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.

Photo captions:
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

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

Through songs and story, the Bellmore School District’s Core Values and Leadership Principles were reinforced as the Winthrop Avenue School community gathered for their regular Leadership Assembly on Nov. 13. 

Throughout the year, each grade of Winning Star Leaders meets in the Winthrop Avenue auditorium to reflect on positive values and altruistic actions. Starting the third and fourth grade assembly, student leaders took turns reading pages from “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day,” which showed their peers the Core Values of respect, teamwork and integrity. Students who displayed strong integrity and the Leadership Principle of “Be Proactive” received special recognition as they were called to the stage to receive a diploma. Peers in the audience cheered awardees on with high-fives and pats on the back as they made their way back to their seats. Closing out the event, music teacher Maria Martucci led all students in an original song that reflected integrity followed by the school song, “Winthrop Winners.”

Click here to view the Leadership Principles Ring True at Winthrop Avenue Assembly slideshow.

Date Added: 12/5/2024