The season of giving is here, and we’re excited to support Toys for Tots once again! A donation drop-off bin is now available in the front lobby of Blairstown Elementary School.
✨ Donations are due by December 15th
Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy to help make the holidays brighter for children in need.
Want an easy way to give?
Our PTG elves have created a special Amazon Wishlist! Any items purchased from the list will be placed directly into our donation bin by our helpers.
🔗 Wishlist Link:
https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1E0XCA1H6CQJ2?ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_ggr-subnav-share_CWW5SHJB112WCSHJW15R&language=en-US
Dear parents,
To order school pictures, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number. Picture day ID: EVT2KJKCZ
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
Operation Jersey Cares:
Holiday Stocking Drive
The Student Climate and Culture Committee would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous community for donating goods for our overseas military. These items will be packed into holiday stockings by the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Club member, Barbara Warnkin, and mailed to our active-duty service members who bravely fight for our freedom.
Thank you for your kindness, generosity, and support in helping bring holiday cheer to the courageous men and women serving our country!
The first activity was a half-mile hike where students identified different types of seeds. The Park Naturalist explained the purpose of each seed, how they travel, and discussed which plants are native versus invasive to our area.
During the second activity, titled “Find Your Flock,” students performed bird calls to locate others with matching calls. Once they found their flock, they used different tools representing bird beaks to explore how various beak shapes help birds access specific food sources.
The third activity quickly became a favorite. Ms. Kruegel displayed a collection of animal skulls and furs from local mammals. Students examined features such as fur type, claws, and eye socket placement to understand how these adaptations help animals survive. They also learned ways humans can help native mammals thrive alongside us.
It was a wonderful day of outdoor learning, and the students represented BES with great pride!
Clara Lovell, Willow Krasnick, Torre Bulger, Maria Rifenbark. Not pictured, Ella Griffin
Back to School Night for Pre K and Kindergarten will be held on August 25th @ 6PM
