Dominick J. Silla, Principal

Sixteenth Avenue School

        Mr. Silla has been the principal at Sixteenth Avenue School since the fall of 2004.  He came to Elmwood Park Schools from West Milford Township Public Schools in Passaic County. In West Milford he served as an elementary principal for a K-6 building.  Mr. Silla taught at the preschool, elementary, and middle school levels for ten years before becoming a principal in 2003.  He taught in the Bronx, NY, and in NJ at River Edge, Oradell, and River Vale Public Schools.  Mr. Silla earned a master's degree in the area of early childhood education and developed his primary influence and support at the Montessori Learning Center in Maywood, NJ.  Additionally, he holds a second master's degree in educational leadership concerning administration and supervision. Mr. Silla is excited to be working with the students of Sixteenth Avenue School and continues to look forward to meeting the needs of the Elmwood Park community.  Parents are encouraged to contact Mr. Silla with any issues, questions, or concerns.

(201) 796-8700 x 2992

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Mrs. Tarnacki, 16th Avenue School Secretary

Children who start kindergarten in the Elmwood Park Public Schools must be five (5) years of age before October 1^st of the school year in which    they are enrolling or six (6) years of age if entering first grade.  Regulations are issued prior to the time of registration.  

Registration requirements for new students are as follows

    -   Record of immunization including DPT and booster, date of last tetanus shot, Polio trivale vaccine/record of measles, mumps and rubella;

                      -   an original birth certificate (with a raised seal);

     -    a copy of  transfer records from the former school;

                      -      a residency verification,

                           (e.g. certificate of occupancy/utility/phone bill in the case where parents/guardians have been residents of Elmwood Park more than 1 year);

     -   lease/deed, affidavit of landlord;

     -   new students must have proof of parent/guardian identity (driver’s license);

                      -   copy of custody papers (where applicable);

                      -    signed 1040 form (if required);

                      -   registration form;

                      -    signed authorization (where applicable).

Parents must give the principal at least three (3) days notice in writing when a pupil is leaving the Elmwood Park Public Schools.

A copy of the transfer card will then be prepared and released to the parent by the office of the principal. 

Kindly call the main office should you require addition information. 

(201)  796-8700 x 2992

Mrs. Tarnacki, School Secretary

SIXTEENTH Avenue Elementary School

SIXTEENTH Avenue Elementary School is a culturally diverse neighborhood school where a quality partnership exists between teachers, staff, and parents, all taking a personal interest in each and every student.  Future challenges can be seen in improvements to the school building and the ability to instruct an increasing student population.

sIXTEENTH Avenue Elementary School offers a comprehensive program to students in grades K-5.  Emphasis is placed on helping students attain, to the best of their ability, the highest scores in reading, mathematics and writing, along with social studies and science. The arts, physical development, health and student well-being are also addressed.  A world language program, grades K-5, is focused on Spanish.

SIXTEENTH Avenue teachers strive for continued professional advancement by participating in workshops, professional development conferences, graduate course work and serving on several district curriculum committees.  Through these efforts, the state’s core curriculum content standards are addressed.  Special programs exist for gifted and talented students, speech students and special education students.  An elementary guidance program provides individual and small group attention and has brought anti-drug, anti-violence and interpersonal skills programs to sIXTEENTH Avenue School.

SIXTEENTH Avenue SCHOOL has a very active and involved parent association.  Members work hard to raise monies for programs, which help complement the existing curriculum.  Parents serve on school, district and community committees, which help set goals and standards for student progress.

Computer education is an integral part of the daily program at sixteenth Avenue school.  Students work individually and in groups to improve their awareness of technology. 

Teachers, parents and students at SIXTEENTH Avenue are excited with the educational direction in which we are moving.  We welcome the challenges, which are presented daily, and look forward to the challenges that will be forthcoming in the future.

dOMINICK j. sILLA, Principal

Elmwood Park Public Schools

Mr. Joseph F. Casapulla Superintendent of Schools As the Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Casapulla's overall aim is to ensure that every student in the Elmwood Park School District receives an education which will ensure future success in either the work force or higher education.   Former assignments in the district have included teacher of English, assistant principal, instructional supervisor, and elementary principal.   The superintendent's past thirty-plus years spent as an educator have provided both opportunities and challenges, but most of all, the chance to assist students in achieving their goals.