10/09/2026
Weekly Recap October 9, 2026
Dear BES Families,
What a busy and exciting week at BES! We kicked off the week with a Mountie Monday Assembly that focused on playground etiquette and how to stay safe while having fun. On Tuesday, we hosted vision screenings for our students, and we extend a huge thank you to the Lion’s Club for sponsoring this important service. On Wednesday, our students absolutely loved the two interactive PSU TIGER theater performances, with a special morning session for K–2 students and an afternoon session for grades 3–5. The actors even left us a special stuffed animal friend, Tony the Tiger, who will be making the rounds to visit each classroom throughout the year to remind everyone to follow the Mountie Way! And Thursday marked the end of our annual Cherrydale fundraiser. Thank you all for your amazing support!
We also want to share a massive congratulations to Ms. Frizzell, Grade 1 teacher, who is October's recipient of Mountie the Moose! Ms. Frizzell was recognized for always going above and beyond to support her fellow colleagues, and we are so lucky to have her on our team.
On Friday, October 9th teachers throughout the district will be engaged in a full day of professional development workshops. BES teachers will be receiving additional NWEA training through a virtual meeting with two program representatives to better support student growth.
Looking ahead, there is no school on Monday, October 12th, in observance of Columbus Day. School will resume on Tuesday, October 13th, which also marks the official kickoff of our Scholastic Book Fair week! We invite all of our families to join us Tuesday evening starting at 4:30 PM for our special Book Fair Night.
Finally, we are thrilled to announce that we are bringing a new tennis program to BES through a partnership with CourtBloom Community, Inc. CourtBloom is a new fantastic New Hampshire-based nonprofit that makes tennis and physical activity accessible, fun, and inclusive. Through age-appropriate games and positive coaching, they help young players build coordination, confidence, and strong community connections—completely free of charge, with all equipment provided!
CourtBloom will be making special appearances in our PE classes throughout the year to encourage everyone to get involved, and they will also be launching sessions through our After-School Program (ASP). The first ASP session will take place on Tuesday, October 20th from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM . More information on how your child can sign up will be forthcoming. We are very excited to bring this program to BES!
Have a wonderful, safe, and happy long weekend, Mountie families!
Paula Frank, BES Principal