June 2021

• 23: BCHS Graduation Guide
• 23: ALANA graduates reflect and celebrate
• 23: VLA celebrates end of year face-to-face
• 22: June 22: Three positive COVID cases
• 19: June 19: One positive COVID case
• 18: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, June 18
• 18: BC seeks community partnership to provide Universal Pre-K
• 18: BCMS produce returns to the Farmers Market
• 18: June 18: One positive COVID case
• 18: Eagle Elementary Penny Wars sponsor water well in South Sudan
• 18: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 18
• 17: BCHS teacher finalist for prestigious national STEM teaching award
• 17: Seal of Biliteracy awarded to 27 BCHS seniors
• 17: Spirit Day 2021 at Glenmont
• 16: National Spanish Exam 2021 results
• 16: June 16: One positive COVID case
• 16: Student Bus Registration Form
• 15: Guidance remains unchanged for end-of-year activities
• 15: BCHS Senior Class End of Year Celebrations
• 15: Working papers still available for BC students
• 14: VJCAT presents Macbeth
• 14: BCHS students honored at 2021 Academic Awards Night
• 11: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 11
• 11: Superintendent End-of-Year Q & A video recording
• 10: 2021-22 Student Bus Registration Form Information
• 10: Transportation Request Form 2021-22
• 10: June 23 schedule for BCHS seniors
• 10: BC Masterminds are regional champions
• 9: BOU’s “Life After BC” Student Panel is June 10
• 8: National Honor Society welcomes new members
• 8: June 8-9: National Honor Society and Academic Awards
• 8: BC to end mandatory mask use outdoors
• 7: Going fast…order your yearbook by June 15
• 7: End-of-Year Superintendent Q & A Sessions for Families
• 6: Mask rules still in effect at BC
• 4: A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 4: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, June 4
• 4: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 4
• 3: BC students are tops in Siena College programming contest
• 3: Fall 2021 sports sign-ups begin Friday, June 4
• 3: BCMS Q3 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 3: BCHS Q3 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 3: 2021 Capital Project Planning
• 2: Seventeen educators granted tenure in 2021
• 2: BOU’s “Life After BC” Student Panel is June 10
• 1: Congratulations, 2020-21 BC retirees!

May 2021

• 30: Postponed: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown moved to Monday, May 31
• 28: May 28: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown postponed
• 28: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 28
• 28: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 28
• 27: 2021 Capital Project Planning
• 26: BCMS Staged Creations
• 25: BC team excels at National Science Bowl
• 25: Survey: Summer Meals for Kids at BC
• 24: Orchestra teacher David Beck honored with role in long-awaited teaching guide
• 24: Grade 6 schedule on Friday, May 28
• 24: Art Show: Accelerated Studio in Art
• 21: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 21
• 21: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 21
• 21: Transportation maintenance team earns perfect marks from DOT
• 21: BCHS students excel in economics contest
• 20: Congratulations to our NCAA-bound student athletes
• 19: Mask rules still in effect at BC schools, events
• 19: Friday, May 28 is a regular school day
• 18: BC Budget Approved
• 18: Voters approve budget and bus propositions; elect two Board members
• 18: May 18: One positive COVID case
• 18: 5th Grade Virtual Artshow
• 18: Celebrate our seniors with an ad in The Spotlight
• 17: Tickets on sale for You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown
• 17: Class of 2021 Senior Ball and Graduation
• 17: “Be the Change” recipients for March/April
• 15: May 22: Vax clinic 12+ at Jericho Drive-In
• 14: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 14
• 14: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 14
• 14: New academic supervisors to join BC team
• 14: On the BC ballot: Electric buses
• 14: Community Walk & Roll Fest is May 22
• 14: Business Education Awards & Recognition Ceremony
• 13: Driver Education: Register now thru May 28
• 12: School Nurse Day in 2021 is extra special
• 11: BCHS junior earns Adobe professional certifications
• 11: Annual Budget Vote & Board Election is May 18
• 10: 2016 Facilities Improvement Capital Project
• 10: May 10: One positive COVID case
• 10: NEW BCHS Online Attendance Form
• 10: Help the PTO support Bridge to College seniors
• 7: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 7
• 7: May 7: One positive COVID case
• 7: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 7
• 7: New “teacher tree” planted at BCMS
• 6: BCHS junior among top finishers in Stock Market Game, again
• 5: May 5: One positive COVID case
• 5: An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 5: Weekly COVID cases
• 4: Two BCHS students named CASDA Capital Region Scholars
• 3: Annual Budget Vote & Board of Education Election
• 3: BC celebrates Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• 3: Weds., 7p: Board of Education meeting & Budget Hearing

April 2021

• 30: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 30
• 30: Q3 report cards now available
• 30: Ian Knox to be named principal of Hamagrael Elementary School
• 29: Apr. 29: Two positive COVID cases
• 29: Apply now: Studio in Art and Introduction to Engineering
• 28: Lab School takes the Keep on Moving Challenge
• 28: Apr. 28: Two positive COVID cases
• 28: Vaccine clinic parking information
• 27: BCHS ranked #1 area high school by U.S. News & World Report
• 27: How do I vote this year?
• 26: Stewart’s donation supports a love of reading at BCMS
• 26: Stage 700 presents The Theory of Relativity
• 23: Proposed 2021-22 BCSD Budget Overview
• 23: School Bus Propositions – May 2021
• 23: Board of Education Election – May 2021
• 23: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 23
• 23: Letter from Principal Kloss, Apr. 23
• 22: Guide dog joining the BCHS community
• 22: Share appreciation for YOUR teacher
• 22: Absentee ballots and military ballots for budget vote
• 22: World Finals are next stop for Odyssey team
• 20: Apr. 20: One positive COVID case
• 19: Student poet earns Black History honor
• 19: Apr. 19: One positive case of COVID-19
• 19: Student Wellness Survey Results – Grades 6-12
• 16: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 16
• 16: Apr. 16: Two positive COVID cases
• 16: Letter from Principal Kloss, Apr. 16
• 15: Bethlehem Speech and Debate heads to postseason competition
• 14: Apr. 14: One positive COVID case
• 14: Family change of address or new contact information
• 13: Important Regents & Final Exam Update
• 13: BC Future Business Leaders earn statewide recognition
• 9: Apr. 9: One positive COVID case
• 7: Aspen offline Thursday, Apr. 8, 8a-4p
• 6: BCHS Science Olympiad team wins regional championship
• 6: Apr. 6: One positive COVID case
• 2: NYS travel information as of April 1, 2021
• 2: Apr. 10: Vaccination clinic for BC students ages 16 and up
• 1: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 1
• 1: An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe

