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Rising Star Leaders showcased their innovative technique to learning their Leadership Principles. Before the board meeting, they demonstrated fun and engaging hand signs that represent each Leadership Principle. #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

Rising Star Leaders counted up to 100 - and 101 - as they reached a new milestone! More than 1,000 boxes of cereal were dropped like dominos before being sent off for donation, and Leaders marked the 101st day of school by dressing as Dalmatians! #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

The RAK Pack at Shore Road celebrated the Super Bowl by leading a special “Souperbowl” collection! All donations benefit the Bellmore-Merrick Community Cupboard. #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

Fourth grade Winthrop Winning Star Leaders mirrored the teachings and messages of Martin Luther King Jr. through an eye-catching creation. They read the book “Martin’s Big Words” and selected an inspirational quote. They created stained glass crafts, reflecting the diverse society Dr. King advocated for. The projects are hung from their classroom window alongside their quote reflections.

Winthrop Winning Star Leaders led the way during a tour of the building for local school district administrators, highlighting the many innovative program found within.

Tour leaders highlighted their leadership roles, including the Aquarium Leaders and the Communication Action Team, and showcased the Star Lab, the art gallery and their class mission statements. In the auditorium, Shore Road students led a presentation regarding their leadership initiatives, Reinhard students shared Leadership Principles and hand signals and Winthrop students sung songs.

Due to the expected inclement weather and hazardous conditions, there will no school Monday, January 26th. All schools will be closed. In addition, before and afternoon school meetings will be canceled as well.

Please stay safe and click the link below for a Special SNOW DAY message from me to our Bellmore Star Students.
https://youtu.be/9S7qCoRi-kY

Thank you
Dr. Joe Famularo

Bellmore Stars in Action

We are so proud of and thankful for Reinhard teacher Ms. Hoffman, who calmly and quickly administered aid to a student who was choking. Our nursing staff, Toni Costa and Jenna Maini, immediately lent their support.

Moments like this remind us how important preparation is. Each year at the start of the school year, our nurses provide safety and emergency response training for our staff, ensuring everyone is ready to act when it matters most.

This is Star Leadership in action.

The Bellmore Public Schools app is here! To get the latest on district events and news, download the app using the link in our bio. #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

How can you not smile! Thank you Mrs. Aronoff! #bookcharacterspiritday

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PARP – Parents as Reading Partners is kicking off at Reinhard 📚⭐️ A big thank you to our amazing PTA for their partnership and support in making this happen. Together, we are nurturing a love of reading and inspiring our Star students to shine bright every day.

We are thrilled to announce that Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Famularo is the recipient of the Leader of Distinction Award by District Administration, a nationwide network of educators!

“This recognition is not mine alone,” Dr. Famularo said. “It reflects the dedication, collaboration and leadership of the educators, staff, students, families and community partners I have the privilege to serve alongside each day.”

Dressed in festive colors to celebrate the holiday season, first grade Rising Star Leaders performed songs that included “Dreidel Dreidel,” Christmas At Our School” and “Jingle Bells!” #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

Select Shining Star Leaders recently took on the important task of helping shape their daily lunch menu! Star Polishers participated in a fun and flavorful food-tasting event to help decide potential additions to the school menu, sampling a variety of items including hummus with flatbread, muffin tops and dumplings. #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

Several graduates returned during the board of education work session to discuss how their time in elementary school shaped their current experience as middle schoolers. They shed light on how Bellmore’s Character Development Program has instilled them with leadership skills that help them blend into new clubs and sports teams and adapt to advanced material. #IgnitetheStarsWithin

Just met with our Star PTA. They do so much for our entire school community. Grateful for their partnership and support. And yes, I am proudly wearing the Bellmore Stars scarf they surprised me with. Thank you! #starPTA

Shore Road Shining Stars Leaders helped their younger peers when fifth graders visited the Reinhard Early Childhood Center for a Thanksgiving activity! Students from Mrs. Osterhoudt’s class made their way to Mrs. Burke’s classroom, where they were paired with pre-kindergartners to make turkey crowns and read stories. #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

Dressed in fall colors of red and orange, fourth grade Winning Stars showed their leadership skills on the Winthrop Avenue School stage as the chorus performed in a heartfelt Thanksgiving concert! #IgnitetheStarsWithin #StarsLeadandLearn

Mr. Merz’s fourth grade class at Winthrop Avenue worked with Mrs. Falabella to create a virtual “Balloons Over Broadway.” Students were asked to choose a character from the Balloon Lineup of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Using the Sprite Editor App in the Kidoyo Coding platform, students created their own pixel art design of the character they chose. #ignitethestarswithin #starsleadandlearn