As we step into late October, we celebrate the rich tapestry of learning and growth happening within our school community. With the beauty of fall surrounding us and the end of October approaching, it’s a wonderful time to reflect on our students’ achievements and the diverse ways they express their creativity and curiosity.
We’re excited to share updates on our upcoming events and initiatives that foster inclusivity and celebrate the unique strengths of every learner. Let’s embrace this season of exploration together!
We will have our Fall for Books Learning Celebration on Thursday October 31 instead of Friday. Students may dress as a favorite story book character. Caregivers, we ask that you do not send students to school in any costume that has a mask.
We will continue with our practice fire drills as this week is supposed to have lovely weather!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
October 31: Celebration of Learning - Parade of favorite book character costumes | 8:15-8:45 a.m.
November 1: Friday Morning Coffee | 8-9 a.m.
November 8: Friday Morning Coffee | 8-9 a.m.
November 11: Veterans Day | No School
November 13: Community Meeting with Principal Jackie Richardson | 5:30-7 p.m. | Food and childcare provided!
November 15: Friday Morning Coffee | 8-9 a.m.
November 22: Friday Morning Coffee | 8-9 a.m.
November 27-29: Thanksgiving Recess | No School
December 3: School Picture Make-Up Day
December 6: Caregiver Conference Day | No Elementary School
December 23 - January 1: Winter Recess | No School
Useful Links and Documents
Attendance Works Handout for Caregivers
*Email for any changes to dismissal plans (before 1 p.m.) or if you need to get ahold of the Front/Main Office email bjm-attendance@icsd.k12.ny.us.
BJM Families Together
BJM Families Together can be reached at bjmfamilies@gmail.com! Don't forget to join our email list.
Fundraiser with Gimme Coffee is November 15-19!
Basketball sign-ups are happening SOON! We need to fundraise $4500 total! Please donate at: https://gofund.me/380837ae.
Thank you to Gimme Coffee and Noise Widow Farms for being early donors!
Soccer clinics will be happening thanks to a new partnership with IHS Coaches! Sign-ups will be in mid-November, and clinics will begin January 2025.
BJMFT Tiger Clubs:
Reminder: when school is closed NO clubs.
Last week of clubs is November 11!
(Fall Fest 2024: BJM Fall Festival was so wonderful and so well attended! Thanks again to Indian Creek Farm for free pumpkins, apples, and cider!)
(Author visit in our library with Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich)