May Principal's Letter
May 7, 2026
Dear Families,
As we step into the beautiful month of May, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to you—our families—for the incredible partnership, trust, and support you show our school each and every day. Your encouragement, involvement, and belief in our work truly make a difference, and we are so thankful to walk this journey alongside you.
This week, we are proud and excited to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week, a time when we honor ALL of the amazing adults who serve our students with dedication, compassion, and heart. Every day, our staff members go above and beyond to create a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment for children. Their work is done with love, patience, and unwavering commitment—even on the days when the work is hard and the hours are long.
From our teachers, educational assistants, and service providers, to our guidance staff, school social workers, psychologists, administrators, office staff, cafeteria team, custodial staff, and every member of our school community—each person plays an essential role in supporting our students and families. It truly takes a village, and we are so fortunate to have such an extraordinary one.
We invite you to join us this week by taking a moment to say thank you. A kind word, a note of appreciation, or simply letting a staff member know they are seen and valued goes a very long way. Your support and recognition mean more to our staff than you may realize.
As we continue through the final stretch of the school year, please know how grateful we are for your partnership and trust. Together, we will finish the year strong—celebrating growth, perseverance, and the shared commitment we all have to our children’s success.
With heartfelt appreciation and gratitude,
Gina Dawson
Principal
📅 Important Days to Remember – May 2026
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- All Month Long
Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Mental Health Awareness Month - Monday–Friday, May 4–May 8
Staff Appreciation Week - May 8-Mother’s Day Event at BLES/Title 1 Workshop
- May 10- Mother’s Day
- May 12- NYS Science Exam
- May 21- Principal’s Coffee Chat/UCS Forum/Food Pantry
- May 25- Memorial Day (School Closed)
- All Month Long
- May 27- Eid-al-Adha (School Closed)
- May 28- Virtual Parent Meetings-4:30pm-7:30pm
- May 29-STEAM FAIR @ BLES
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