Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville were recently treated to an amazing performance from the Phyllis Rose Dance Company.

Students gathered in the school’s auditorium to celebrate Black History Month as different performers danced to traditional and modern songs, and they played instruments such as the mbira and the djembe.

For more than 30 years, the Phyllis Rose Dance Company has been committed to arts in education and has been brought dance and movement programs with great verve, energy, excitement, and success to young audiences. The company’s founder, Phyllis Rose, also spoke to students about the company’s history while sharing the significance of Black History Month.

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1-8: Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville were recently treated to an amazing performance from the Phyllis Rose Dance Company.

9: Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School Principal Mr. Edward Plaia thanked the Phyllis Rose Dance Company for visiting their school.

10: Students also played games were members of the Phyllis Rose Dance Company.

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Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

On Feb. 27, students throughout the Amityville School District marked Black History Month with a series of performances at Amityville Memorial High School. 

District administrators, staff members throughout the district, and parents gathered at the high school’s auditorium as students in grades K-12 celebrated Black culture through dance, music and poetry. Many of the performers wore matching clothes to promote unity, and each performance received a resounding applause from those in attendance. 

The district would like to commend all of the performers and directors for putting together a memorable celebration of Black history.  

Click here to view the Amityville holds districtwide Black History Month celebration slideshow.

Date Added: 3/5/2025

Students and staff at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville celebrated Kindness Week from Feb. 10-14.   

Students dressed up for Spirit Week with different themes such as Jersey Day, Pajama Day, and Amityville Spirit Colors Day. As an act of kindness, students collected non-perishable food items for Park Avenue’s food drive, which was donated to St. Martin's food pantry. They also crafted Valentine’s Day cards for local veterans and seniors. One student from each class was recognized for their kindness and school monitor Ms. Donna Brink was nominated by the staff for her “Kind Heart.” 

Click here to view the Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School’s Kindness Week celebration slideshow.

Date Added: 2/20/2025

Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville are learning about the importance of dental hygiene.  

As part of Park Avenue’s celebration of Dental Hygiene Month, Dr. Justyna Balicka of Amityville Orthodontics recently visited students to share tips about dental health. Students learned about losing teeth, the importance of brushing, and when to see an orthodontist. The students were able to ask questions to with Dr. Balicka and Dental Assistant Jesie Veliz. 

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Date Added: 2/11/2025

Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville worked together on crafting festive decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

The colorful decorations, which are now on display throughout the school, focused on the Year of the Snake, which represents wisdom, intuition and transformation. Park Avenue Principal Edward Plaia commended all of the students who contributed to the decorations.

Photo caption: 1-2: Students at Park Avenue Memorial Elementary School in Amityville worked together on crafting festive decorations to celebrate the Lunar New Year.

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Date Added: 1/29/2025