With support from MIC3 New York Commissioner Debra Jackson and the state council, State Education Department Commissioner Betty Rosa issued a memo to district superintendents encouraging them to Purple Up! for Month of the Military Child.
Read the Memo here
During the month of April, military children and their parents were invited to partake in the following free programs:
- April 6: Explore Howe Caverns with an exclusive tour underground, generously co-sponsored by the Military Family Foundation.
- April 7: Get behind the scenes at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, with a special tour including access to the visitor's clubhouse batting cage.
- April 13: Visit the All Things Oz Museum in the hometown of L. Frank Baum, author of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, for a unique experience.
- April 14: Embark on a journey through the history of Broadway at the Museum of Broadway in New York City.
- April 20: Experience a wildlife adventure at Bailiwick Animal Park, where exotic and domestic animals await.
- April 21: Enjoy a special tour of Lyndhurst mansion during their remarkable Flower Show near the Hudson River.
- April 27: Attend a special laser show set to Taylor Swift tunes at the Rochester Museum & Science Center’s Planetarium.
- April 28: Discover the wonders of Niagara Falls with visits to the Aquarium of Niagara, Maid of the Mist boat ride, and Cave of the Winds.
Governor Kathy Hochul directed 13 buildings in New York City to shine purple on April 1st to celebrate military children.
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