Barack Obama Elementary School
176 William Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
Phone: (516) 292-7111, Ext. 4501/4502
Fax: (516) 489-1107
8:35 AM - 3:05 PM
Grades 1-5
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Principal: |
Helisse Palmore |
News Around the School
Barack Obama School Celebrates Women's History Month
Students Perform With the Long Island Philharmonic
As part of its ongoing partnership with the Long Island Philharmonic,
the district hosted a Music in Our Schools concert at Hempstead High
School on March 22. The concert, which was led by the orchestra's Music
Director David Stewart Wiley, featured instrumental performances by the
district's elementary, middle school and high school students.
Students' Artwork Featured in Nassau All-County Art Exhibition
Barack Obama Celebrates Black History Month
Barack Obama Students Present at BOE Meeting
Students Celebrate the Ideals of MLK
Hempstead academic achievers recite excerpts of speeches to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
In honor of the life, work and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Barack Obama and Jackson Main Elementary Schools in the Hempstead School
District hosted oratorical contests in January.
The Barack Obama School hosted a Power of Love Assembly on January 26,
which featured musical performances, MLK trivia questions and greetings
from Hempstead Board of Education Vice President JoAnn Simmons, Village
of Hempstead Mayor Wayne Hall, and Town of Hempstead Councilwoman
Dorothy Goosby.
During the contest, 15 students recited excerpts from King’s speech
“Loving Your Enemies,” which emphasizes the importance of compassion,
forgiveness and respect for others. These talented Hempstead first
through fifth graders also competed in the contest as three oratorical
teams. After the judges selected a first, second and third place winner
from each grade, the school’s Principal Helisse Palmore and Dr. Martin
Luther King Committee Chairwoman LaTisha Elliott presented the students
with trophies for their wonderful recitation. Palmore and Elliott also
awarded a gold, silver or bronze medal to the three teams for their
overall group performance.
At the Jackson Main School contest on January 27, students recited
excerpts from King’s “What Is Your Life’s Blueprint,” “I Have a Dream”
and Noble Peace Prize award acceptance speeches. Jackson Main School
Principal Dr. Rodney Gilmore then presented the participants with a
first, second or third-place trophy for their outstanding recitation.
The program, which also featured musical selections and poem readings,
concluded with the students singing R&B artist Stevie Wonder’s
version of “Happy Birthday” in celebration of King’s birthday.
The Hempstead Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools Dr.
Patricia Garcia congratulate both schools for hosting such informative
and successful MLK celebrations.
ABGS Middle School PTSA And District SEPTA Host Holiday Celebration
Barack Obama School Students Visit Adelphi University
More then 100 Barack Obama Elementary School second grade students
recently visited Adelphi University to work with Dr. Mara Mason and
students from the university’s Physical Education Department. Under the
direction of teacher Ms. Judy Trujillo, the students had the opportunity
to test their fitness level and their knowledge of nature in a
fun-filled morning of activities, which featured cooperative games and
skills. The students travel to Adelphi University once per semester to
tour the campus, learn new skills, and eat at the campus’s University
Center like college students. For many of the students, it was their
first exposure to a university campus. It is never too early to plant
the seed about pursuing higher education.
Barack Obama Students Create a Thanksgiving Day Treat
Students at Barack Obama School created Thanksgiving Day turkeys on November 23 during a Giving Thanks classroom activity. By using Oreos, Whoppers and other tasty treats, students in Mrs. Lagnese’s and Ms. Finney’s class created turkeys and a snack to celebrate the national holiday.
Tigers Win 2011 Year of the Tiger Homecoming!
Hempstead High School’s football team defeats Valley Stream Central High, 33-14. Go Tigers!
The Hempstead community heard the Tigers roar on October 22 as the
Hempstead Public Schools celebrated its 122nd Annual Homecoming and
Vending Festival. Hundreds of students, principals, parents, families
and residents showed their Hempstead Tiger pride by marching in the
district’s annual Homecoming Parade, which kicked off the Year of the
Tiger celebration. The Hempstead High School football team later capped
off the celebration with a 33-14 victory against Valley Stream Central
High School. Go Tigers!
The Hempstead Board of Education and Acting Superintendent of Schools
Julius Brown congratulates all of the students and homecoming
participants for showing their school-spirit throughout the day and
supporting the Hempstead School District. The district also thanks Music
and Fine Arts Director Angel Perez and all of the organizers of this
year's celebration for making the annual Hempstead Tiger spirit-filled
day a success.
