Bellows Bulletin 2025-2026

Monday, 5/4 - A Day

• Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
• PTSA Merchandise Sale - 2:00-3:30 - FEB Front Entrance

Tuesday, 5/5 - B Day

• NYS CBT Math Exam, Grades 3-5

Wednesday, 5/6 - C Day

• NYS CBT Math Exam, Grades 3-5
• Final Budget Presentation - 9:00 - DW Auditorium

Thursday, 5/7 - D Day

• Classes walking to PTSA Book Fair (see schedule below)
• PTSA Family Kickball Night - 5:30-6:30 PM - FEB Field

Friday, 5/8 - E Day

• RNIC Meeting - 9:15 - FEB Annex

Tuesday, 5/12

• K-5 Art Show Opens (see schedule below)
• NYS CBT Science Exam, 5th Grade

Wednesday, 5/13

• K-5 Art Show for Families - 6:00-7:30 PM - FEB Auditorium

Friday, 5/15 (rain date 5/21)

• RN Community Outdoor Movie Night - 8:15 PM - DW Courtyard

Tuesday, 5/19

• Band & Strings Concert - 5:30 PM - FEB Auditorium

Last Friday fifth graders broke out into their specialty groups to start planning and preparing for their "Raising Awareness Walkathon", scheduled for Thursday, May 28. This week they were visited by several organizations, both in-person and virtually, as a part of the research and development component of this project.

On Tuesday, April 28, students were visited (virtually) by a representative from the Neurodiversity Alliance and they shared lots of information about what the organization does to raise awareness and to improve the educational experience and outcomes of students who learn differently, while growing the neurodiversity movement for a more equitable and inclusive society for all.

The next day, the fifth grade gathered in the Auditorium to hear from Rick Monzon, the Executive Director of The Miracle League of Westchester, to hear him talk about the amazing work they do to give Westchester children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to play baseball as team members in an organized league. He shared how they could one day become a volunteer ("a buddie") and ways they can become advocates for others with disabilities, each and every day!

On Tuesday, May 5 & Wednesday, May 6, all students in grades 3-5 will be taking the NYS CBT Math exam.

• Testing will begin at approximately 9:00 AM each day.

• We anticipate returning to a regular school schedule by around 11:30 AM.

• The exams are untimed; students who are actively working will be given the time they need to complete their assessments.

• Students with testing accommodations will receive them in accordance with their individual learning plans.

• All students will take the Computer-Based Test (CBT) unless otherwise specified in their accommodations.

• Make-up testing sessions will be available following the scheduled dates through Friday, May 15 for both exams.

PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN CHARGE THEIR CHROMEBOOKS EACH NIGHT BEFORE THE EXAMS!

Third grade classes took advantage of the nice weather today to kick off their Life Cycle unit in science. Students started to place their caterpillars into individual cups so they could start caring for them. In pairs, they provided them with plenty of crushed mallow to eat and made sure there were enough holes in the tops of their cups so they could breathe. Students will begin to think and act like scientists as they begin to observe, make hypotheses, collect data and draw conclusions as they track the metamorphosis of their caterpillars into beautiful butterflies! Stay tuned for more details and updates!

Come help out in the Life Garden at FE Bellows the morning of May 14th.

Please consider volunteering your morning to assist in planting each classroom’s seedlings. If you’re interested in joining and helping the students with this year‘s Spring plantings, please reach out to Jessica Fitzpatrick… jpienik@yahoo.com

This is a great opportunity to see your children and help our garden grow!

The week of May 4th, FEB students will take a walk down the road to Daniel Warren for the Elementary Spring Book Fair! This new tradition was started last year and is quickly becoming a favorite for fifth graders as they get to visit the place where many of their elementary careers began!

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We have compiled some information that might be especially useful to third grade parents and new families, including:

• Visitor Sign-In & Item Dropoffs
• Attendance
• Playground Use
• Labeling/Lost & Found
• Fifth Grade Locker Decorating
• Early Morning Library Program
• Remote Learning Schedules

Attendance: febattendance@ryeneck.org/914-777-4602

Main Office: April - alaychak@ryeneck.org/914-777-4602 &

Amanda - aburgos@ryeneck.org/914-777-4603

Nurse: amahmud@ryeneck.org/914-777-4610

District Calendars

April Letter Day Calendar

May Letter Day Calendar

Lunch Menu

Fifth Grade Locker Decorating

Volunteer Forms

Please consider joining our many community partners! Without your support, many of the programs and school spirit events do not happen! Click the links below to join NOW!

Join the PTSA

Join the Booster Club

Donate to the Rye Neck School Foundation