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Shining Stars on Display at Sixth-Grade Graduation
June 21st was a time of reflection and celebration for the sixth-grade students at Shore Road School as they ended their elementary school career and embarked on a new journey into the next phase of their academic career at Grand Avenue Middle School. Board of Education members, administrators, parents, and invited guests proudly attended the graduation of the Shining Stars as the students were rewarded for their six years of hard work.
As the students pondered their move up to Grand Avenue in the fall, they recalled fond memories of elementary school and the valuable lessons that have prepared them for a lifetime of learning and achieving.
“It’s hard to believe that the school year has ended and the sixth graders are waiting to receive their diplomas and start a new chapter in their lives,” stated Principal Christine Augusto. “Today marks a new journey – one that has yet to be written. Set goals for yourself and reach those goals. You are the author of your own life story.”
Offering advice to the sixth graders making the transition to the middle school, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph S. Famularo stated, “Today is a day to be proud of all the skills you have mastered, because with them you will succeed in doing even more. I have no doubt that each and every one of you has the potential to do something special with your lives.” Added Board of Education President Janet Goller, “Your life is a do-it-yourself project, so build it wisely and don’t be afraid to follow your dreams.”
During the ceremony, guests were treated to a “Student Welcome” read by Jordana Pontes, “Class History” by Amanda Steinberg, a “Farewell to Shore Road” by Paul Cooney and performances by the orchestra, band, and the entire sixth-grade graduating class. The orchestra performed “Rondeau” by Jean Josephy Mouret and arranged by Leidig, the band played Robert W. Smith’s “Liturgical Fanfare,” and the class sang Michael Jackson and Lionel Richie’s “We Are the World,” with student narratives highlighting how the Shining Stars made it a “brighter day” for their communities – school, local, and global – throughout the year.
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Keeping Curriculum Current
This summer District teachers and administrators worked together to revise different aspects of the curriculum. The summer curriculum writing projects help keep the district on the forefront of education and provide students with the most up-to-date information available. Staff members also participated in several professional development workshops.
With an ever-increasing emphasis on technology and higher academic and social growth standards, teachers learned efficient ways of employing strategies and techniques for assisting their students. A few of the professional development areas included “Utilizing SMART Response Technology in the Classroom” and “Using iPods as Your Classroom Listening Center.” Additionally, elementary educator Terri Ercole facilitated a class entitled “Revisiting 6+1 Writing Traits,” during which she taught Bellmore teachers effective and creative ways to teach students how to learn and grow as writers. The “6 +1” workshop has been an ongoing process, beginning the previous summer.
Teachers also worked collaboratively on a number of instruction and social areas, including generating fifth and sixth-grade team building activities, aligning the sixth-grade math curriculum, and creating a cross-section of monthly, thematic, and academic activities to enhance the kindergarten literacy centers.
“The bar continues to be raised,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph S. Famularo. “To insure that Bellmore students continue to compete on a local and global level, we must provide them with the tools to succeed.”
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New Year Off to a Great Start
Following one of the hottest summers on record, students in the Bellmore School District were welcomed back to school on September 7. Throughout the District, Charles A. Reinhard, Winthrop Avenue, and Shore Road students were greeted by Board of Education members, administrators, teachers, and staff to begin to what is sure to be a productive school year.
Over the summer, the custodial staff worked cleaning and preparing the buildings, while administrators and teachers returned to school early to prepare for the first day, attending Superintendent’s Conference Day, faculty meetings, and decorating the classrooms. “I know this smooth opening did not happen by chance, but by careful planning and the combined commitment of our entire staff to ensure every child - from our youngest Rising Star to our oldest Shining Star – feel comfortable and welcome to the new school year,” remarked Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph S. Famularo.
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“Oh, Say Can You See”
Bellmore Students Participate in National Anthem Day
In recognition of “The National Anthem Project,” a campaign launched in 2005 to celebrate “The Star-Spangled Banner” and raise awareness of the importance of school music, students in Laura Laude’s music classes at Shore Road School in Bellmore participated in National Anthem Day on September 14th and 15th.
