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Shore Road Students Form a Human Flag

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In celebration of Shore Road’s annual PTA-sponsored Pick a Reading Partner event, students wore their assigned classroom colors of red, white or blue to form a human flag on the playground. After everyone was aligned to create the stars and stripes of the American flag, the students sang the national anthem and created a school memory not to be forgotten.

Halloween Happenings at Reinhard

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Dressed as superheroes, fairy tale characters and popular book personas, Bellmore students and faculty at the Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center held their favorite books while crossing the auditorium stage to the cheers of family during the school’s annual Book Character Parade. The students posed for photos before marching around the auditorium to their seats, where they participated in a singalong of Halloween tunes. In David Reilly’s first-grade class, students made Halloween bookmarks for their home and classroom reading, along with a healthy snack of grapes and marshmallows, emphasizing skills in following directions. Pre-K students participated in a singalong of their favorite Halloween songs for parents and family. In addition, the school’s youngest students decorated their pumpkins using the mod podge process, pasting colored tissue paper on their orange gourds. Earlier in the week, the entire school attended the school’s Pumpkin Patch, where each class estimated the weight of their individual pumpkins, guessed the total number of candy corns in a container and took a class picture on the decorated auditorium stage.

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Shore Road Elected to Read

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Shore Road’s annual Pick a Reading Partner event adopted an election theme, encouraging students to “Read, White and Blue – Elect to Read.” Weeklong activities included a fun-filled presentation called the Election Show, where students learned about the democratic process and acted as members of the Electoral College. They signed a Declaration of Reading Independence and voted for their favorite fiction and nonfiction books in a mock primary election, which was narrowed down to three books during a secondary election. On Election Day (Oct. 26), the students cast their ballots for one of three books, “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio being the clear favorite. Students also answered social studies trivia questions, wore patriotic colors and participated in a book swap. The highlight of the week was the creation of a human flag on the school playground and the singing of the national anthem to show a united display of patriotism. “Everyone has the right to read,” said Principal Patrice Matthews. “This is where we gain knowledge and power.”

Giving Thanks

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In celebration of School Board Recognition Week, students, district organizations and PTA representatives honored Bellmore’s Board trustees for their voluntary service and commitment to the district during the Nov. 15 Board of Education meeting. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Famularo recognized the trustees’ efforts by saying, “We thank you for working diligently for our students and for what is best in terms of their success.” The theme of the evening was “technology,” as Christopher Merz’s and Deirdre Golden’s fourth- and sixth-grade students eagerly demonstrated math and English language arts programs on the district’s new Chromebooks. Students in Michelle Block’s art class also transposed a quote from Albert Einstein and hung a canvas painting in the boardroom, which reflects the district’s core values and seven habits of leadership, with each core value and habit rendered as an app. Other gifts included a donation to the Ronald McDonald House from the Faculty Organization and the PTA’s gift of a Tile, a technological device which assists in finding lost keys and other important items. The highlight of the evening, however, was teacher Lauren Pedone’s demonstration of a specially programmed Nao robot, which not only thanked each trustee for his or her service, but also gave each a keychain printed on a 3-D Maker Bot printer.

A Gobble Good Time

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Dressed as turkeys, Reinhard preschool students celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with seasonal activities. Under the direction of teachers Alison Burke and Liz Haines, the district’s youngest students entertained their parents as they gobbled upon entering the cafeteria and wobbled and flapped their wings while singing “Turkey Trot,” “Hello, Mr. Turkey,” “I’m a Little Acorn” and “Albuquerque Turkey.” The students then joined their parents to make a decorative placemat to use during the holiday season. In addition, students throughout the school wore handmade turkey and Pilgrim hats and dressed as Native Americans and Pilgrims while singing Thanksgiving songs for guests. They also created crafts with their parents and ate a delicious snack to celebrate the season.

Important NCPD Notification

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NCPD received notification late on 11/20 from an individual who claims he heard an unidentified male say he "put bombs in every school in Nassau and set them to go of tomorrow". This information is unconfirmed and seems unrealistic, however all schools are advised to be alert to suspicious packages and/or persons. Any suspicious packages and/or persons should be reported via 911 immediately." To follow up, I have spoken to the Chief of the Nassau County Police Department and he informed me that the matter is not creditable, and it is unconfirmed, and unrealistic. However since the police released it to the media we wanted you to know that we are aware of the situation. Security is our highest priority and we will continue to work closely with the NCPD to keep our schools safe.

