Long Island Aquarium On Our Last Fun Friday!!

8/9/24

I had the best time on our last fun Friday at the Long Island Aquarium.  We walked around and we went to see a lot of sea otters, fishes, Sea lion The Buckner Show, Butterflies, sharks, penguins, monkeys, string rays and more. We had lunch at Atlantis cafe and I had some fish and chips with honey mustard.  We walked around more and went upstairs to see some more fishes, monkeys and Jaws and Bruce LIU sharks.  I'm so ready for graduation this Sunday and I'm gonna cry.  Thank you staff and PTW friends you are so grateful to me and I'm lucky to have my PTW family.  We gonna have some more pictures on our graduation ceremony.  If you ever want to reach out to me you know how to get to me. I love you all you know.  I miss the whole Monday and Tuesday class the whole two years.  I wish we all the best of luck.  Good luck! I will visit PTW again if I had to.  I'll come back and I'll be waiting for you. God Bless you all!!!  -Quinn McLaughlin PTW Class of 2024

Bowling was Fun with the PTW Crew!

7/26/24

I'm so happy to be back at Centereach Lanes. I had a lot a lot of fun with the first year and second year students.  We played bowling in groups.  I went to the arcade and I tried to get a Care Bear but the claw is really out of hand.  So, I got three ducks with hearts, ice cream and an Owl.  Victoria got three ducks and Tom gave her the duck Minecraft.  We had drinks I had lemonade and some other diet drinks. In the arcade I also got a bag of cotton candy it's really good.   I saw some staff and students playing pool like the one we went to Dave & Buster's.  Thank you Sue for setting up this bowling place for us. Thank you so much!! Also, I won the first and I got 99 points.  I watched the staff play bowling I watch Martha, Maureen, Rosetta, Tom, Molly and Drew.  We had pizza together really good and yeah. I danced at the bowling alley. After the bowling was done, my girls and I went to Dunkin' and I got myself a Blueberry Donut Iced Coffee.  Can't wait to graduate PTW soon. Class of 2024 the future awaits you. I'm so excited for the next new adventures. - Quinn  

7/26/24

We went to the Center Reach  lanes I had a great  time with the class it was so much fun 

bowling with everyone and playing the arcade games I won a couple of ducks and I traded one with Tom 

he gave me the mine craft duck after that I went  to  Dunkin Doughnuts with the girls It was a great day .

- Victoria 

PTW Gets Blessed with Beautiful Day of Sunny Weather for Our Mini Golf and Tanger Outlet Fun Friday Outing!!!

I liked doing a lot of golf.

I went to Chipotle Mexican Grill. 

I got two soft tacos with meat and cheese,I got two soft tacos with steak and cheese and I also got chips with cheese.

I also had a walk.

I went to a few businesses. 

I saw the new and upcoming movie Wicked outside the movie theatre. 

From Margaret.

On Friday PTW went on a fun Friday trip to Heartland mini golfing and went to the Tanger Outlets. We played mini golf as we broke into groups of four and I was with Cassidy, Avi, and Lisa.  After we played mini golf we went straight to Tanger Outlets where we met at the movie theater before we ate lunch as I had a Chipotle bowl at Chipotle. We got the opportunity to walk around and check out the stores in Tanger Outlets and some people buy themselves merchandise in the stores. I thought it was a fun-filled trip that we had at Heartland mini golf and Tanger Outlets.  -Matthew

Summer Fun Fridays 2024

A Trip to Dave and Busters for some Fun!!!  7/12/24

7/12/24

I had so much fun at Dave & Buster's.  First and Second year students were playing video games.  We had lunch we had chicken bites, fries, pizza, burger bits and mac & cheese.  I'm a little full but it was good.  I played ice hockey, Mario Kart DX, I watch the staff playing pool, Maureen and Robbie were sitting down in Typhoon dinosaur game, I also play spin the wheel, Pac-Man, Wheel of Fortune, Deal or No Deal and more.  My favorite was the dancing game with Kiki, Kate and Alex.  They played "New Rules" by Dua Lipa.  Drew, Maureen and Martha were playing World Soccer so funny. Go Colombia!!!  Lots of winning and we went to WIN store to get how much we have left for the tickets.  And then lastly, we took a group selfie together with Martha, Maureen and the rest of the gang.  Had the best fun Friday of my life.  This next Friday we're going to is Monster Mini Golf but's also called Heartland Golf Park in Brentwood.  Then we're going to have lunch at Tanger Outlets Deer Park it's on Friday July 19th.  And finally on Wednesday, July 31st, the first year students are working on a project called Pie Tastic World.  Last year the name that we did is Pizza This Way.  It's going to be at Brookville Church where I did Nassau Voices every two weeks of Thursday.  And that's all. Can't wait for another fun Friday let's go. -Quinn