March 2021

• 31: BCMS student earns top honors in global game design competition
• 31: NYS testing information for grades 3-8
• 31: Mar. 31: One positive COVID case
• 30: Mar. 30: One positive COVID case
• 29: Rising rock star talks to students about music, performing and more
• 29: Inspiring a community of shoppers
• 28: Mar. 28: One positive COVID case
• 26: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 26
• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 26
• 26: Video: Jump Start Your College Search
• 26: Spring 2021 sports sign-ups begin Mon., Mar. 29
• 26: Lab School Hygiene Drive exceeds expectations
• 25: Mar. 24-25: Two positive COVID cases
• 25: “Be the Change” recipients for Jan/Feb 2021
• 24: High School Regional art show features BC talent
• 23: Mar. 23: Two positive COVID cases
• 23: BCHS senior honored with Siena College MLK Courage Award
• 22: Mar. 22: Four positive COVID cases
• 22: Register today for free FAFSA help on Mar. 30
• 19: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 19
• 19: Letter from Principal Kate Kloss, Mar. 19
• 19: An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 18: Mar. 18: One positive COVID case
• 18: Updated Districtwide School Safety Plan with Pandemic Plan
• 17: Electric buses could be coming to BC in 2021-22
• 17: Paper Pastries is a business that’s booming
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 12
• 12: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 12
• 12: Andrew Baker to be appointed principal of Slingerlands Elementary School
• 12: Updated travel information – March/April 2021
• 12: Help the BCUEA aid homeless animals
• 11: BCSD Continuum of Special Education Services – 2020-21
• 11: News from the Environmental Club at BCHS
• 11: A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 11: Students share Pins of Positivity at BCHS
• 11: Looking ahead: Europe trip added for summer 2022
• 10: BC team earns spot at National Science Bowl
• 9: Mar. 9: One positive COVID case
• 8: Mar. 8: One positive COVID case
• 8: Update: Are you interested in serving on the Board of Education?
• 5: Meal delivery update for week of Mar. 12
• 5: An important message for K-5 families regarding remote learning
• 5: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 5
• 5: Mar. 5: One positive COVID case
• 5: IMPORTANT Traffic Alert at BCMS
• 4: Confidential Tip Line
• 3: Mar. 3: Two positive COVID cases
• 2: Diversity, equity and inclusion workshop series
• 1: BCHS Q2 Honor Roll & Merit Roll
• 1: BCMS Q2 Honor Roll & Merit Roll

February 2021

• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 26
• 26: Feb. 26: Two positive COVID cases
• 25: Early dismissal on Friday, Mar. 12 for students
• 25: Feb. 25: Two positive COVID cases
• 24: Feb. 24: One positive COVID case
• 24: Community Service Opportunities
• 23: Feb. 23: One positive COVID case
• 22: Fall 2 sports sign-ups begin Tues., Feb. 23
• 22: Feb. 22: One positive COVID case
• 19: BC senior earns spot in NYS Poetry Out Loud contest
• 18: Friday, Feb. 26 is BC Unity Day
• 18: Student Wellness Survey scheduled for Feb. 24-25
• 18: BCSD Athletics livestreaming many winter contests
• 18: Lab School BBQ is March 6
• 18: New requirements for BC students recovering from COVID-19
• 14: Feb. 14: One positive COVID case
• 12: A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe, Feb. 12
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 12
• 12: Feb. 24: Learn about the new BC Seal of Biliteracy
• 12: Important BUS changes beginning Mon., Feb. 22
• 10: Travel and safety information for BC families
• 10: Sample Quarantine Notification
• 10: Feb. 10: Two positive COVID cases
• 10: Looking for a new job?
• 9: Patroon 7 switching to remote Feb. 10-12
• 9: How you can support the BCHS Class of 2021
• 9: Feb. 9: One positive COVID case
• 9: Stage 700 announces 2021 Spring Musical
• 9: EXCEL at BCHS
• 8: Feb. 8: One positive COVID case
• 8: BCHS basketball, hockey & cheer tryouts begin Weds.
• 8: Sports sign-up information for winter sports
• 7: Feb. 6-7: Three positive COVID cases, Mohawk 6 switching to remote
• 5: Superintendent Monroe’s Q & A session – Q2
• 5: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 5
• 5: Update on snow days, delays
• 5: Q2 report cards available after 4p today
• 5: Student COVID testing to begin Feb. 8 at BCHS
• 5: Feb. 5: One new COVID case
• 5: COVID Testing Appointment Notification
• 4: BCHS student COVID testing begins Feb. 8
• 4: Feb. 4: Two new positive COVID cases
• 4: Junior/Senior Awards and Scholarships Info
• 4: BCHS Spring Musical Audition Info
• 4: Time change for Friday Backpack Program
• 3: Feb. 3: Precautionary lockout at BCMS lifted; expect bus delays
• 2: Feb. 2: One positive COVID case
• 2: Update Feb. 2: All BC schools CLOSED; No remote learning
• 2: Update 7a: All schools are CLOSED today
• 1: Jan. 30-Feb. 1: Nine positive COVID cases
• 1: No afterschool activivities Monday, Feb. 1; School’s Out is open
• 1: 2021-22 Budget Development Calendar

January 2021

• 31: An important update from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 31: Black History Month at BC
• 31: Biography of Dr. Patrick Jean-Pierre
• 29: Jan. 28-29: Three positive COVID cases
• 28: Albany County DOH puts high risk sports on hold
• 27: Jan. 27: Three positive COVID cases
• 26: Link: Superintendent Q & A Session Weds. at 6:30p
• 26: Jan. 26: One positive COVID case
• 26: Glenmont Hat Day 2021
• 25: Important information about winter “higher-risk” sports
• 25: Jan. 23-25: Six positive COVID cases
• 22: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 22
• 22: Jan. 22: Four positive COVID cases
• 22: BCHS to offer Seal of Biliteracy
• 21: Health Forms – Absence/Dismissal from School During COVID
• 21: Jan. 21: Three positive COVID cases
• 20: Jan. 20: Four positive COVID cases
• 20: A Bridge to College mentors 1st Gen students
• 19: New BCMS Attendance Reporting Form
• 19: “Be the Change” recipients for Nov/Dec 2020
• 19: Jan. 16-19: Nine positive COVID cases
• 19: Spring 2021 Continuing Education
• 15: Jan. 15: Three positive COVID cases and new quarantine info
• 15: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 15
• 14: Jan. 14: Five positive COVID cases
• 14: CANCELLED: Jan. 26 PSAT & Virtual Day
• 14: Grades 6-12 set to resume in-person schedule on Jan. 19
• 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Onsite COVID Testing
• 14: Don’t miss Life After on Friday, Jan. 22
• 13: BCSD website redesign survey
• 13: Jan. 13: Seven positive COVID cases
• 13: Get started with student registration via Aspen
• 12: 2020-21 Kindergarten Registration begins Jan. 15
• 12: Jan. 12: Two positive COVID cases
• 12: Lab School Open House is Thursday, Jan. 14
• 11: Jan. 11: Three positive COVID cases
• 11: All BCSD employees eligible for COVID vaccine
• 10: Jan. 10: Four positive COVID cases
• 8: Elementary menu changes, Jan. 11-15
• 8: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 8
• 7: Class of 2021 Cap & Gown Orders
• 7: K-5 in-person instruction to resume Jan. 11
• 7: An important message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 6: Poetry Out Loud winners head to regionals
• 6: Jan. 6: Three positive COVID cases
• 5: Important deadline and reminder for K-5 families
• 4: New Library Page for Hamagrael
• 4: Jan. 4: Five confirmed COVID cases
• 4: Jump Start the College Search on Mar. 24
• 2: All K-12 students remote thru Jan. 8
• 2: Jan. 1-2: Five positive COVID cases

