Each year, the elementary schools celebrate Flag Day in their own unique way on Friday, June 13 and this year was no different. With weeks of preparation, memorizing lyrics, dance moves, speeches, and the side scoot, this year was a celebration to remember.

Forest Lake Elementary second graders kicked off the day in an entertaining way during its annual Flag Day ceremony. America's most patriotic songs like God Bless America were performed. As the band played The Star-Spangled Banner played, the audience stood together humming as the song filled the air. The Fifty Nifty United States song was a hit to students in the audience as they remembered singing it while they were in the 2nd grade not long ago. Daughters of the American Revolution – Jerusalem Chapter essay winner for the 5th grade, Dennis Carey, took a moment to read his award winning entry, “What the Flag of the United States Means to Me.”

This year, Math Olympiads Highest Individual Scorer was Addison Aquila, who was recognized with a medal presented by club advisor Mrs. Jessica Faranda.  Wantagh Elementary alumni Ariana Aufiero, Gianna Arteca, Gavin Diegnan, Luke Perfetti, Matthew Riley, Hannah Doyle, and Liza Wasnieski were each recognized as the recipient of the PTA Senior Scholarship previously awarded during senior awards night.

Additionally, students were recognized for displaying excellent character and sportsmanship in Physical Education, for participating in Student Council, for being Fifth Grade Helpers and for participating in the PTA Reflections contest, and for having their art selected for display in a county-wide exhibit.