A Wonderful PTW Journey to the Sunken Forest of Fire Island

6/21/24

I had the best time at Fire Island in Sayville. The first and second year students were there this morning.  We went on the Ferry ride to the Fire Island Express.  It was relaxing and we took some photobombs.  The water was nice and I saw a seagull on the anchor.  Then we got off and we walked to the Sunken Forest with the tour guide Savanna Cabera. She's really nice.  We put on some bug spray to protect ourselves from flies.  Everybody walked to the beach and walked to the ocean. The water was really cold. But it was hot.  We took some more of group selfies on the beach.  We saw a man with the binoculars and talked about how are we going to get there at the concession stand.  We went up to the steps and the sand was hot hot hot!!!  I rinse my feet up and changed back to my sneakers.  Then everybody went to go get some lunch at the concession stand.  I got a burger with fries and honey mustard.  Me, Victoria and Sue share some fries with me.  There's a general store that's next to the concession stand.  Sue gave me this nice pink tank top that me and Victoria are matching.  It says "Let's find a beach enjoy sunsets become a local." "Watch Hill Sailors Haven Fire Island National Seashore."  I love it!! Thank you Sue!! You're the best!! Then we finally, went back to the Fire Island Express ferry ride and I sat down under the shade.  The weather was really hot!!!  That was Summer I for today!!  We go on a break and we come back in two weeks.  We go back on July 9th.  It's Summer II 2024.  On July 12, we're going to Dave and Busters in Old Country Rd, Westbury.  Ready to play some new video games.  So we have that.  I hope everybody has a great weekend and happy the first day of Summer!!!  Enjoy your break and I'll see you second year students on July 9th.  Before and after I went to Fire Island and Sunken Forest Trip, my girls and I went to Dunkin' to get myself a Strawberry Dragonfruit refresher and S'mores cold brew.  Mmm Delicious!! Enjoy your Summer vacation!!!  PTW Forever!!!! -Quinn

On Friday June 21st we capped off our final day of the PTW Summer Session 1 with a ferry ride to Sailors Haven and a tour of the sunken forest. We had an awesome group of students and staff with a total of 23 people. For those who attended we had a great time. With a very informative tour led by park ranger Savanna Cabera we walked along the path and learned about animals and different types of plants in the area and the unique setting of this area. We arrived on the shore of the beach where we collected seashells and walked along the shoreline with some dipping their feet in the water. The island visit ended with a nice lunch at the Sailors Haven dock. What a great time. One of the best highlights of the trip was the ferry rides which were awesome. Great trip everyone!!!

Thomas

Friday, June 21, 2024

I start to see Tom Conklin, Molly and Dana with her dad was there, Mary, Tori, Quinn, Victoria also Caleb lot of them are here.

I hear cat-birds in sunken forest.

We went to the beach at Sunken Forest.

I got Chicken Tenders with fries drink of coke.

And we came back to Ferry ride.

Came home we had fun together.

by Sarah

PTW Takes on Adventureland!

6/14/24

I had lots and lots of fun at Adventureland!!!! I went all the rides that I went on including The Rattle Snake, Turbulence, Mystery Mansion, Bumper Cars, Fireball, Swings, Moon chaser and Frisbee.  I'm so happy!!  I had lunch I had a hotdog with fries, honey mustard, and a drink of water.  Stay hydrated!!!  I had a great time with the first and second year students.   Victoria won 2 prizes. She got an alligator and a little turtle.  First year student Matthew and me went on the Fireball it was amazing.  Louis, Matthew, Shawn and me went on the Swings.  Then I saw Sarah, Myrtle, Robbie, Drew, Darren and Jason we all went to the moon chaser ride.  It went upside and the water was pumping up.   I love the new ride.  Before and after Adventureland, me, Victoria, Sue and Sam we went to Dunkin' back and forth to get myself a mango pineapple lemonade refresher and a peach sunshine spark'd energy drink.  It was delicious and refreshing!!! Next Fun Friday we're going to is Fire Island Sayville Ferry and Sunken Forest Trip.  We're gonna have fun with that.  We going on a boat ride and sit relax and enjoy the view.  Can't wait for more and more of Fun Fridays and other ones to come. - Quinn

6/18/24

I had a great time at Adventureland! my staff Denise and I were the first ones to be there which was weird but okay. I went on some of the rides like musical spin ride, dumper cars, and the Ferris weel. Then lunch and then left early for a appointment. But at least I had a good amount of time. I can't wait for the next ones to come. Cara 

6/18/24

I had a great time at Adventure land with   class I went on the Carousel ride the first year student Margret Tom and Molly joined us as well we all went on the rescue boats  and the junior log flume ride I played some games with Molly  I two prizes the whole class went on the train ride together it was fun i can't wait until the next fun Friday trip . 

