Park Avenue Post

We are currently administering the NYS MATH & NYSESLAT EXAMS and the 5TH GRADE SCIENCE TEST is on May 8. The dates are copied below.

• Tues/Wed, April 29&30 - NYS MATH EXAM FOR GRADES 4&5
• Thurs/Fri, May 1&2 - NYS MATH EXAM FOR GRADE 3
• Thursday, May 8 - NYS SCIENCE EXAM FOR GRADE 5 ONLY
• NYSESLAT SPEAKING - April 14-May 23
• NYSESLAT LRW - May 12-May 23

State exams can feel stressful, but with the right support, your child can feel confident and ready! Here’s how you can help:

✅ Ensure a Good Night’s Sleep – Aim for at least 8-10 hours of rest the night before the test.
✅ Provide a Healthy Breakfast – A nutritious meal with protein and whole grains helps with focus.
✅ Arrive on Time – Being early reduces anxiety and ensures a smooth start.
✅ Encourage a Positive Mindset – Remind your child to do their best and stay calm.
✅ Avoid Pressure – Offer reassurance and celebrate their effort, not just the results.

Your support makes a big difference—thank you for being a partner in your child’s success! 🎉

PARK AVENUE STUDENTS HAVE READ OVER 15,398 BOOKS SINCE FEBRUARY!!!

SINCE WE SURPASSED OUR 10,000 BOOK CHALLENGE, WE WILL BE HAVING A BIG CELEBRATION OF READING!!!

The morning of Monday, April 28 will be focused on having guest readers come in to read to our students, THEN from 1:45-2:30pm, we will hold the GREAT READING RACE!! AP Elsy and I will be dressed in inflatable costumes and will conduct an obstacle course carrying books while the kids cheer us on. Then, 8 students, randomly chosen from our highest readers in the school, will be invited down to put a pie in the faces of me, Elsy and other staff. We are thankful to Samantha Calvert and Jessica DiGiorgi for being the MCs of the event!! We expect to be back at Park Avenue for dismissal by 2:40pm.

On Thursday, we also announced the grade level winners for reading the most books at each grade. They win a PIZZA PARTY AND MOVIE DAY on Friday, May 9. The winners are:

K = Parente’s Class

1 = McEntire’s Class

2 = Scofield’s Class

3 = Mott's Class

4 = Weisblum’s Class

5 = Reyes’ Class

Self Contained = Remy’s Class

This event, while sure to be fun, is not open to families due to security reasons, but we'll be sure to share out photos and videos of the fun.

Our lost and found is OVERFLOWING with winter items. On May 2, it will all be bagged and held for one week before being donated to those less fortunate. PLEASE stop by and see if your child's items are in the lost and found before that date!

Our spring concert has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Port Chester Middle School. The third-grade concert will begin at 5:30 p.m., and the fourth and fifth-grade concerts will begin at 7:00 p.m. It is expected that all third, fourth, and fifth-grade students attend the concert.

Please note: Parents must attend the concert with their children. Children are not allowed to be dropped off and picked up afterward.

Third Grade will arrive at 5:00 pm for a 5:30 concert. Third grade families, unless they have siblings in fourth or fifth grade will leave after the third grade concert. Third grade students must bring their recorders to the concert and return them to school the next day

Fourth and Fifth Graders will arrive at 6:30 p.m. for a 7 p.m. concert. Upon their arrival, students will report to the cafeteria.

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE SPRING CONCERT LETTER

Our community schools social worker, Ms. Brown, has been working hard to foster relationships with lots of local organizations to better support our families. PLEASE CLICK HERE for some of the partnerships that we have established.

We're always looking to continue to build these partnerships, so if you know of a local organization that you think would benefit our families, please contact Ms. Brown at rbrown@portchesterschools.org. Also, if you have a need for something, please contact Ms. Brown and she will be helpful in any way she can!

Our community schools team made a wonderful presentation on summer camps and summer resources. Please click the links below to see some valuable resources.

ENGLISH SUMMER CAMP PRESENTATION

SPANISH SUMMER CAMP PRESENTATION

A special thanks goes out to Alison Telesaca and the PTO for organizing a wonderful assembly for our students on May 19!! BASH THE TRASH (CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION) is a group of musicians that performs for our students using REUSED AND REPURPOSED materials. This wonderful assembly helps to promote the goals of Environmentalism with a celebration of music!!

