As warmer weather approaches, Northwest Elementary School in Amityville took the time to remind its students about the importance of water safety.  

Stewie the Duck and his friend Sarah Caro, from the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation, spoke to all Northwest’s students about tips to stay safe around water this summer. Stewie the Duck made a special appearance at all three of Northwest’s assemblies. Additionally, kindergarten students received a free book about water safety, courtesy of the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation. 

Date Added: 5/15/2025

Students at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently learned that greatness begins with good character during two interactive assemblies. 

Brian Richards from Academic Entertainment hosted the bGreat Show as he used magic, comedy, storytelling, audience participation, student leadership opportunities, and more to help Northwest’s students learn about trustworthiness, fairness, respect, responsibility, caring, and citizenship. The social-emotional learning message to students is: “Do you want to be great? It begins with you taking the first step!”  

Using the perfect blend of entertainment and educational content, Mr. Richard’s assemblies promoted a welcoming and affirming environment, which the students and staff loved. Though they laughed and were fooled by his tricks, the students also got excited about character.  

The district would like to thank the Amityville Parent-Teacher Council for funding this fun, educational assembly.  

Date Added: 5/13/2025

First graders in Ms. Lisa Carey’s class at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently completed a unit which focused on using their own imagination.

During their “Imagine That” unit, students were exposed to fables, folktales, poems, art, music, and inventors. At the end of the unit, students were tasked with using their own imagination to create a structure. Houses, robots, animals and dinosaurs were just a few of the beautiful creations. The projects also included a written narrative to describe their creations.

Photo caption: 1-2: First graders in Ms. Lisa Carey’s class at Northwest Elementary School in Amityville recently completed a unit which focused on using their own imagination.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 5/1/2025

On April 22, the Amityville School District’s Board of Education recognized several students and staff members for their excellence during their monthly meeting at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School. 

Students and staff members from all five schools were recognized as the March Student Scholars of the Month and Staff of the Month. The district congratulates students Tiffany Asbell, Valentina Gonzalez-Garcia, Claudia Poesy Gutierrez, Caleb Magnani and Ivanna Mendez Oliva, and staff members Margaret Brooks, Noelle Collura, Paul Duguay, William Reid and Charlene Wolk on earning this distinction. 

Each honoree received a certificate of recognition from the board of education. 

Date Added: 4/23/2025

Northwest Elementary School Social Worker Ms. Debra Lee partnered with Mr. Kewsi Williams and Ms. Shari Joyner from L3Harris Amityville for the Read Across America Initiative, celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday.

L3Harris Technologies’ LEAD (Employees of African Decent) and LIFT (Investing For Tomorrow) groups sponsored the event, bringing volunteers from the company to read The Magnificent Makers: Human Body Adventures to excited students. The L3Harris volunteers read and shared details about their exciting careers in aerospace, defense and technology. The students shared their future goals with the volunteers. The students were engaged and inspired, and they asked a lot of great questions.

As a token of appreciation, students in Mrs. Karnewich’s class created heartfelt thank-you cards for the volunteers. The fun finale included every student receiving a copy of the book to continue the adventure at home.

It was a day full of learning, inspiration, and fun — a perfect way to celebrate Read Across America and Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Northwest is grateful for the partnership with L3Harris Amityville.

Photo caption: 1-10: Northwest Elementary School Social Worker Ms. Debra Lee partnered with Mr. Kewsi Williams and Ms. Shari Joyner from L3Harris Amityville for the Read Across America Initiative, celebrating Dr. Seuss's birthday.

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District

Click here to view the Northwest partners with L3Harris Amityville for Read Across America slideshow.

Date Added: 4/10/2025