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Clear Stream Avenue School 

60 Clear Stream Ave., Valley Stream, NY 11580

(516) 434-3550

John Singleton, Jr., Principal

Yannie Chon, Assistant Principal

 

Clear Stream Reopening Procedures

 

school photoThe elementary school serving the center of Valley Stream Union Free School District 30 is Clear Stream Avenue School. Clear Stream Avenue School is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential. We encourage our students to become active, culturally responsive, respectful, lifelong learners, who will show ownership for their own academic, social and emotional learning. Our staff is trained to challenge our students to be creative and motivated learners so they can address the many challenges in the 21st century, both within Valley Stream and globally. This is accomplished through a comprehensive program, which integrates technology to support a strong education in English Language Arts, mathematics, social studies, science, the arts, and health and wellness including social and emotional learning. Clear Stream offers all students the opportunity to grow as digital citizens by developing information, media, and technology skills. 

As we are meeting the criteria for our mission and vision, realization of it is ongoing while we continue to align the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, implement S.T.E.A.M. project based assignments, and manage emotional intelligence to build young leaders. Ultimately, our goal is that your child will reach proficiency in their academic, social and emotional lives. 

Our building houses grades K through 6 and a full complement of educational services are available to meet the needs of all learners throughout the school year. We also take pride in the diversity and cultures in our surrounding community as we connect with parents and their children to create an inclusive environment. Our philosophy views the students, faculty, parents, and community members as one community striving to learn from one another and growing through each other’s cultures together. 

Clear Stream and Valley Stream District 30 have fully aligned its ELA and Math curriculum to the New York State Next Generation Learning Standards. These new standards provide clear and consistent learning goals to help students become college and career ready. Although our students are in their formative years, it is essential that our curriculum provide rich opportunities for our children to maximize their development. The standards demonstrate what students are expected to learn at each grade level and how learning can be supported using rigorous content and the application of higher-order thinking skills. As a result, the shifts in the framework of how ELA and Math instruction occurs now incorporates building upon prior concepts, reading a balance of informational and literary texts, understanding complex vocabulary, developing speed and accuracy and applying knowledge to real life situations. Supports are in place to ensure that all students, including those with special needs and English as New Language learners, can master the standards. Through the implementation of New York State Next Generation Learning Standards, teachers at Clear Stream are raising the bar, while simultaneously providing an equitable playing field for all students.

While there is an emphasis on ELA and Math, Clear Stream has a rich S.T.E.A.M. curriculum. We prefer to call it our “S.T.R.E.A.M.” curriculum. It can be said that Clear S.T.R.E.A.M stands for Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, and Math. Each of these disciplines are integrated through reading, experimentation, creativity and project based learning opportunities. Clear Stream Avenue School has a fully functional computer lab with access to the Internet, programs that provide multimedia-rich activities, and various electronic devices to conduct research and presentations. We believe that in order to prepare our students for the future, they must be computer literate and comfortable with all forms of technology, which is why teachers actively integrate technology, reading and writing into daily S.T.R.E.A.M. learning experiences. Currently we are a 1:1 digital device learning institution. Technology and learning experiences are aligned to 21st century skills that promote success in today’s global society. Students are required to exhibit mastery of problem solving, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration by demonstrating these skills through presentations, project based learning activities, iPad applications, video public service announcements and argumentative discourse.  Our science program enables students to explore these skills in an environment that encourages discovery. Art projects that are aligned in history and literature give students a creative perspective about the world around them. We are also vested in teaching students engineering and math. We offer Lego Robotics, Game Builders, Math Olympiads and have partnered with the Long Island Aviation Museum to bring mathematical and engineering opportunities to our classrooms. Through curriculum, special enrichment and rigorous instruction, Clear Stream is preparing our students to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Clear Stream Avenue School has wide array of special classes as well. Our physical education program helps students learn to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Our librarian exposes our students to various literary genres, encourages a passion for reading and prepares our students for the rigors of research and discovery.  Additionally our Maker Space, which is located in the library, provides the perfect opportunity for our students to express their creativity. Our art program enriches the lives of our students by introducing them to a variety of artists, materials, and techniques. Art also is aligned with National Core Art Standards and incorporates various forms of technology, including 3D printer and iPad video art.  We have a thriving music department which houses our band, chorus and orchestra. The students enjoy meaningful musical experiences that have exposed them to Jazz, Hip Hop and modern digital music sampling. Students who participate in our instrumental music program, which begins with recorder in third grade and builds to string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments in the 4th grade, have received several accolades through the New York State School Music Association.  Our chorus has also performed at schoolwide concerts, community functions and at the Empire State Building during the holiday season. All of our students grow to learn the joy of making music for themselves and sharing it with others.

