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Mission Statement

Our mission is to inspire all students to be confident, passionate learners with the courage and skills to lead their lives with integrity, while contributing to our global community with creativity and compassion.

Saw Mill School Building

2801 Saw Mill Road
North Bellmore, NY 11710

Tel: (516) 992-3118

Fax: (516) 992-3324

Nurse: (516) 992-3325


Principal: Mr. Jeff Rosof
Assistant Principal: 
Mr. Daniel Madden
Instagram: @sawmillpride



 

 

 

 

 

Welcome to Saw Mill Road School! We are happy that you have stopped by for a visit to our website. Saw Mill Road is a K-6 school in the North Bellmore School District. We have a population of almost 700 excited and motivated students and a faculty of 65 committed and passionate teachers. Supporting our students and teachers is a wonderful group of aides, custodians, office staff, and administrators. No school would be complete without the community it serves and the Saw Mill community is incredibly proud and supportive of their school.

Here at Saw Mill we work hard every day implementing the K-6 curriculum and strive to reach the inspiring goals of our district’s mission statement. As an elementary school, we have our students for the beginning steps on the passage through their academic life. While ensuring we create a warm, fun and energetic school environment, we also pay careful attention to the fact that students are learning the foundational skills that will set them up for a lifetime of learning.

Whether you are a Saw Mill family, a local resident, or just someone checking out our website, I know you will feel the spirit and energy that pervade our school.  Wishing you a wonderful day!

Jeff Rosof and Daniel Madden
Principal and Assistant Principal

 

Announcements

No Pets Policy
Please be aware that pets are not allowed on school grounds. I know you support our efforts to keep our children safe; therefore, I appreciate your cooperation and ask that you refrain from bringing your pets on school grounds at any time. All North Bellmore Schools follow this No Pets policy.

Please Keep Contact Info Up to Date
If any of your contact information changed over the summer– email, phone numbers, address, etc. please call the office and inform them of the change. It is vital that we have the most up to date information in case we need to contact you.

Athletes Give Sixth Graders Tips For Success

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Success in middle school often is the result of good advice, and sixth graders at Saw Mill Road Elementary School and throughout the North Bellmore School District are getting just that. Juniors and seniors from Mepham High School visited all five elementary schools on Nov. 25 to give the future middle schoolers some tips.

A group of 22 students visited John G. Dinkelmeyer, Saw Mill Road and Martin Avenue elementary schools, while another group of 20 high schoolers went to Newbridge Road and Park Avenue schools. It was part of the ACES program – Athletes Compassionately Educating Students.

The juniors and seniors were nominated by their coaches based on their good character. They must play a minimum of one sport and also be a member of a club to be selected for ACES.

In their hour-long visits to sixth grade classes, the athletes led icebreaker and getting-to-know-you activities, then answered questions about middle school and high school. It was the first of three meetings this school year, with the next two focusing on civility and sportsmanship, and staying drug and alcohol free.

Junior Luke Fischetti, a 2019 graduate of Saw Mill Road, enjoyed returning to his former school and providing guidance to the next generation of secondary students.

“Hopefully we can prepare them for middle school and high school, and they will feel more confident and comfortable,” he said. “We want to prepare kids for the next step and give them the tools to succeed in middle school.”

Luke said some common questions from the sixth graders were about the dress code, work load, sports and a typical schedule. He said that he remembers the ACES visits when he was in sixth grade and said it definitely prepared him better for the transition.

Saw Mill Road Principal Jeff Rosof said that the ACES program helps reinforce the work of the teachers in preparing their students for middle school.

“The message is coming from a different source and they may relate to it a little more,” Mr. Rosof said. “It’s great for high school students to return and convey to our sixth graders wonderful messages about being a role model, reaching their potential and making good choices.”

 

Click here to view the Athletes Give Sixth Graders Tips For Success slideshow.

Date Added: 12/4/2024

Saw Mill Sixth Graders Share Gratitude

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Saw Mill Road Elementary School sixth graders have plenty to be thankful for this year, and they are sharing that gratitude with their families.

Students in Danielle Houghton’s class made thankful trees on Nov. 25. The project was spearheaded by classroom parents. Each student received five paper leaves to write what they are grateful for this year. Those leaves were then glued to small branches, along with real leaves provided by Ms. Houghton.

The branches were then put in a vase and the festive projects were brought home in time for Thanksgiving.

Click here to view the Saw Mill Sixth Graders Share Gratitude slideshow.

Date Added: 11/26/2024

District Celebrates Its School-Related Professionals

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“It takes a village” is a true adage in the North Bellmore School District, where students are supported by a wide range of caring and talented staff members. The district celebrates School-Related Professionals Recognition Day on Nov. 19 by recognizing the many valued employees that contribute to warm, welcome school environments. 

North Bellmore’s school-related professionals prepare and serve nutritious meals, keep the buildings clean, safe and secure, provide academic and emotional support, ensure the well-being of students, oversee lunchrooms and playgrounds, skillfully manage the offices and provide support and guidance to all members of the school community

Clerical staff for district administrators and in the main office of the five elementary schools are vital to daily operations. 

