Dayton Avenue School Celebrates PBIS Shark Spirit Week

Dayton Avenue School's PBIS Shark Spirit Week culminated with our PBIS Kick-Off Assembly and students participating the following day in the Homecoming Parade.  Dayton Avenue spirit was on display throughout the week.  Sixth grade students shared with their peers what is means to be Safe, Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Kind, and Successful.

 

Mrs. Voss's Students Take the Pyramid Challenge

Students were asked to build  the tallest tower they could in eight minutes. Each group was given Dixie cups and index cards. We discussed working together, communicating and positively speaking/ encouraging to each other. If the tower falls they needed to plan again and rebuild. The team with the tallest tower after 8 minutes wins. Students completed a T-Chart following the activity identifying things the experienced and observed and how the activity would help the classroom environment.

3rd Grade Students get to know one another.

The third grade students in Mrs. Defeo, Mrs. Orlando, and Ms. Lucia's class had a wonderful time getting to know each other.  The children interviewed someone they just met.  They learned about their families and what they enjoy doing in and outside of school. 

Dayton Avenue 6th Grade Students Enjoy New 2 in 1 Laptops

Students in Mrs. Riley and Mr. Litto's class were the first class to enjoy Dayton Avenue School's new Dell Inspiron 11 2 in 1 laptop and tablets.  These new devices include the Windows 8 operating system.  The new devices will be distributed to the Library Media Center.  Also, each classroom in the building will have five computers. 

Patriotic Spirit on Display at Dayton Avenue School

September 11th is a day of National Remembrance and Service.  Students wore their Red, White, and Blue to show their patriotic spirit.  Our students did a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem.  Enjoy the video below. 

 

4th Grade Team Building in the Library Media Center

Fourth graders learned about Stephen Covey’s habits and focused on the two new words on their media center word wall (proactive and synergy.) Throughout the year in the media center, the students will have to synergize or work together on inquiry learning projects. To illustrate effective synergy, students brainstormed with their tables what they would create with only six pieces of foil and 12 pipe cleaners. Then in five minutes and with everyone at their table, they had to sculpt their creation. From prosthetic arms, to ships, to volcanoes, to computers, students worked together with their classmates to meet a common goal.  The students then used one of the protocols and did a gallery walk to view the other creations  before discussing how they synergized and if they had any challenges.  

 

 

 

 

Local Girl Scout Troop Transforms Courtyard

Girl Scout Troop 2514 has worked on their Silver Project Award for the last year.  These young ladies have transformed Dayton Avenue School's court yard.  Students in Mrs. Moran, Mr. Litto, and Mrs. Skidmore's class are already benefiting from their work.  Students in grade five were planting seeds in the court yard last week.  We are so grateful for the hard work of this young ladies.  Troop 2514 will be joining us on Monday, September 22nd during our Open House to show off their work. 

Mrs. McGinness and Students Build Team Capacity in 4th Grade

Students working together completed the Marshmallow Challenge in class.  This activity allows students to get to work collaboratively, think critically, and get to know one another.  Boys and girls are given a roll of tape and 20 pieces of spaghetti.  As a team they have to design and build a structure that is strong enough to hold a marshmallow.  This is a great problem solving activity. 

Team Building in Mrs. Smith's 5th Grade Class

 

Students in Mrs. Smith's 5th grade class were busy working collaboratively in order to build the team capacity necessary to reach their optimal potential as a group. Mrs. Smith is committed to promoting an environment that is hands-on and builds on the premise of mutual trust. We look forward to the 2014-2015 adventure. 

 

 

First Day of School

The faculty and staff of Dayton Avenue School welcomed back students in grades 3 through 6 for the beginning of the 2014-2015 School Year.  The sun was shining on our boys and girls as they entered the building for the first time this year.  We look forward to the academic adventures that are students will travel on this year.  Dayton Avenue School is a special place made up of amazing children.  Dayton Avenue School is committed to our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports system for modeling good choices.  Students demonstrate Safe, Honest, Accountable, Respectful, Kind, and Successful (SHARKS) behavior every day.  We look forward to enjoying the school year with our entire community.   

The American Flag welcomes all who enter Dayton Avenue

Students arrive at Dayton Avenue School

3rd and 4th grade students enter the building

Mrs. Breheny's class off to Physical Education