Castle Learning Professional Development

Dayton Avenue School faculty enjoyed a day of training on the utilization of Castle Learning computer assisted instruction software.  Castle Learning is aligned with the Common Core State Standards and permits teachers to differentiate instruction and analyze real time formative data on student progress.

Positive Principal Phone Call!

Samantha Youngs is the most recent Dayton Avenue School student to be recognized for her Safe, Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Kind, and Successful behavior as part of our PBIS system.  Great job Samantha.

Proton the Elf Visits Dr. Christie

Proton the Elf visited Dr. Christie from Mrs. Lukas and Mrs. Laza's class.  Proton the Elf represents the positive energy the all of us demonstrate at Dayton Avenue School.  Proton will be traveling throughout the school in the month of December promoting, Safe, Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Kind, and Successful behavior.  Today Proton demonstrated a "Random Act of Kindness" by delivering Tide To Go sticks to Dr. Christie.  It is a not so well kept secret that he spills coffee on his suits.

Dr. Christie Has Opportunity to Teach 3rd Grade Class!

Thanks to Mrs. Van Tronk and Ms. Lucia, Dr. Christie was given the opportunity to integrate literacy, history, geography and team building into a third grade class.  Students learned about the long standing tradition of the Mohawk Indians and their expertise in iron working for over a century.  Students explored their own family traditions and had the opportunity to work collaboratively to build skyscrapers.  Learning and fun was had by all.  Especially, Dr. Christie!

Mrs. Rivera's Class Celebrates Thanksgiving

Students in Mrs. Rivera class enhance their understanding of Long Island history with a Thanksgiving celebration.  

4th Grade Celebrates Local History and Thanksgiving

Students in 4th grade integrated their study of Long Island Native American History with a Thanksgiving Celebration.  Students shared a decree with Dr. Christie that they developed as we look forward to the "Doors of Dayton" Holiday Door Decorating.  From our Dayton Avenue School family, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving.

Mrs. Defeo's Class Celebrates Thanksgiving

Students in Mrs. Defeo, Mrs. Orlando, and Ms. Lucia's class invited parents in for a Thanksgiving feast.  However, before students and families shared a meal together they had to do some heavy lifting as the examined how an author gives characters various traits.  Students had to provide text evidence to support their conclusions.

Yet Another Principal's Helper

6th Grade student Jarid Aguanno was the latest Principal's Helper.  Jarid set an example for his colleagues by demonstrating Safe, Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Kind, and Successful (SHARKS) behavior.  Keep up the good work.

Mrs. Rubin's Class Takes Hands-On Approach to Math Facts

Students in Mrs. Rubin's class creatively manage their time by integrating snack into their understanding of math facts.

Dayton Avenue School has another Principal's Helper

Benjamin did a great job helping Dr. Christie as part of our Positive Behavior Intervention and Support System (PBIS). Benjamin demonstrated Safe, Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Kind, and Successful (SHARKS) behavior.  Keep up the great work.

6th Grade Bull Shark Food Drive

The 6th grade Bull Shark team continues to promote a spirit of Thankfulness, Gratitude and Generosity with their school wide food drive.  Enjoy their rendition of "We Are the Bull Sharks."

Bull Sharks Sponsor Thanksgiving Food Drive

The 6th Grade Bull Sharks are spearheading Dayton Avenue School's Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive.  Students are making daily announcements, developing original songs, and marketing the food drive throughout the school.  This is another example of building team capacity at Dayton Avenue School.

6th Grade Building Team Capacity

The 6th grade students at Dayton Avenue School are beginning to carve out their own team identify.  We are pleased to introduce the Bull, Megalodon, and Hammer Head Sharks. Teaming is a crucial component to building middle school capacity.  Dayton Avenue is spearheading an initiative to develop middle school program components for students in 5th and 6th grade within an intermediate school setting.  

Dayton Avenue Students Travel Virtually to London

Check out the Library Media Center Blog for information on their virtual trip to London as they recognize Veterans Day. http://www.daytonmediacenter.blogspot.com/#!/

Dayton Avenue School Honors Veterans!

Students at Dayton Avenue School honored Veterans Day with a morning tribute that included a beautiful song played by our Dayton Avenue School All District chorus.  Throughout the day students completed "Holiday for Heroes" cards sponsored by the American Red Cross.  Over 6.5 million cards are delivered by the Red Cross each year.  530 of those cards will be from Dayton Avenue School.  Dr. Christie had an amazing day as well.  Students delivered a chart paper card thanking him for his service in the United States Navy.  We have an amazing group of young men and women at Dayton Avenue School.

Students in Mrs. Luka's Class Raise Monarch Butterflies

Tom and Dee Muller supported a partnership between the home and school as they volunteered their expertise as they taught students the evolution of the Monarch Butterfly.  Students had an opportunity to see the development of the butterflies.  Today, Mr. and Mrs. Muller's grand daughter,a member of Mrs. Luka's class, on her birthday, set the butterflies free as they begin their southern migration.  This was a great team building and learning experience for all involved. 

4th Grade Students Visit Hoyt Farm

Students in 4th grade were able to make history come alive as students extended their understanding of Native American life on Long Island with a visit to Hoyt Farm. 

The Advent of All District Chorus

Dayton Avenue School is pleased to introduce and All District Band and Chorus.  This ensemble is a collaboration between 5th and 6th grade students from Dayton and Eastport Elementary School along with their 7th grade peers in the Junior Senior High School.  We look forward to a great year. 

Professional Development Day

Teachers in grades 3-6 had the opportunity to work with trainers from Microsoft as we roll out Dell 2 in 1 laptops for our students at Dayton Avenue and Eastport Elementary School.  We are looking forward to maximizing the use of instructional technology to support the academic growth of our students. 

6th Grade Hammerhead Sharks Earn Luncheon

Dayton Avenue School is supporting the transition of our 5th and 6th grade boys and girls into the "tweenage" years of the middle school child by introducing middle level program components in 5th and 6th grade.  Ultimately, this will support our students in their transition to the Junior-Senior High School.  We now have three teams in sixth grade.  The Bull, Hammerheads and Megalodon sharks.  The three teams held a fundraiser to support the end of the year luau.  The Hammerheads raised the most money and received a Subway luncheon.  Each of the teams are participating in activities this year to help build their team identity.  We are looking forward to some great things.

Hats Off to Poor Choices!

Dayton Avenue School's Red Ribbon Week culminated with "Hats Off to Poor Choices" at Dayton Avenue.  Good choices are consistently reinforced at Dayton Avenue School through our Positive Behavior Intervention and Support system.

The Founders of the Feast!

5th grade students in Mrs. Moran, Mr. Litto, and Mrs. Skidmore's class cultivated the land in the Dayton Avenue School outdoor classroom.  Students reaped the benefit of their harvest with a healthy feast held in class.  Keep up the great work. 

Utilizing Technology to Support Literacy Collaborative

Students in Mrs. Arroyo's 4th grade class our using Think Central an online resource that supports our Literacy Collaborative program.  Furthermore, students have in their hands new Dell 2 in 1 tablets and laptops to support instruction in the classroom. 

Mrs. Smith's Ghoulish Science Lab

Mrs. Smith once again provided two full days of hands-on science experiments for her students embracing the Halloween spirit.  Students are engaged in meaningful and rigorous science labs throughout the day.