On April 25, students at Northeast Elementary School in Amityville took a musical journey around the world during the school’s annual Spring Concert and Art Show. 

Held in the school’s gymnasium, pre-kindergartners performed numerous songs under the direction of music teacher Megan Ashe to celebrate different cultures and countries around the world. Additionally, art teacher Nicole Pappas organized artwork from Northeast’s students which were on display in the school’s gymnasium.  

Parents, teachers and administrators filled the bleachers and applauded students after each performance. 

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Date Added: 4/29/2025

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

Northeast Elementary School in Amityville is proud to celebrate its third year of the school’s Parent Empowerment Program.

Under the leadership of Northeast Principal Dr. Pauline Collins, the program provides parents with the information and resources needed to help their children while assisting them in navigating the school system. The parents and students meet at Northeast every Saturday morning where they enjoy breakfast and participate in a children’s program that would mirror the same theme for the day.

The school’s social worker, Ms. Jessenia Bermudez, was very instrumental in securing partnerships with organizations such as Hope for Youth, the Crime Victims Center and Cornell Cooperative Extension, among other programs. Hope for Youth conducts a three-part positive parenting training program which focuses on training confident, happy and resilient children. The Crime Victims Center provides education and awareness on identifying and protecting children against sexual abuse while the Cornell Cooperative Extension educates parents on nutrition and healthy eating.

The district would like to thank all of the educators who continue to make this program a strong tool for our parents and students to grow together in Amityville.

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Date Added: 4/14/2025

On April 8, the Easter bunny hopped into Northeast Elementary School in Amityville to celebrate with the district’s youngest learners. 

Classes took turns to meet and greet the Easter bunny with a high five and a warm hug. Students also participated in several activities such as an Easter egg hunt and an Easter-themed breakfast. Some of the students also expressed their love for the Easter bunny by wearing rabbit ears and eating tasty Easter eggs. 

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Date Added: 4/9/2025

On April 2, Northeast Elementary School’s STRIVE staff in Amityville were recognized during World Autism Awareness Day for their tireless work and dedication of supporting the district’s youngest learners.

World Autism Awareness Day kicks off a monthlong effort for schools and organizations to focus on sharing stories and providing opportunities to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism and fostering worldwide support. At Northeast, Principal Dr. Pauline Collins hosted a special luncheon in her office for all of the STRIVE staff members.

The district would like to thank Northeast’s STRIVE staff for continuing to go above and beyond for our students.

Photo caption: 1-6: On April 2, Northeast Elementary School’s STRIVE staff in Amityville were recognized during World Autism Awareness Day. Principal Dr. Pauline Collins hosted a special luncheon in her office for all of the STRIVE staff members.

Photos courtesy of Amityville Union Free School District

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Date Added: 4/3/2025