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Principal Becomes A Student For A Day At Park Avenue Elementary School

Photos courtesy of the Amityville Union Free School District

Mr. Edward Plaia, principal at Park Avenue Elementary School in Amityville, became a fifth grader for a day on Sept. 30.

Principal Becomes A Student For A Day At Park Avenue Elementary School

Mr. Plaia joined his “classmates” for lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School on Sept. 30.

Fifth graders were excited to have Mr. Plaia as their classmate for the day, as many of them helped him follow along the classroom activities. Mr. Plaia also joined students for recess, gym and lunch. Additionally, students discussed their favorite things about Park Avenue with Mr. Plaia, and shared ideas on ways to enhance their learning experience.

Principal Becomes A Student For A Day At Park Avenue Elementary School

Mr. Plaia also joined students for fun and games at gym class on Sept. 30.

Mr. Plaia admitted that being a fifth grader in the 21st century is not easy, but he was happy to get a glimpse what it’s like to be a student at Park Avenue.

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