Letter of the Day
National School Custodian Appreciation Day
Friday, October 2, 2026
Today we celebrate National School Custodian Appreciation Day, a special opportunity to recognize the hardworking individuals who help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Our custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that classrooms, hallways, and common areas are ready for learning each day. From early mornings to late afternoons, they take pride in maintaining our school environment so that students and staff can focus on teaching and learning.
Please join the School Culture and Climate Committee in thanking Mrs. Grace Castellano and her crew for their hard work, commitment, and the many ways they support our school each day. We truly appreciate all that you do!
Friday, October 2, 2026
Today we celebrate National School Custodian Appreciation Day, a special opportunity to recognize the hardworking individuals who help keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming for everyone. Our custodians work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that classrooms, hallways, and common areas are ready for learning each day. From early mornings to late afternoons, they take pride in maintaining our school environment so that students and staff can focus on teaching and learning.
Please join the School Culture and Climate Committee in thanking Mrs. Grace Castellano and her crew for their hard work, commitment, and the many ways they support our school each day. We truly appreciate all that you do!
🐻💛 Introducing BES’s Bear Squad! 💛🐻
The Student Climate & Culture Committee has a new team to add to its list of student leadership opportunities—BES’s Bear Squad!
The Bear Squad is made up of our 6th grade students who assist teachers and staff in helping our youngest learners, primarily students in Preschool through 2nd Grade. You’ll easily spot them in their bright yellow vests, letting our little BES Bears know exactly who they can turn to when they need an escort to their destination.
Our Bear Squad members serve as “Big Brothers” and “Big Sisters” to our littlest learners. While some of our younger students already know exactly where they’re headed, they still enjoy having one of our “big kids” walk alongside them with a friendly smile and a little encouragement. It’s a simple act of kindness, but it makes a big difference. We are so proud of our 6th graders for stepping up as positive role models and helping make BES a caring, welcoming place for everyone! 🐻💛
Big kids helping little Bears—what a wonderful way to build our BES community!
The Student Climate & Culture Committee has a new team to add to its list of student leadership opportunities—BES’s Bear Squad!
The Bear Squad is made up of our 6th grade students who assist teachers and staff in helping our youngest learners, primarily students in Preschool through 2nd Grade. You’ll easily spot them in their bright yellow vests, letting our little BES Bears know exactly who they can turn to when they need an escort to their destination.
Our Bear Squad members serve as “Big Brothers” and “Big Sisters” to our littlest learners. While some of our younger students already know exactly where they’re headed, they still enjoy having one of our “big kids” walk alongside them with a friendly smile and a little encouragement. It’s a simple act of kindness, but it makes a big difference. We are so proud of our 6th graders for stepping up as positive role models and helping make BES a caring, welcoming place for everyone! 🐻💛
Big kids helping little Bears—what a wonderful way to build our BES community!
The New Jersey State Police was in yesterday to deliver a Cyber Safety Presentation for our fifth and sixth grade students
This week, Mr. Palanca and Mrs. Mannerberg will be conducting school bus safety assemblies with our students. As part of these assemblies, students will participate in school bus safety and evacuation drills. These activities will help students learn and practice important safety procedures so they are prepared in the event of an emergency while riding the bus.
Recess with Diesel