An Attitude of Gratitude

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An attitude of gratitude resonated throughout Winthrop Avenue School as students decorated a paper cut out feather and wrote reasons for which they are thankful this holiday season. Each feather came together to create a gratitude turkey on display outside the main office. In addition, the school worked together to achieve a goal of collecting 1,000 food items to donate to the community’s food banks. Their progress was tracked on a large paper star covered with pumpkin stickers, which represented each donation.

Reinhard Students Create a Legacy Project

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Using clay and the soles of their shoes, Reinhard students in grades K-2 embarked on a collaborative artistic representation of their connection to the school community. Called the Sole Mates Legacy Project, the students are working under the direction of visiting artist Catherine Russell to create a hot air balloon-themed mosaic filled with stars that will be installed on the school’s wall later this school year.“This project is one that enhances the leadership principle and core value of teamwork,” Ms. Russell explained. “By working together, we will create a beautiful piece of art that will remain in the school for everyone to enjoy.” During the first of a two-part workshop that encompassed ceramic procedures and techniques, the students imprinted clay with the soles of their shoes to add a design element to the end product. Using a cookie cutter, each student cut out the shape of a star, which was then fired in a kiln for 10-12 hours at 1,200 degrees. The students’ next step is to paint and glaze the shapes, which will be designed and constructed into a mosaic in the shape of a hot air balloon.

It’s Showtime!

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Twenty-three talented students took to the stage during Shore Road School’s annual Sixth-Grade Talent Show on Dec. 1. Under the direction of music teacher Laura Laude, the night’s entertainment included several vocalists who performed popular tunes by Adele, X Ambassadors, Ruth B, Sia and Echosmith. There were also choreographed dance numbers, instrumental performances to popular and classical music, a comedic rendering of Abbott & Costello’s “Who’s on First” and an Irish dance number. During the dress rehearsal, students cheered for their peers as they practiced their routines. The performers’ work paid off on opening night as parents applauded their children’s hard work and talent. The show was also a huge success due to the efforts of the masters of ceremony (Taylor Bodt, Chloe Davis, William Fischetti, Nick Giannaris and Jason Zaslansky), greeters (Alexa Gardner, Charles Leschinski, Alexander Saint Fleur and Ava Zampetti) and stage crew members (Gianna Costaro, Nicole Giordano, David Greenberg, Rebecca Konop, Alexandra Levitt, Makayla Powder, Joseph Scheno and Samantha Schneider).

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Game Show Physical Education

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Dressed as game show hosts, physical education teachers Mallory Cogen and John Wolkiewicz led Winthrop Avenue students in physical and mental challenges during a Match Game exercise. Divided into teams, the students engaged in a memory activity, instructing them to match pieces of physical education equipment hidden under cones placed on the gym floor. The exercise was not only a mental challenge in memorizing the position of hidden equipment, but one that fostered teamwork. During Match Game, Cogen and Wolkiewicz presented the students with physical challenges for bonus points and other mental challenges, connecting social studies, mathematics and English language arts. Mental challenges included tests such as naming three states that begin with the letter “n.” The district’s technology initiatives were also employed as the students kept score in real time on the gymnasium’s new 78-inch television screen.

A-buzz with Spelling Bee Talent

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Sam Kalish was the winner of Winthrop Avenue’s annual fourth-grade spelling bee, with William Cona, Spenser Perlmutter and Skylar White all tying for second. Fourteen students battled it out on the auditorium stage to claim the title of top speller, with teacher Lauren McHale as moderator and teachers Carolyn Buckley, Deirdre Golden and Alexandra Grodin as judges. The competition was challenging, when after seven rounds and the misspelling of “costume” and “disappear,” Sam gave the correct spelling of “paragraph” to become the winner. Prior to the spelling bee, contests were held in individual classrooms and the two top spellers from each class were invited to participate in the competition. The district also congratulates Alex Cerrotta, Valentino DeLuna, Hunter Goldberg, Connor Hovell, Jacob Krukas, Hannah Levine, Jack Levitt, Jarret Oken, Mark Prainito and Gabriella Schechtman on their outstanding participation and sportsmanship.

