Banyan Elementary

This week’s Love-A-Lot Award goes to Mrs. Cadenas. Mrs. Cadenas provides incredible support to our school community each and every day. Mrs. Cadenas works tirelessly to support our ELL students through push-in instructional support, WIDA testing, parent meetings, conference translations, and assistance during breakfast each morning.

In addition to these responsibilities, Mrs. Cadenas goes above and beyond to ensure students and families feel welcomed, supported, and connected. She serves as an important bridge between home and school, helping families navigate communication and ensuring students have the tools they need to succeed academically and socially. Her patience, compassion, flexibility, and positive attitude make a tremendous impact on both students and staff.

Thank you, Mrs. Cadenas for your dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to our students and families. We appreciate all that you do! 💙

This week’s Love-A-Lot Award goes to Mr. Justin! Mr. Justin consistently goes above and beyond to support our students and staff each and every day. He demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility, and can always be counted on to be punctual, prepared, and willing to help wherever needed. He handles challenging situations with patience, consistency, and professionalism, always keeping students’ best interests at the center of his work. Mr. Justin has taken on organizing and setting up our game room each week without hesitation, and his enthusiasm and positive attitude truly shine through. He is genuinely excited to celebrate our students and help create experiences that motivate and encourage them.

In addition to supporting our Pre-K classrooms, Mr. Justin also assists in running our successful aftercare program, helping ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Most importantly, Mr. Justin builds positive relationships with students and staff alike. His kindness, dependability, and dedication make a meaningful impact on our school community every single day. We are so grateful for all he does and are lucky to have him as part of our team!

Congratulations, Mr. Justin, and thank you for all that you do!

This week’s Love-A-Lot Award goes to Nurse Destiny. We are incredibly blessed to have Nurse Destiny as part of our school family. She plays a vital role in caring for our students, and her compassion, kindness, and dedication extend far beyond that. Nurse Destiny serves every student with love, patience, and genuine care, always making sure each child feels safe, supported, and valued.
Her warm smile, nurturing spirit, and unwavering commitment to our students’ well-being make a lasting impact every single day. Whether she is providing medical support, comforting a student in need, or simply offering encouraging words, Nurse Destiny consistently goes above and beyond.
We are truly grateful for the compassion and heart she brings to our school community. Thank you, Nurse Destiny, for the extraordinary care you give to all of our students. You are deeply appreciated and so deserving of this recognition. Happy Nurses Week! ❤️

Under our Banyan appreciation umbrella. No matter the weather, our Banyan staff keeps our school ✨shining✨

🎓🐾 Save the Date, Banyan Families! 🐾🎓

We are excited to celebrate our amazing Bulldogs during our End of the Year Moving Up Ceremonies! From Kindergarten to 4th grade, we can’t wait to recognize the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our students as they prepare for their next chapter. 💙✨

📅 May 26–28
📍 Banyan Elementary School

Families, please review the ceremony schedule carefully and remember to bring a valid ID for entry. Students may wear their school uniform or semi-formal attire.

Let’s come together to celebrate our students and all they’ve achieved this school year! 🎉📚🐶