Second graders at Martin Avenue Elementary School scrolled into summer with their colorful emoji projects. Students in Antonietta Fischetti’s class created three emojis based on the writing prompts:  

* My favorite second grade memory. 

* My goals for the next school year. 

* What I am looking forward to this summer. 

The project gave students time to reflect on their accomplishments and set ambitions for the future.

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Date Added: 7/11/2025

Fourth graders are coast-to-coast experts now that they have completed their state research projects at Martin Avenue Elementary School. They got to showcase their splendid work during a presentation for family members on June 18.

As part of the social studies curriculum, fourth graders in Lauren Fasano and Tiffany Joosten’s classes studied the 13 colonies and American expansion. Each student was assigned a state and used books and online resources to find important facts such as its capital, major cities, founding date, landmarks, population size, famous people and historical events.

Students wrote written reports and created colorful posterboard presentations. The tri-fold boards included a regional map of the state and its neighbors, images associated with it like the state bird and professional sports teams, and its flag. Fourth graders set up their boards in the cafeteria and welcomed their special guests to learn more about United States geography.

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Date Added: 6/25/2025

They graduated from elementary school on June 24, 2019 and came back as high school graduates on June 18, 2025. North Bellmore alumni returned to their roots for the inaugural clap-out, which were held throughout the district on June 18 and 20, and were celebrated by students, teachers, staff and retirees.

In the intervening six years, graduates continued their educations Grand Avenue Middle School and Mepham High School. For the clap-out, many showcased their future plans by wearing shirts representing the colleges they will attend.

The goal is for the clap-out to become an annual tradition to celebrate the successful culmination of 13 years of education. At each school, students lined the hallways holding handmade signs that welcomed back the now two-time graduates congratulated them on their most recent accomplishment. Sixth grade ambassadors led the seniors on through the hallways.

“It was an incredible success that left a lasting impact on everyone involved,” said North Bellmore Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Janet Pollitt. “Watching the high school Class of 2025 return to their elementary schools, welcomed with signs, cheers, music and heartfelt applause, was a powerful, full-circle moment. It not only celebrated their accomplishments but also inspired the younger students lining the halls. The energy and emotion of the day made it clear that this will become a cherished annual tradition in our district, one that highlights the strength of our community and the pride we share in our students’ journeys.”

The graduates hugged former teachers, took pictures with younger siblings and neighbors, and reminisced about their elementary school days. John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School Principal Danica Brugge, who came to school in January 2019, remembered her former students fondly even though they only spent six months together. She said her first graduating class as principal, and learning of their future plans, validates the work that is done in the elementary schools to build their foundation of knowledge.

“They spend so much time with us – seven years – and we really watch them grow,” she said. “To have this opportunity to be able to see them as young adults brings so much pride and so much excitement for their futures. We love the kids from the moment they enter these doors to the moment they leave, so to have the ability to see them again is a blessing. I think they enjoyed it just as much as we did.”

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Date Added: 6/20/2025

Students were feeling just ducky at the marquee field day event on May 29 at Martin Avenue Elementary School. The Adventure Bound game show featured trivia questions and physical challenges that engaged youngsters in friendly competition.

The prizes for the winners were rubber duckies. There were two assemblies – kindergarten through second grade, and third through sixth grade. The program was hosted by the PTA.

Four students per grade came up to answer trivia questions and earn points for their team. The grade-level questions ranged from general knowledge to the various academic subjects. Physical contests included a hula-hoop challenge, cup-in-ball contest, Simon Says game and more.

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Date Added: 6/9/2025