Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville was excited to welcome back their annual Halloween Day Parade on Oct. 31.

The students and staff at Park Avenue had the opportunity to show off their costumes and march in the parade. The costumed characters marched around the school building as their parents and guardians cheered them on.

Date Added: 11/3/2022

Mr. Edward Plaia, principal at Park Avenue Elementary School in Amityville, became a fifth grader for a day on Sept. 30.

Fifth graders were excited to have Mr. Plaia as their classmate for the day, as many of them helped him follow along the classroom activities. Mr. Plaia also joined students for recess, gym and lunch. Additionally, students discussed their favorite things about Park Avenue with Mr. Plaia, and shared ideas on ways to enhance their learning experience.

Mr. Plaia admitted that being a fifth grader in the 21st century is not easy, but he was happy to get a glimpse what it’s like to be a student at Park Avenue.

Date Added: 10/3/2022