December 2020

• 31: Dec. 31: Two positive COVID cases
• 31: BCHS sophomore a top finisher in Stock Market Game
• 30: School resumes Monday, Jan. 4
• 30: Dec. 30: One positive COVID case
• 30: Farewell to Transportation Director Cindy Jurewicz
• 29: Dec. 29: Two positive COVID cases
• 29: COVID testing at school could begin in January
• 27: Dec. 27: Three confirmed COVID cases
• 23: Caring and Sharing a reflection of the community
• 23: Dec. 23: One COVID case reported at BCHS
• 22: Dec. 22: Two positive COVID cases
• 22: NYSSMA Virtual Piano Evaluation Registration
• 22: 2021-22 BCHS Course Selection Process
• 21: Dec. 21: Three positive COVID cases, one update
• 20: Dec. 20: Three positive COVID cases
• 19: Dec. 19: Five confirmed COVID cases
• 18: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 18
• 18: High school students share holiday message of thanks with teachers
• 18: Dec. 18: School resumes following snowstorm
• 17: K-5 students to switch to remote learning Monday, Dec. 21
• 17: Dec. 17: Two positive COVID cases
• 17: Dec. 16: Four new positive COVID cases
• 17: No school Thursday, Dec. 17; Offices closed
• 16: BC Board of Education appoints new transportation director
• 16: No Backpack Pick-Up Friday, Dec. 18
• 15: Dec. 15: Two reported positive COVID cases
• 14: Dec. 14: Five new COVID cases confirmed today
• 14: Tuesday, 12/15: Food Blitz needs you
• 12: Dec. 12: Three confirmed COVID cases
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 11
• 11: BCMS and BCHS to go remote through holiday break; new COVID cases identified
• 10: Eagle and Glenmont to be remote Friday, Dec. 11
• 10: Dec. 10: Positive COVID case at BCHS
• 10: Driver Ed deadline is Monday, Dec. 14 at noon
• 9: Dec. 9: Six new COVID cases reported districtwide
• 8: BCMS Patroon 7 also remote Weds., Dec. 9 with new positive case
• 8: Patroon 6 to stay remote on Wednesday, Dec. 9
• 8: High school to resume in-person instruction Weds., Dec. 9
• 8: Counseling Center News – December 2020
• 7: BCMS Patroon 6 to be remote Tuesday, 12/8, with new positive COVID case
• 7: Juniors: Register NOW for Jan. 26 PSAT
• 7: Dec. 7: Glenmont School community has positive COVID case
• 7: Celebrate Black History T-Shirt Design Contest
• 5: Dec. 5: BCMS has confirmed COVID case
• 5: Dec. 5: Positive COVID case at BCHS
• 4: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 4
• 4: BCHS to stay remote through Tuesday, Dec. 8
• 4: Dec. 4: Two positive COVID cases at BCHS
• 3: Dec. 3: Two additional confirmed COVID cases
• 2: 2021-22 SESS Transition Info Session Schedule
• 2: Dec. 2: Positive COVID case at BCHS
• 1: Help the BCMS PTO support local families, businesses
• 1: Dec. 1: Positive COVID case at BCHS

November 2020

• 30: Nov. 30: Two additional positive COVID cases
• 28: Nov. 28: Positive COVID case at BCHS
• 28: Positive COVID case at Glenmont
• 28: An important update from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 27: Thanksgiving holiday updates
• 27: BCHS to remain all-virtual through Dec. 4 after new COVID case
• 24: BCMS Patroon 8 will go remote after confirmed COVID case at MS
• 24: Important COVID-19 updates; new case at BCHS
• 24: Thanksgiving and holiday travel advisory
• 23: HS to be remote Tuesday, Nov. 24 with new positive COVID case
• 23: A Thanksgiving message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 23: Q1 report cards are available in Aspen
• 20: Two confirmed COVID-19 cases at BCHS
• 19: BC Caring and Sharing 2020
• 19: Confirmed case of COVID-19 at Eagle
• 19: “Be the Change” recipients for Sept/Oct
• 18: Nov. 18: New COVID-19 case at BCHS
• 16: Lab School fosters community amidst pandemic
• 16: Weather-related closures and delays
• 16: 2020-21 weather-related closure and delay information
• 16: One-hour delay schedule – BCMS – 2020-21
• 16: Find a COVID testing site
• 16: One-hour delay schedule – BCHS
• 16: BC seniors honored by University at Albany
• 15: Another confirmed COVID case in BCHS community
• 13: Slingerlands has second confirmed COVID case
• 12: Q1 grade deadline extended; report cards to be released Nov. 23
• 12: BOU presents “Coping During COVID” on Nov. 19
• 12: Slingerlands Virtual Veterans Day Assembly
• 12: Elsmere salutes its veterans
• 11: Positive COVID case at Slingerlands
• 10: Honoring veterans who are part of the BC family
• 10: BCHS senior performs with Metropolitan Opera virtual ensemble
• 10: Finish the FAFSA with help from the experts
• 10: Hamagrael power outage
• 9: 2020-21 Code of Conduct – Section VI
• 8: Important BUS SCHEDULE information
• 8: Important BUS ROUTE information
• 6: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 6
• 6: New COVID-19 case linked to the high school
• 5: Return-to-school protocols
• 3: NYS Education Department launches new Parent Dashboard
• 3: Strike Out Hunger helps Bethlehem families
• 3: BCHS virtual student is ninth confirmed COVID-19 case
• 2: Glenmont Halloween 2020
• 2: Slingerlands Halloween 2020
• 2: Superintendent hosts first quarter Q & A parent sessions

October 2020

• 30: BCHS has another confirmed case of COVID-19
• 30: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 30
• 29: BCHS will stay remote through Nov. 6
• 28: 2021-22 Kindergarten Registration Database
• 27: Garden Bistro Tuesday menus to feature BC produce
• 26: BCHS fall sports suspended while school is remote
• 25: BCHS to transition to remote learning
• 23: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 23
• 23: Important BCHS COVID Update – Friday, Oct. 23
• 23: Important: NEW LOCATION for Oct. 24 ACT tests
• 23: Fifth COVID case confirmed at BCHS; contact tracing is underway
• 23: BC Friday Art Break
• 22: Fourth confirmed COVID case reported at BCHS; Superintendent issues important reminder
• 21: BC National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists
• 20: BC is hiring bus drivers
• 20: Member of BCHS community tests positive for COVID
• 19: Fall i-Ready reports are now available
• 19: Virtual Learning Academy K-5 Website
• 16: BCHS Counseling Center Newsletter – October 2020
• 16: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 16
• 16: Don’t forget about the flu
• 16: A lesson in fire safety
• 15: Two BC student musicians among best in NYS
• 15: An important message about remote learning
• 14: Elsmere water testing results
• 13: Breakfast and lunch are free for all students
• 13: Eagle water testing results
• 10: District notified of second COVID positive case
• 10: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 9
• 9: BCMS water testing results
• 9: BCHS water testing results
• 9: Tuesday, Oct. 13 will be a “B” day for grades 7-12
• 9: Staff update Friday, Oct. 9
• 8: BCSD schools/offices closed Thursday, Oct. 8
• 7: Slingerlands water testing results
• 7: Hamagrael water testing results
• 7: Glenmont water testing results
• 7: Friday, Oct. 9: Surplus Food Giveaway 
• 5: Information about remote learning when a K-5 student is absent
• 5: Wear Blue Day 2020
• 3: Visitor COVID tracker
• 2: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 2
• 2: Spectator rules for outdoor fall athletic events
• 1: Important change to Oct. 8 “Go Home Early” drill
• 1: Services announced for longtime track and field coach Jim Connolly

