Bellmore Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Joseph Famularo – known affectionately by students as Dr. Joe – visited first graders at Reinhard Early Childhood Center to teach values and principles through song on Nov. 20.

During routine visits to classrooms throughout the district, students make their excitement shown as Dr. Famularo steps in with guitar in hand. With first grade classes, Dr. Famularo discussed his authored children’s book, “I’m Ready, Are You?” The story focuses on the importance of curating a to-do list that helps achieve daily goals and tasks. While strumming his guitar, Dr. Famularo also reinforced the district’s Core Values and Leadership Principles and invited the students to sing along to their favorite, “Apples and Bananas.”

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