John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School 2100 Waltoffer Avenue
North Bellmore, NY 11710

Tel: (516) 992-3114

Fax: (516) 992-3054

Nurse: (516) 992-3055

Principal: Mrs. Danica Brugge
Instagram: @jgdpride

Dear John G. Dinkelmeyer Families,

Welcome to the JGD Family! It is with great pleasure and excitement that I write to you as the proud Principal of John G. Dinkelmeyer School. Leading this wonderful learning community is both an honor and a privilege.

As we embark on a new school year together, I am reminded of the immense potential within each precious child who walks through our doors. With a belief in treating every child with respect and love, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where each student can thrive. Our commitment to "leading with love” ensures that every child receives the support they need for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling elementary school experience.

At JGD, we are fortunate to have a team of teachers, faculty, and staff who inspire me daily with their dedication and passion for education. Together, we strive to create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally. Our goal is to nurture thinkers, problem solvers, joyful readers and writers, lifelong learners, and future leaders of our community.

We deeply value the trust you place in us as partners in your child's education. Your children are treasured here, and we are committed to ensuring they understand their unique potential and feel valued for exactly who they are.

As we look forward to the year ahead, I am excited about the opportunities and experiences that await us. Thank you for being an essential part of our JGD family. Together, we have so much to look forward to!

Warmly,

Danica Brugge
Principal

Current News

JGD Fifth Graders Make Themselves Visible

Every fifth grader in Ryan Catalano’s class at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School has a unique personality, and they were proud to showcase what makes them special.

Students read “The Invisible Boy” by Trudy Ludwig, a story about friendship, inclusion and kindness. They talked about the differences between physical characteristics – what is seen on the outside – and their invisible characteristics within.

In creating their own “Invisible Me,” projects, Mr. Catalano’s fifth graders shared their own interests and passions. It was a way for students to get to know their classmates better and build a strong classroom community.

Date Added: 10/9/2024

Kindness Earns Readers a Reward at Dinkelmeyer

Making good choices in Jennifer McGovern’s kindergarten class at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School is making students more literature rich. A pair of youngsters recently were rewarded with tokens to the school’s book vending machine for embodying one of the North Bellmore School District’s core values.

To begin their elementary school careers, Ms. McGovern wants students to be aware of the effect their choices have on others. This connects to one of the district’s seven core values, “Each individual is responsible for his or her choices and the impact they create.”

Students Abigail Chan and Lucas Petrizzo became the first two students from her class to receive tokens for the book vending machine in the lobby, which was donated two years ago by the Dinkelmeyer PTA. As the class gathered in front of the vending machine in the lobby, Ms. McGovern commended the two students as, one separate occasions, they each went to join a classmate who was playing alone.

Every day, the choices that they make in class can make others happy or sad, and Ms. McGovern always wants them to make a decision that will make someone’s day better. The two recognized students did just that through their actions, she explained.

The PTA provided each teacher with book tokens for every child, and Ms. McGovern will continue to reward her students throughout the year for demonstrating kindness and being a good school citizen. To vending machine is filled with selections for readers of different ages.

Date Added: 9/26/2024

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