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.