September 2020

• 29: School Messenger emails, texts and phone calls
• 28: BCHS will be open as scheduled on Tuesday, Sept. 29 
• 27: Confirmed case of COVID-19 at BCHS
• 25: No school Monday, Sept. 28
• 25: Glenmont “First Days” Photos
• 24: New York State COVID School Dashboard
• 24: Sat., 9/26: Fire department training at Glenmont
• 24: BCHS science clubs welcoming new members
• 23: Student COVID Screening Update Sept. 23
• 23: Eagle First Days Video
• 22: Auditions announced for Theatre Without a Net virtual production
• 18: BC “First Days” Photo Albums
• 18: EXCEL students explore their Living Environment
• 17: Frequently Asked Questions: School Meals Fall 2020
• 16: BC soccer, field hockey seasons moved to spring
• 16: Board of Education meeting TONIGHT, Sept. 16 at 7p
• 14: Sept. 16 Board of Education meeting to include presentation on fall sports
• 14: Back to School: Annual Notifications & Code of Conduct
• 14: Glenmont PTA welcomes families to the new school year
• 14: Fall 2020 sports sign up process
• 11: Slingerlands Arrival and Dismissal 2020-21
• 11: Back to School: Traffic Alert and Safety Reminders
• 10: Fall sports in Bethlehem to include low-risk varsity athletics only
• 10: BCHS Class Period Schedule
• 8: Back to School: Restart your Chromebook, run updates
• 8: BC Back to School 2020-21
• 8: Back to School: K-5 Device Login Instructions
• 8: Back to School: Daily COVID Screening for Students
• 8: Back to School: Transportation
• 7: BCSD reopening schedule 2020-21
• 7: 2020-21 Hamagrael Supply Lists
• 4: Breakfast and lunch for grades 7-12 on alternate days
• 3: Elementary Back-to-School: What to Expect
• 3: Hamagrael Back-to-School: What to Expect
• 3: Eagle Back-to-School: What to Expect
• 3: Elsmere Back-to-School: What to Expect
• 3: Glenmont Back-to-School: What to Expect
• 3: Slingerlands Back-to-School: What to Expect
• 3: National Spanish Exam Awards 2020
• 3: Connect with your school nurse
• 2: Mask Wear and Care Video
• 2: Travel reminders for BC staff, families
• 2: Glenmont PTA video and important reminders
• 2: BCHS medication drop-off is Sept. 8
• 2: Board of Education meeting is Weds., Sept. 2 at 7p
• 1: BCSD 2020-21 Reopening Plan
• 1: 2020-21 Taxpayer Information
• 1: Staff Opening Day 2020-21

August 2020

• 31: Slingerlands calendar info Sept. 9-16
• 28: 2020-21 homeroom assignments and schedules now in Aspen
• 25: Meals while students are online Sept. 9-11
• 25: Free & Reduced Meal Application 2020-21
• 25: Hamagrael Back-to-School: Who Will You See?
• 24: 2020-21 Eagle Virtual Backpack
• 21: BCSD Reopening Plan Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• 21: Fall 2020 Continuing Education Online Only
• 20: Slingerlands Reopening Information
• 19: BCMS PTO hosting Q & A session
• 19: K-5 Remote Learning deadline extended to Aug. 21
• 19: K-5 Remote Learning Family Choice Option
• 18: Back-to-School: Face mask wear and care
• 18: Quick Guide to BCMS – 2020-21
• 17: Slingerlands Reopening Q & A for parents
• 17: BC nutrition expert recognized nationally as a “Rising Star”
• 17: Important back-to-school survey for K-6 families
• 17: Hamagrael Q & A for Parents
• 17: Laura Bronson Introduction Letter
• 17: Laura Rosa Introduction Letter
• 14: BCMS Supply List for Grades 6-8
• 13: BCSD Transportation Orientation Video
• 12: Reopening Update: Revised K-5 Remote Learning Model
• 12: Remote Learning Options: Family Choice
• 10: Reopening Q & A sessions continue
• 10: Elsmere reopening Q & A is Friday, Aug. 14, 7p
• 8: Capital projects nearing completion with summer work
• 7: How to verify your Remote Learning Option status
• 7: Reopening update: Cuomo says schools can reopen
• 7: Family choice: BCSD Remote Learning
• 5: Reopening update: Families can choose remote instruction
• 5: Annual police training at BCHS is Aug. 12-13
• 3: Reopening Q &A sessions for parents Aug. 3-5

July 2020

• 31: 2020-21 Reopening Plan now available
• 29: District outlines reopening plans for 2020-21
• 24: Board to discuss reopening plans Tuesday, July 28
• 20: Symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• 17: ESY Program Information – Summer 2020
• 16: Fall sports season on hold until Sept. 21
• 16: Lab School graduate awarded the Wendy Repass Suozzo Memorial Award
• 15: Update July 15: Guidance and timeline for possible fall reopening
• 15: Class of 2021 yearbook photo information
• 13: Annual notice: Districtwide safety plan for 2020-21
• 11: 2019-20 Board of Education meetings
• 10: BC invites stakeholders to focus group conversations
• 9: 2020-21 School Supply Lists
• 7: Dellenbaugh, Moriarty to lead Board of Education in 2020-21
• 6: Board of Education meeting Tuesday, July 7 at 7p
• 6: Summer Meals for Kids
• 2: Glenmont Elementary School Supply List, 2020-21 School Year
• 1: An update and additional resources for families regarding sexual harassment, assault

