Bixby Elementary School

Bixby Families! Don't forget that next week is our Winter Olympics Spirit Week! It's a different theme each day! See attached @BogotaPublic

For our Bixby Martin Luther King Day of Service, our entire school hosted a fundraiser to promote literacy in our community. Our school raised $211.61 to support the Bogota Library's Summer Reading Program! Thanks for all you do Bogota Library! @Bogotalibrarynj @Bogotapublic

Students in Mrs. Gadd's class learned all about hydroponic gardens. They planted lettuce seeds in December and finally harvested them! The students had a great time with the hands-on garden all while learning about the needs of plants and healthy eating! @BogotaPublic

Due to inclement weather, Bogota Schools will have a delayed opening on Tuesday, Jan 27. Classes start at 9:50. Students should arrive at least 10 mins prior.

On Monday, Jan 26, all Bogota schools will be closed due to inclement weather.

Students in Mrs. Zayas-Bazan and , Ms. Roger's class finished their astronomy unit! To close the astronomy topic they made the phases of the moon using Oreos and constellations with marshmallows and toothpicks. What fun! @BogotaPublic

In honor of MLK, 2nd graders chose a special service project. They designed special bookmarks to give to a kindergarten buddy and read with them! Kindness & giving back in honor of the work of MLK is so important! Great job 2nd grade! @BogotaPublic

Mrs. Jano and Mrs. Moyer's class have been studying plants! Today, they even got to plant their own radish seeds. They will continue to observe them through the coming weeks like scientists! @BogotaPublic

Help Bixby School with their Martin Luther King Jr. Day Service Project!
Dress Down for a Cause! Tuesday, January 20th. $1.00 Donation.
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Our PreK students had such a great time on their field trip to 'We Rock the Spectrum!' @BogotaPublic @@BogotaPreschool

Students from Ms. Skrnich's and Mrs. Silletti's kindergarten classes learned about pollination. They then pretended to be honeybees and moved around the class while acting out pollination with pretend flowers and pretend pollen! @BogotaPublic

Preschool Registration is OPEN NOW for the 2026-2027 school year! See attached fliers for information. Click here to register: https://sites.google.com/bogotaboe.com/bogotaregister/home
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Click the link for the Bixby December Newsletter. https://app.smore.com/n/ek9uf @BogotaPublic

Happy New Year Bixby Families! The 2026 portion of the school year starts tomorrow! Here is one last look back at 2025! @BogotaPublic

Congratulations to our December staff member of the month, Ms. Cali Skrnich! Ms. Skrnich has been teaching in Bogota for the past 16 years. During that time she has taught K-6 Enrichment, 1st grade, 3rd grade, 5th grade, and Kindergarten. Ms. Skrnich is an outstanding kindergarten teacher who brings enthusiasm, dedication, and positivity into everything she does. She consistently goes above and beyond for her students, creating a warm, engaging, and supportive learning environment where children thrive both academically and socially. In addition to her work in the classroom, Ms. Skrnich contributes greatly to the entire school community by helping to manage and run our social media pages. Her efforts help highlight the wonderful events, achievements, and daily moments that make Bixby such a special place. We are grateful for Ms. Skrnich’s commitment to her students, her colleagues, and the Bixby School community. Congratulations and thank you for all that you do! @BogotaPublic

Congratulations to Ms. Leon, our Paraprofessional of the Month! Ms. Leon is a hardworking and dedicated member of our school community who currently assists 1st grade students. She brings a positive attitude to every classroom she enters and consistently ensures that all students feel supported, comfortable, and engaged in their learning. Ms. Leon’s assistance is invaluable, as she is always willing to step in and help wherever needed. Her calm and patient approach helps create a welcoming and supportive environment for students and staff alike. Her dedication, professionalism, and genuine passion for supporting student success make her truly deserving of this recognition. Congratulations, Ms. Leon, and thank you for all that you do! @BogotaPublic