It was a science and reading lesson custom-made for Halloween month: BKW first graders recently spent some time learning about bats and other nocturnal animals during their library special with Katy Keyser, literacy specialist and English language arts teacher. “Wearing their bat crowns proudly, they are definitely “batty for books!” Keyser said.
Many families face challenges from time to time. BKW is still accepting applications for its Backpack program, which provides weekly assistance to families who are in need of additional food supplies. Food is sent home with students in backpacks. For more information, contact program coordinator Colleen Demuth.
Jack Gantos is an award-winning author who’s written books for readers of all ages. He also shares his knowledge and experiences with young people, including BKW students. On Oct. 5, students in grades 5 through 7 met with Gantos to discuss strategies to become inspired to write. During a virtual seminar in the auditorium, the …
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BKW Principal Annette Landry has posted information about sign-up for upcoming parent/teacher conferences and Halloween activities planned for Friday, Oct. 29 on her Principal’s page.
A reminder for BKW families: Friday, Oct. 8, 2021, is a Superintendent’s Conference Day and there is no school for students that day. Please also note that on Friday, Oct. 29, there will be an 11:45 a.m. dismissal for the elementary school only. Thank you.
September 28, 2021 Dear BKW Families, As you may have heard in the news lately, supply chain issues are impacting many industries. The foodservice industry has been particularly hard hit. While we are working and planning diligently to ensure our high standards of service will continue, it is likely that there will be more frequent …
Attention BKW families: Student drop-off and pick-up is between 7:55 and 8:05 a.m. and 2:30 and 2:45 p.m. in the parking lot next to the playground for the Elementary School for students in Pre-K through grade 6, and in front of the Secondary School for middle and high school students. A map is posted below. …
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Attention BKW families: Two late buses will be running this school year. They will leave school at 3:50 p.m. and 5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.
Attention BKW Elementary families: Start dates, PTA Welcome Back Nights – when students can drop off their supplies – important forms, and more: read about this on Principal Landry’s webpage.
August 24, 2021 Dear Berne-Knox Westerlo Central School District Families: As part of an effort to make sure children have access to meals during the pandemic, the United States Department of Agriculture has announced the extension of a waiver that results in school meals being available to all children at no charge. Meals will consist …
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