We know our Phone Tree/Automated Message needs updating and we are working hard to get a contract with the vendor to make those necessary changes.
In the interim, here is a short list of extensions that we hope can help reduce some stress!
School Nurse, Sandra Gayle - x2093 (her office) or x2091 (her front desk)
Parent Coordinator, Fernando Maneca - x 3081
School Guidance Office (Carrie Haugh and Dalisa Gomez-Brown - x1051
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The City Harvest food drive starts on Monday, May 12th and ends on Thursday, May 22nd.
(See attached letter from Penina, Art and Activism Teacher)
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We’re thrilled to announce that the BNS Auction is officially open for bidding!
This fundraiser is one of our biggest community efforts of the year — and your participation helps ensure that BNS continues to be the joyful, inclusive, and deeply creative learning environment we all cherish.
From local restaurant gift cards, kids camps and weekend adventures to handcrafted art experiences, every item has been donated with love by someone who believes in BNS.
Every bid makes a difference.
Every dollar goes back to our kids.
Every share spreads the BNS magic.
Ready to browse and bid? Auction
Still haven't gotten your tickets to the spring fling? Grab your tickets now and be there when the auction closes to celebrate!
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025 | 2:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Library
Our school library is open for BNS students with their adult:
Play some new board games
Read books
Enjoy your library & our community
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Wednesday, May 14 | 4:45 - 5:30 pm
Location: Room 203
Grownups and children are welcome to sing with our Chorus teacher Ali.
No experience needed, just a love of singing.
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Thursday, May 15, 2025 | 8:30 - 9:30 am
Location: Cafeteria
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Friday, May 16 | starts at 8:20 am
Location: Room 124 (Health Studio)
Learn about what your children have been working on in their classrooms and what they’ll be working on in the coming weeks.
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Please let us know if you are NOT returning to BNS in September 2025.
If you are moving, please fill out the Intent to move form and return it to Janine at janine@bns146.org.
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EXTRAVAGANZA
Rehearsal Monday 5/19
2 periods each grade (tbd)
Extravaganza Monday 6/2
11:30 start time (end time tbd)
If your child is participating in the Extravaganza, be on the lookout for the permission slip in backpack mail.
Please fill it out and return them to your child’s classroom teacher.
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