Exterior of Covert Avenue Elementary School

Covert Avenue School

Mrs. Mary Natoli, Principal
Mrs. Valerie Donoghue, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Alison Gunn, Asst. Principal

144 Covert Avenue, Elmont, NY 11003
Phone: (516) 326-5560
Fax: (516) 326-0547
Hours: 9:10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Our Mission: To support, encourage and challenge our students and staff in a collaborative environment that nurtures high educational expectations.

Aligned with Elmont Union free School District’s mission of reaching and teaching for excellence, the Covert Avenue Elementary School Family is committed to creating students who are ready to meet the challenges of our ever-changing world. Together as a community of learners, we design challenging instruction to assist our students reach their personal goals and achieve academic excellence.

In all grades, our students are challenged with rigorous curriculum that is aligned and supports the Common Core Learning Standards. At Covert Avenue, our students are on the way towards college and their future careers!

Along with our academic goals, our Covert Avenue staff and families build character in our students. Special attention is made in the development of the traits which our students will need to become responsible members of society. Together as a school community, we stress and model the attributes of confidence, respect, honesty, citizenship and tolerance. Our commitment to educating the whole child is reflected by the motto that adorns our front lawn, “Children for a Better Tomorrow.” With our entire school community, Covert Avenue students are guided to reach their personal potential and achieve academic success.

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Covert Avenue School honors Patriot Day

Covert Avenue School students and staff, joined by members of the American Legion Post 1033, gathered outside for the school’s annual commemoration of Patriot Day, on Sept. 11.

The ceremony began with the flag being lowered to half-mast and the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. Following, there was a moment of silence and the ringing of bells for the lives lost on that day. The fifth-grade chorus, under the direction of music teacher Sheryl Turk, then sang “God Bless the U.S.A.”

“On Sept. 11, and the days that followed, there were firefighters, police officers and just regular people who helped each other,” Principal Mary Natoli said. “They worked very hard to keep others safe, even though they were scared themselves because no one really knew what was happening. This shows us how important it is to be brave and help others and stick together when times are tough. Patriot Day also reminds us how important it is to be kind and understanding.”

Following Mrs. Natoli’s remarks, the chorus sang again as the students left the ceremony and re-entered the building.