At its July 10, 2018 meeting, the BKW Schools Board of Education adopted a plan to prohibit lunch shaming. Lunch shaming is any action that, even unintentionally, draws attention to students who do not have money to purchase a meal or whose parents have not paid lunch account balances. The plan is as follows: Prohibition …
Please come and join Mrs. Landry, Elementary School Principal for some coffee and conversation 8:30-9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 in the Elementary School Office. This is an opportunity to hear directly from your child’s principal about what’s new and exciting in the school, to ask any questions you may have, and to provide input in your child’s …
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New York state maintains a searchable database of convicted Level 2 and Level 3 (most serious) sex offenders. This information includes each offender’s name, address, conviction record, and sentence. Click here to access the database.
At Tuesday’s BKW Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dr. Timothy Mundell shared good news—the district is showed steady growth on the 2017 New York State Grades 3-8 ELA and math assessments. The following day he described his presentation. “Because the rigor and format of the exam changes from year to year, it is impossible to …
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Custodians keep school buildings clean and safe, but do they really have an impact on our students’ lives? The simple answer is, “Yes!” Everyone who interacts with our students can make a difference. If you have any doubt, just watch BKW Elementary School custodian Chris Lewis share his love for our country and the American …
Nathaniel wants to build houses. Carrie wants a career in nursing. Hannah wants to manage IT. How does a school district of roughly 850 students meet the needs of a diverse mix of students? For BKW, it is not practical to offer courses in all of the technical fields its students might pursue. Building classrooms, …
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The BKW PTA will hold its 2018 “Jean Fort Run for Education” on Saturday, Oct 13 at Thompson’s Lake Campground, Thacher State Park in East Berne. Proceeds from the event fund scholarships for BKW graduates. Join the fun as a participant. Youth age 12 and under will run the Fun Run at 8:15 a.m. Adults …
BKW Schools will hold a Special Education Parent Information Night at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 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 special education topics. The district will be …
Do you know someone who has served BKW Schools with distinction or who has proudly represented BKW in their career or community service? Consider nominating that person for a Board of Education Recognition Award. Each year, the Board of Education holds a recognition ceremony where the board recognizes those individuals who have given outstanding service, …
What is BKW doing to stop bullying? BKW Schools takes bullying seriously. State and federal laws prohibit bullying and require schools to take steps to stop and prevent it. New York’s Dignity for All Students Act (DASA) specifically addresses all bullying that may interfere with a child’s right to learn in a physically and emotionally …
