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In 1983, famed Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner published his seminal book, “Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences,” which laid out seven primary intelligences . . . more

3/12/15

The Dinkelmeyer Elementary School Students Against Destructive Decisions Club recently collected supplies for people in need in Nicaragua.

North Bellmore sends supplies to Nicaragua

In keeping with the North Bellmore School District’s mission of “contributing to the global community,” the Dinkelmeyer Elementary School Students Against Destructive Decisions Club recently … more

By Julie Mansmann | 2/18/15

Merrick Spanish teachers Toni Allen, left, and Jacki Geltman posed outside Allen’s classroom door. A sign on the door reads, “¡Bienvenidos a la clase de español!” Translation: “Welcome to Spanish class!”

Merrick board agrees to keep Spanish

The Merrick School District administration reversed course last Tuesday on a recent recommendation to cut Spanish from the curriculum, citing the importance of foreign language in the elementary school, or FLES, and pledging to keep and improve Merrick’s Spanish program. more

By Brian Racow | 2/10/15

The kickline clinic at the Brookside School on Jan. 17. attracted dozens of youngsters.

Mepham kickline leads by example

Members of the Mepham High School varsity kickline became teachers on Jan. 17 when they held an instructional clinic for elementary-age children interested in potentially performing with the dance … more

By Scott Brinton | 2/6/15

The Merrick School District administration has proposed eliminating the district’s Foreign Language in the Elementary School, or FLES, program. Above, Levy-Lakeside Elementary School students who won the National Foreign Languages Week essay and poster contest in 2012.

Merrick proposes cutting Spanish

Third- to sixth-grade students in the Merrick School District now receive Spanish instruction for 45 minutes every six school days. Soon, however, they may learn the meaning of “no mas.” more

By Brian Racow | 1/28/15

Students from MephaM High School’s Senior Experience program visited Birch and Norman J. Levy-Lakeside elementary schools in Merrick to become ‘reading buddies’ to first-graders.

Mepham seniors spread love of literacy

Children attending two Merrick schools recently received two gifts from Mepham High School students: a buddy and a book. Students in Mepham’s Senior Experience program visited Birch and Norman … more

By Julie Mansmann | 1/8/15

Martin’s small vocal ensemble performed at one of the kickoff events for the Christmas Village, on Milburn Lake behind the Coral House.

Martin Avenue students perform at Christmas Village

Students from North Bellmore’s Martin Avenue Elementary School brought the gift of music to the new County Christmas Village in Baldwin. more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/29/14

Christine MacLeod a retired Dinkelmeyer Elementary School nurse, was recently honored for her work.

State honors retired N. Bellmore nurse

Christine MacLeod, the now retired nurse at Dinkelmeyer Elementary School in North Bellmore, was awarded the 2014 Excellence in School Nursing Award by the New York State Association of School … more

12/17/14

Fourth-graders in Laura Neville’s class at Saw Mill Road Elementary School in North Bellmore filmed part of the “Paint a Rainbow” in honor of Giving Tuesday.

Saw Mill goes all out for ‘Giving Tuesday’

North Bellmore students have found a way to celebrate the philanthropic spirit of the holidays while connecting with children from the other side of the Atlantic. Laura Neville’s fourth-grade … more

By Julie Mansmann | 12/4/14

North Bellmore American Legion Post 1749 Chaplain Bruce Burnham, a U.S. Navy veteran, Adjutant Frank Colon and Bob Kohler, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, saluted the flag.

Veterans honored in Bellmore

The Bellmores paused on Tuesday to pay homage to the men and women who have served in the U.S. military at the community’s annual Veterans Day ceremony. North Bellmore American Legion Post No. … more

By Julie Mansmann | 11/12/14

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