BKW Elementary School is getting a new primary playground and it will be amazing! Installation of the new equipment is scheduled to begin during spring break, so the new playground will be ready after students return to school, weather permitting. [May 12 update: The weather and installation conditions have greatly improved and construction is moving …
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BKW Elementary School is proud to announce our honor roll for the second trimester of the 2021-22 school year. Congratulations to the following students: High Honors Henry Gumpper Anna Mattia Lefkaditis Lauren Murphy Lily Sisson Honors Eric Bates Keegan Bates Sophie Bremer Mathias Brooking Karleigh Kehrer Jack McDermott Maya Murphy Skylar Snyder Honorable Mention Christopher …
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The BKW Ag Pals Club (grades 3-5) visited Bittersweet Maple, the Sisson’s farm, last week where they learned about the maple process, saw a reverse osmosis machine (to make boiling more efficient), and got to sample sweet treats.
Our elementary students caught the FFA spirit while learning about farming, good food and community when high school FFA members visited their classrooms on Agricultural Literacy Day and read, “Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table.” The event was a hit with all of the students – elementary and secondary – and is one of …
It’s Valentine’s Day and our Bulldogs love to help others! BKW Elementary students have kicked off their Read for Ronald McDonald House fundraiser, reading books for a great cause through March 4. This is the fourth year BKW has participated in Read for Ronald McDonald House. Students are asking family and friends to sponsor the …
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Our elementary students made Valentine’s cards for State Senator Michelle Hinchey’s office to share with seniors throughout the Capital Region. A representative of the senator visited school this week to thank the children for their cards and present them with coloring books as a gift for their kind gesture. Thank you Bulldogs!
If you were unable to attend the Pre-K Info Night held on Tuesday, Feb. 1, below is the information that was presented. Presentation Download the above slides Video Google form for registration packet Download form
BKW sixth grade students recently explored 360-degree views of the Nile River, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and more, thanks to a virtual reality experience that linked STEAM and social studies. “The students used Expedition 2.0 Virtual Reality headsets to explore Ancient Egypt,” said Bonnie Kane, BKW career and college readiness coordinator. “They worked …
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BKW National Honor Society members Zoey Lounsbury, Lucy Rappaport and Amber Chase met with 6th grade students on Friday, Jan. 7, to share what they’ve learned about being successful in school. They encouraged each of their younger peers to work hard and do their best in all of their classes. Students who achieved honor roll …
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