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Creative Carvings On Display At Paul J. Bellew

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Photos courtesy of West Islip School District Now in its 16th year, the annual pumpkin carving/decorating tradition at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District keeps getting more creative every year. The pumpkins were on display in the school’s lobby at the end of October and 10 winners were crowned the […]
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Exploring Space And Inventions At Summer Investigations

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Photo courtesy of West Islip School District For the third week of the Summer Investigations elementary-aged program at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District, students learned all about space and innovation. During their Makerspace lessons, students used straws to construct their own inventions. In the STEM lab, students built their […]
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West Islip’s Elementary Students Explore The World

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Photo courtesy of West Islip School District West Islip School District’s elementary students participating in the Summer Investigations program at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School kicked off the first week of school with “Passport to the World” theme. Students explored continents, countries and cultures around the world. Students used Chromebooks in the library to
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All Smiles At Paul J. Bellew’s Annual Walk

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Pictured: In recognition of Disabilities Awareness month, Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District held a Mile for a Smile walk on the West Islip High School track on April 21. Photos courtesy of West Islip School District Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District is raising […]
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STEM And Literacy Combine For Paper-Making Lesson

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Photo courtesy of West Islip School District Students in Ms. Chizik’s first grade class at Paul J. Bellew Elementary School in the West Islip School District recently connected literacy and science lessons by learning how paper is made. The class began exploring the topic by reading “How to Make Paper” by Lior Klirs. Students then […]