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Dayton Avenue School

151 Dayton Avenue, Manorville, NY 11949

Phone: (631) 801-3080

Fax: (631) 878-6404

Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Grades: 3 - 6

Principal: Dr. Shelita Watkis

 Dayton Avenue School building

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Welcome to Dayton Avenue School!

As principal, I am honored to lead a community of dedicated educators, enthusiastic students, and supportive families. Our commitment at Dayton Avenue is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Dayton Avenue School is a great place to learn and grow!

We believe in fostering a love for learning, critical thinking, and creativity. Our curriculum is designed to inspire curiosity and equip students with the skills they need to succeed in an ever-changing world. Our students are engaged in core academics and also Art, Library, Music, Physical Education, Spanish and STEAM. Beyond academics, we emphasize the development of leaders by integrating the habits of highly effective people from the Leader in Me. I am excited to see our students grow and celebrate their many successes along their journey of learning.

We communicate via ParentSquare. If you have not created an account, I urge you to do so soon to ensure you are receiving all information. This website also serves as a valuable resource for our school community to remain informed. The virtual backpack is used to store letters and flyers shared with families. I encourage you to come back frequently. Please be sure to follow me on lnstagram @principal_das. Please be sure to also read our monthly newsletters. Community engagement is important to me and I hope we stay connected.

I look forward to a successful and enriching school year. Sincerely,
Dr. Watkis

 

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School Supply Lists 25/26

  • Third Grade Supply List (English) (Spanish)
  • Fourth Grade Supply List (English) (Spanish)
  • Fifth Grade Supply List (English) (Spanish)
  • Sixth Grade Supply List (English) (Spanish)
  • Music Supply Lists

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    Free and Reduced School Meals 25-26


    District Nurse Packet

    • More information to come.

    Dayton Avenue News

    Elementary School Students Display Patriotism

    Dayton Avenue School and Eastport Elementary School students displayed patriotism in their special activities for Patriots Day on Sept. 11. thumbnail267610

    Dayton Avenue School and Eastport Elementary School students displayed patriotism in their special activities for Patriots Day on Sept. 11. 

    Eastport Elementary held its third annual Waves of Patriotism Project. Members of the school community purchased an American flag, which was displayed in recognition of those lives lost during or affected by the attacks on the World Trade Center. Proceeds from the flag purchases were generously donated to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation. 

    At Dayton Avenue, third and fourth grade students participated in a Patriots Day Footprints project. Students wrote thank-you notes, in the shapes of a footprint, to first responders for their courage on 9/11 and for their continuous assistance in keeping the community safe. The footprints, which taught students the meaning of gratitude, were placed on a large poster for the community to read. During the day, students also gathered together on the track to walk 2,200 steps, which is the equivalent of the number of steps first responders had to climb in the World Trade Center. 

    Click here to view the Elementary School Students Display Patriotism slideshow.

     

    Date Added: 9/12/2025

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