Important Dates & Information for 19-20 School Year
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 visit our Aspen Information Page or contact bcsdaspen@bethlehemschools.org.
School Supplies
- School supply bundles are now available for preorder through Supplies Made Simple. Select Slingerlands Elementary under Partner Schools if you’d like to participate in this service. The deadline for ordering is August 21st. Supply Bundles will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom.
Bus Route Information
Available now on the Aspen Portal. Please call Transportation if your child will be attending School’s Out or a different daycare facility – 518-439-3830.
Teacher Assignments
You will receive an email in late August regarding teacher assignments. This information will be available on the Aspen Parent Portal.
New Student Orientation
Wednesday, August 28th 9:30am – New Student Orientation for students in grades 1-5, and any kindergartners who did not attend Kindergarten Camp
Kindergarten Bus Orientation
** All sessions are open to any BCSD incoming kindergarten student.
- Slingerlands – August 29th, 10am
- Hamagrael – August 28, 10am
- Glenmont – August 28, 2pm
Kindergarten Meet and Greet
Wednesday, September 4th 4:00-5:00pm
Supply Drop Off
Wednesday, September 4th 4-5pm – Many, but not all, teachers will be in their classrooms.
First Day of School
Thursday, September 5th – School starts at 9:10am, the school day ends at 3:20pm.
Open House
Thursday, September 12th
- 6:15 p.m. – Grades K-2
- 7 p.m. – Specials/Special Area Teachers
- 7:30 p.m. – Grades 3-5
Other Important Dates
- Slingerlands PTO Dessert Hour – Thursday, September 19 6pm-7pm
- K-5 Activities Fair @ High School – Monday, September 23 6:30pm-7:30pm
- PTO Meeting – Thursday, September 26, 6:30pm
