A Message From The Principal

Gregory J. R. Bottari

Welcome to Barnum Woods Elementary School! Barnum Woods is one of five elementary schools in the East Meadow School District. We are located at the southern end of the school district and serve a population of approximately 800 students, K-5.

The Barnum Woods Elementary School is dedicated to creating a learning environment, which enables our students to meet the demands of a changing, dynamic society. Our goal is to provide a quality education for every student in a safe, nurturing and engaging environment. The priorities of our school are to attain high student achievement, self-esteem and a natural love of learning.

Our school programs offer countless opportunities for our students to grow and succeed. We believe our success is due to the hard work and dedication of all members of the Barnum Woods community. This includes staff and parents, working together, to provide a quality education for our students.

Our Curricular Programs

Our school offers numerous progressive, academic programs which include:

Ø a half-day kindergarten program.

Ø a balanced literacy (reading/writing) program that focuses on Guided Reading and writing across various genres.

Ø an Academic Intervention Services program that assists students in need of remediation.

Ø a process approach to reading and writing.

Ø a problem solving approach to mathematics.

Ø a hands-on science program focused on development of inquiry skills.

Ø a social studies program which encourages participation, citizenship and concept development.

Ø an approach to the arts (music, physical education and art) that is comprehensive and creative.

Ø and, a Character Education program that integrates naturally into all academic disciplines.

Our PTA is involved and extremely supportive of our school initiatives. It provides students with cultural activities, family fun nights, book fairs and many extra experiences. Our PTA C0-presidents, Mrs. Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Diamond, and their Executive Council work diligently throughout the school year to help make school an enjoyable and engaging environment. We certainly could not do it without our parents and our PTA!

Gregory J. R. Bottari
Principal