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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.

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

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


ALPHA Young Engineers Build Bridges of Fright

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It was a spooky sight in the ALPHA classroom at Newbridge Road Elementary School, where fifth graders worked collaboratively on their bone bridges. Teacher Laura Conway put a Halloween twist on an engineering challenge for students in the district’s enrichment program.

Each group was tasked with building the longest bridge they could with the provided materials. Their supplies included a piece of cardboard, pipe cleaners, Q-tips, wooden craft sticks and masking tape.

Ms. Conway said the goal was for them to maximize their resources to get as much length out of each bridge. It couldn’t just lay flat – it had to be supported to rise above the floor or desk. Before building, each group had to come up with a plan. Just as important to the success of the project as their engineering knowledge, she explained, was the ability to work together and listen to each other’s ideas.

In addition to themed units and long-term projects, third through sixth graders in the ALPHA program complete seasonal engineering challenges throughout the year. Students get to work in partnership with peers from other schools in the district while strengthening their critical thinking, communication and problem-solving abilities.

Click here to view the ALPHA Young Engineers Build Bridges of Fright slideshow.

Date Added: 11/4/2024

Football Fanatics Compete in Punt, Pass, Kick Finals

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The 38 students who gathered on the back field of Saw Mill Road Elementary School on Oct. 22 had one thing in common – some pretty good football skills. The North Bellmore School District held the final round of its Punt, Pass, Kick competition, an annual event hosted by the physical education department.  

With sunny skies and temperatures that felt more appropriate for NFL training camp than middle of the season, the young athletes were thrilled to be outdoors and bonding with fellow football lovers. Two long rulers were set up on the turf field to measure, in feet, the distance each football traveled.  

Students in fourth, fifth and sixth grades competed in preliminary rounds at their schools, with the boys and girls winners from each grade earning a spot in the district championship. The young athletes then had their final chance in the three skills events – dropping and punting the football, throwing it down the field and kicking it off a tee. Each student was then able to redo one of those events to try and earn a higher score. 

At the end, the districtwide boys and girls winners were crowned in each grade level. Gabriel Guerriero and Vivienne Ferrie were tops in fourth grade, Brody Hislop and Maya Aruti were the fifth grade winners and Chase Almona and Vittoria DeMarco paced the sixth graders. They received trophies while runners up were awarded medals.  

The event was coordinated by physical education teachers James Breslin, Bill Green, Jim Mulvey, Anthony Novello, Alyssa Parker and Michael Wiener, as well as retired P.E. teacher Tom Steinmuller.  

Click here to view the Football Fanatics Compete in Punt, Pass, Kick Finals slideshow.

Date Added: 10/24/2024

JGD Fifth Graders Make Themselves Visible

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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

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Making good choices in Jennifer McGovern’s kindergarten class at John G. Dinkelmeyer Elementary School is making students more literature rich. thumbnail261221

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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