Bethpage elementary school students connect with the elderly during Halloween
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Kindergarten and first grade students from Charles Campagne Elementary School continued an annual tradition on Oct. 30, visiting The Bristal Assisted Living to celebrate Halloween with a costume parade and sing-along. [caption id="attachment_378969" align="alignnone" width="700"] Dressed as cats, superheroes, princesses, astronauts and other characters, the students filled the halls with color and excitement. Bethpage Union Free School District[/caption] Dressed as cats, superheroes, princesses, astronauts and other characters, the students filled the halls with color and excitement. As Halloween music played, they paraded through the dining area, showing off their costumes to residents gathered for breakfast. [caption id="attachment_378970" align="alignnone" width="700"] As Halloween music played, they paraded through the dining area, showing off their costumes to residents gathered for breakfast. Bethpage Union Free School District[/caption] After the parade, the students