MAURICE W. DOWNING

We are proud to shine a light on two amazing summer programs taking place right now at Malverne High School!
Students from HTH Middle School are engaged in a two-week Summer Coding Club where they are learning the fundamentals of coding using the Scratch and Python platforms. With Ms. Iannaci's guidance, the students are developing crucial skills like problem-solving, logical thinking and creativity, that are essential for future success, and having fun too!
In the high school library, 1st and 2nd graders from Downing are developing a love of reading with librarian Ms. Bowman. The students are exploring the world through books and even have passports to prove it! In addition to reading, doing art projects and playing "Lion Says," they are also taking field trips to local libraries.
Next week, Davison students will be joining Ms. Bowman in the library for this special summer program that is sure to thrill and inspire.

Congratulations to our smart, courageous and talented 2nd graders who became Downing graduates during a Moving Up ceremony in front of family and friends on Thursday morning. Have a great summer and we look forward to seeing you all in the fall when you will officially join the Davison Avenue family!

Malverne School District is thrilled to share exciting news about the amazing fundraising efforts that took place at Maurice W. Downing Primary School. Thanks to the generosity, hard work and spirit of the entire school community throughout the year, Downing raised $6,362 to the Ronald McDonald House. This brings their grand total donated to RMDH since 2017 to over $50,000! This money was raised through holiday sales, coin challenges, afterschool paint classes and ice cream Fridays. Students were inspired and engaged while collectively working together for this great cause. We are proud that our Downing team is helping this outstanding organization continue their mission of providing comfort, care, and support to families with children facing serious medical challenges. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and compassion of our students, families and staff. The kindness and community spirit are truly breathtaking.

MWD Kindergarten Literacy Parade in full effect! What a fabulous way to celebrate the end of the school year 🧡💙

On June16, the AP African Studies students from Malverne High School visited Downing to share their Juneteenth presentations and read some of their favorite books to the students. The younger students were thrilled to host these special guests at their school and many of the high school students were excited to reconnect with their elementary school roots and spend some time with their former teachers. Overall, it was an amazing opportunity for a shared experience across grade levels that offered thoughtful and engaging conversations about this historic milestone in Black history.

Congratulations to Downing first graders James Montiel Morales and Jack Chen and second graders Moana Alexis and Nathaniel Green who were recognized by the NAACP Lakeview Branch for having perfect attendance for the 2024-25 school year!

Drama Kids performance of Paradesia at MWD was fantastic. Bravo! 1st and 2nd grade students beginning their journey into theater!

Malverne pride and the spirit of freedom was in the air as our community joined together for our fifth annual Juneteenth Jubilee!!! We are so proud of our students from throughout the district who participated in the celebration and helped share the Juneteenth story through music and dance. Thank you to the Malverne community for coming out to celebrate with us. Congratulations to everyone who worked so hard to organize this special event and to all the food and craft vendors who brought beautiful items and delicious food for our attendees to enjoy.

In-Person Orientation for Incoming Kindergarten students and families was a huge success today at Downing! Welcome to the class of 2038! We look forward to embarking on the journey ahead together!

MWD Kindergarten students visited Citi Field for Weather Day with Mr. G the weatherman from PIX 11. They answered questions on the jumbotron, had a picnic lunch and took a group picture on the warning track in left field.

Downing second graders are making Bucket Lists of all the activities they are looking forward to doing this summer.

Second graders in Mrs. Jelovcic's class read the story "Too Tall Houses" and turned it into a group STEM lesson on trying to build house of their own out of index cards and tape.

Second grade students remember soldiers who risked it all in recognition of Memorial Day.

Today, second graders from Downing took a field trip to Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre. The students hiked throughout the nature preserve, learned about the wildlife that lives there and explored the interactions between the plants and animals of our local ecosystem.

Mother’s Day gifts are ready as Mrs. Jelovcic’s second graders make keepsake jars with personal messages for their moms!

Happy Spring! Mrs. Smyth's first graders enjoy some sunshine in the garden!

April's We Can and Portrait of Success Awards at MWD 🧡💙WE CAN think of creative ideas and be Innovative! A special musical performance from Kindergarten too!

The life cycle of a sunflower. Students in Mrs. Thorp's second grade class at Downing are creating little greenhouses in anticipation of growing their own sunflowers.

Spring has sprung at Downing!

Save the date! It’s Full STEAM ahead at Malverne UFSD STEAM Night! Thursday, April 24 from 6:00-8:00 PM at Malverne High School. Students of all ages can engage in chemistry, biology and physical science experiments, as well as math games, science-themed crafts and more.