Dayton Avenue School Open House

The Dayton Avenue School Open House was a celebration of learning and teaching.  Faculty and staff in grades 3 through 6 shared with families the wonderful academic and social/emotional journey we are going to take this year.  We were joined by members of our Board of Education, South Manor PTA, and Special Education PTO.  It was a great evening.

Utilizing Technology in Social Studies and Building our Literacy Library

Mrs. VanTronk, Mrs. Castoro, Mrs. Orlando, and Mrs. Castranova's classes are incorporating technology into our informative and formative assessments in Social Studies.  The students are completing an interactive continents and oceans assessment which not only provides instant feedback, but allows or differentiation within the assessment.

Also, students are choosing leveled books based on their interests from our literacy library.  The students will then be broken up into literature groups, to allow for the opportunity to discuss the book that they have chosen with other students that may share the same interests.

Mrs. DeFeo's Class Examines Scientific Method

Students in Mrs. DeFeo's 4th grade class collaborate together to deepen their understanding of the scientific method.

Mrs. Moran and Mr. Weiss Engage in Meaningful Instruction

Students in Mrs. Moran's class are building team unity and getting to know one another through the development of Heart Maps.  Mr. Weiss and his students are discussing the importance of "Just Right" books.

3rd Grade Students Learn XtraMath

Students in Mrs. VanTronk, Mrs. Orlando, and Mrs. Castranova's class work with Mrs. Marone to log-in and utilize XtraMath in the Library Media Center.

Mrs. Rubin's Class Learns Google Drive

Students in Mrs. Rubin's 3rd grade class are supported by 5th grade students who teach them how to utilize Google Drive.

Honoring Patriot Day at Dayton Avenue School

Boys in girls at Dayton Avenue School along with faculty and staff honored America by wearing Read, White, and Blue this Friday.  Students in 3rd grade sung God Bless America and children in 6th grade did a writing response to Philippe Petit's 1974 walk across the World Trade Center.  Other student read and responded to 14 Cows for America and FireBoat: The Story of the John J. Harvey.  It with a great sense of pride that I get to work with this remarkable faculty, staff, and students.

Bulletin Boards Come to Life at Dayton Avenue School

We pride ourselves in creating a warm and inviting environment for boys and girls to learn. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to designing bulletin that promote our positive expectations.  This year we look forward to fully integrating the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. 

Dayton Avenue Welcomes 3rd Grade Students

Dayton Avenue School is pleased to welcome the newest members of our family.  Students have had a great first week of school.

Mrs. DeFeo's Future Leaders

Mrs. Defeo's class got a head start on picture day.  Students all took portraits in front of their classroom bulletin board promoting the 7 Habits of Happy Kids. 

Mrs. Smith's Class building Synergy

6th grade students in Mrs. Smith's class got to know one another on the first day of school through this team building challenge.

Welcome Back

On behalf of the entire Dayton Avenue School Faculty and Staff we want to welcome all our students and their families back for a new school year.  We look forward to the academic and social emotional growth that our children will experience this year.  If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.  Below are some photos of the bulletin boards that are already up as well as pictures of our faculty hard at work during our recent conference days.