Community schools are schools that develop and utilize partnerships to connect the school, students, families, and surrounding community to the resources needed in order to thrive. At its core, the community school strategy is deeply rooted in equity; it highlights the assets in traditionally underserved communities and leverages additional partnerships, ultimately providing students, families, and communities with essential services.
Hello, my name is Amy Martinez Sanchez, I am the Community School Coordinator at Riverdale Elementary School. I have a Master's degree in Social Work from Adelphi University.I am passionate about helping others and have worked in the public service realm for the past 10 years. The 2023-2024 school year will be my fifth school year at Riverdale Elementary.
According to the 2021-2022 school year needs assessment data collected from parents staff and 4th/5th grade students our top three needs are:
Food Security
Clothes and Shoes
Access to medical, dental and mental health services