June 2020

• 30: Instagram posts prompt urgent message for parents
• 29: Test drive a new career as a BC bus driver
• 29: Summer Adventure site will offer learning activities for grades K-5
• 27: BC Class of 2020 Graduation
• 27: Yearbook pick-up begins Monday, June 29
• 25: BCHS diploma ceremonies live on YouTube Friday, June 26
• 25: Congratulations, BC Class of 2020
• 25: Transportation planning and survey
• 24: Friday: Watch the BC Class of 2020 Diploma Ceremonies
• 24: End-of-year classroom and i-Ready reports now available
• 24: BCMS, BCHS report cards now available
• 24: Update June 24: Transportation planning and survey
• 24: Senior class events to include graduation
• 23: Athletics update – Fall sports FAQ
• 22: Hamagrael Fifth Grade Moving Up
• 22: Post-grad plans for the Class of 2020
• 22: BCHS students honored at Academic Awards Night
• 19: Eagle holds a parade
• 19: Slingerlands Fifth Grade Moving On Celebration
• 19: Heart & Soul Senior Art Show
• 18: Cece Amory
• 18: Slingerlands 2020-21 School Supply Lists
• 17: BCHS Class of 2020 Diploma Ceremonies
• 17: Sign up for NOW for free summer meals
• 17: Congratulations BC Transition Program grads
• 17: Fifth Grade Moving Up Ceremony
• 17: Last call: Bus lost & found open thru June 23
• 16: Voters approve 2020-21 budget; elect three board members
• 16: Ballot counting to begin at 5 p.m. on June 16
• 16: Eagle school supply lists for 2020-21
• 15: Looking ahead: A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 12: BCHS 2020 Academic Awards are June 12
• 11: Bethlehem students keep reading and writing
• 10: Filling out the sports consent form on Aspen
• 9: Student leaders honored with PE award
• 8: Ballot mailing deadline extended
• 8: Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
• 7: Return your absentee ballot in person
• 5: Celebrate our seniors in The Spotlight
• 5: BC named top school district in the Capital Region
• 5: Step-by-step voting instructions
• 4: Senior Chromebook return is Thursday, June 18
• 3: A message for families from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 2: Board of Education to meet Weds. at 7p
• 1: Elsmere & BPD team up for very special parade
• 1: Hope Bus will be collecting food Friday, June 5
• 1: Voting by absentee ballot in 2020
• 1: Elsmere faculty and staff present Laugh-In
• 1: Hamagrael staff pay tribute to parents
• 1: BC staff videos spread inspiration
• 1: Ballot deadline extended for budget voting

May 2020

• 29: Congratulations, 2019-20 BC retirees!
• 29: Guidelines for June 4 Senior Banquet at Jericho Drive-In
• 29: How to make sure you receive a ballot
• 29: Important information for picking up absentee ballots
• 28: Update May 28: Looking ahead to 2020-21
• 26: Budget Hearing and Board of Ed meeting Weds. at 7p
• 24: Transportation team continues delivery of student items
• 22: BCSD students win National French Contest Awards
• 22: Seniors honor district mission with $10K donation
• 21: Hamagrael teacher featured as part of heartwarming tale
• 20: Grab & Go meals for children while schools are closed
• 19: Megan Dellenbaugh named a Promising Young Playwright
• 18: Poll list and voting information
• 18: Meet the BOE Candidates
• 15: Update May 15: Important calendar changes
• 15: HS & MS medication pick-up schedule
• 14: Student items being returned home
• 13: The Best of Bethlehem K-12 Art Show
• 12: Frequently Asked Questions – Budget 2020-21
• 12: BCMS Cares – A Student and Staff Variety Show
• 11: Proposed 2020-21 budget maintains programs in a time of uncertainty
• 10: Hamagrael Teachers in Quarantine
• 8: Update May 8: Teaching and learning continue
• 8: Elsmere Fifth Grade Plant Sale May 8-9
• 6: Phase I grade reports are now available in Aspen
• 6: May 6 Board of Education meeting to be held online
• 5: Budget vote and board election to be held June 9
• 5: COVID-19 uncertainty surrounds state aid, budget discussions
• 4: Becoming a school board member
• 4: Board of Education Election 2020
• 1: Update May 1: Schools to remain closed until the end of the year
• 1: Construction progress continues during COVID closure

April 2020

• 30: Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8
• 29: Donate to Celebrate the BC Class of 2020
• 24: Child care funding now available for income-eligible essential workers
• 23: BCHS Together: Pass it On
• 23: Fax number update at Elsmere
• 22: Mark Warford named a NYS Assistant Principal of the Year
• 22: Board of Education meeting online, Weds. at 7p
• 22: Weekly News from the Elementary Counselors
• 21: Green Team activities to honor Earth Day 2020
• 21: Enter BCMS PTO art contest by Apr. 30
• 20: Share your thoughts! 8 a.m. start time at BCHS
• 20: 2020 Art Honor Society Show
• 17: Final Grades and Course Credit for Students in Grades 6-12
• 16: Update Apr. 16: Schools to remain closed through May 15
• 16: BC Unites: Light the Night
• 14: We’re All in This Together
• 10: Staff offer support in Hamagrael Strong videos
• 9: June Regents exams canceled
• 8: Connect with our BC support team
• 8: BCHS Senior featured in National Spanish Honor Society Magazine
• 7: Online 2020 AP exams are May 11-22
• 7: Photos: Hamagrael Strong Parade
• 6: HS Regional Art Award Selections
• 6: Update Apr. 6: Schools to remain closed until April 29
• 2: Meals update for week of April 6
• 2: Odyssey of the Mind 2020

March 2020

• 31: Update Mar. 31: Schedule clarification for April
• 31: April 1 Board of Education meeting online
• 31: Child Care for Capital Region Families
• 31: Update your contact information in Aspen
• 30: Apps for meditation, mindfulness and more
• 30: BC Learning at Home K-5 website
• 30: Student medications can still be picked up
• 29: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
• 28: Instructional information and resources
• 28: Elementary Chromebook pick-up information
• 28: An important message about online privacy, safety & etiquette
• 28: Grades 9-12 – Continuity of Instruction
• 28: Grades 6-8 – Continuity of Instruction
• 28: Grades 3-5 – Virtual Education Opportunities
• 28: Grades K-2 – Virtual Education Opportunities
• 27: Update Mar. 27: Schools to remain closed through April 15
• 27: Mental Health Resources from our counseling staff
• 27:
• 27: Glenmont Chromebook pick-up is Monday, Mar. 30
• 27: Hamagrael Chromebook pick-up is Monday, March 30
• 27: Eagle Chromebook pick-up is Monday, Mar. 30
• 27: Elsmere Chromebook pick-up is Monday, March 30
• 27: Slingerlands Chromebook pick-up is Monday, March 30
• 24: AP exams to have new format due to COVID-19
• 24: 2019-20 NYS Testing 3-8 suspended
• 24: ACT tests postponed until June 13
• 24: Do you need a K-5 Chromebook at home?
• 23: Update Mar. 23: Planning for future instructional needs
• 23: Update: Bethlehem Y to offer child care for emergency personnel
• 20: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 20
• 19: Update Mar. 19: School buildings to close Friday, 3p
• 19: BC student artists recognized
• 19: CSE meetings moving to online format as of Mar. 23
• 18: New link: Board of Education meeting online
• 18: Tech assistance for students in grades 6-12
• 18: Academic resources for students & families K-5
• 17: Update Mar. 17: Schools ordered closed through March 31
• 16: BC schools to remain closed as COVID-19 precaution
• 16: Free internet access available while schools are closed
• 16: Connect with your school nurse
• 16: CSE & CPSE meetings postponed until further notice
• 15: Meals for students while schools are closed
• 13: Update: No classes Mar. 16-20
• 13: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 13
• 13: No classes Monday, Mar. 16
• 13: Continuing Education classes suspended
• 12: Update Mar. 12: COVID-19 information
• 11: Update Mar. 11: COVID-19/Coronavirus Information & Resources
• 11: Paper Pastries in the spotlight
• 11: Tickets for Chicago are on sale now
• 10: Student mural honors women then and now
• 9: BCMS February Character Lunch
• 9: BC senior is NYS InvestWrite champion
• 6: Update Mar. 6: COVID-19/Coronavirus Information & Resources
• 6: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 6
• 6: Celebrating Dr. Seuss
• 6: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 6
• 5: BCHS Counseling Center Newsletter – Mar. 2020
• 5: Lab School sees community service hours soar
• 2: Board approves new K-8 mobile device policy

