Ms. Brown's kindergartners at Downing are learning about how people lived long ago. During our centers, the students made log cabins, went fishing, made rain sticks and decorated buckskin. Then they compared and contrasted then and now.
After reading the book "Turkey Trouble," our kindergartners disguised their turkeys as a fun art activity so no one can find them!
It's the 50th day of school! Kindergarten students at MWD dressed as if they live in the 1950's. The theme ran throughout all activities and experiences throughout the day! And they went bowling!
MLK Day of Service and Remembrance Event Registration in Malverne. Please register with the QR code included in this message. There will be instructional and enjoyable workshops for elementary students based on the message of Dr. King and our District's Portrait of a Graduate.
Hello MWD Families! Please take a moment to look at the flyer with instructions on how to connect with Malverne's new communication platform. We look forward to using this to better share important information with families.
Downing has embraced Malverne's Portrait of a Graduate with a monthly focus aligned to each attribute. October was dedicated to “Digitally Fluent,” and our goal was to align our practices within the school environment to this very important skill. Our students demonstrated Digital Fluency in a variety of ways and were honored at a Portrait of Success Awards Ceremony. Additionally, bulletin boards were created by teachers to honor those students and are proudly on display!
A message of thanks and respect to veterans from our students at Maurice W. Downing Primary School and the entire Malverne school community. On this important day, we thank and honor all veterans for your service and sacrifice to America and the world.
Kindergarten voted on their favorite snack: cheez-its or pretzels. Pretzels won!
Second graders are casting their votes to see whether their grade gets a No Homework Pass or an extra period for recess time. Every vote counts and we can’t wait to see the results. Don’t forget to get out and vote!
Our students enjoyed an in school Planetarium assembly today where we traveled through
space and learned about constellations and the universe.
Halloween Parade at MWD 🎃👻 Incredible costumes and a great pumpkin patch too for everyone to enjoy. Happy Halloween! 🧡🤷🏼♂️
We Can and Portrait of Success Award Ceremony at MWD today 💙🧡 Students were recognized for their hard work and digital fluency in alignment with Malverne's Portrait of a Graduate.
What a beautiful way to start the morning in Mrs. Smyth's class using a Responsive Classroom technique. We had a lovely morning meeting, greeted one another with a smile, made eye contact, sang a song and shared our favorite ice cream 💙🧡
Mrs. Janosel and Mrs. Paolillo's kindergartners at Downing read "There's A Ghost in this House" and had fun learning with some ghostly STEM centers!
After reading Spookly The Square Pumpkin, kindergartners in Mrs. Janosel and Mrs. Paolillo's class at Downing had fun in different centers creating their own unique versions of pumpkins.
Downing showed up to support the BIG game! Let's GO Malverne! 🧡💙Great job on this year's float too! GO MULES!
Homecoming is upon us in Malverne! Thanks to our MHS Football Team and Cheerleaders for visiting MWD today. We Are Malverne!!!! GO MULES!! 🧡💙
It's Spirit Week, Homecoming and Unity Day in Malverne. Wow! We had a special treat today for MWD students. After swearing in our new Student Council Delegates, the HTH Cheer Squad energized the crowd with some Malverne cheers! What a show! #GoMules!
Learning life skills like preparing food and following instructions are on the menu at Downing! Second graders in Mrs. Remy and Mrs. Spars class had fun following step by step recipes for making banana bread.
Our Downing first graders took a walking field trip to meet Malverne Mayor Sullivan and see the boardroom where the town's business takes place. During the visit, our students got a first-hand lesson on civic engagement and learned about the importance of getting involved with your local government.
