Students and staff at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville celebrated Kindness Week from Feb. 10-14.   

Students dressed up for Spirit Week with different themes such as Jersey Day, Pajama Day, and Amityville Spirit Colors Day. As an act of kindness, students collected non-perishable food items for Park Avenue’s food drive, which was donated to St. Martin's food pantry. They also crafted Valentine’s Day cards for local veterans and seniors. One student from each class was recognized for their kindness and school monitor Ms. Donna Brink was nominated by the staff for her “Kind Heart.” 

Click here to view the Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School’s Kindness Week celebration slideshow.

Date Added: 2/20/2025

Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville are learning about the importance of dental hygiene.  

As part of Park Avenue’s celebration of Dental Hygiene Month, Dr. Justyna Balicka of Amityville Orthodontics recently visited students to share tips about dental health. Students learned about losing teeth, the importance of brushing, and when to see an orthodontist. The students were able to ask questions to with Dr. Balicka and Dental Assistant Jesie Veliz. 

Click here to view the Celebrating dental hygiene at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School slideshow.

Date Added: 2/11/2025

Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville worked together on crafting festive decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

The colorful decorations, which are now on display throughout the school, focused on the Year of the Snake, which represents wisdom, intuition and transformation. Park Avenue Principal Edward Plaia commended all of the students who contributed to the decorations.

Photo caption: 1-2: Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville worked together on crafting festive decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 1/29/2025

Since September, Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville has welcomed 64 new students.  

Guidance counselor Ms. Kim Balducci met with all the new students during their lunch periods, which provided an opportunity for students to connect with other new entrants and form friendships. It was an excellent way to support their transition to Park Avenue. Students shared what they enjoy the most about their new school, discussed their favorite special classes, talked about who their new friends are, and identified a trusted adult within the school. 

Date Added: 1/17/2025