Principal’s Message
August 2025,
Greetings and Welcome BEES Students and Families,
My name is Craig Garber and I am the founding principal of BEES. Welcome to or welcome back to BEES! It is my pleasure to write to you as our school enters its thirteenth year! We hope your summer is full of health, happiness, adventure and fun. As we look toward September we wanted to get you the information you need to start off on the right foot. We are ready for an exciting, educational and successful year ahead and we are so happy you will be here with us.
The first day of school for all students is Thursday September 4, 2025
● 6th Grade Orientation is Wednesday August 27th @ 10:00 AM at the school.
● The BEES school day hours are 8:30 am – 2:50 pm
● The BEES Cell Phone Policy remains in place and is in alignment with the new NY State Law banning internet enabled devices during the school day.
● The BEES uniform policy remains in full effect this year. Please plan to send your child in full BEES uniform five days a week unless noted on the calendar.
● BEES will host a uniform “pop up” shop the week of August 25th at the school.
Families can purchase BEES branded shirts and tops at that time. Reminder all BEES shirts, sweaters and sweatshirts are purchased here at BEES. Families purchase pants, shorts and skirts in the tan khaki color at any store.
Email and text remains the best way to stay in touch this summer. If you have any questions, comments or just want to say hello please email me at Email and text remains the best way to stay in touch this summer. If you have any questions, comments or just want to say hello please email me at cgarber@schools.nyc.gov and I will be happy to connect with you. If you receive our Talking Points texts, hit reply and we can message you. Until then, please have a safe and happy summer, we will see you in September!
Craig Garber – Principal
