Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School held an amazing performance in front of their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 14.

Directed by music teacher Megan Ashe, students and staff members performed a medley of songs in the school’s gymnasium such as “This Little Light of Mine,” “Peace Like a River,” and “Scat Like That.” The gymnasium also featured a decorative art showcase that was organized by art teacher Nicole Pappas.

Additionally, district administrators such as Superintendent of Schools Dr. Gina Talbert, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Mary Stephens, and Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Dr. Bridgette Waite were in attendance for this year’s program.

Photo caption: 1-5: Amityville’s youngest learners at Northeast Elementary School held an amazing performance in front of their parents and teachers during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 14.

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Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 2/21/2025

Prekindergartners at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville recently held an interactive unit on mail carriers and the service they provide to the community.

As part of the lesson, Mrs. Lievano’s class crafted Valentine’s Day cards for Northeast’s STRIVE students. Students decorated their cards, placed them in envelopes, stamped them, and delivered them personally to the STRIVE students.

Photo caption: 1-4: Prekindergartners in Mrs. Lievano’s class at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville crafted Valentine’s Day for the school’s STRIVE students.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 2/10/2025

On Feb. 7, students and teachers at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville wore their favorite sports jerseys during Jersey Day.  

The schoolwide celebration was held in recognition of the big football game in New Orleans on Feb. 9. Students and teachers wore jerseys which represented several sports such as football, basketball, baseball and soccer. 

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Date Added: 2/7/2025

Pre-K and kindergarten students came together to celebrate renowned Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during an assembly on Jan. 17 at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville. 

Students studied Dr. King’s life and his contributions to the United States and the world in their classes. When they gathered for the schoolwide celebration in the school’s gymnasium, Principal Dr. Pauline Collins asked several students to share what they learned. The youngsters cited Dr. King’s commitments to kindness and peace, and how he fought hard to ensure that all students could attend school together regardless of race. 

During the assembly, students also watched videos about the life and legacy of Dr. King, and they sang songs about peace under the direction of music teacher Megan Ashe. 

Dr. Collins said it is important for students to understand why they have a day off from school each January — to celebrate Dr. King’s efforts toward peace and equality. She also reminded them to incorporate the values he preached into their everyday lives. 

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Date Added: 1/22/2025

Students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville held a festive Spirit Week from Dec. 16-20.

Students participated in numerous activities such as wearing holiday hats, dressing in winter colors, meeting Santa Claus, crafting gingerbread houses, decorating Christmas trees, Pajama Day and a Christmas concert. Also, guest readers from throughout the school and the district visited students to read holiday stories to students.

Photo caption: 1-10: Students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville held a festive Spirit Week from Dec. 16-20.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

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Date Added: 1/10/2025