Drexel Avenue School Events!

Heart of America

Westbury Homecoming

What a beautiful day for homecoming!The weather was warm, the floats were exciting, and school spirit was at an all time high!

A Trip to Carnegie Hall

Powell’s, Drexel, Middle School and High School orchestra students took an amazing journey last week to see the Sphinx Orchestra perform at Carnegie Hall. They got to ride the train, 'hang out' in Penn Station, walk the streets of NYC and sit in the first and second rows of Carnegie Hall. Nadine Schalk, the HS orchestra teacher, orchestrated this amazing evening of music and memories and those in attendance cannot thank her enough for doing so. We were even able to get a few pictures with one of the viola players from the orchestra after the show! A wonderful experience for all indeed!

The students at Drexel Avenue School go to visit La Plaza on October 12, 2012.Just like an authentic plaza, the students were able to go for a stroll, enjoy live music, talk with friends, purchase items for sale, and look at art exhibits!Mr. Ramirez entertained the students with rhythms and styles of Latin American music, Mr. Quinteros performed a live puppet show, and Ms. Nazli performed her exquisite flamenco dancing!

Drexelites are Virtuous!

Every month at Drexel students will be learning about a new virtue!

Westbury Grade 5 Drexel Avenue and Powell's Lane Gifted and Talented students, participated in the Western Suffolk Boces Elementary Mock Trial Tournament at Dowling College, on March 25, 2011, competing against other students on Long Island. Collectively they achieved two "First Place" and one "Second Place" award! What an accomplishment!

Students prepared for weeks with "real life" attorney Mr. Pat Morale and Mr. Anthony Ciaccio, who volunteered their time from "Geico",and worked with the students as they prepared their Prosecution and Defense cases.

We are very proud of the accomplishments and hard work of our Drexilites (Jezer Acosta, Helen Alvarado, Daniel Argudo, Alexandra LaPorte, Kendall McFarlane-Wilson, Andrea Mejia, Joshua Monteforte, Salaiha Mughal, Reyna Sanchez, Jayla Thomas, Leyla Tamayo-Sanchez and Terris Worrell) and Powell's Lane students (Kylah Bolling, Jamie Lemus, Mathew Miles, Hector Salinas, Sandy St. Fleur, Mandy Wagnac, Chrissy West and Courtney Williams.)

Congratulations on a job well done!

Senator Jack Martins Visits Drexel!

From the Senators Website:

Senator Jack M. Martins continued his tour of the schools in the 7th Senate District by visiting the Drexel Avenue Elementary School in Westbury. Senator Martins met with Principal Dr. Wanda Toledo and Westbury School Superintendent Dr. Constance Clark-Snead before visiting with three of the classes in the school.

The Drexel Avenue School students not only learn in the classroom but they also learn about community service. Drexel Avenue School students are raising money for the Fisher House Foundation, which provides housing for families of military veterans who are receiving treatment at the Walter Reed Medical Center. With such projects, students at Drexel are receiving a complete education where they are learning academics in the classroom and learning how to contribute positively to society.

Senator Martins met with three classes with students having the opportunity to ask him questions about his role in the State Senate and current issues. Students asked well-thought out questions regarding funding going to school districts and the state budget. Senator Martins explained that the state has to stop spending more than it takes in, a trend that the Senate is working with the Governor to end.

Questions also revolved around what challenges a State Senator faces, how technology has changed government and Senator Martins goals. Senator Martins said that his goal is to work toward improving the state’s financial situation. He also responded to a question about his favorite genre to read being history and his favorite historical figure being George Washington.

“I was extremely impressed with the students of the Drexel Avenue School. They asked questions I would expect to get from a civic association and other elected officials. There was a question from a student about my favorite part of being a Senator and it would have to be visiting schools and listening to the questions and concerns of our young people,” said Senator Martins. “I have been impressed with all of the education taking place at every school I have visited in the Seventh Senate District and the Drexel Avenue School is no exception. It is a wonderful school with well-rounded students. I applaud the efforts of Dr. Toledo and the staff.”

The students in Ms. Schiller’s class asked the Senator important questions using an online presentation tool called Prezi.Watch the presentation below.