The Bellmore Schools community joined together to spread cheer for the holiday season by amassing dozens of toys to distribute to local children.
Toy drives at Shore Road and Winthrop Avenue schools and Reinhard Early Childhood Center were student-led endeavors. Star Leaders spread the word to their families and friends and brought in toys throughout the month, which quickly built to large collections. Holiday donations drives return to Bellmore Schools each year to bring smiles to children in need.

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1) A successful toy drive at Winthrop Avenue School spread cheer to local children ahead of the holiday season.
2) The Reinhard Early Childhood Center’s successful toy drive was organized by the Student Advisory Council.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 12/23/2024

Reinhard Early Childhood Center students in the Bellmore School District get an early grasp on advanced musical skills as they pick up and learn how to play the violin starting in second grade.

In the Reinhard auditorium, each Rising Star Leader is individually equipped with a violin and shown how to properly hold it in both a rest position and a playing position. Music teachers Kelly Kosmo and Joanna Rocco show students the correct way to place their fingers in the shape of an “L” on the fingerboard before plucking their first notes. As a group, students read out notes and rests in a basic measure as they learn the differences between each string. While playing, they are challenged to maintain an equal tempo. Picking up the new instrument at an early stage is one example of the many ways Bellmore Schools brings innovative learning to classes of all ages.

Photo captions:
1) Reinhard Early Childhood Center second graders get an early grasp on advanced musical skills as they learn the basics of the violin.
2) Music teacher Kelly Kosmo showed each student how to properly hold the violin.
3) Picking up the new instrument at an early age provides an engaging and exciting experience for second graders.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 12/20/2024

It was a day of festive collaboration for students at Winthrop Avenue School in the Bellmore School District, who united with fellow students from across New York to join in holiday songs on Dec. 6.

Hosted by the Manhattan School of Music and the New York State Distance Learning Consortium, the interactive holiday carol singalong had students from pre-k through grade 12 participating virtually. Winning Star Leaders gathered in the auditorium and followed along as musicians led several songs, including “Walking in a Winter Wonderland,” “Jingle Bells,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “The Dreidel Song.”  Each participating school also stepped into the spotlight to individually perform a song of their own. The community endeavor reminded Winthrop Avenue students that teamwork is essential, even from a distance. 

Date Added: 12/16/2024

Students at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District promoted positive choices as they celebrated Red Ribbon Week from Dec. 2-6, which culminated in the young leaders dressing for the job they want. 

The excitement built through the week as Shining Star Leaders brainstormed what they could dress as for “Dress for Success” day. Students arrived at school donning attire that represented a range of professions, from police officers to doctors and business owners. The day acted as a reminder that positive, healthy choices will lead to a fulfilling life and career. Additionally, Shore Road students followed daily themes that included an “Our Dreams Will Come True” pajama day and a “Bright Futures” neon day. Red Ribbon Week returns each year to reinforce the importance of responsible, drug-free choices.

Date Added: 12/13/2024

Students in the Bellmore Public School District attended the Nov. 19 board of education meeting at Winthrop Avenue School to show their appreciation through a showcase of an innovative program. 

Winning Star Leaders at Winthrop regularly experience educational lessons through unique, state-of-the-art equipment in the Star Lab. An audience including board trustees and administrators gathered for a glimpse of their innovative learning. Projected onto the floor of the Star Lab was a large, interactive digital display that features a range of activities that can be catered to any lesson. Students showed their knowledge of the district’s Core Values and Leadership Principles as they used wands to find the correct answer to several problems. In the board room, a student-led unveiling of a new banner was made that showcases the district’s being selected into the League of Innovative Schools, a nationwide organization which includes only 150 districts. Additionally, students handed out personal gifts from the PTA to the board members, which included hard hats adorned with each trustee’s name to prepare them for upcoming construction projects.