Victoria 

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6/21/24

We took a trip to the  Sunken Meadow Forest Fire Island It was beautiful it was my first time going there the ferry ride was so much fun I really enjoyed it our tour guide Savanna talked about the different types of birds and plants that are around the forest .

It was interesting to learn about the wild life  I love nature going to the beach was  my favorite part I got some sea shells 

and bought myself a tank top since it was hot outside but still a great day unfortunately i'm gonna be missing the next fun Friday

 I will be away on vacation with my family I hope everyone has a great time at Dave and Busters . 

- Victoria   

PTW has a Great Time at Bounce in Syosset!

6/7/24

I had fun bouncing and jumping on the trampoline at Bounce and Laser Tag in Syosset!  The first year and second year students were jumped on the trampoline. I jump so high and I did some splits and a leap. Then I went to the jungle gym arena. I wasn't scared at all.  I did the obstacle course one at a time.  We had to get some lunch.  I got 5 piece chicken tenders with honey mustard and it comes with fries and a water bottle.  We had cake for Zoe's 20th Birthday.  It was delicious.  I was full and I had to take some fries, honey mustard and water bottle home to get to the car with my dad and we shared it.  I had the best time of my life.  We walked around and there was an arcade and I also saw Cat Mario on The Claw Crane machine.  There were cute toys of the Super Mario Bros characters like Princess Peach, Wario, Mario, Luigi and more.  I hanged out with everybody and we went inside the Party room.  The next Fun Friday were going to is Adventureland.  Super excited!!! I can't wait to ride all the rides and have some more fun. I've been there many more times and I've been to Bounce many times.  I had it for my brother's birthday.  Can't wait for more Fun Fridays the next one and others to come. - Quinn

Friday May 31st

Field Day!

On May 31st PTW kicked off its fun Fridays with a field day and a tie-dye shirt activity. Just like last year our field day, the first of many fun Fridays of the summer, was blessed with beautiful weather. Everyone helped in bringing out the needed equipment and games to the field, we set up a tent to shade us from the sun and the fun began. There was an exciting soccer game played with lots of running around laughing. Some people relaxed and socialized with each other. We had music and even some fun karaoke outside. PTW’s two classes came together and got along very nicely. I observed students inviting each other to sit down and chat, playing games together like cornhole, ladder toss, frisbee. DSP Martha lead the crew indoors in making tie-dye T-shirts. She worked very hard to make these shirts happen! Towards  the middle of the day after our picnic lunch we all joined together for a fun kickball game. What a blast! We had fun watching Drew roll around the grass diving for the ball and being silly tumbling to get to the bases. It was fun to watch everyone kick the ball, run around the bases, and make attempts  to catch the ball in the field. Brian and Ben were busy in the back room with their switch and playing different video games. The Pixar Disney Kahoot trivia and a music related trivia was a good time to finish off our day. Carlos landed first for the Pixar game and Alex proudly came in first place for the music one (special mention that Miss Kiki Kiara who came in third place) All around there were smiles, laughs, and sun shining down upon us on this wonderful day! We had a terrific day to kick off our fun Fridays Until the next one laser tag/trampoline bounce is this Friday!

Thomas

5/31/24

I had a great time on Fun Friday doing the tie dye shirt like I did last year.  Then first and second year students were playing outside doing some kickball, eat lunch and Drew did a tumble over the grass so funny and then I was dancing.  Then I went to the back room to play some JackBox games with Ben and Brian.  He has some great video controllers that Ben brought for his computer.  I went back and forth to hear some music in the background.  While me, the boys and the other players were playing JackBox, I hear first and second year students were playing Kahoot.  Cassidy was handing out the flyers to her invitation to her pool party at her house.  I'm pretty sure that I'm interested going.  It's on August 10th at 1PM.  The Rain date is August 11th.  That's our graduation date.  Also next Fun Friday we're going to Bounce & Laser Tag in Syosset.  Super excited!! I can't wait to bounce on the trampoline, doing some tumble flips and sliding down the slide.  Last week was fun and a wonderful day!!!

Quinn

06/04/24

I had a good time at the first fun Friday! It was nice to kick back and have some fun. and also to see/spend time with everyone my class, the other class, and my pal Margaret. I also enjoyed doing field day, doing tie dye shirts, and Kahoot even though I got some of the questions wrong oh well I tried. I can't wait for the next one and others to come. -Cara

6/4/24

I had a fun time with the  class doing the tye dye shirts and I also was hanging out with Sarah and her staff we played with the Frisbee outside everyone else was playing kick ball we also did  the game Kahoot about movies I had great time with first year students I can't wait for the other fun Fridays i'm  looking forward to having an amazing summer !!

- Victoria