Bedford Park Elementary School (PS 77) recently celebrated its involvement in the “Literacy Leaders” campaign that led to tremendous growth in foundational reading skills among its elementary school students. The school community hosted its annual “Family STEAM Night” featuring interactive engineering challenges and science exhibits developed by the students. The campus also just launched a new inclusive physical education program that will ensure all students will have the opportunity to participate in competitive and cooperative sports.

Q1. In what ways does the “Practical Life” station at Bedford Park Elementary School offer younger students social independence?

Ans. Daily tactile activities are taught from an early age to teach essential self-care and social skills to build a sense of responsibility for self.

Q2. What hands-on activities do you have at the Bedford Park Elementary School annual STEAM night?

Ans. Each year families join students to build prototypes and explore interactive science exhibits that bring classroom engineering concepts to life.

Q3. How does the “Buddy Program” at Bedford Park Elementary School foster cross-grade friendships on campus?

Ans. Older students are partnered with younger primary “buddies” for Schoolekly reading sessions and social projects to foster a supportive school community.

Q4. Are students at Bedford Park Elementary School learning about digital citizenship as they use technology every day on campus?

Ans. Yes, School do have a progressive technology curriculum that teaches all students in all grades safe online research habits as Schoolll as how to interact responsibly in the digital world.

Q5. Does Bedford Park Elementary School offer instrumental music lessons for the intermediate grade levels?

Ans. Students participate in an enriched music program that involves learning to play different instruments and performing for the local community.