During their regular Library, Research and Tech Skills sessions, sixth grade Shining Star Leaders at Shore Road School work collaboratively to code their way to liftoff with a fleet of flying drones. See how they handle advanced-level coding in our latest episode of BellmoreTV!

Date Added: 4/16/2025

It’s an exciting time for young coders at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District as they work collaboratively to code their way to liftoff with a fleet of flying drones.
During their regular Library, Research and Tech Skills sessions, sixth graders are challenged with advanced-level coding through Python to create directions for drones to follow. Steps in their code includes a range of instructions, from taking flight, following a path and finally landing. Shining Star Leaders showed their coding skills by having their drones create shapes in the air before completing their flight. Teams must utilize teamwork and effective communication to complete their tasks. As the drone program flies forward, students will be challenged to guide their drones on more complex routes. In the Bellmore School District, students begin developing their coding knowledge at an early level at the Reinhard Early Childhood Center before continuing to develop their skills at Winthrop Avenue School with the coding language Hatch!

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1) Sixth grade Shining Star Leaders at Shore Road School work together to code directions for flying drones.
2) Drones take flight in the library and follow specific paths set by students.
3) Students watch as their drone completes its route.
4) Completing a task is a cheerful achievement for students.
5) The drone program is led by teachers Lauren Pedone, pictured, and Lauren McHale.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 4/2/2025

Sixth graders at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District recently brought historical figures to life through lessons on sculpture.
Students started the project by learning about the human skeletal system and joints. Sixth-grade Shining Star Leaders created a scaled wire armature which represented bones, then added bends to represent joints. Then, the figures slowly came to life as students added recycled newspaper and tape. Using facts and imagery learned through research about a historical figure, students modeled time-appropriate dress and details using wheat paste and colored paper. The project provided insight on individuals who left lasting impacts while showing that art has something for everyone.

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1) Sixth graders at Shore Road School brought historical figures to life through sculptures made of paper and wire.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 4/1/2025

Sixth graders at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District adopted new mascots for a two-day event as they represented different colleges and universities for the annual College Olympics.
The exciting competition on Feb. 13 and 14 had sixth grade classes divide into teams that sported the colors and logos of educational institutions such as the University of California, Los Angeles, and the University of Maryland. On the first day, teams presented their intricate team banners and performed original songs in front of judges. Teams then faced off in rounds of timed basketball shooting, a fitness relay and volleyball. Cheers rang out from the gymnasium as teammates encouraged one another. Through the highly anticipated event, Shore Road Shining Star Leaders are reminded of the importance of collaboration and camaraderie in any competition.

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1) Shore Road students represented the University of Michigan during the annual College Olympics competition on Feb. 13 and 14.
2) The Maryland Terrapins presented their team banner to judges.
3) The team representing the University of California, Los Angeles, showed their excitement from the bleachers.
4) Each team performed an original song for judges.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 2/26/2025