Winning Star Leaders at Winthrop Avenue School in the Bellmore School District unleashed their creativity throughout the week of Feb. 10-14 for the building’s annual Spirit Week.
Each day brought a new theme for students and staff to follow, boosting their schoolwide team spirit. Fresh off the Super Bowl, the week began with “Sports Day” which had students wearing their favorite team or player’s jersey. “Crazy Hair Day” brought the laughs, while the following days included “Class Color Day,” “Mix-Match Day” and a “Pink and Red Day” to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The week also included a Valentine’s Day sale organized by the PTA.

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1) Students and staff at Winthrop Avenue School celebrated “Crazy Hair Day” during Spirit Week from Feb. 10-14.
2) The week of fun also included a Valentine’s Day sale hosted by the PTA.

Photos courtesy Bellmore Public Schools

Date Added: 2/25/2025

A day filled with exciting activities at Winthrop Avenue School in the Bellmore School District immersed students into the lives and practices of American Indians on Jan. 24.

Experts with in-depth knowledge of American Indian culture from Journeys Into American Indian Territories visited Winthrop Avenue to give students an experience that shed light on the tools and skills American Indians used for survival. In the gymnasium, a museum showcased authentic artifacts, including tools used for hunting and gathering and a mural that displayed a story signifying the culture’s deep connection to nature. Denoting the roles typically taken by men and women in American Indian society, Winning Star Leaders named peers who stood out through kind deeds and leadership. In the art room, students crafted pots with clay, using the skills used by American Indians. The presentation gave Winthrop Avenue students a deeper understanding and appreciation of American Indians’ cultural practices.

Date Added: 2/5/2025