on to the next level of the challenge on Feb. 23, when they competed for the Trivia Challenge trophy cup. Both Long Beach LARC teams that progressed to that point performed exceptionally well, with one group placing second out of eight teams. Students Jake

Bradley (East), Hailey Brandt (Lindell), Jordan Collinson (Lido), Brendan Hellman (East), Alexandra Mackenzie (Lido), Owen Murphy (Long Beach Catholic Regional School) and Skyler Oberlander (East) all did an excellent job under the guidance of teacher Beverlee Bertinetti.

The LARC program provides an environment that emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity and group process. Students meet with their LARC teachers for one full day each week, with different themes emphasized at each grade level. LARC also provides opportunities to use 21st-century resources and fosters IB Learner Profile qualities.

Submitted by Long Beach Schools

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