North Bellmore Elementary Students Graduate From Five Schools

NORTH BELLMORE, NY — Moving on for the 294 elementary school students in the North Bellmore School District.

The five schools held graduation ceremonies on June 23.

Saw Mill Road Elementary School Principal Jeffrey Rosof reflected on how the pandemic took over the education process, the North Bellmore School District said in a statement.

"Will you remember quarantining and mask-wearing? Possibly, but perhaps you will also remember how our community persevered, showed courage and worked together to make the best of a challenging situation."

Newbridge Road Elementary School Principal Denise Fisher’s speech was inspired by the Dr. Seuss book, "Oh the Places You’ll Go," when she said, “Know that each and every day belongs to you. And the most direct way forward is to make and follow your path, and no one else’s."

Several of the 53 Park Avenue sixth graders came up to the podium to read reflective essays, reminiscing about the memories and friendships they made and life lessons they learned in elementary school.

Mariela Pavlica, a Dinkelmeyer Elementary School graduate, talked about her personal seven-year journey.

"No matter how far we go, or how much we grow, we will never forget these most formative years – years we spent together," she said. "I will forever be grateful to the teachers that always supported and educated us, and for letting us make school our happy place."