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NY Islanders Mascot Visits Smithtown Elementary School: Photos

Sparky the Dragon visited Accompsett Elementary to teach students the importance of making smart decisions, eating healthy, and more.

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Sparky, the mascot of the New York Islanders, visited Accompsett Elementary School in Smithtown. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)
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Sparky, the mascot of the New York Islanders, visited Accompsett Elementary School in Smithtown. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)
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Sparky, the mascot of the New York Islanders, visited Accompsett Elementary School in Smithtown. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)
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Sparky, the mascot of the New York Islanders, visited Accompsett Elementary School in Smithtown. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)
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Sparky, the mascot of the New York Islanders, visited Accompsett Elementary School in Smithtown. (Courtesy of Smithtown Central School District)

SMITHTOWN, NY — Students at Accompsett Elementary School received a visit from Sparky the Dragon, mascot of the New York Islanders, on Tuesday, the Smithtown Central School District announced.

Sparky was joined by Denise Gonzalez, assembly host for the Islanders. The two stressed the importance of making smart decisions, eating healthy, staying active, and treating others with respect.

During this interactive assembly, the Islanders help students realize why being committed
to making smart decisions is important in school and life. Students participated in a variety of warmup activities and morning exercises with Sparky's guidance.

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Sparky also visited Tackan Elementary School in Nesconset on March 13.

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