On Dec. 1, Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville held its first quarter awards ceremony.

The students were awarded: Most Improved, Excellent Effort, Overall Academic Achiever, and Citizenship. Winners were called to accept their award and then engaged in a fun activity organized by Park Avenue’s physical education teachers.

Date Added: 12/4/2023

On Nov. 17, fourth graders at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville held a writing celebration.

Students visited different classrooms that were transformed into writing galleries and read personal narratives created by their peers. Fourth graders also shared their thoughts about each story through peer reviews.

Lastly, students enjoyed a variety of tasty desserts to conclude the celebration.

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Date Added: 11/21/2023

On Nov. 21, students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville celebrated Thanksgiving through some fun and games.

Students wore decorate Thanksgiving crowns as they participated in an obstacle course in the school’s gymnasium. The activities included a ring toss, running around cones, and teaming up to design a turkey.

After students rotated through each obstacle course station, they enjoyed a tasty Thanksgiving feast in the school’s cafeteria.

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Date Added: 11/27/2023

On Nov. 15, Amityville Memorial High School’s AP Spanish students visited bilingual classes at Northwest Elementary School.

The group crafted their own original books and they read stories in each of the bilingual classes. The reading activity helped students to practice articulating similarities and differences by comparing their stories to those of others.

Following the reading, Northwest students discussed what they’re thankful for and they participated in a Thanksgiving craft.

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Date Added: 11/17/2023