Dear BKW Community, The district will be providing meals during the school closure to any student in the BKW school district starting on Tuesday, March 17. IMPORTANT NOTICE; Beginning Wednesday, March 18 the district will be making home deliveries to all who are in need of a breakfast and lunch. All are welcome to …
If you or your family would like to speak with a counselor about the COVID-19 virus or related stress, please contact the Counseling Department at 518-872-1482, Option 3. Below are a list of resources as well: Talking to kids about COVID-19 (video) https://childmind.org/article/talking-to-kids-about-the-coronavirus/ Talking to Elementary Children about COVID-19 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x3eApRJDPdVxpOlq1eEU124oIWpfQDK1/view?mc_cid=567c0051db&mc_eid=04c403aabb https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus Social Story about …
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BKW Elementary School students enjoyed March Taste Test Thursday today. This month’s Harvest of the Month was butternut squash. Nutrition Fact: Butternut squash contains beta-carotene, which is what gives squash its bright orange color. Students enjoyed NYS maple mashed butternut squash in the school cafeteria.
It was a capital experience with agricultural leaders and producers when 10 members of BKW’s FFA chapter attended the Taste of New York Farm Bureau event in Albany on March 2. Prior to the event, the students had the opportunity to meet with New York State Deputy Secretary of Food and Agriculture Patrick Hooker. Hooker …
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BKW senior Brianna Beisly joined with fellow Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and SkillsUSA members and officials from Capital Region BOCES in Albany on Legislative Advocacy Day on Feb. 26. “I was chosen to represent SkillsUSA as well as Capital Region BOCES,” Brianna said. “I spoke with senators as well as assembly members about …
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A dozen BKW 4th and 5th graders delivered Valentines, song, and smiles on Valentine’s Day once again this year. The Hearts for Seniors program, headed up by Mrs. Thurber and Mrs. McArdle is designed to teach and encourage empathy for the seniors in our community. Valentine’s Day cards were created by K-5 students. There were smiles …
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BKW has a great team of student support professionals – staff who assist with college and post-graduation planning; personal, interpersonal and social issues; behavioral and mental health concerns; wellness and overall health promotion; and special education services and programs. Thanks to this year’s capital construction project, these professionals and their support staff have a space …
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BKW Elementary students have been big supporters of Albany’s Ronald McDonald House, and this year will be no different. On Friday, Feb. 14, they officially kicked off their Read for Ronald McDonald House 2020 readathon at a special assembly. Until March 16, the students will keep track of time they spend reading for donations to …
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Congratulations to BKW top athletes Alexis Wright and Tyler Goodemote for reaching milestones in their sports this winter. Wright scored her 1,000 point in Girls Basketball and Goodemote captured the 182-pound Class D Section 2 championship in Wrestling.
Mark your calendars! It’s time for BKW’s annual Junior Parent Night. Come hear from a SUNY Oneonta Admissions Counselor about the college application process, college visits, and where to begin this whole process. Juniors, Sophomores, and parents are invited to attend. Come have your questions answered on March 10 at 6 p.m. in the Secondary School …
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