Young Environmental Steward Honored in Port Washington

A 5th grade student As Sousa Elementary School was recently recognized for doing his part in helping the environment.

Iann Fine was praised for his proactive efforts in securing a composter for the school’s garden. Fine wrote a letter to Sousa Elementary’s Home School Association in October sharing his thoughts about how composting helps the environment, and how it should be used in the school’s garden.

As a direct result of Iann’s letter, the Town of North Hempstead donated a composter, courtesy of the town’s Sustainability Office. Sousa’s Green Committee and Garden Committee will implement a school-wide composting awareness program at the school all year long.

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio visited Sousa Elementary School on November 20th to honor Fine

Photo: John Philip Sousa Elementary School Principal Dr. David Meoli, PWSD Superintendent Dr. Kathleen Mooney, TNH Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Sousa 5th Grader Iann Fine, Councilwoman Dina DeGiorgio, Sousa Garden Chair Kate Walz, Sousa Green Committee Chair Sima Vasa, and Sousa HSA President Mat Lanfant.