As principal of the
Michael
F. Stokes
Elementary School, it is
my pleasure to welcome you to our web site. I encourage you to
visit our web site frequently and find information that may be
helpful for you and your family.
The Michael F. Stokes School
is a 2-4 elementary school with over 600 students. It is the
larger of two elementary schools in the
Island
Trees School
District. Students who attend Stokes
live in Levittown, Seaford, Bethpage
and Plainedge. Most of our students are transported to school by
bus.
Currently, there are eight second grade classes, nine third grade
classes and seven fourth grade classes. We have 24 classroom
teachers, 6 special education teachers, 3 reading teachers, 1 math
teacher, 2 physical education teachers, 1 classroom music teacher,
2 instructional music teachers (one for band, one for orchestra),
1 librarian, 1 art teacher, 2 speech therapists, 1 school
counselor, 1 and a half school psychologists, 1 school nurse and a
part time computer aide. In addition, we have many aides who work
in our inclusion classes.
The Michael F. Stokes School
is dedicated to the task of providing all students with the finest
education. We give all students the foundation on which to lay the
bricks of academic success. Through standard driven instruction, a
supportive and nurturing environment, the development of all
necessary life skills, we create a learning environment that
enriches our students throughout their academic careers and their
lifetime.
The faculty and staff of the
Michael F. Stokes School believe that the family is the
first and continuing teacher. Therefore, we make a special effort
to maintain a strong parent-school partnership. We encourage
parents, families and our community to participate actively in the
education of our children.
I look forward to a successful school year!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Lisa R. Newman
Principal
lrnewman@islandtrees.org
