Together We Can Watch Our Garden Grow
Dear Evans Park Elementary Community,
April is in full swing and at Evans Park we are reflecting on our successes, the growth we have experienced throughout the year, and we're beginning to look forward to an exciting end to our school year. Our Tigers are truly beginning to blossom. This is a busy time filled with exciting trips, learning opportunities, community events, transitions and the celebration of our students.
March and April have brought many opportunities to come together as a school, experience unique learning moments and demonstrate our growth as leaders beyond the classroom. Our Tigers have led by example - exhibiting positive behaviors, championing empathy, and ensuring that Evans Park is a place where every student feels a deep sense of belonging. Together, there is no challenge we cannot overcome!
Thank you for your ongoing support and partnership,
Joe Avdek
Principal
Tigers Jump Rope for Heart!
Our Physical Education classes partnered with The Kids Heart Challenge for their jump rope unit. Over three weeks, students are learning about the cardio benefits and skills needed in order to be able to maneuver the rope and jump correctly.
The Kids Heart Challenge provides lessons, tools and activities to support both the mental and physical well-being of our students, families, and staff. The money raised will benefit the American Heart Association and will help us purchase Physical Education equipment for our school.
Evans Park Elementary School Team: http://www2.heart.org/goto/evanspark
Tigers Set Sail for PRMS
In preparation for the transition to Pearl River Middle School, our fourth grade classes were joined by PRMS school counselors Mr. Bernasconi and Mrs. Beckley to discuss some common concerns and explore exciting opportunities. The counselors answered questions about transitioning between classes, specials and lockers.
Our fourth graders are excited to visit PRMS on April 26th! Fourth grade families are also welcomed for a Parent Orientation on April 25th at 7:00 PM.
Thank you to PRMS Principal Mr. Wright, Mr. Bernasconi, Mrs. Beckley, and the PRMS team for getting our Tigers ready to set sail as Pirates!
PRMS Music Selection
Tigers can make some beautiful music! In April, Evans Park welcomed Dr. Dalandan, Ms. Desir, and Mrs. Hensley to showcase the fabulous musical opportunities available at PRMS. The PRMS is thrilled to offer the opportunity for your fourth grade child to sign up for a music elective.
To learn more about the PRMS music program offerings, and to sign your child up for next year’s class selection, please visit their music department website.
Tigers are Out of this World!
On April 12th, Mr. Price took the students of Evans Park on a journey that was out of this world! Students participated in a living planetarium where they were given props to explore and learn about our solar system.
This wonderful learning activity connected to the solar eclipse that took place on Monday, April 8th. We are grateful to Mr. Price and all of our staff for providing students these amazing learning experiences...these interdisciplinary opportunities create memories that will last a lifetime!
Celebrating Tigers
We are excited to highlight our students, who over the past six weeks have collected over 4,000 tickets for demonstrating acts of kindness, readiness and safety. To celebrate, all classes were able to participate in a school reward on April 19th. Students had the opportunity to watch Wall-E, a film that draws connections to our 'One School, One Book' (The Wild Robot) and emphasizes how responsibility and hard work can positively impact our world.
At Evans Park and in the PRSD, our Tigers work together to build a community of belonging through learning and kindness!
Together, Tigers Can Persevere!
Perseverance means overcoming an obstacle by working hard, staying positive, practicing to make progress, and using the strength of our friends. This month, students were celebrated for showing a Little Spot of Perseverance and not giving up.
As an extra-special part of our assembly, the Tigers' Student Council joined in to share a special poem and help bring our school all together. Thank you to our students for showing perseverance and working to achieve our goals!
Designing with Empathy
As part of our One School, One Book campaign students were challenged to design a robot with a mind of engineering and empathy! Thank you to all of those who submitted creative and unique robot designs. The robots were innovative, well thought-out and showcased an empathetic perspective. We received robots of every size and species!
All the robots were on display in our main hallway for the whole school to appreciate. In celebration of these amazing designs, they will be on display at the District Office after April 19th, 2024.