{"id":27255,"date":"2025-11-03T19:45:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/27255\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T19:45:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T19:45:08","slug":"this-staten-island-school-is-making-sure-no-child-goes-without-a-warm-coat-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/27255\/","title":{"rendered":"This Staten Island school is making sure no child goes without a warm coat this winter"},"content":{"rendered":"

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.\u2014 PS 20 Principal Amanda Mezzatesta is ensuring all students stay warm this winter season by providing each child with essential cold-weather gear.<\/p>\n

As temperatures drop, the school is distributing new winter jackets, hats, and gloves to all 252 students in the building.<\/p>\n

\u201cP.S. 20 is more than just a school, we are a family, and family takes care of one another,\u201d Mezzatesta said. \u201cEach year, I provide every single student in our building with a brand-new winter jacket. It\u2019s a simple act, but one that reflects the heart of our community, ensuring that our children are safe, warm, and ready to learn.\u201d<\/p>\n

The initiative reflects Mezzatesta\u2019s commitment to both her students\u2019 educational and personal well-being.<\/p>\n

\"PSPS 20 Principal Amanda Mezzatesta and school aids help students find a coat for the winter at the coat giveaway today in the gymnasium. Monday, November 3, 2025. (Advance\/SILive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel)Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n

The winter gear distribution has become a tradition at the school, where administrators aim to keep \u201chearts just as warm as our education\u201d during the colder months.<\/p>\n

\"PSSecond graders are all good in their new coats. PS 20 Principal Amanda Mezzatesta and school aids help students find a coat for the winter at the coat giveaway today in the gymnasium. Monday, November 3, 2025. (Advance\/SILive.com | Jan Somma-Hammel)Staten Island Advance<\/p>\n

Generative AI was used to organize information for this story, based on data provided by the source. It was reviewed and edited by Advance\/SILive.com staff.<\/p>\n

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