Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville celebrated their community’s rich diversity during the school’s annual Black History Month program on Feb. 28.

The auditorium was filled with proud parents along with members of the Central Administration, the Board of Education, and the school community. Ms. Thompson and students Eva Champion and Jackson Nehring emceed the program. They welcomed the chorus singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing” by James Weldon Johnson and “Funga Alafia” by third graders. Mr. Koraus prepared Park Avenue’s talented students for their theatrical performances.

The program ended with a dance performance by PAMES Dance Team, which included teachers and the Assistant Principal Ms. Graham.

Date Added: 3/13/2023

On Feb.17, Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville held its second 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 physical education teachers Billy Maisel and Colleen Charles.

Date Added: 3/13/2023

Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School students in Amityville are learning about the importance of being the "I" in kind and what they can do to help spread kindness.

For Valentine's Day, students created heartfelt cards for local veterans and seniors in nursing homes. With the help of State Sen. Monica Martinez's office and Amityville School District Board of Education trustee David Heller, the cards were delivered on Feb. 14.

Students also shared kindness at the local coffee shops in Amityville. During recess, students wrote inspirational and thoughtful messages on coffee sleeves. Better Bagel, Anchor Coffee and New York Beanery are currently displaying these sleeves for community members to take. Park Avenue hopes that these messages will spread kindness throughout Amityville.

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Date Added: 2/24/2023