Let the games begin.
Teams gather Friday morning, June 10, at Sloatsburg Elementary School for the annual Olympic Day — a day celebrating sportsmanship and community, with morning-long contests marked by a parent/student picnic lunch.
The Sloatsburg campus is well-manicured and ready for Olympic Day. Thank you RCSD! “Pirate Pride” on full display… pic.twitter.com/sqcQwl40Nh
— Joe Lloyd (@SESPirates) June 10, 2016
Sponsored by the Ramapo Valley Rotary and other Sloatsburg businesses, Olympic Day features a series of student competitions. Different grades and classes represent an assortment of countries from around the world and wear colorful t-shirts that reflect their country.
The day of competition ends with a tug-of-war contest and then an an overall champion is crowned.
Sloatsburg Mayor Wright, our close partner, brought inspiration and energy to our Flag Day Assembly earlier today. pic.twitter.com/Dl9RDp52CN
— Joe Lloyd (@SESPirates) June 10, 2016
Thursday SES students welcomed Sloatsburg Mayor Carl Wright as featured guest for its Flag Day Assembly, a day designated to reflect upon “Old Glory” and the various ceremonies and traditions surrounding the significance of the flag.
Sloatsburg students reflect upon “Old Glory” earlier today, at our annual SES Flag Day Assembly… pic.twitter.com/he1ex38SUM
— Joe Lloyd (@SESPirates) June 10, 2016
