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Important Dates
May 22nd - 5th Grade Party @ 11:30
May 22nd - Kindergarten Graduation @ 1:30 PM
May 25th - Memorial Day (No School)
May 26th - PTO Kona Ice (During Recess)
May 26th - CORE Store (1,4,5)
May 27th - CORE Store (K,2,3)
May 27th - Principal of the Day (Charleigh)
May 28th - May SOM Celebration
May 28th - 5th Grade Awards Ceremony (BES Gym) @ 1:30 PM
May 28th - End of 4th Nine Weeks (Last Day for Students)
Click here to see our Approved Smart Snacks.
Birthday treats must follow the Smart Snack Guidelines.
Birthday treats can also be purchased through our school. Smart Snacks Order Form
Please return the Treats Order Form to Carolyn O'Shaughnessy Two Weeks in Advance.
Do not send in cupcakes.
Archery (Grades 4-5)
Chorus (Grades 4-5)
Harry Potter (Grade 4)
Lego Club (Grade 1)
Outdoor Club (Grade 5)
Student Council (Grades 3-5)
This year, classroom counseling lessons focused on promoting students’ social-emotional growth, self-awareness, resilience, and positive peer relationships in alignment with the ASCA Mindsets & Behaviors standards. Students participated in lessons on kindness, empathy, bullying prevention, suicide prevention, mindfulness, self-control, resilience, career readiness, and middle school transition skills. Through interactive discussions, read-alouds, collaborative activities, wellness challenges, and guided practice, students strengthened skills in emotional regulation, coping strategies, problem-solving, help-seeking, growth mindset, and healthy decision-making. Lessons emphasized creating a safe, respectful school environment while encouraging students to build confidence, develop positive relationships, and prepare for future academic and personal success.
BES Panther Resources (Updated on 05/06/2026)
Students must have closed-toe shoes due to safety concerns on the playground and around the school- NO FLIP FLOPS.
Students need to wear gym shoes on PE day.
Students are not permitted to wear tank tops to school.
Must give a one-week notice to the Principal.
Must have money in student’s lunch account to cover Adult lunch.
Must not have a negative balance in student lunch account.
Must have a current background check on file.
No outside food/drinks can be brought in.
Must eat what is on the menu for the day.
Michael Collier - Principal - mtcollier@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us - Ext. 14901
Kyle Strittholt - Counselor - kmstrittholt@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us - Ext. 14902
Bonnie Lobenstein - Counselor - blobenstein@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us - Ext. 16001
Holly Drees - Secretary - hldrees@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us - Ext.14903
Nikki Walden - Secretary - ncwalden@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us - Ext. 14904
Christina Garrett - Nurse - clgarrett@sunmandearborn.k12.in.us - Ext. 14913