Teachers and staff at Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore School District entertained the entire school community on stage as they spread laughs and reinforced district values at the annual Pep Rally on Oct. 11. 

Each year, Reinhard Star Polishers put on a dazzling show for Rising Star Leaders complete with costumes, songs and a story that reflects the district’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Assembled by coordinator for student services Kerri Ann Sanpietro, this year’s twist on “Zootopia” had performers dressed as wild animals. The cast, which included leads Michelle Block as Judy and Elia DeBlasio as Nick, had students jumping with joy as they delivered a humorous performance. Throughout the pep rally, each grade stood to sing various Core Values and Leadership Principles songs led by music teacher Joanna Rocco. The Reinhard Pep Rally is a much loved and highly anticipated event as it makes its return every year. 

Date Added: 10/16/2024

Bellmore Public Schools has been accepted into the League of Innovative Schools (The League), a national network of school districts that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education. The League is organized by Digital Promise, a global nonprofit working to expand opportunity for every learner by bridging solutions across research, practice, and technology.

Bellmore was selected from a competitive national pool of applicants based on its educational leadership, demonstrated commitment to equity and excellence, innovative vision for learning, key achievements, and collaborative spirit. The League includes more than 150 districts across 34 states and has had a cumulative impact on 4.4 million students served over time.

Since 2011, the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools has spearheaded innovative learning and leadership practices. Through its network of forward-thinking leaders, the League provides school districts with opportunities to leverage research-backed approaches for addressing complex challenges; stay at the forefront of cutting-edge educational practices; and implement innovative solutions that meet the needs of all students.

Working with educators, researchers, technology leaders, and communities, the League of Innovative Schools equips superintendents and district leaders to help shape the future of teaching and learning through hands-on opportunities to collaborate, connect, and learn. League members have access to unique opportunities to co-create, pilot, and scale innovative practices, apply learnings to their own districts, and identify and promote promising practices to other districts across the country.

Date Added: 10/8/2024

Fifth graders from Shore Road School in the Bellmore School District took a special trip to witness journalism in action at the Newsday headquarters in Melville on Sept. 26.

Shining Star Leaders were given a behind-the-scenes tour as part of the Newsday in Education program. Acting as cub reporters for the day, students were given a press pass and backpack containing a reporter’s notebook and a pen to cover a breaking news assignment created for them. Students took part in a mock press conference, composed a social media news story and met with real editors and reporters in the newsroom. Students also toured the broadcast control room for a look at how Newsday’s TV newscast is produced. Throughout the trip, the interactive events provided students with an unforgettable experience which brought the art of journalism to life.

Date Added: 10/1/2024

Reinhard Early Childhood Center Rising Star Leaders celebrated Dot Day through projects and activities that encouraged creativity. Dot Day is an internationally celebrated occasion inspired by “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds, which teaches students the importance of leaving their mark on the world! #StarsLeadandLearn

Date Added: 9/24/2024

Page by page, students at Winthrop Avenue School are fostering a love of reading as they pursue high literary aspirations – part of this year’s Wildly Important Goals.

Each year, Winthrop’s Winning Star Leaders set an educational goal for themselves to independently progress towards. Through the Wildly Important Goal of reading, students will be inspired to dive into a plethora of literary tales as they embark on fun and engaging tasks. Starting in September, for example, students will “Drop Everything and Read” for 10 minutes each day. Soon after, Winning Star Leaders will see pairs of teachers exchange giftwrapped books, showing students that reading is a gift. Additionally, third graders will partner with fourth graders to buddy up and read together at least twice a week, and students will swap books they have read for new books from friends. Throughout the event, students will keep track of their overall reading progress. With more events to come, this year’s Wildly Important Goals will foster an environment where children feel excited and happy to read.

Photo caption:
1) At Winthrop Avenue School, students are engaging in the Wildly Important Goal of reading, as seen in Ms. Cammarata’s fourth grade class.
2) In the library, the nook is the perfect place to experience a new story.
3) Reading will continue to be an engaging activity as students pursue their Wildly Important Goals.

Photos courtesy of Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 9/19/2024