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Patricia A. DiChiaro School
373 Bronxville Road • Yonkers, NY 10708 •
(914) 376-8565

• Grades Pre-K – 5
• Literacy Across the Curriculum

The Theme/Philosophy
Literacy Across the Curriculum

• School motto, “Reach for the Stars,” focuses teachers, students and parents on academic success
• Literature-based instructional program is supported with extensive libraries in each classroom
• Literacy activities emphasizing written and spoken language, mathematics and the arts are taught in a literature-based format across all areas of the curriculum
• Experiential learning and hands-on experiences
• Life sciences are incorporated into the curriculum: student scientists cultivate the DiChiaro Garden and perform field research on the Hudson River’s ecosystem
• Human stewardship and conservation emphasizes everyone’s responsibility to preserve the health of our earth and its resources

The Partners

This school works closely with:

• Sarah Lawrence College
• The Wildlife Conservation Society/Bronx Zoo
• Environmental Services/ Recycling of Yonkers