The 2011-2012 School Year Begins at the Hempstead Public Schools
School bells are ringing again in the Hempstead Public Schools. Students returned to school on September 6 ready to learn and work diligently at becoming outstanding academic achievers in the 2011-2012 school year.
While welcoming students to another academic year, district administrators also visited classrooms throughout the district to discuss plans for continued improvement in academics and building operations this year with students, teachers and staff members.
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Summer Enrichment Hits Barack Obama and Fulton Schools
Hempstead elementary students celebrate the importance of literacy during summer school programs.
Led by coordinators Patricia Horne and Steve Izzo, the district recently hosted two summer school culmination celebrations for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth-grade.
At Barack Obama School, the district hosted a Summer School Read-A-Thon for students and their families. The event featured students reading books with their teachers, parents and family members, as well as to one another as a way to celebrate the importance of literacy.
And the summer learning did not stop there.
The district also hosted a Student Publishing Celebration at Fulton School, where students showcased the writings they completed throughout the program to their families, friends and other special visitors. The event ended with an ice cream party for all of the participants and guests.
Both events, district officials stated, also celebrated the students’ summer journey towards academic excellence.
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Congratulations to everyone!
Meet the Hempstead School District’s Orthographer
Barack Obama Elementary School student David Batres to compete in the New York State Spanish Spelling Bee on June 3.
Barack Obama Elementary School fourth grader David Batres recently won first place in the Hempstead School District’s 2011 Spanish Spelling Bee.This talented student took home first place honors in the districtwide contest, which featured competitors from the district’s elementary schools and the Alverta B. Gray Schultz Middle School.
Batres will now represent the district at the next competition level during the New York State Spanish Spelling Bee in New York City on June 3. To recognize Batres for his outstanding contest performance, the Hempstead Board of Education presented him with a citation during its monthly meeting on May 19.
Caption: The Hempstead Board of Education presented Barack Obama Elementary School student David Batres, third from right, with a citation on May 19 for winning the district’s 2011 Spanish Spelling Bee. Standing with Batres, from left are, Hempstead Board of Education Trustee Gladys Rivera, Barack Obama Assistant Principal Francisco Roca, his family members and Hempstead Board of Education Present Charles Renfroe.
2011 Spanish Spelling Bee Winners
Congratulations to the 2011 Hempstead Public Schools Spanish Spelling Bee Winners!
David Batres, First Place Winner, Barack Obama School
Katherine Flores, Second Place Winner, Barack Obama School
German Reyes, Third Place Winner, Barack Obama School
Fourth grader David Batres will now represent the Hempstead Public Schools at the New York State Spanish Spelling Bee on Friday, June 3, 2011 in New York City.
2011 Spanish Spelling Bee Photos
Showtime at the Barack Obama School
Students showcase their musical and acting talents during tribute to legends from Harlem.
The Hempstead school community was given a trip to the Apollo Theater in Harlem and more during the Barack Obama Elementary School’s Harlem, U.S.A. Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made program.
Through songs, skits, poems and speeches, students discussed the life and achievements of Maya Angelou, Billie Holiday, Duke Ellington and many other legendary African-American stars.
The event, which was held in celebration of African-American History Month, was organized by teachers Sharon Edmonston, Dawn Lopez, Rosetta Laglois, Bernadette Johnson, Anthony Stewart, Kathleen Chester, Jessica Stottler-Zirbes and Desiree Randall.
Homecoming 2010
Literacy is Priority at Barack Obama School
Hempstead elementary school celebrates 25 Book Campaign.
Students at Barack Obama Elementary School in Hempstead made a promise to read 25 grade level appropriate books this school year during the school’s annual 25 Book Campaign Kick Off on October 1.
As part of the event, members of the Hempstead Board of Education, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patricia Garcia, and other administrators in the district as well as local elected officials each read stories to the students to help promote the importance of literacy.
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Students Get the Gift of Fitness for the Holidays
Students given free pairs of new sneakers from Shoes That Fit organization and its sponsors
Thanks to efforts by Shoes That Fit, a national not-for-profit organization based in Claremont, California, students at Barack Obama and Fulton elementary schools in Hempstead were recently given a free pair of sneakers as a holiday gift. The organization and its sponsors provide children nationwide with new shoes to help build their self-esteem as well as improve their physical fitness.