Mind-bending magic tricks captivated the crowd at Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore Public School District when a magician made a special visit on March 10.

The Magic of Amore took to the Reinhard stage to perform “Extra, Extra, Read All About It!” Through magic tricks that utilized music, comedy and audience participation, Rising Star Leaders learned about the importance of libraries and reading books. Amore shared the story of his first magic show which he viewed at his local library. There, he discovered all that libraries had to offer, including books about how to be a magician.

The audience was highly engaged in the performance as several Rising Star Leaders joined Amore on stage to assist in his tricks. They could hardly stay in their seats as one of their peers was floated above a table with seemingly nothing lifting them up.

Date Added: 3/15/2023

Everything added up to 100 at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore Public School District on Feb. 10 as Rising Stars celebrated the 100th day of school.

There was no shortage of fun to be had during this centennial-themed day, starting with the exciting cascading of hundreds of cereal boxes brought in by students for donation. Outside of their classrooms, students cheered on the domino of cereal boxes as they fell. Number one through 100 as well as 100 sight words were also hidden throughout the school for sharp eyes to find, and various math activities challenged students to find 100 as an answer. Students also wore homemade shirts and clothing that featured 100 items.

Date Added: 2/15/2023

Second grade Rising Star Chorus members at Charles A. Reinhard Early Childhood Center in the Bellmore Public School District wrapped up January on a high note with a food-themed Rising Star Chorus performance.

Rising Stars were glowing with pride on Jan. 27 as they gathered on stage for two concerts to sing songs about the foods they love to eat. The second grade Leaders narrated the concert by introducing each song and sharing interesting facts about the food highlighted. Under direction of Ms. Joanna Rocco, the chorus sang “Food, Glorious Food” from “Oliver the Musical,” “Pizza Love,” “Grandma’s Chicken Soup” and “Guacamole.” As they sang, students moved to choreography for each song, showing synergy and teamwork.

Ms. Rocco worked closely with Mrs. Mallory Aronoff to add choreography to the songs, making the concert exciting and uplifting. Loved ones in attendance thoroughly enjoyed cheering on the young musicians.

Date Added: 1/30/2023