North Bellmore Public Schools: Park Avenue School

On behalf of the Park Avenue Faculty and Staff, I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your children to what promises to be another productive, successful, and enjoyable school year. I’d like to extend a special welcome to the newest members of the Park Avenue community- our Kindergarteners, our transfer students and their parents. The faculty, staff and I are eager to welcome your family to the Park Avenue family. We are very proud of our school so we hope you love it as much as we do.

I believe that parents play a vital role in ensuring their child’s success in school. With the emphasis on state assessments and higher standards, it is critical that the school and the home work as partners to help our children develop a love of learning and, subsequently, to experience academic success. With that said, communication is an essential component of a truly successful home/school partnership. I encourage you to establish positive communication with your child’s teachers and with me. Please feel free to contact the school at any time should you have any questions or concerns.

I welcome your suggestions and active participation as we work together to prepare your child to meet the challenges of an ever changing world. One excellent way to participate in “school life” is to become a member of the PTA. Park Avenue has a very active and supportive PTA and parents are strongly encouraged to be partners in the child’s education. Through our collective efforts, we strive to empower all students to be confident, passionate learners who lead their lives with integrity. Through the PTA, parents organize a variety of cultural arts programs, which support and complement the school curriculum. They also plan many other special events and fundraising activities throughout the school year. Please visit the PTA webpage on a regular basis (accessed by clicking on “Park Ave. PTA News” in the drop down box on the right side of this page) to see what they are doing for our school and for your children. I encourage you to share your time and talents with the PTA for the benefit of all the Park Avenue children.

High expectations for student achievement, a highly-qualified and dedicated staff, supportive school and district administration, and parental involvement continue to make Park Avenue Elementary School excellent. As such, I expect this to be another wonderful year for our school community.

Again, welcome back!