Educating BKW students means educating all BKW students. That is especially true of students with disabilities. “Our students come to us with different athletic, artistic, or learning abilities,” said Director of Pupil Services Susan Sloma. “Our goal is to do our very best to help students achieve to their greatest potential whether on the playing …
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January 2019 8—Switzkill Farm Meeting – 7:00 12—Hiking Club 9:30 20—Full Moon Hike 8:00 PM @ the barns 26—Hiking Club 9:30 @ the barns February 2—“STOP THE BLEED” Class Limit X (TBD) 3—Radio Controlled Car Drive 10:00 @ Barns 53—Switzkill Farm Meeting – 7:00 9—Hiking Club 9:30 @ the barns 16—Celebrate Winter Event 23—Hiking Club 9:30 @ the barns March 2—Master Gardeners or Tree Prep TBD 3—Radio Controlled Car Drive 10:00 @ …
The Albany County Sheriff’s Office will present “The Dangers of Vaping and Marijuana Use” at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31 in the BKW Auditorium. The evening features a conversation with the Albany County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Division to learn about the growing trends of vaping and marijuana usage among teens and young …
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The 8th grade BKW team is excited to announce that beginning Tuesday, Jan. 8, we will offer our students an opportunity to participate in an after school Homework Club. Homework Club provides support to students who struggle to complete classwork and homework assignments during the school year. Students will receive help completing their work in …
In order to have questions and concerns addressed quickly and effectively, please contact the most directly involved staff member (number 1 in each area below). If the question or concern remains unresolved, please proceed to the next level. (Printable graphic of the information below as a PDF) Academic Progress Teacher Department Head/School Counselor (Secondary Level) …
Tech Valley High School is hosting a winter break STEM camp for girls in Grades 7 & 8 this February 20-22. Registration is available at the link below. Cost is $75, scholarships are available.
Recently, BKW was offered a wonderful student exchange opportunity. The Daishan School in Shanghai, China, is interested in sending a group of eight students to BKW as a way of immersing them in the typical routine of American public schools. While here, the group would also visit various local cultural attractions and spend time with local families. The group …
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BKW Schools will hold a Special Education Parent Information Night 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 in the Elementary School Library. Jay Arnold, Education Specialist with the parent network of the Capital Region will be the guest speaker. Refreshments will be served Information and resources will be available on: Effective Communication With Your Education Team The ABC’s …
Sixteen BKW freshman put together shoe boxes filled with goodies for our Merchant Marines serving on the Atlantic Ocean. Each box is a holiday “thank-you,” containing items the merchant marines can use.
What a great way to do some Christmas shopping and support your school! BKW has teamed up with Sawyer’s Screen Printing to bring you some great gift ideas. The order deadline is Friday, Dec. 7. Simply complete the order form and return it to school. All proceeds help fund PBIS (student character education programs). Items …
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