Third grade got to visit Steen School! We will certainly miss them here at Bixby next year, but we know they’re off to do amazing things. Wishing them the best as they begin this next chapter! 💙📚✨
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The end of Week of the Arts was a great one! 🎭🎨 We’re in the final countdown, but there are still so many exciting things to look forward to! 🎉
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📣 Calendar Reminders
🎓 Pre-K Graduation – June 9
🎉 Kindergarten & 5th Grade Promotion – June 11
🕘 Single-session days – June 10–18
📅 Last day of school – June 18
So much to celebrate as we wrap up the year! 💜✨ @principalortiz_ @bogotapublic
Week of the Arts is in full swing as we celebrate 35 amazing years! 🎭🎨🎶 So excited to see what the rest of the week has in store!
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May’s Paraprofessional of the Month 🌟
Shoutout to Ms. Rosado for her incredible dedication, compassion, and positivity! 🤩 She goes above and beyond to support our students and staff, and we’re so lucky to have her as part of Bixby School!
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Congratulations to May’s Staff Member of the Month 🌟 With 24 years of dedication, Mrs. Citakian is a true Bogota legend! 💙 From joyful lessons to fierce support for her students and aides, she brings passion, energy, and love to all she does! 🤩
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K-2 and 3-5 Field Days were a hit! 🎉 From epic relays to big smiles—what an amazing way to wrap up the year! 😎💪🏽🎈 @principalortiz_ @bogotapublic
It was a wonderful time celebrating our incredible educators at the Teacher of the Year 2025 Luncheon! 🌟 So proud of all the passion, dedication, and heart our teachers bring to their classrooms every day. You inspire us all! 👏🍎
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Big thanks to Firefighter Kohles from the Montclair FD for visiting Mrs. Stol’s 3rd grade classroom! 🚒🔥 Students have been researching dream careers, then shared their own and got to learn what it’s like to be a real-life hero 👨🚒✨ @principalortiz_ @bogotapublic
Today was a blast! 🎒👔
Teacher/Student Swap Day was a huge success — from backpacks and hoodies to ties and blazers, everyone brought their A-game! 🧑🏫👟
Thanks to everyone who participated and made it such a fun and memorable day!
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Our Pre-K classes had a blast during animal interactions day! 🐰🐔🐍🐐 The kids loved meeting bunnies, chickens, birds, a snake, and even got to walk and brush the goats! 🐾✨ @principalortiz_ @bogotapublic
Get ready for the ultimate role reversal! Teacher/Student Swap Day is happening Thursday, May 15th for just $1! Teachers will channel their inner students, and students will show up like teachers! Let's get creative and have some fun.
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So many amazing people help keep Bixby School running smoothly—let’s take a moment to thank them! Big shoutout to Principal Ortiz, our awesome cafeteria ladies, Mr. Nick the bus driver, and Nurse Lisa. We’re so grateful for all you do! 🫶🤗
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Bixby second graders had an awesome visit to Steen School! After a fun tour and warm welcome, it’s safe to say they’re all counting down the days ‘til September!
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We had a blast welcoming Steen Kindergarteners to Bixby! They toured the school, enjoyed a story in the media center, and had fun on the playground. We can’t wait to see them again in September!
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Shoutout to Ms. Aimee—our Paraprofessional for the month of April! Her calm, caring support makes a daily difference for our K–1 students. She’s patient, dedicated, and always ready to help her team shine!
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April’s Staff Member of the Month is Ms. Gadd! She manages 3 libraries, supports 800+ students weekly, and brings literacy and tech to life with patience, leadership, and heart. We’re lucky to have her!
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Our students had an out-of-this-world experience at the planetarium! They learned what to look for in the sky and had so much fun along the way. Huge thanks to Matthew from @whatsouttherellc for bringing the wonders of space to life! 🌌✨ @principalortiz_ @bogotapublic
5th grade celebrated Arbor Day with Mayor Danielle Fede, learning about the importance of trees and how we can all help protect our environment! 🌳✨ @principalortiz_ @bogotapublic
Bring Your Child to Work Day at Bixby! 💼👧👦 Our halls were filled with extra smiles as some staff shared their day with their own children. Today was all about learning, bonding, and celebrating the amazing work our Bixby team does every day.
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