February 2020

• 28: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 28
• 28: Parents Bill of Rights for Data Privacy and Security
• 28: Update: Slingerlands musical is sold out
• 28: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 28
• 28: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Feb. 28
• 28: When the school bus just won’t do
• 28: 8th annual Bethlehem Community Spelling Bee is Mar. 3
• 27: District steps up plans for 8 a.m. start time at BCHS
• 27: Resources for parents on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
• 27: BCHS Q2 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 27: Mar. 10: Dr. Cale presents The Psychologist’s Secrets to Getting Better Behavior
• 25: BCMS Q2 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 25: BCHS Lab School moves into second generation
• 21: Recycle with BC and support our Green Team
• 19: Hoops for Heart is Thursday, Feb. 27
• 18: BCHS junior to become Albany “insider”
• 18: BCMS PTO to host drug abuse prevention talk
• 18: Slingerlands celebrates 50th anniversary of musical
• 18: BCHS testing alarm system on Tues., Feb. 18
• 14: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 14
• 14: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 14
• 13: Statement on arrest of student making graffiti threat
• 12: Athletic Director Len Kies named AD of the Year
• 12: BCHS Counseling Center Newsletter – Feb. 2020
• 12: Board of Education to vote on new K-8 cell phone rule
• 11: Superintendent Monroe delivers State of the Schools presentation
• 11: 2019-20 School Climate Survey Results
• 10: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 7
• 10: Senior Ball to be held June 6 in Troy
• 10: Jump Start the College Process on Mar. 25
• 7: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 7
• 6: Feb. 10 at BCMS: MopCo Improv to tackle bullying
• 5: Black History Month at BC
• 4: 2020-21 Budget Development Calendar
• 4: 2020-21 Budget Development Calendar
• 4: Delivering on BC’s mission with the help of a strategic plan
• 4: Thanks to all who supported our Winter Carnival

January 2020

• 31: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 31
• 31: BCHS Q2 report cards now available
• 31: BCMS Q2 report cards are now available
• 31: Character award recipients for winter 2020
• 31: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 31
• 30: Justin T. Brown Student Helpdesk has a new home
• 29: Special Education 101 parent forum is Feb. 12
• 29: No Place for Hate members join conversation on bias
• 29: No Place for Hate members in conversation on bias
• 24: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 24
• 24: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 24
• 24: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 24
• 23: Special event to mark start of Black History Month
• 22: December 2019 “Be the Change” recipients
• 20: New date: BCMS fifth grade visit is May 8
• 17: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 17
• 17: Join us for a pajama party CAPER, Feb. 4
• 17: Registration for Elsmere After-school Enrichment Program
• 17: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 17
• 12: BCSD Covid Screening for Students
• 10: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 10
• 10: Register now for Spring 2020 Continuing Education
• 10: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 10
• 10: Grade 4 & 5 concerts are Tuesday, Jan. 28 at BCMS
• 10: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 10
• 9: Meet the 2019-20 Lab School Faculty
• 7: Stage 700 audition workshop coming soon
• 6: Two advance in Poetry Out Loud competition
• 6: Grant brings tech tools to Elsmere Elementary
• 3: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 3
• 3: BCHS Counseling Center Newsletter – January 2020
• 2: BCHS Exam Week Bus Schedule – Jan. 2020
• 2: Audition info for Stage 700’s spring musical Chicago
• 2: Kindergarten registration info for 2020-21

December 2019

• 31: BC supports its mission with a season of giving
• 20: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Kloss, Dec. 20
• 20:
• 20: Fall athletes honored by Board of Education
• 16: BCMS honors 60 at Character Awards Lunch
• 16: Students to discuss “Life After BC” on Jan. 2 at BCHS
• 13: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 13
• 13: Grades 4-5 Math & Science Night is Jan. 10
• 13: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Dec. 13
• 13: National Blue Ribbon Award School Assembly
• 12: BCMS Spelling Bee champions
• 10: Spring 2020 NYSSMA Piano Registration
• 9: “Grand Event” at Glenmont
• 6: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 6
• 6: 2019-20 District School Climate Survey
• 6: BCHS Q1 Honor Roll & Merit Roll
• 6: BCMS Q1 Honor Roll & Merit Roll
• 6: Letter from Principal Kloss, Dec. 6
• 6: Elsmere Bus Evacuation Drill is Mon., Dec. 16
• 4: BCHS poetry workshops Dec. 10 & Dec. 17
• 4: BCMS & BCHS students team up for a good cause
• 3: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 27
• 1: How BC communicates weather-related closings, delays

November 2019

• 26: Bridge to College Timeline
• 26: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Bridge to College Mentors
• 26: BCHS Bridge to College program seeking mentors
• 26: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Nov. 26
• 25: Sign up now for Feb. 2022 trip to Costa Rica
• 25: Capital Project Updates
• 22: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 22
• 22: Construction at the High School auditorium
• 22: Green Team helps recycle 13 tons of unwanted items
• 22: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 22
• 21: Broadway comes to BCMS
• 21: BCMS PTO Spirit Wear Sale is on now
• 20: Caring and Sharing Program 2019
• 19: Thank you, BC support staff!
• 19: Theatre Without a Net presents Museum Dec. 6-8
• 15: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 15
• 15: BCHS Q1 report cards now available
• 15: BCMS Q1 report cards now available
• 15: BCHS 2020-21 Curriculum Handbook now available
• 15: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 15
• 15: Elsmere CAPER is Thursday, Dec. 5
• 15: Congratulations to our NCAA-bound BC athletes!
• 15: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Nov. 15
• 13: MS engineering students attend RPI STEM Day
• 12: Statement from Superintendent Jody Monroe on arrest of School’s Out employee
• 12: Elsmere Veterans Day Assembly 2019
• 11: Nov. 16: Harlem Wizards take on BC team
• 8: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 8
• 8: BCHS pays tribute to local veterans
• 6: BOU presents Talking with Your Teen Nov. 14
• 6: Music Department Recital 2019
• 5: America Recycles Day is Nov. 16 at BCMS
• 4: BCMS November Character Lunch
• 1: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 1
• 1: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 1
• 1: Counseling Center News – November 2019
• 1: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 1
• 1: BC soccer teams head to Section 2 finals
• 1: BCHS Veterans Day Recognition is Nov. 8
• 1: Glenmont Halloween Ball 2019