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Teamwork Makes the Holiday Season Brighter

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Winthrop Avenue students demonstrated the core value of teamwork by helping to make a difference in the lives of other children. The school set a goal of collecting 150 toys to donate to the “Toys for Tots” program this holiday season. The students were encouraged to place a toy in the giant bins in the lobby in front of the school’s Christmas tree. Smiles abounded as each student who donated a toy realized they were making this holiday season special for children who may be less fortunate.

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Celebrating the Holidays Through Music

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The joy of the holidays was contagious as Reinhard first-graders and Winthrop Avenue third-graders performed poetry, dance, holiday songs and instrumental music during their winter concerts. Under the direction of music teacher Randi Andersen, the Reinhard students sang “Snow Music,” “Hanukkah Is Here,” “Must Be Santa,” the “S’vivon/Dreidel” song and “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” for parents, faculty and peers during morning and afternoon holiday performances. They also incorporated a poem titled “Mr. Snow Rap,” simulated a snowball fight and accompanied their tunes with instrumental music. According to Ms. Andersen, the students worked hard, having practiced their music since Thanksgiving. Under the direction of music teacher Erica Davis, Winthrop Avenue students showcased their vocal talents with performances of “Sleigh Ride,” “African Noel,” “Dance the Hora” and “Happy New Year, Everyone.” The concert commenced with a specially written song by Ms. Davis titled “Time for Acceptance and Love.” Typical of Winthrop Avenue’s concerts, selected students were given the opportunity to play their recorders and to accompany the music with a variety of instruments to add glitter and pizzazz to an already festive performance.

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High Notes for Bellmore Students

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The District is proud to announce that 27 Shore Road School students have been selected to participate in the Nassau Music Educators Association All-County Festivals, being held at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post in Jan. 2017. Selection was based on students’ individual New York State School Music Association evaluation scores and teacher recommendations. The district congratulates the following students on this outstanding accomplishment: Fifth Grade: Alec Ader – band, trombone; Lexi Beller – orchestra, viola; Isabella Blasi – orchestra, violin; John Crowe – orchestra, viola; Olivia Dina – band, alto sax; Kathryn Gabberty – orchestra, violin; Alexa Gaspar – orchestra, violin; Ava Goldsmith – orchestra, violin; Anthony Hoffman – orchestra, bass; Natalia Kleczek – orchestra, violin; Benjamin Margulies – orchestra, viola; Alexandra Radinsky – chorus; Jenna Rotola – orchestra, cello; Rani Sharma – band, clarinet; Gaby Skolnick – band, alto sax; James Smith – orchestra, cello; Maximo Walaitis – orchestra, bass; Ally Yucht – band, alto sax. Sixth Grade: Eloise Bergman – orchestra, bass; Tyler Bissoondial – orchestra, viola; Jessica Blumberg – orchestra, violin; Ceili Dorn – orchestra, bass; Riley Fried – chorus; Rebecca Konop – orchestra, bass; Max Marino – band, alto sax; Ruby Mattes – orchestra, bass; Madison Siegel – chorus

A Venture into Native American Territory

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Fourth-grade students at Winthrop Avenue were immersed in a two-day in-house field trip to American Indian territory to hone their knowledge of the Eastern Woodland Native Americans. The curriculum-based event titled “Journeys Into American Indian Territory” discussed the geographical location of the Algonquian and Iroquoian peoples, their government and modes of survival. The program also stressed principles taught in the district’s character education program, which focuses on core values and leadership principles. Joourneys presenter Ronnie Cornacchio explained to the students that tribes had to work together to survive. “It was a balanced society that depended on teamwork,” he said. Students also learned about respect, kindness and teamwork during Journeys presenter Maddi Cheers’ telling of an Iroquoian tale titled “Lesson of the No-Face Doll.” During the event, students explored artifacts in the museum and a longhouse, learned to make clay pots, played traditional games, listened to Native American legends and learned traditional Iroquoian dances and music.
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