First Avenue School

07/11/2023

Looking to teach….
We have the following vacancies at First Avenue Elementary School
Special Needs (Autism)
ESL
Bilingual Grades 6-8

06/20/2022

https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/first-avenue-elementary-school-keyboards-music-foundation/

The students were chosen by their music teacher to reward them for their commitment and passion for music.

06/11/2022

Our 2022 Teacher of the Year!!

05/14/2022

https://twitter.com/firstladynj/status/1525246232809152512?s=21&t=AtcC1HrYcLQVIm6cBhPXxQ

“Today, I visited First Avenue Elementary School in Newark – a model school for climate change education. With our incredibly bright generation of young people, I’m confident we will lead the future green economy!”

02/12/2022

https://www.wevideo.com/view/2562793260 Our Winter Showcase could not happen before winter break due to covid safety concerns, so we the performance occurred yesterday. We thank the entire VPA team at First Avenue School for a wonderful showcase. Enjoy!!

Created with WeVideo

02/06/2022

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irqyC_3xzRa3pnvn-q2hgFYJlxtYFf3uBSo4EKr1tLI/edit?usp=sharing

01/14/2022

01/07/2022

School is closed today, January 7, 2022, due to inclement weather. Have a happy and safe snow day! ☃️❄️

09/10/2021

TOMORROW, Friday September 10th, the City of Newark, NJ - City Hall& Mayor Ras J. Baraka are hosting a Welcome Back to School Giveaway & Resources event! Not only will school supplies and groceries be given out, but COVID-19 vaccinations will be distributed to anyone over the age of 12+. All 3 vaccinations will be given out (Pfizer, Moderna, & Johnson&Johnson) as well as educational info regarding the virus.

The event will take place at Rafael Hernandez Elementary School, 345 Broadway (on playground), from 3pm-7pm.

See flyer for details & for more info contact Jacqueline Quiles, Deputy Mayor of Community Engagement, at 973-733-5482.

09/05/2021

First day of school is Tuesday, September 7th!! We can’t wait to see you all!!

08/13/2021

Supply Lists for the 2021-2022 school year.