During the lesson, which utilized SMART Board technology, the students learned the history of “The Star-Spangled Banner” beginning with the date it was originally written (1814) to the year of its official inauguration as the national anthem (1931). Additionally, the students participated in a play, “O’er the Ramparts,” in which they reenacted what occurred during the writing of “The Star-Spangled Banner”; reviewed a Time magazine article that asked readers if the national anthem should be changed to a different patriotic song; and worked in small groups to assemble a puzzle of the song featuring only the melodic contour.“The song is an important part of our history, and the students should be aware of the words and the history behind them,” said Ms. Laude.
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Celebrating School Spirit
To encourage school spirit, Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore held its annual Spirit Week. Throughout the week, students and teachers in each class participated in different “theme days” ranging from school colors day, mixed-up clothes day, sports day, tie-dye day, and to culminate the week, pajama day. The Student Advisory Council and their advisors Eloise Eisenhardt and Randi Andersen organized the entire week. “This week is done to help raise a sense of community and school spirit throughout the building,” said Ms. Andersen.
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Music for the Ages
To promote music and music education, Music LIvz, the Long Island Philharmonic’s Arts-in-Education program, visited the students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore. During the visit, students learned about various instruments and their musical families, including woodwinds, strings, percussion, and brass. Following the introduction of each instrument and its family, the five musicians performed a musical selection highlighting that particular instrument. Additionally, student volunteers were given the opportunity to sing, guest conduct, and play instruments with the Long Island Philharmonic.
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Letters to Soldiers
The third and fourth-grade students at Winthrop Avenue in Bellmore have been busy writing letters of support to many United States soldiers currently serving overseas. Third-grade teacher Amanda Kowalski, whose nephew Lance Corporal Michael Reyes is currently serving in the United States Marines, started the project with her class last spring and continued this year with her current class. The students are writing directly to the members of Lance Corporal Reyes’ unit and are personally addressing their letters to individual soldiers. “The letters bring these brave soldiers a much needed smile to remind them of home and all of those who support them,” said Miss Kowalski.
In participating in this project, the students demonstrate many of the district’s core values, specifically highlighting respect and dedication.
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Open the Door
Continuing to stress the importance of educating the whole student, the Bellmore School District has incorporated the “7 Habits of Happy Kids” into their character education curriculum.
During the week of November 8, the third and fourth-grade students at Winthrop Avenue School participated in numerous activities revolving around the subject of bullying. On Monday, November 8, the students enjoyed a performance by Scot Cannon entitled “Open the Door.” The 45-minute program uses pantomime, music, and audience participation to look at the subject of bullying, anger, tolerance, and what to do when you’re having a bad day. To follow up with the performances, district social worker Joan Sass, visited classrooms to participate in an open dialogue with the students and to address any concerns, comments, or questions the students might have.
To conclude the week, the Squeaky Clean Band performed their “Pull Together” character education show, where students learned about working together as a team and respecting one another’s differences. “We wanted a week, early in the school year, that emphasized good character and an anti-bullying theme to refer to for the remainder of the school year,” said Principal Sally Curto.
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Thanksgiving Station
To prepare for Thanksgiving, second-grade students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore utilized their mathematical and artistic skills by participating in in-class Thanksgiving stations. The educational stations, which highlighted mathematics, art, English, and social studies, allowed the students an opportunity to have fun while learning about Thanksgiving and its traditions.
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The Circus Comes to Bellmore
Kindergarten, first-grade, and second-grade students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore recently had the opportunity to practice their hand-eye coordination while learning circus skills. Working with professional clowns from Cirque du Jour during their physical education period, the students were taught how to juggle, balance feathers on their palms, spin a plate on a stick, and many other fun circus tricks.
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Dedicated to Giving Back
Throughout the month of November, the Student Council at Shore Road School in Bellmore collected food for its annual Thanksgiving Food Drive. Students, teachers, parents, and staff members brought in hundreds of cans and boxes of nonperishable food that were packed into boxes and delivered to local families in need.
