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Katy Keyser awarded competitive scholarship to attend National Agriculture in the Classroom 2022 Conference

Summer is a time for learning and growing for many educators, including BKW Elementary’s Katy Keyser, who has been awarded a competitive scholarship as a New York educator and will participate in the National Agriculture in the Classroom 2022 Conference from June 28 to July 1, in Saratoga Springs. Keyser, a literacy specialist and English …

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BKW Explorers 4-H students raise over $1,413 for Ukrainian refugee children

During the month of April, students in the BKW Explorers 4-H Club raised $1,413.50 for Ukrainian refugee children through their UNICEF Coins for Kids drive. Community service is an important part of 4-H at BKW, and student members organize and lead all of their club’s activities. “Our 4-H members voted to take on the cause …

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Elementary students read and raise over $2,314 for Ronald McDonald House

Twenty-four BKW Elementary students participated in the Ronald McDonald House Read-A-Thon this year and raised the most money ever in their school: $2,314.60. This is the fourth year BKW has participated in Read for Ronald McDonald House. Students asked family and friends to sponsor the time they spent reading, with donations going to support Ronald …

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New primary playground to open after spring break

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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Congratulations BKW Elementary honor roll achievers!

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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Ag Pals Club visits Bittersweet Maple

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.

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Learning about farming, good food and community from FFA members during Agricultural Literacy Day

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 …

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BKW Elementary Reads for Ronald McDonald House

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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Elementary students share their hearts with local seniors

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!  

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