Massapequa's East Lake Student Council Spreads Holiday Joy

It’s the season for giving and students at East Lake Elementary School have taken that message to heart. The student council is hosting its annual toy drive, with donations of new, unwrapped toys being accepted through Dec. 18.

Student council adviser Brett Hoehn said that East Lake has been hosting its toy drive for more than a decade. All items will go to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation to benefit sick and underprivileged children across Long Island.

“It’s important because some kids can’t afford toys,” fifth grader Allison Parmiter said, “and donating toys can make all kids happy on Christmas day.” Added fellow student council member Ioannis Mastoros, “We do this because it’s our job to spread the Christmas spirit.”