Dows Lane Mural Leads to Students to Ponder Community, Character Building

IRVINGTON, NY — A new mural in the Dows Lane Elementary School atrium will be used as part of the school's Character Building program.

The artwork is due to the initiative and artistic creativity of kindergarten teachers Izabela Swiecka and Melaynne Vestal, according to information from a district spokesman.

Through the program, students will be thinking about the question, “What makes a community?”

“The mural reminds everyone that Dows Lane is a respectful and kind community, where we do our work with pride, persistence and cooperation every day,” Dows Lane Principal Deborah Mariniello said. “Thanks to the PTSA for donating the paint and supplies, and thanks to our two teachers who volunteered their time to transform the space.”

Photo caption: Dows Lane Elementary School Principal Deborah Mariniello, left, and Assistant Principal Jacquelyn Salcito stand by the school’s mural. Photo credit: Irvington Union Free School District.