
Important Dates for 18-19 School Year at Slingerlands
The start of the new school year is right around the corner! Be sure that you can log in to the Aspen Portal! If you are having problems logging in, please contact bcsdaspen@bethlehemschools.org.
Below is some important information and dates to mark on your calendar:
School Supplies
- School supply bundles are now available for preorder through Supplies Made Simple. The deadline for ordering is August 15th. Supply Bundles will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom https://suppliesmadesimple.com
- Supply Lists – https://www.bethlehemschools.org/2018-19-school-supply-lists/
Bus Route Information
Available now on the Aspen Portal.
Teacher Assignments
Later in August you will receive an email regarding teacher assignments. This information will
be available on the Aspen Parent Portal.
New Student Orientation
- Wednesday, August 29, 2pm
- New Student Orientation for students in grades 1-5 from 2-3pm.
- Kindergartners who did not attend our Kindergarten Camp in May may also attend
Kindergarten Bus Orientation **
- Tuesday, August 28th, 2pm – Hamagrael
- Wednesday, August 29th, 10 am – Slingerlands
- Wednesday, August 29th, 2 pm – Glenmont
** All sessions are open to any BCSD incoming kindergarten student.
Kindergarten Meet and Greet
- Wednesday, September 5, 4-5 pm at Slingerlands
Supply Drop Off
- Wednesday, September 5, 4-5pm
Many, but not all, teachers will be in their classrooms
First Day of School
- Thursday, September 6
PTO Welcome Back Coffee
- Friday, September 7, 9:15-10:15 am
First PTO Meeting
- Tuesday, September 11, 7 pm
Open House
Thursday, September 13
- 6:15 p.m. – Grades K-2
- 7 p.m. – Specials/Special Area Teachers
- 7:30 p.m. – Grades 3-5
Slingerlands Fall Family Festival
- Friday, September 21, 5:30-7:30pm