Bellows Bulletin 2025-2026

Monday, 6/22 - D Day

• Last Town Hall Meeting, Grades 3-5

Tuesday, 6/23 - E Day

• Schoolwide Movie Trip: Toy Story 5

Wednesday, 6/24 - F Day

Thursday, 6/25 - A Day

• Final 5th Grade Walk in to Bellows (Clap in)- 8:30 am
• Last Day of School - 11:30 Dismissal
• Report Cards Live on Portal

Friday, 6/26

• Ratings Day - Staff Only

On Tuesday, fifth graders were celebrated at the FE Bellows annual 5th Grade Moving Up ceremony. The weather was gorgeous and the students, all smiles! It began with the procession of our 99 fifth graders onto the field with an empowering speech from Mr. Burke, Superintendent of Schools, inspirational remarks about flexibility and growth from Mr. Scarantino, principal of FEB and then a few motivational and encouraging words from RNHS Senior Class Vice President and Old Tymer's Award winner Davey Ryan. We all said goodbye and recognized Ms. Dioguardi, our school psychologist, who is retiring after thirty-four years of outstanding service to Rye Neck. Students received their certificates and then closed out the event with a memorable performance of "99, One at a Time", a song "shouting out" all of our fifth graders inspired by "Fifty-Nifty United States".

We wish the fifth grade class of 2026 much success and happiness in their secondary careers at the Middle School & High School.

FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE MOVING UP CEREMONY, CLICK HERE

Third graders concluded their final Science unit of the year with a visit from Critter Caravan, an exotic mammal and reptile show. This hands-on approach reinforces the use of all our senses as learning tools. Students and staff learned all about animal adaptations and the world's diverse ecosystems and cultures through this traveling zoo experience.

None of these enriching events happen without the continued support and generosity of the Rye Neck PTSA! Thank you for helping us enhance learning at Bellows year after year!

On Wednesday afternoon, the fifth grade musical groups performed their original songs at our annual "Bellows Palooza" concert. Third and fourth graders bobbed their heads, clapped and sang along to all the catchy tunes created by the Class of 2026.

Thank you to Mr. Galgano for creating such lasting musical memories for our Fifth graders!

On Thursday morning, all of our students attended a garden tasting event in the Life Garden to celebrate their spring planting season. Students had some green juice, tasted basil and other herbs and vegetables that we grew right in our own backyard!

Thank you to Jessica Fitzpatrick for her continued assistance and hard work keeping the Life Garden a place for Bellows students to learn about sustainability and agriculture and to all of our parent volunteers who give freely of their time to pitch in!

All students who will be attending Bellows in the fall are asked to read at least three (3) books over the summer. Thanks to our Library Media Team of Ms. Trotta & Ms. Tucciarone, we have a "Summer Reading Playlist" of recommended titles for students entering each of the grades in the fall.

This list is recommended and students/families can select other titles to read this summer that are NOT on the list, but we are positive that students will enjoy many, if not all, of them!

Click either image to gain access to the document or click here

Community members are invited to take a short online survey to share their thoughts on what improvements they would like to see at Harbor Island Park.

Your feedback will help guide future planning efforts and ensure the park continues to serve the needs of residents, visitors, and the broader community.

The survey is open now and responses will be accepted through June 30, 2026.

Take the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/662L7WX

Click the image to see larger and for QR code.

Rye YMCA Childcare Letter

Rye YMCA After School Registration

Rye YMCA Before School Registration

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

June 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