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BKW Bulldogs & community unite to help Jody heal

Just before Thanksgiving, Bulldogs of all ages sent their love and well wishes to BKW 8th grader Jody Sisson during Wear Blue for Jody Day at their school. They have also been writing their lessons with blue Jody Strong pencils. Their expressions of love and support are among many shared throughout their school district and …

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Helping children with online learning

To help parents and guardians support their children’s learning at home, the New York State Education Department’s Office of Special Education is sharing the following resources provided by the IRIS Center of Vanderbilt University. The IRIS Center has created the following tip sheets: My child says she doesn’t like online learning. How can I help? …

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Operation We Care thanks Coast Guard recruits, BKW grad

BKW Bulldogs are making a difference; this time for over 80 United States Coast Guard recruits who can not be home for the holidays with their families. During the week of Nov.  16-20, several elementary and middle school students participated in “Operation We Care,” making cards and writing letters full of hopeful messages and caring …

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Negative PCR test required for symptomatic persons

At the Albany County Executive Press Conference on Monday, November 16, County Health Commissioner Dr. Elizabeth Whalen announced a change in protocols for testing of symptomatic individuals. Going forward, in order to return to school, or work, symptomatic individuals must have a negative PCR test. A negative antigen “rapid test” will no longer be acceptable …

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Deputy Stone teaches students about the life of a Sheriff’s Deputy

BKW Pre-Kindergarten students were treated Nov. 6 to “a day in the life of an Albany County Sheriff’s Deputy” presentation by district Student Resource Officer (SRO) Giuseppe Stone. The youngsters learned more about what a sheriff deputy’s job entails other than protecting them and their families. Deputy Stone talked about the various units with the …

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Congratulations to our fifth grade ‘It’s crunch time, New York!’ winners

Congratulations to the fifth graders at BKW Elementary School for being chosen a winner in the “It’s crunch time, New York!” contest and earning $250 toward a FarmOn Victory Garden for the school. The students enjoyed some delicious apples during the 2020 Big Apple Crunch on Oct. 22 outside their school. They challenge us to …

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Kicking bullying to the curb

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and BKW Elementary School is kicking bullying to the curb with this inspired display outside the main office. On Friday, Oct. 23, a team of educators, administrators and staff will bring special anti-bullying lessons to classrooms, capping a series of weekly lessons and as part of year-round teaching of …

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