Dear Babylon Families,

We are very excited to welcome our students to Babylon Elementary School for the 2025–2026 school year! As we open the year, we remain grounded in our core beliefs of being safe, respectful, and responsible, and we are proud to center our work around this year’s theme: “We Are Stronger Together.”

This theme is inspired by our district’s message, “We Rise by Lifting Others” and the beautiful book I Am We – A Book of Community by Susan Verde. It reminds us that when we support one another, we all grow. Throughout the year, students will explore what it means to be part of a caring, inclusive community—one where kindness, empathy, and teamwork are celebrated every day.

We are also thrilled to continue our partnership with our wonderful PTA, who play a vital role in planning and implementing activities that support our school vision: for every student to believe, excel, and succeed. Together, we are committed to making our school community the very best it can be.

We encourage you to talk with your child about how they can be a helper, a friend, and a community builder. These small conversations at home help reinforce the values we’re nurturing in the classroom.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to a joyful and meaningful year ahead—because truly, we are stronger together.

Warmly,
Thomas Keogh
Principal, Babylon Elementary School