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News
Meet our New Principal at Lafayette Elementary School
Ms. Kehayas explores her journey that led her to Bound Brook, her motivations to become a school principal and what she is looking forward to the most in the 2023-24 school year. Please tell us your educational background and what you’ve done prior to joining Bound...
Cafeteria Expansion Project at Lafayette Elementary School Makes Steady Progress
As you drive past Lafayette Elementary School, you will see that construction is well underway on the new cafeteria space. The district broke ground on the expansion in January 2023 and it is projected to be completed in just one year. “Snow is a big factor in...
Lafayette Students Practice Mindfulness through New Social Emotional Learning Program
Children, especially at a young age, benefit tremendously from learning mindfulness and emotion regulation strategies. It’s been shown to improve classroom behavior, academic performance, and manage stress and depression. That’s why Lafayette Elementary School has...
Congrats, Teachers/Specialists of the Year
Congratulations to the Bound Brook School District's Teachers and Specialists of the Year!
Lafayette Elementary School’s Peer Mentor Program is Back
Lafayette Elementary School is excited to welcome the return of its peer mentor program, started by Principal Erika Clarke last year for the first time. The idea initially originated from wanting more creative ways to offer support to students inside the classroom,...
Lafayette Students Always Up for a Challenge
Principal Erika Clarke implemented “all-school challenges” as a fun way to offer Lafayette’s 244 students a hands-on learning experience that encourages creativity and friendly competition. “The challenges are a great way to give students a break from ‘traditional’...
Announcements
Red Ribbon Week 2023
Red Ribbon Week takes place October 23-27. The campaign slogan is: Be Kind to your mind, Live Drug Free Please view this flyer for more information: Red ribbon week 2023 October 23-27 (1) (1)
Information for Lafayette Back to School Night
The Lafayette Back to School night will take place Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please see below for slides in English and Spanish: Back to School Night Slides (English) Back to School Night Slides (Spanish)
Somerset County Youth Resource Fair
Somerset Cty Resource Fair 10.6.23
SOS/Mental Health Surveys Letter
Dear Parents/Caregivers, Please see the attached letter and information from the school counseling department. Thank you. Estimados padres y guardianes, Por favor consulte la carta adjunta y la información del departamento de consejería escolar. Gracias. ...
Bound Brook Community Clean Up Event
Make Bound Brook a better place! Register to help clean up the community. See the flyer for details & to register!
Notice: Lafayette Open House Update
Due to the status of the construction project, Lafayette will not be having an Open House. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Ms. Robyn Griffin, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, at rgriffin@bbrook.k12.nj.us.