If you'd like to purchase a Park Avenue Elementary yearbook for your child, please order online at

Ticketstripe.com/yearbook2025

Fun Day T-Shirts - Order online only by 5/2/25 at nacstores.com/collections/funday

June 6th is this year's Fun Day! To help support the PTO in funding this epic end-of-the-year event, we are selling Fun Day T-shirts and bags.

T-shirts are $20.00 each

Bags are $8.00 each

Buy both and SAVE! $24.00 for both

ALL Orders Due by May 2nd!

To place your order go to: https://nacstores.com/collections/funday

Please consider attending this awesome free and fun activity for our elementary students sponsored and provided by the Mamaroneck Stem Alliance called Tinker Nights. There will be 2 Tinkers Nights in total, one for April 30th, 6:00-7:30, and one for May 14th, 6:00-7:30.

April 30th event:

• Only open to students in grades 3 to 5. Families will register online. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

May 14th event is for grades K-2. A flyer will come out shortly.

• Only open to students in grade K-2, and same as above, families will register online.

Morning Drop Off Guidelines:

• Drop off lane is the lane closest to the curb. Please pull up as far as possible and my staff will help students get out of the car. Please stay in your car.

• If you need to do a quick drop off in the morning before 8am, please pull forward towards College Avenue and pull over to the curb before letting your child out.

• Please do not stop or drop off from the through lane of traffic.

Guías para dejar a los estudiantes por la mañana:

• El carril para dejar a los estudiantes es el carril más cercano a la acera. Por favor, avance lo más posible y mi personal ayudará a los estudiantes a salir del coche. Por favor, permanezca en su coche.

• Si necesita dejar a su hijo rápidamente, por favor, avance hacia College Avenue y deténgase junto a la acera antes de dejar salir a su hijo.

• Por favor, no se detenga ni deje a su hijo en el carril de circulación.

Afternoon Pickup Guidelines:

• Please do not double and triple park in front of the school.

• If you need to park and leave your car, you MUST be in the lane closest to the curb. Parking is allowed in this lane only.

• You may stop and wait in the second lane but you must stay in your car so that you can move your car if necessary.

• Please NEVER leave your car running and unattended.

Guías para la recogida de estudiantes por la tarde:

• Por favor, no estacione en doble o triple fila frente a la escuela.

• Si necesita estacionarse y dejar su auto, DEBE estar en el carril más cercano a la acera. Solo se permite estacionar en este carril.

• Puede detenerse y esperar en el segundo carril, pero debe permanecer en su auto para poder moverlo si es necesario.

• Por favor, NUNCA deje su auto encendido y sin supervisión.

There are a lot of great things coming up! Please mark your calendars:

Here are some upcoming highlights:

• Monday, April 28 - Spring Into Reading Celebration
• Tues/Wed, April 29&30 - NYS MATH EXAM FOR GRADES 4&5
• Thurs/Fri, May 1&2 - NYS MATH EXAM FOR GRADE 3
• Mon-Fri, May 5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
• Thursday, May 8 - Grade 5 NYS Science Test
• Friday, May 9 - Reading Challenge Winners Pizza and a Movie Day
• Monday, May 12 - PTO Meeting
• Tuesday, May 13 - Spring Concert
• Friday, May 16 - Bingo Night @ 5:30pm
• Monday, May 19 - Bash the Trash Assembly
• Tuesday, May 20-Thursday, May 22 - Spring Book Fair
• Tuesday, May 20 - DISTRICT BUDGET VOTE (@ PARK AVENUE)
• Wednesday, May 21 - 3rd Grade Spelling Bee at King Street (Park Students Invited to Participate)
• Monday, May 26 - MEMORIAL DAY - SCHOOLS CLOSED

The Port Chester School District's mission is to develop responsible and self-sufficient citizens who value cultural diversity, are creative and adaptable, and have the skills to think critically, communicate effectively, and continue growing individually.

The district's vision is "SUCCESS FOR EVERY STUDENT".

• Email: cdreves@portchesterschools.org
• Website: https://www.portchesterschools.org/pas/home
• Location: Park Avenue, Port Chester, NY 10573
• Phone: 914-934-7895
• Twitter: @craigdreves