Finally, the Clear Stream Avenue School community has implemented a proactive Emotional Intelligence program which supports students socially and emotionally. Students are asked to identify their mood as they go through emotional changes. This helps students stay balanced and focused throughout the day. It is also instrumental in preventing behavioral incidents and stabilizing emotional challenges. 

Through Curriculum, Learning, Enrichment And Relationships it is CLEAR that our students will strive to reach proficiency in their academic, social and emotional lives in order for them to meet and exceed the challenges of the 21st century.

Clear Stream Avenue News

Clear Stream Avenue builds healthy habits with Wellness on Wheels

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1) Students learned about healthy habits during a visit by the Cohen Children’s Medical Center’s Wellness on Wheels program on May 31.
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2) Global Leaders of Tomorrow received pots to fill with soil and plant seeds in.
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3) Plantings were completed with a spray of water and were taken home by students.
Global Leaders of Tomorrow at Clear Stream Avenue School in Valley Stream District 30 enjoyed a day of building healthy habits on May 31 thanks to the Cohen Children’s Medical Center’s Wellness on Wheels program.

Representatives from the Wellness Center set up multiple stations of activities in Clear Stream’s playground area that focused on the importance of staying physically active and the socio-emotional benefits of practicing mindfulness. Students first learned about healthy nutritional habits by reviewing what comprises a well-balanced diet. They were then excited to engage in a hands-on activity in which students planted seeds that will eventually grow into food of their own. Each student was given a small pot to fill with soil and lay seeds before preparing it to take home. After roughly 10 weeks, fully grown green beans will be ready to be picked. Finally, students got active in the playground by following along to a series of upbeat exercises.

Date Added: 6/2/2023

Students lead food donation initiative at Clear Stream Avenue School

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1) Cartier Burke, Athena Karantoni-Lewis, Ava Lam and Aysha Dar lead Clear Stream Avenue School in collecting food donations.
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2) Cartier Burke, who spearheaded the effort, helped sort the many donations which were sent to the House of Hope food pantry in Valley Stream.
Students at Clear Stream Avenue School in Valley Stream District 30 led the charge in collecting food for those in need as part of a district-wide effort.

Student representatives on the Global Leaders of Tomorrow Council have been working together to tackle zero hunger in their community. Their efforts have had a great start as members of the council at Clear Stream solicited the help of their classmates to collect food for the hungry. Cartier Burke, the sixth grade representative at Clear Stream, spearheaded the effort. They sent out flyers to encourage participation and visited classrooms to collect donations, including non-perishable foods. Once everything collected was sorted, the items were sent to the House of Hope food pantry in Valley Stream.

Date Added: 6/2/2023

Communication and understanding are key during Valley Stream 30’s Speech Week

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Students throughout Valley Stream District 30 at Clear Stream Avenue, Forest Road and Shaw Avenue elementary schools have been practicing effective communication and emotional understanding during Speech Week from May 15-19.

Organized by speech teachers and therapists, the week featured many events and activities that reminded students the importance of expressive communication and to be receptive of their peers’ ideas and needs. Speech therapists and students visited classrooms throughout each building during Speech Week to share important lessons about various aspects of speech, reinforcing how essential communication is in achieving future success. Grades were faced with different challenges, such as expressing emotions that pre-kindergarteners through second graders have felt and practicing conversation starters for grades three through six.

On May 18, select Global Leaders of Tomorrow and speech therapists shared lessons on American Sign Language. At Shaw Avenue, members of the ASL Club visited classrooms to share some basic signs, including how to request a water or bathroom break and how to say, “I love you.” Learning about sign language showed students how some individuals with disabilities communicate, while also giving them a new way to communicate in the classroom.

Date Added: 5/23/2023 

Valley Stream District 30 honors those who go above and beyond

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Several achievers in Valley Stream District 30 were recognized at the Board of Education regular meeting on April 24, including both students and employees.

In her superintendent’s report, Dr. Roxanne Garcia-France highlighted the students who participated in the district’s first DroneBlock competition. In February, teams from each of the district’s three schools coded against the clock to complete missions with their drones. Competitors Christopher Lawrence, Tristan Grey, Bria Folkes, Devyn Lee-Brode Abrielle Boodhoo and Maya Maldonado were presented with certificates.

Members of LEGO Robotics clubs were then recognized for their commitment and passion. These students will use their coding skills to compete against other teams from throughout Long Island. Students Lunissa Devenstar, Meryem Beskardes, Olivia Jones and Zaiden Grant were honored with certificates.

Lastly, Dr. Garcia-France introduced the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty, or ABCD, Award. These staff members have shown initiative in prioritizing student safety and displaying strong compassion for our Global Leaders of Tomorrow. They included Maryam Fatima, Teresa Eberle, Darlene Sinclair and John Genna.

Date Added: 5/2/2023