“Our district values the essential role that our building and district clerical staff play in keeping everything running smoothly each day,” said Janet Pollitt, assistant superintendent for curriculum and instruction. “Their efficiency, organization and ability to manage countless details create a welcoming and productive environment for students, staff and families. We appreciate all they do to make our district a better place for everyone.”

Health and safety are the expertise of school nurses and security guards. 

“We are deeply grateful to our dedicated school nurses and security guards for their unwavering commitment to ensuring the health, safety and well-being of everyone at our school, day in and day out,” Martin Avenue Elementary School Principal Dr. Michael Yannucci said. 

Paraprofessionals are assigned to work in classrooms to support teachers and students, or are assigned as 1:1 aides for individual children.

“We extend our deepest gratitude to North Bellmore’s incredible paraprofessionals for the care, love and dedication they bring to our treasured students each day,” said Danica Brugge, principal of John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School. “Their unwavering support helps foster relationships that empower children to succeed. They are a valued part of our school family.”

Lunch and recess assistants supervise the cafeteria and playground, and help manage the transition to and from the mid-day break. Kindergarten monitors work with the district’s youngest learners three hours per day, including during lunch and recess time.

“Our lunch recess assistants and kindergarten monitors are essential members of our school community,” Newbridge Road Elementary School Principal Amanda Licci said. “In their daily work, these team members assist in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students.”

Kitchen staff and food service workers make sure that children have a hearty lunch each day, and they do it with a smile. 

“We are so grateful for our incredible kitchen staff and food service workers, whose hard work and care ensure our students are nourished and ready to learn each day,” Park Avenue Principal Dr. Lynn Coyle said. “Their dedication, kindness and attention to every meal truly make a difference in our school community.”

The buildings and grounds staff includes custodians and maintainers, as well as cleaners/bus drivers, who support the custodial staff when not transporting students on the district’s three school buses. Maintainers do small and large building repairs. 

“Our school maintenance workers keep our schools safe, clean and running smoothly every day,” Director of Facilities Richard Russo said. “Our bus drivers and bus matrons are committed to safely transporting our students each day with care and kindness.”

“Each morning the inside of the school looks sparkling clean,” Saw Mill Road Elementary School Principal Jeff Rosof said. “The amount of effort it takes to clean up each day is monumental, but the custodial and cleaning crew does it with steadfast diligence.”  

“The custodian and cleaning team are the caretakers of our buildings,” Assistant Principal Daniel Madden added. “Their heart and their might, ensure our facilities are safe, healthful and in full service to support our students, staff and all visitors to our schools each and every day.”

The contributions of school-related professionals are vital in ensuring that the schools run smoothly and efficiently. Their role is not just one of service but of profound impact. One of the district’s core values is “Human life is precious,” and they contribute to a culture where each of the district’s 2,100 students is valued and cared for every day.

“Every day, their exemplary work has a profound impact on our students, families and staff,” Superintendent Marie Testa said. “Each school-related professional, in their unique position, provides North Bellmore with a foundation upon which excellence is built. We respect their professionalism and are exceedingly grateful for their immeasurable contributions, talents, devotion and superior work ethic. They are the professionals who make it possible for learning to happen – keeping everything running smoothly, both in front of and behind the scenes.”

 

Date Added: 11/19/2024

Ladybug is the Star in Saw Mill Science Lesson

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A small but beloved insect – the ladybug – was the focus of a science lesson for third graders at Saw Mill Road Elementary School to begin their study of life cycles.

Students in Michelle Mittler’s class drew diagrams of the life cycle of a ladybug. It was start of a new life science unit that will span several months and focus on the life cycles of both animals and plants. During that time, students will explore ecosystems, habitats and survival needs, as well as analyzing the similarities and differences between animals and plants.

The ladybug life cycle drawing was added to their science notebooks, a place where students record science vocabulary words and complete diagrams that better increase their understanding of topics.

 

Date Added: 11/12/2024

District Announces Kindergarten Registration for 2025-26

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The North Bellmore School District will be conducting its annual central registration process for incoming kindergarten students for the 2025-2026 school year. Eligible students must be 5 years old on or before Dec. 1, 2025, in order to register for kindergarten.

Registration for the upcoming school year will commence on Nov. 18, 2024, and will run through Feb. 7, 2025. Registration is by appointment only at North Bellmore’s district office located at 2616 Martin Ave. in Bellmore (westside of the Martin Avenue School). Parents and guardians may access the district’s registration packet on the Central Registration Department page on the website. Please complete the registration packet and attach all required documentation prior to your registration appointment.

No child will be fully registered for kindergarten until all the required forms have been completed, received and verified by the district. To schedule an appointment or for questions relating to registration you may contact the District Registrar at 516-992-3000, ext. 3821.

 

Date Added: 11/8/2024


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