Musicians at Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District ushered in spring as the orchestra, chorus and band took to the stage for their seasonal concert on May 14. 

Led by music teachers Kelly Cosma, Laura Itzkovitz and Jennifer MacVicar, Shining Star Leaders spent weeks preparing for their concert, which represented a culmination of the skills they have learned throughout the year. The sixth grade chorale, chamber orchestra and select band, as well as the schoolwide orchestra, chorus and band, displayed exemplary teamwork and dedication both on stage and through their weeks of practice. Student leaders also introduced each song as they stepped up to the microphone, and engaging skits brought the humor. 

 

 

Date Added: 5/28/2025

Members of the Environmental Club at Shore Road School displayed their leadership skills as they guided activities inspired by sustainable living with their younger Winthrop Avenue School peers on April 23.

The Environmental Club visited Stacey Reiner’s class and broke out into groups with third graders. First, they read various stories based on environmental sustainability, such as “The Adventures of a Plastic Bottle,” and held engaged discussions about the stories’ messages. Next, peers collaborated through fun activities reflecting the same theme with games that included sorting recyclables into the correct bin. The special occasion helped further the Environmental Club’s mission to promote environmentally friendly habits while exemplifying their leadership skills.

Date Added: 5/16/2025

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!

Click here to view the Drones take flight at Shore Road School slideshow.

Photo caption:
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.

Photo caption:
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