As he passed a student in the hallway at the Brooklyn Avenue school, Principal Scott Comis asked how she was doing.
“I think I’d say I’m in the green,” said third-grader Kelis Johnson.
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By Mike Smollins
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12/14/16
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The first round of state testing begins next week, and thousands of students in Valley Stream will sit for the three-day English Language Arts exam beginning Tuesday.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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3/26/14
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Children at Brooklyn Avenue may have come to school on Nov. 22 looking like they just rolled out of bed, but it was actually their reward for doing a good deed.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/26/13
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It’s known as “The Beautiful Game” in many countries around the world. And while the sport is gaining popularity in the United States, it has always been well-liked during recess in Valley Stream District 24.
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By Brian Croce
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11/6/13
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Staff members in District 24’s three elementary schools take great pride in working hard to educate students in the classroom, but their dedication doesn’t stop when the school day ends. Twelve educators from the district also taught by example last weekend.
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By Brian Croce
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4/17/13
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It’s time for parents to go back to school. But it will only be for a night. The Valley Stream Interdistrict Wellness Committee will host its first Parent University on April 29, a program that has been in the works for several months. The topics will include bullying and drug and alcohol abuse.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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4/12/13
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The highly coveted District 24 sixth-grade hockey tournament trophy has a new home as of last week after Brooklyn Avenue School earned the top prize in dominant fashion.
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By Brian Croce
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1/23/13
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Hope Rodriguez embodies her first name. She and her younger brother, Abel John, have remained optimistic and hopeful even in the face of great adversity.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/20/12
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Physical education has been the one subject in school where technology has had little impact on teaching. That’s all about to change.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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12/5/12
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Children at Brooklyn Avenue School have been in the giving spirit lately, ensuring that needy families in the community had a good Thanksgiving and helping the victims of Hurricane Sandy.
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By Andrew Hackmack
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11/28/12
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