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Verne W. Critz Elementary School
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz
Elementary School
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz Elementary School
Our mission is to provide all students with a solid foundation needed for a lifetime love of learning. We will encourage students to live a mindful life by being safe, responsible and respectful so they become productive, kind citizens of our multicultural community.
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz Elementary School
We encourage our students to live a mindful life by being safe, responsible and respectful so they become productive, kind citizens of our multicultural community.
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz Elementary School
Elementary school is a time when children form important friendships and learn social skills, such as cooperation, sharing, and conflict resolution.
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz Elementary School
Working in unison with families and the surrounding community, our students become lifelong learners, innovative thinkers, and caring, productive members of society.
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz Elementary School
Our mission is to provide all students with a solid foundation needed for a lifetime love of learning.
Welcome to
Verne W. Critz Elementary School
School Info & Quick Links
Address
185 North Dunton Avenue
East Patchogue, NY 11772
Contact
Phone: (631) 730-1675
Fax: (631) 286-2918
Information
Grades: K- 3
Hours: 9:20 am - 3:20 pm
Leadership
Principal:
Mrs. Mandy Mazziotti
News & Events
Look at all the amazing happenings at our school...
![Introducing Our New Website!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750856557/southcountryorg/oy84ookfmv0zliznizzw/062525_websitehomepage.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750856557/southcountryorg/oy84ookfmv0zliznizzw/062525_websitehomepage.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750856557/southcountryorg/oy84ookfmv0zliznizzw/062525_websitehomepage.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750856557/southcountryorg/oy84ookfmv0zliznizzw/062525_websitehomepage.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750856557/southcountryorg/oy84ookfmv0zliznizzw/062525_websitehomepage.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1750856557/southcountryorg/oy84ookfmv0zliznizzw/062525_websitehomepage.png","width":1908}])
We’re excited to unveil a refreshed, user-friendly website designed to better serve our families, staff, and community. Here are some of the key features you’ll notice:
![Celebrating Our 3rd Grade Students' Next Big Step!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1750867159/southcountryorg/i9wagkkzqcjwpvwhvql1/062525_KreamerStSteppingUp1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1750867159/southcountryorg/i9wagkkzqcjwpvwhvql1/062525_KreamerStSteppingUp1.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1750867159/southcountryorg/i9wagkkzqcjwpvwhvql1/062525_KreamerStSteppingUp1.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1750867159/southcountryorg/i9wagkkzqcjwpvwhvql1/062525_KreamerStSteppingUp1.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1750867159/southcountryorg/i9wagkkzqcjwpvwhvql1/062525_KreamerStSteppingUp1.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1750867159/southcountryorg/i9wagkkzqcjwpvwhvql1/062525_KreamerStSteppingUp1.jpg","width":2200}])
We are so proud of our 3rd grade students as they complete this important chapter and prepare to move up to the next grade level… and a new building!
![Budget and Election Results]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748022413/southcountryorg/keqswgipok68ped9rdip/052325_SC_Web2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748022413/southcountryorg/keqswgipok68ped9rdip/052325_SC_Web2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748022413/southcountryorg/keqswgipok68ped9rdip/052325_SC_Web2.jpg","width":800}])
Budget Results
Budget Vote – PASSED
YES: 1,205 NO: 533
![Celebrating Mother’s Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748023100/southcountryorg/dirdggs2pbocqns9bcbh/052125_soutcountry.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748023100/southcountryorg/dirdggs2pbocqns9bcbh/052125_soutcountry.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748023100/southcountryorg/dirdggs2pbocqns9bcbh/052125_soutcountry.jpg","width":800}])
First grade students at Verne W. Critz Elementary School celebrated their mothers during in-class Mother’s Day celebrations on May 9.
![Students showing off their work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738099343/southcountryorg/kalrve11qzmycxtf2bbr/DSC_0134copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738099343/southcountryorg/kalrve11qzmycxtf2bbr/DSC_0134copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738099343/southcountryorg/kalrve11qzmycxtf2bbr/DSC_0134copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738099343/southcountryorg/kalrve11qzmycxtf2bbr/DSC_0134copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738099343/southcountryorg/kalrve11qzmycxtf2bbr/DSC_0134copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738099343/southcountryorg/kalrve11qzmycxtf2bbr/DSC_0134copy.jpg","width":2200}])
Read More
about Publishing Student's Work
Programs
See all we have to offer!
![Restorative Practices]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1746636282/southcountryorg/cgfepqi3qleu8natojoi/VWClass.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1746636282/southcountryorg/cgfepqi3qleu8natojoi/VWClass.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1746636282/southcountryorg/cgfepqi3qleu8natojoi/VWClass.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1746636282/southcountryorg/cgfepqi3qleu8natojoi/VWClass.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1746636282/southcountryorg/cgfepqi3qleu8natojoi/VWClass.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1746636282/southcountryorg/cgfepqi3qleu8natojoi/VWClass.jpg","width":2200}])
Restorative practices provide tools and strategies to help our students resolve conflicts peacefully and constructively.
![Ways We Meet Our Students' Academic Needs]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738099342/southcountryorg/cmpikm8pxgmjjarepdzs/Mother_sDaycopy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738099342/southcountryorg/cmpikm8pxgmjjarepdzs/Mother_sDaycopy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738099342/southcountryorg/cmpikm8pxgmjjarepdzs/Mother_sDaycopy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738099342/southcountryorg/cmpikm8pxgmjjarepdzs/Mother_sDaycopy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738099342/southcountryorg/cmpikm8pxgmjjarepdzs/Mother_sDaycopy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738099342/southcountryorg/cmpikm8pxgmjjarepdzs/Mother_sDaycopy.jpg","width":2200}])
Read More
about Ways We Meet Our Students' Academic Needs
![Enhancing Education Through Technology]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1743769240/Brookhaven/ii6j0asids0e4uqbind0/classroom5.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1743769240/Brookhaven/ii6j0asids0e4uqbind0/classroom5.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1743769240/Brookhaven/ii6j0asids0e4uqbind0/classroom5.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1743769240/Brookhaven/ii6j0asids0e4uqbind0/classroom5.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1743769240/Brookhaven/ii6j0asids0e4uqbind0/classroom5.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1743769240/Brookhaven/ii6j0asids0e4uqbind0/classroom5.jpg","width":2200}])
Read More
about Enhancing Education Through Technology
![Student showing off their work]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1738099342/southcountryorg/xhva0da1gop1qumztpqm/DSC_0019copy.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1738099342/southcountryorg/xhva0da1gop1qumztpqm/DSC_0019copy.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1738099342/southcountryorg/xhva0da1gop1qumztpqm/DSC_0019copy.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1738099342/southcountryorg/xhva0da1gop1qumztpqm/DSC_0019copy.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1738099342/southcountryorg/xhva0da1gop1qumztpqm/DSC_0019copy.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1738099342/southcountryorg/xhva0da1gop1qumztpqm/DSC_0019copy.jpg","width":2200}])
Our lunchtime book clubs provide students with a relaxed, welcoming environment to explore literature and engage in meaningful conversations with their peers.
Art, Music, and Physical Education is an important part of a well-rounded education.
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At Verne W. Critz Elementary school, student voice is recognized as a powerful driver of learning, engagement, and belonging.