River East
Elementary
A small PK3-5th Grade school in East Harlem where every student is known, valued, and inspired.
See Spider-Man Tom Holland Visit River East
Your friendly neighborhood Avenger swung by to surprise our students — watch the moment below!
Welcome Letters & Supply Lists
Find your child's grade below to download the welcome letter and supply list for the new school year.
Pre-K 3
Pre-K 4
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
Small Community,
Big Impact
Located in the heart of East Harlem, River East Elementary (PS 37) serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade. Our intimate environment ensures that every child receives personalized attention.
We're proud of our students' achievements, with double-digit gains on state exams and a curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional learning.
Our Core Values
Academic Excellence
Double-digit gains on ELA and Math State exams demonstrate our commitment to student success.
Community First
A small, tight-knit school community where every student is known, valued, and supported.
Dedicated Staff
Experienced educators and support staff committed to nurturing every child's potential.
Upcoming Events
View CalendarVirtual Parent Orientation
In-Person Open House
First Day of School
Beacon After-School Program Begins
In-Person Curriculum Night
Latest News
Staff Directory
Meet the educators and staff who make River East Elementary a wonderful place to learn. School year 2026-2027.
Administration
- Michael PanettaPrincipal · Rm. 107
- Ayo Mendez TorresAssistant Principal · Rm. 135B
Classroom Positions
- Claudia Felth and Jacqueline RiversPre-K 3 · Rm. 146
- Monica Rosas and Elizabeth CanelaPre-K 3 · Rm. 151
- Jordan Reneau and Samantha TorresPre-K 4 · Rm. 140
- Jeraldin Rosario-Alvarado and Glennys SotoPre-K 4 · Rm. 127
- Chelsea Attride and Abbi MagderKindergarten ICT · Rm. 145
- Berta GomezKindergarten · Rm. 134
- Eileen Raghunath and Tessa Rudd1st Grade ICT · Rm. 136
- Bernadette Acevedo1st Grade · Rm. 102
- Louise Dominado and Margaret Duggan2nd Grade ICT · Rm. 132
- Amanda Ramos2nd Grade · Rm. 135
- Joyce Malcolm and Anne Montero3rd Grade ICT · Rm. 239
- Chloe Hamlin3rd Grade · Rm. 237
- Katie Chan and Alyssa Skidmore4th Grade ICT · Rm. 238
- Jacqueline Kaishian4th Grade · Rm. 236
- Aaron Yau5th Grade ICT · Rm. 249
- Abdul Howard5th Grade · Rm. 251
Paraprofessionals
- Melanie Castillo-RoblesParaprofessional
- Joi EdwardsParaprofessional
- Jose GuzmanParaprofessional
- Eugenia PageParaprofessional
- Andriena ThorpeParaprofessional
Clusters
- Erin BocklerArt · Rm. 148
- Stanley MaxiPhysical Education · Gym
- Laura RalphScience · Rm. 149
Student Support Services
- Sara KhanENL · Rm. 133
- Merav NaorSETSS · Rm. 139
School Based Support TeamRm. 104
- Helena TysonPsychologist
- Yesenia Diaz-LopezSocial Worker
- Stephanie AloyFamily Worker
Related Services
- Maura KyneGuidance · Rm. 240
- Stephanie GilbertOccupational Therapy · Rm. 108
- Monica PopaPhysical Therapy · Rm. 108
- Allie SegatSpeech · Rm. 108
Office StaffRm. 117
- Raquel RosasParent Coordinator
- Tara Cadell-WeitersSecretary
Family Orientation 2026-2027
Our welcome presentation for families — school routines, arrival and dismissal, staff introductions, and how to stay connected.
People to Know
Michael Panetta
Principal
Ayo Mendez-Torres
Assistant Principal
Raquel Rosas
Parent Coordinator
Maura Kyne
Guidance Counselor
Contact Us
Phone
(212) 802-3035Address
2351 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10035- @