1 McGuffey Lane
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905

Principal
David Ksanznak
 

Hamagrael Headlines

Principal's Note from Principal Dave Ksanznak

Principal Dave Ksanznak welcomes guidance counselor Laurie Bremer to BCSD and congratulates students who participated in the winter concert. READ PRINCIPAL'S NOTE »

Jump Start program growing

Diane Schrempf, the Jump Start Coordinator at Bethlehem Central School District, currently has 39 volunteers for 47 students – a number she thinks will top 50 before long. READ MORE »

The Science Fair is coming

This year, the Hamagrael Science Fair will be held on Monday, March 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. It’s fun and all students in grades 1-5 are encouraged to participate! Now is the time to start thinking about ideas for a science fair project. Do you have a sea shell collection to share, or do you want to test which paper towel is strongest? Do you wonder why singing something helps you remember it, or how bubblegum works? What’s your idea? Look around – ideas are everywhere (not just in books)! Detailed information packet will be sent home soon. If you have any questions about participation or want to help as a volunteer (we need volunteers!), please contact Jill Adams (Chaplin) at 475-7633 or juadams@verizon.net or Deidre Pryor at 475-9343 or dpryor@nycap.rr.com.

Community Service Afternoon a success!

Many thanks to the kids, parents and teachers who participated in the Community Service Afternoon on January 25! Soldiers overseas and at the VA, kids at Albany Med, and needy citizens of Albany all benefitted from your efforts.  Thank you so much! VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

After School Enrichment Program

Welcome back to another session of the After School Enrichment Program. The program is designed to give our children the chance to broaden their learning experiences beyond the classroom. We have many fun and interesting programs coming up!

Enrichment packets were sent home with students on Friday, Jan. 13. If you need another packet or just a registration form we have included them below:
Spring Enrichment Packet
Registration Form

Sixth Annual Basketball Classic – don’t miss it!

Bethlehem Opportunities Unlimited (BOU) is sponsoring the Sixth Annual BC Basketball Classic on Friday, March  2, at 7 p.m. in the Lower Gym, Bethlehem Central High School. READ MORE »

Grades 3-8 testing calendar announced

The New York State Education Department has increased testing time, the number of questions asked and has added a day to the English Language Arts exam in its revised 2012 Grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Mathematics Testing Program, announced in late December. READ MORE »

It's Lip Sync time!

The Hamagrael Lip Sync will be held on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at the Bethlehem Middle School. Fliers will go home with students this week which outline the information and requirements. The deadline for sign-ups is Friday, Jan. 13. Click here for the sign-up permission sheet.

The Dress Rehearsal will be at Hamagrael on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. This is normally a really fun event for everyone. In addition to all of the talented student acts, the faculty will perform!

Questions can be directed to Maureen Powers, Anne Johnson or Tami Furlong.

Family Fun Night - skate dates announced

Please join us for family fun at the Bethlehem YMCA ice skating rink on Jan. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. A second “Family Fun Night” will be held at the YMCA on March 10 from 4-5:30 p.m. Details and information will be sent home after the winter break.

Family Math and Science Night scheduled for January

The Hamagrael PTA is proud to sponsor Family Math and Science Night this Jan. 9, 10 and 11 for grades 1-5. This is a fun, educational evening of hands on science and math activities arranged by grade.

Each grade will have two opportunities to attend. Sign up slips will be sent home with your child after the holiday break. If you are interested in volunteering on any of the evenings please contact Carie Hennessey, Sheila Wrede, or Ellen Sauer.

Kindergarteners use tablets in class

Hamagrael Elementary kindergarten students had the opportunity to do some “21^st Century learning” by working on iPads Wednesday, Dec. 14. VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

Women of Wind Energy blow into Hamagrael

Hamagrael Elementary School students learned all about wind energy and even designed some mock turbine blades on Monday, Dec. 12. VIEW PHOTO GALLERY »

Fall Book Fair Is A Huge Success!

A big thank you to all the parents, teachers and staff that helped with and shopped at the Fall Book Fair.  Because of the fantastic sales volume, we earned a cash profit of over $2,200 which will go to support the many PTA-funded activities.  And we earned over $600 in credits which will be used to buy books and educational materials from Scholastic.  Also, through the One for Books program, we were able to purchase $100 worth of books for The Bright Red Bookshelf charity.  Thanks again, from Carie Hennessey, Veronica Roddy and Ellen Sauer, Fall Book Fair Co-Chairs.

Jump Start Volunteers Needed

Do you have an hour a week to volunteer in our schools? Do you enjoy reading and helping our younger students discover the benefits of a good book? If you've answered "yes" to either of these questions, please consider becoming a Jump Start Volunteer.

Become part of this program designed to help our children become lifelong readers. To volunteer, contact Diane Schrempf, Jump Start coordinator, at 475-9255 or dlschrempf@nycap.rr.com.

School banking with Cap Com

Hamagrael has partnered with Cap Com Credit Union for school banking, a move that offers students incentives not only to save, but to do well in school! READ MORE »

Something missing in your life? Check the Lost and Found!

Our lost and found items have started to grow already. Please check out the picture to see if you can "find" an item that was "lost." You can either stop by to pick it up, let your child know to pick it up or give us a call in the main office at 439-4905 and will make sure it gets home. Thanks for your help. See photo.

Bethlehem elementary schools using Common Core Standards to guide instruction

Parents who attended elementary school open houses may have heard the phrase “Common Core Standards,” but what, exactly, does that mean? READ MORE »

Check BC@Home after Sept. 1 for latest bus information

Parents are encouraged to check BC@Home on or after September 1 for the latest busing information. It is possible that you have seen a bus schedule for your child(ren) on BC@Home already. However, bus routes continue to be finalized up to the first day of school. READ MORE »

2011-12 Parent Handbook now available

The updated 2011-12 edition of the Parent Handbook is now available [PDF]. View an interactive version of the handbook here.

More Hamagrael News

• Adopt-a-Snowflake thrives

• Donations to the Windham Command Center

• Kids helping kids

• Photo Gallery: 2011 Turkey Trot

• Photo Gallery: Fall Family Picnic

• Elementary Parent Handbook