October 2019

• 30: No Place for Hate Community Walk 2019
• 30: i-Ready reports available in Aspen
• 25: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 25
• 25: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 25
• 25: Celebrated YA author & illustrator visits BC
• 24: Meet the 2020 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists
• 24: School Bus Safety Week
• 23: BC Community Walk is Oct. 29
• 21: Scarecrows make a welcome return to BCMS
• 21: Flu Facts for Parents
• 18: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 18
• 18: Family photo sessions at Elsmere Nov. 1-2
• 18: School Banking returns to Elsmere Oct. 24
• 15: Students celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with authentic cuisine
• 11: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 11
• 11: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 11
• 11: FBLA prepares for state competition
• 11: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 11
• 11: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 11
• 11: 2019-20 BCSD Annual Goals
• 8: National Manufacturing Day 2019
• 8: Salad for Kids Day 2019
• 8: BCHS Counseling News – October 2019
• 7: BCHS welcomes new members to Hall of Fame
• 4: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 4
• 4: K-1 Pizza Party Dinner is Friday, Oct. 11
• 4: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 4
• 4: Third graders add love to the comfort of a quilt
• 4: Eagle cuts ribbon on new playground
• 2: Slingerlands celebrates Walk to School Day
• 2: Hamagrael celebrates Walk to School Day
• 2: Bethlehem named a top district
• 1: Go Home Early Drill is Thurs., Oct. 3

September 2019

• 27: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 27
• 26: Glenmont is a 2019 National Blue Ribbon School 
• 26: Family fun at annual fall picnic
• 24: Walk to School Day is Oct. 2 at Slingerlands
• 23: 2018-19 NYS testing results now available
• 23: BC students recognized by UAlbany as high achievers
• 23: 2018-19 NYS Testing Letter from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 23: Ride for Missing Children stops at Hamagrael
• 22: Farm to You Fest 2019 is October 1-5
• 22: Principal’s Letter
• 20: Glenmont fourth grade intramurals start Oct. 1
• 20: Garden Club donates produce to Food Pantry
• 20: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 20
• 19: BC committee examining school start times resumes work with new transportation data
• 17: BCHS rolls out Food Truck options during cafeteria construction
• 16: Green Team to co-host Electric Car Show on Sat., 9/21
• 16: Glenmont Fall Fun Day
• 16: Theatre Without a Net auditions are Fri., 9/20
• 13: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 13
• 13: Public hearing on districtwide safety plan is Oct. 16
• 13: Doors at BCMS to open at 7:30 a.m. daily
• 13: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 13
• 11: Sept. 26 Green Team event features plastics pollution expert Judith Enck
• 10: K-5 Community & Activities Fair is Sept. 23
• 10: Audition information for Frozen Jr. at BCMS
• 10: “Coffee with Cale” returns to BC for the 2019-20 school year
• 9: Letter regarding Pearson AIMSweb data breach
• 9: Do you know a BC family in need of assistance?
• 6: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 6
• 6: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 6
• 6: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 6
• 6: Welcome back, Glenmont!
• 5: Welcome back, students!
• 5: Welcome back, Elsmere!
• 5: Welcome back, Eagle!
• 5: Welcome back, Slingerlands!
• 5: Welcome back, BCHS!
• 5: Welcome back, BCMS!
• 5: Welcome back, Hamagrael!
• 4: Elsmere PTA welcomes you to 2019-20
• 4: Elsmere Welcome Back Dessert is Friday, 6p
• 4: Elsmere School Bus Evacuation Drill is Sept. 13
• 4: 2019 National French Contest
• 3: BC welcomes faculty, staff to new school year
• 3: BCMS Open Houses
• 3: Taxpayer Information: 2019-20

August 2019

• 26: Welcome letter from 2019-20 Eagle PTO
• 23: Theatre Without a Net to perform MUSEUM in Dec. 2019
• 23: Student homeroom assignments & schedules now available in Aspen
• 23: Superintendent Monroe’s 2019-20 welcome message for families
• 22: Call for participants: K-5 Activities Fair is Sept. 23
• 22: Welcoming New Faces to Glenmont Elementary
• 19: BCHS construction update for Aug. 19
• 14: Slingerlands June 4 PTO Meeting Minutes
• 14: BC expanding restorative practices to improve school climate, student success
• 12: Spring athletes honored by Board of Education
• 12: Register NOW for Fall Continuing Education
• 9: Student Dress Code
• 9: 2018-19 archive of updated policies and regulations
• 9: Stage 700 to perform CHICAGO in April 2020
• 9: Important Dates & Information for 19-20 School Year
• 6: Law enforcement training at Glenmont, BCHS
• 6: Bus route information available on Aspen
• 5: Parking lot reminder: Don’t forget to “Kiss and Go”
• 5: Law enforcement training at Glenmont, BCHS

July 2019

• 26: Mark your calendars: Important August-Sept. dates at Glenmont
• 20: BC students excel in 10 Day Film Challenge
• 19: Be the Change 24 Character Strengths
• 16: BCMS 2018-19 Q4 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 16: BCMS School Supply Lists 2019-20
• 16: BCMS Grade 7 school supply list, 2019-20
• 16: BCMS Grade 6 school supply list, 2019-20
• 16: BCMS Grade 8 school supply list, 2019-20
• 15: BCHS Clubs & Activities Guide for 2019-20
• 10: 2018-19 Board of Education Meeting Archive
• 9: Slingerlands 2019-20 supply lists
• 5: Board to appoint Luis Avilés as World Languages supervisor
• 3: Q4 report cards now available
• 3: Glenmont Elementary named NYS Recognition School
• 3: English as a New Life: Perspectives from students in ENL-Integrated English 9 & 10
• 2: BC is hiring
• 2: Hamagrael School Supply Lists 2019-20
• 1: School Messenger has replaced SNN

June 2019

• 28: Congratulations, Class of 2019!
• 28: List of Awards – BCHS Class of 2019
• 28: Middle school counselor named Educator of the Year
• 28: List of BCHS graduates, June 2019
• 28: Elsmere School Supply List 2019-20
• 27: Post-grad plans of the Class of 2019
• 27: BC students promote, teach advocacy
• 27: Eagle Field Day 2019
• 27: Eagle 2019-20 School Supply Lists
• 27: Glenmont 2019-20 School Supply Lists
• 26: Another case of pertussis reported at BCHS
• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, June 26
• 26: BCMS Moving Up Day 2019
• 25: 2019 National Spanish Exam
• 25: Enjoying the ABCs of Kindergarten
• 24: Welcome home to Hamagrael, Class of 2019
• 24: A “New York State of Mind” Field Day
• 23: Hall of Fame Selection Criteria and Review
• 21: Case of pertussis confirmed at Slingerlands Elementary School
• 21: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 21
• 21: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 21
• 20: Elsmere students show their PRIDE
• 18: BC Help Desk interns reach out to senior community
• 17: Two additional cases of pertussis at BCHS
• 14: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, June 14
• 14: Senior Celebration 2019 needs your help!
• 14: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 14
• 14: Elsmere Field Day is Thursday, June 20
• 14: Friends Through Music continues at Hamagrael
• 14: Glenmont’s Character Awards Breakfast
• 14: Letter from Principal Heffernan, June 14
• 13: Transportation Department awards year’s highest honors
• 13: Friday-Wednesday: Temporary change to BCHS entry, drop-off & pick-up
• 11: Second case of pertussis confirmed at BCHS
• 11: XC boosters to host summer running camp for grades 5-8
• 11: Three BC students are US Lacrosse All Americans
• 7: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 7
• 7: End of Year Reminders from Elsmere
• 7: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 7
• 6: BC girls lacrosse in NYS semifinals Friday, June 7
• 6: BCHS students gain experience with Play Days
• 5: Congratulations to BC’s newly tenured educators
• 5: Updated: BCHS Q3 Honor Roll & Merit Roll
• 5: Slingerlands May PTO Meeting Minutes
• 4: Important pertussis information
• 4: UPDATED: BCHS June 2019 Exam Schedule
• 3: Glenmont Art Show 2019
• 3: Chromebook collection information for BCHS seniors