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Bellmore Teacher Named Educator of the Month
Jay Lupetin, an art teacher at Shore Road School and Winthrop Avenue School in Bellmore, was named a 2010-2011 Dowling College/News12 Long Island Educator of the Month. Dowling College representative Dr. Clyde Paine visited Shore Road where Mr. Lupetin’s colleagues and administrators gathered to honor the achievement of one of their finest teachers.
The Educator of the Month program praises the outstanding dedication of many Long Island teachers. Mr. Lupetin’s accomplishments place him in a most distinguished group of excellent educators who have received this award. News 12 Long Island will highlight Mr. Lupetin during brief segments that will air regularly throughout the month of January.
Mr. Lupetin began his career in Bellmore in 1975. He holds a Bachelor’s in Art Education from Hofstra University and a Master’s in Physical Education from Adelphi University. He and his wife, Tricia, reside in Wantagh with their two children, J.P. and Daria. “Jay Lupetin has been an extraordinary educator who has instilled values and thirst for knowledge in the thousands of students whose lives he has impacted over the past thirty-five years,” said Christine Augusto, Principal of Shore Road School. “He has consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism and expertise in his field as well as sound instructional practices, a strong work ethic, and a dedicated commitment to his students.”
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2011 Kindergarten Registration
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Creating Artwork
To beautify their school cafeteria and showcase their artistic talents, the third and fourth-grade students at Winthrop Avenue Elementary School in Bellmore worked with two artists-in-residence to create unique and original murals. Collaborating with John DiNaro and Elizabeth O’Connor from Horse and Eagle for one week, the students painted two nature scenes on the walls of their lunchroom. Throughout the week, students learned different brush techniques and took pride in knowing that their artwork will be on view for years of Winthrop Winning Stars to enjoy.
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Musical Talents PEAK During Festival
On Saturday, November 13, nine third-grade students at Winthrop Avenue School in Bellmore, along with their music teacher Erica Davis and Reinhard music teacher Randi Andersen, were selected to represent the district at the Nassau Music Educators Association’s annual PEAK (Parents, Educators, and Kids) festival. The annual festival, which was held at Oceanside Middle School, is a celebration of elementary music for third-grade general music students. Third graders from across Nassau County participated in the festival, where they attended workshops during the morning and performed for friends and family in a group sharing session.
Congratulations to Elana Abrams, Grace Angrisani, Summer Hasseck, Morgan Kaplan, Cooper Moran, Liam Orr, Taylor Purvin, Victoria Torchia, and Casey Ungarsohn for being selected to the PEAK festival.
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Toys for Kids
To make the holiday season a little brighter for underprivileged children, students at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood, Winthrop Avenue, and Shore Road School, all in Bellmore, sponsored toy drives. The new, unwrapped toys for Reinhard and Winthrop will be donated directly to families within the individual buildings, while Shore Road will continue their yearly tradition of donating their toys to the John Theissen Children’s Foundation.
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Pajama Drive
Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in Bellmore participated in The Great Bedtime Story Pajama Drive this December. Second-grade teacher Christopher Merz and first-grade teacher Kathy Schriver, along with Scholastic Book Clubs and the non-profit Pajama Program, organized the in-school pajama drive. The mission of this drive is to provide children in need with brand-new pajamas and books; these are children who live in group homes, shelters, foster care and orphanages.
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Bellmore’s Got Talent
Sixth graders at Shore Road School in Bellmore, under the direction of music teacher Laura Laude, held their annual Talent Show on Wednesday, December 15. Showcasing their dance, theatrical, and musical abilities, 23 student-acts performed their talents on the auditorium stage for family and friends. Performances included Abbott and Costello’s classic “Who’s On First” comedy sketch by Eddie Grimes and Andrew McLaughlin, a ballet solo by Peyton Fishman, and renditions of such popular songs as Bruno Mars’ “Just the Way You Are” and Katy Perry’s “Fireworks.”
Additionally, in continuing with the district’s core values and character education program, students in Gloria Panella’s class sold concessions throughout the program. All proceeds were donated to Action Against Hunger.
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