River East
Elementary
A small PK3-5th Grade school in East Harlem where every student is known, valued, and inspired.
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
- Ayo Mendez TorresAssistant Principal
Classroom Positions
- Claudia Felth and Jacqueline RiversPre-K 3
- Monica Rauda and Elizabeth CanelaPre-K 3
- Jeraldin Rosario-Alvarado and Glennys SotoPre-K 4
- Lacey Williams and Joyce MalcolmPre-K 4
- Abbi Magder and Jordan ReneauKindergarten ICT
- Berta GomezKindergarten
- Eileen Raghunath and Tessa Rudd1st Grade ICT
- Bernadette Acevedo1st Grade
- Louise Dominado and Margaret Duggan2nd Grade ICT
- Amanda Ramos2nd Grade
- Anne Montero3rd Grade ICT
- Chloe Hamlin3rd Grade
- Katie Chan and Alyssa Skidmore4th Grade ICT
- Jacqueline Kaishian4th Grade
- Aaron Yau5th Grade ICT
- Abdul Howard5th Grade
Paraprofessionals
- Melanie Castillo-RoblesParaprofessional
- Joi EdwardsParaprofessional
- Jose GuzmanParaprofessional
- Eugenia PageParaprofessional
- Samantha TorresParaprofessional
Clusters
- Erin BocklerArt
- Stanley MaxiPhysical Education
- Laura RalphScience
Student Support Services
- Sara KhanENL
- Merav NaorSETSS
School Based Support Team
- Helena TysonPsychologist
- Yesenia Diaz-LopezSocial Worker
- Stephanie AloyFamily Worker
Related Services
- Maura KyneGuidance
- Stephanie GilbertOccupational Therapy
- Monica PopaPhysical Therapy
- Allie SegatSpeech
Office Staff
- Raquel RosasParent Coordinator
- Tara Cadell-WeitersSecretary
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- @