Winter Holiday Concert

On the night of Monday, December 21st, the Polk Street School auditorium was transformed into a musical holiday festival at the Winter Concert! This year's concert theme was "Winter Wonderland". The band got things hopping with a Hanukkah and Christmas medley. The boys and girls in the choruses entertained us all night with seasonal and traditional songs that had many toes tapping to the beat. The concert finale included a special song written by our vocal music teacher, Mrs. Abiuso, called "Joy Like Rain".

Guest Readers (Grade 3)

On Tuesday, November 24th, retired teachers from the Franklin Square School District and the Sewanhaka Central High School District visited our 3rd grade classes to read Thanksgiving related stories. A wonderful morning was enjoyed by all!

Stand Tall and Rake for Fall

On Saturday, November 7th, over 50 students, parents, and staff members from Polk Street School volunteered to rake the lawns of our community members. It was a beautiful, crisp day. Our neighbors expressed their appreciation for our efforts. Everyone walked away feeling invigorated with a sense of satisfaction from helping others.

Veterans' Day Assembly

On Friday, November 6th, Polk Street welcomed over 40 local veterans to a special assembly entitled, "A Morning of Honor, A Lifetime of Gratitude". The students in Grades K-2 created beautiful mini-murals which adorned the walls of the auditorium. Students in Grades 3-6 read poems and letters of appreciation about the veterans. The boys and girls also sang special patriotic songs to honor our brave men and women.

Pizza in the Piazza

On Friday, October 23rd, the Polk Street School Compact Committee held its "Pizza in the Piazza" fundraiser on the site of the future outdoor learning environment. Due to the blustery conditions however, the school auditorium was transformed into one big indoor pizza party! Guests enjoyed delicious pizza from D'Anna's Pizzeria and danced to music provide by a DJ.

Dino Dig

On Friday, October 23rd, our 2nd graders met an unsual new friend, "Mr. Nixon", a triceratops skull. The boys and girls really "dug" their new friend and enjoyed searching for fossils.

Principal's Bookshelf (4D & 4Sa)

At Polk Street School, we continue to foster a love of reading in our students and promote literacy.

Principal’s Bookshelf helps students develop critical listening and comprehension skills by providing them with a meaningful context in which they learn how to think critically about the books they listen to, engage in reflective dialogue with peers, and express their opinions and reactions in conversation. Research has shown that being read to helps to improve reading ability.

The students meet with the principal and enjoy their bagged lunch, snack, and drink as they listen to a book that is read to them. The picture book selected is a book that is enjoyable, has multiple interpretations, and perhaps a lesson to be learned.

Parade of Voices: A Writing Celebration

On Thursday, October 8th, the U.S, Senate passed a resolution declaring October 20th as the National Day on Writing. Polk Street School students, staff, and parents joined together for Parade of Voices: A Writing Celebration.

There were two assemblies with students sharing various forms of writing (cards, poems, lists, letters, songs, descriptive writing, personal narrative, persuasive writing, etc.) Keep your eyes and ears peeled—ideas and inspiration for writing are lurking everywhere!

In the words of Carol Burnett, a famous comedian, “Words, once they are printed have a life of their own.” The students did a fabulous job sharing their written pieces as they came to life!

"Little Doctors" Blood Drive

On Thursday, October 15th, the 5th graders hosted the Third Annual "Little Doctors" Blood Drive in conjunction with the Franklin Square Interschool PTA. Prior to this event representatives from the L. I. Blood Services visited their classrooms and presented an educational program about blood and the importance of blood donation. 80 pints were collected in all! Thank you to all who donated!

Pumpkin Patch

On Tuesday, October 6th, the open side field at Polk Street School was transformed into a pumpkin patch filled with fall foliage. Students picked out the pumpkin of their choice, compliments of the PTA. Scarecrows, bales of hay, chrysanthemums, and corn stalks, lined the field for a colorful autumn day.

Back To School Night

Thank you to all the parents who came out to Back To School Night. If you missed the opening video, please click on the clip below. Please be patient as it will take a few moments to load up.