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Our mission is to inspire all students to be confident, passionate learners with the courage and skills to lead their lives with integrity, while contributing to our global community with creativity and compassion.

pa1599 Park Avenue.
North Merrick, NY 11566


Tel: (516) 992-3117

Fax: (516) 992-3274

Nurse: (516) 992-3275


Principal: Dr. Lynn Coyle
Instagram: @parkavepride

  


Dear Park Avenue Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year at Park Avenue! Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, I’m thrilled to welcome you to our school community and to our website.

As the principal of Park Avenue, it is an honor to lead such a vibrant, passionate, and dedicated group of students, staff, and families. I am inspired each day by the commitment of our educators, the support of our families, and the curiosity and enthusiasm of our students.

At Park Avenue, our mission is to nurture the whole child in a warm, nurturing, and challenging environment where every learner can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe that the foundation of student success is built through strong home to school partnerships, and I look forward to deepening those connections this year.

We are committed to growing tomorrow’s leaders; students who demonstrate integrity, take initiative, and use their voices to create positive change. Through intentional opportunities and daily interactions, we help our students build confidence, empathy, and a sense of responsibility. We also strive to equip them with the tools they will need in an ever-changing world: resilience, adaptability, and strategic problem solving.

At PARK, we live by our core values:

  • Positive mindset
  • A hardworking attitude
  • Respect for others
  • Kindness in all we do

These values are more than words; they are the heart of who we are and how we grow together as a school community.

I look forward to a year filled with meaningful learning, joyful moments, and continued growth for every student. Please know that my door is always open. Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, I welcome the conversation.

Thank you for your partnership and for entrusting us with your child’s education. It is a privilege to serve as your principal, and I am excited for all that lies ahead in the 2025–2026 school year.

With gratitude,
Dr. Lynn Coyle
Principal

 

Fourth Graders Build Relationships and Towers

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A cup-stacking challenge in Alexis DiCapua’s class at Park Avenue Elementary School helped fourth graders start the year off with a teamwork mentality. Students have been learning about being active members of the classroom community, and how they can work together to solve problems through collaboration. 

The class read “Someone Builds Dreams” by Lisa Wheeler, a book that emphasizes the importance of teamwork and how every individual contribute to the process. Students learned that it takes more than once person to create a vision and bring it to life, and have been applying this principle in the classroom. 

Fourth graders participated in a STEM activity in which each group received an assortment of plastic cups, a rubber band and a piece of string. The goal was to stack the cups but students couldn’t use their hands. They had to strategize, communicate and problem-solve to build their towers. They wouldn’t be successful without each team member playing an important role in the activity.  

“The lesson was all about building trust and communication skills,” Ms. DiCapua said, “proving that with a little creativity and a lot of collaboration, anything is possible.” 

Click here to view the Fourth Graders Build Relationships and Towers slideshow.

 

Date Added: 10/2/2025

Fourth Grade Herd Takes on Challenges at Park Avenue

Fourth graders at Park Avenue Elementary School smiling at table. thumbnail267701

Fourth graders at Park Avenue Elementary School are up for any challenges that come their way, thanks to inspiration from Bryson the Brave Bison. Students in Lauren Manginelli’s class learned how bison run into the storm, instead of away from it, and are using that lesson for their own personal growth.  

Ms. Manginelli read students the book, “Bryson the Brave Bison” by Nate Davenport and Luke Freshwater, about a bison who shows his herd how to face a storm and overcome a challenge through bravery and self-confidence. She even brought a stuffed bison into the classroom to help students connect to the character.  

Children often face tasks that are hard, Ms. Manginelli said, and the goal is to inspire them to “run into the storm.” They recently completed worksheets identifying challenges they want to overcome and creating an action plan to do so. Some of their goals include getting better at writing or math, playing an instrument and building better relationships with classmates or siblings.  

Throughout the year, students will write down the challenges they face and post it to an interactive bulletin board. By the end of the year, they will see all of the challenges they have conquered.  

 

Click here to view the Fourth Grade Herd Takes on Challenges at Park Avenue slideshow.

 

Date Added: 9/25/2025

A Pause for Patriotism at Park Avenue School

Students and staff throughout the North Bellmore School District marked Patriot Day on Sept. 11 by wearing red, white and blue to school. thumbnail267626

Students and staff throughout the North Bellmore School District marked Patriot Day on Sept. 11 by wearing red, white and blue to school. Through their attire, they honored the victims of the terrorist attacks 24 years ago, recognized the heroic actions of first responders and celebrated a spirit of unity. 

At Park Avenue Elementary School, students placed miniature American flags along the front walk. Throughout the day, each class took a turn going outside and by the end of school, more than 300 flags were waving in the breeze. The simple but meaningful act helped students embrace the spirit of the national day of service and remembrance. 

 

Click here to view the A Pause for Patriotism at Park Avenue School slideshow.

 

Date Added: 9/15/2025

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