Over $2,000 Raised at “Sayville Serving Sayville”

March 15, 2024

The high school gymnasium was buzzing on Thursday, February 29, when teachers and staff from each elementary school competed against each other in the fifth annual “Sayville Serving Sayville” charity volleyball tournament. 

Organized by Sunrise Drive Physical Education teacher Amy Chaimowitz, the tournament raised $2,082 for the Sayville School Employees Charitable Fund and collected 21 boxes of food for the Sayville Food Pantry on Gillette Avenue.

Students and parents filled the gym, some with homemade signs, cheering on the teachers and staff from their school. All three mascots from the elementary schools were on hand for photo opportunities and interacted with the crowd.

This year, the staff from Cherry Avenue proved victorious against Lincoln Avenue and Sunrise Drive. For the final game, third, fourth, and fifth graders chosen from a lottery had the opportunity to play against the champion Cherry Avenue team.

“I don't know who had a better time, the teachers, staff and administrators or our students and their families,” Mrs. Chaimowitz said.