Students attending Drama Camp have been enjoying a week full of fun, aligned with several interdisciplinary activities. Under the guidance of Mrs. Keyser students have been reading and reciting poetry, practicing reader’s theater, creating masks that illustrate their self perceptions inside and out and of course learning about different roles involved in theatre work. Later …
The BKW Applied Math and Construction class, led by Tech teacher Mr. Baker and Math teacher Mr. Jackson, designed and built two dugouts for the Berne Little League this past school year. The students used a modular design, allowing them to construct sections of each 8-foot by 20-foot dugout at school and then assemble them …
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Dear Berne-Knox-Westerlo Elementary Parents/Guardians: We are excited to offer Yubbler’s school supplies program which will help the school and make it a breeze for parents to get school supplies for next year. Yubbler.com is making our supply lists available for online purchasing at discounted prices. The best part is that Yubbler will donate 50% of the profits …
During a school year marked by hybrid learning due to the pandemic, a BKW Secondary School teacher was inspired to “do something a little different” with his students, resulting in a project that taught them a wide range of skills and produced an awesome end product. Students in technology teacher Joshua Baker’s Transportation Systems class …
BKW Elementary School is currently accepting applications for fall 2021 Bulldog Club, an afterschool enrichment and homework support program. All students in grades K-6 are welcome to attend; however, spots are limited and fill quickly. To sign up, parents/guardians should complete the Bulldog Club application and return it to Mrs. Dibble in the Elementary main …
Attention all BKW students & their families: We are collecting the Chromebooks and chargers to inventory them and to do necessary updates. Please return all Chromebooks and chargers as soon as possible.
With the end of the school year, the New York State Education Department and the New York State Library are encouraging students and families to participate in the annual Summer Reading program. Over 1,100 public libraries and branches are now open and ready to offer fun and exciting summer events and enrichment activities for students …
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Dear BKW Staff and Community, The 2021-22 enacted state budget includes language requiring local education agencies, such as school districts, that receive funding from the Federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP-ESSER) to post on their website a plan by school year of how …
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The BKW Chapters of the National Honor Society and National Junior Honor Society will be giving away FREE school supplies for any students who need them. Orders are being taken now for the supplies, all of which have been donated to this not-for-profit service project. To get free supplies, complete the online order form (link) …
The BKW Superintendent and Board of Education took significant steps this week toward implementing federal funding through the Coronavirus Recovery and Relief Stimulus Act and the American Rescue Plan Act. They did so June 21 by appointing key staff to advance previously developed coursework to a more fully integrated delivery within the system, as well …