May 2019

• 31: Elite runner visits Hamagrael students
• 31: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 31
• 31: Bethlehem Garden Club grant helps beautify Slingerlands
• 31: BC celebrates 2018-19 faculty and staff retirees
• 31: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 31
• 31: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 31
• 31: Elsmere School Community Day is June 8
• 29: School Messenger
• 28: BCMS Debate Night is Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m.
• 24: Construction update: More changes at BCHS
• 23: Senior Assembly celebrates Elsmere Alumni
• 23: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 23
• 23: Author Kate Messner visits Hamagrael Elementary
• 22: Lab School experiments with Screen-Free Week
• 22: BCMS May Character Lunch
• 22: BCHS Business Department hosts first Recognition Breakfast
• 21: Voters approve 2019-20 BC budget
• 21: Voters approve 2019-20 BC budget
• 21: Come see Twelfth Night, May 24-26
• 17: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 17
• 17: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 17
• 17: Statewide honors for two BC employees
• 17: Letter from Principal Heffernan, May 17
• 16: Helping Hands International Art Auction is May 23
• 15: BC athletes sign letters of intent to compete in NCAA
• 15: Heart and Soul Senior Art Show
• 14: SESS Summer Assistive Technology Writing Workshop is June 5
• 14: Harmony for Hope concert at BCMS is Friday, May 17
• 14: 2019 Budget Vote Day event schedule
• 13: Want to receive news from the district?
• 10: BCMS students honored with Sandra Morley award
• 10: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 10
• 10: BCHS Bus Schedule for June 18-25 exams
• 10: Elsmere 4th/5th Spring 2019 Concert
• 10: Board honors student artists, athletes at May 8 meeting
• 10: Mark your calendars
• 10: Voting information & ballot sample – Budget Vote is May 21
• 10: Slingerlands students recognized for outstanding leadership
• 9: Stage Creations presents “Nightmare on Kenwood,” May 9-11
• 9: National Honor Society welcomes new members
• 8: Safety first in successful Bike-to-School Day at BCMS
• 8: BCHS students, teachers to be honored at Capital Region Scholars Recognition Dinner
• 7: Filmmaking students take home top regional awards
• 7: BC students among top teams in NYS Econ Challenge
• 6: BCMS Gift of Life 5K a community success
• 6: BCMS Q3 Honor Roll & Merit Roll
• 3: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Heffernan, May 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 3
• 3: Elsmere plant sale – Fri., May 10 & Sat., May 11
• 3: K-1 Pizza (Pi) Math and Science Night is May 17
• 3: Order SchoolKidz Supply Kits for the 2019-20 school year
• 2: Kids Vote, Too! on May 21
• 2: BCHS receives Best High School honors
• 1: Capital Reserve Fund Q & A
• 1: Eagle students get an exciting ride to school
• 1: School Budget Vote is May 21
• 1: Help us thank our BC teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week
• 1: Hamagrael receives donation from Hannaford Helps Schools program
• 1: Voters will elect two to Board of Education

April 2019

• 30: Summer 2019 Driver Education Information
• 26: Parking alert: High School construction underway
• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 26
• 25: On the ballot: Bus Replacement Proposition
• 25: Senior receives Youth Award from Chamber of Commerce
• 24: BCHS 2018 SAT scores highest in Capital Region
• 23: Meet the Candidates Night is Weds., May 1
• 18: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 18
• 18: Q3 report cards now available
• 18: Bravi Tutti, NYSSMA participants!
• 18: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Apr. 18
• 18: Letter from Principal Kloss, Apr. 18
• 17: History never gets old for students visiting Colonial Williamsburg
• 17: BC students & educators honored for leadership
• 17: BC junior wins national travel award
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 12
• 12: BCMS April Character Lunch
• 12: Letter from Principal Kloss, April 12
• 12: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, April 12
• 11: Glenmont celebrates first Character Breakfast
• 10: Kindergarten 101 Parent Night is April 16
• 9: BCHS students are top finishers at computer programming contest
• 9: Board adopts proposed 2019-20 school district budget
• 9: Bethlehem to remove plastic straws from cafeterias beginning April 29
• 8: May 13 is Grade 5 Parent Orientation at BCMS
• 8: BCMS Gift of Life 5K is May 5
• 5: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 5
• 5: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, April 5
• 5: The road to your dream career with auto journalist Tim Stevens
• 5: Library features BC National Art Honor Society artwork
• 5: Student Senate continues efforts to address food insecurity
• 5: Letter from Principal Kloss, Apr. 5
• 4: BC junior published in national student journal
• 3: Robotics gaining in popularity at BCHS
• 3: Empty Bowls fundraiser is April 5 at BCHS
• 1: Titanic the Musical sets sail April 4-7 at BCHS
• 1: Art students find inspiration in design

March 2019

• 29: School Bus Evacuation Drill, April 12
• 29: Elsmere Spring Food drive
• 29: Elsmere Pizza Pi Math & Science Night, April 12
• 29: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 29
• 29: Last call for Eagle PTO Luck of the Irish Winners
• 29: Important art & technology info for Grade 7 families
• 27: Vascular health begins with V-Healthy Day at BC
• 27: Odyssey teams post strong showing at NYS competition
• 26: BCHS students participate in Brain Awareness Week
• 25: BC student artwork on display in April
• 24: Grades 9-10: Jump Start Your College Journey on Mar. 27
• 22: District Band Festival 2019
• 22: Deadline extended to Mar. 27: Pizza fundraiser for Nature’s Classroom
• 22: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 22
• 21: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 21
• 20: SESS Postgraduate Planning Info Night is Mar. 27
• 20: Girls’ Night Out 2019
• 20: Reminder: No school for students on Fri., Mar. 22
• 19: BCMS Career Day 2019
• 19: Author challenges BCMS students to find failure’s silver lining
• 19: Elsmere Science Fair is March 26
• 15: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 15
• 15: Paper Pastries card shop open for business at BCHS
• 15: Statement from superintendent on arrest of teacher
• 15: Hamagrael PTA meeting minutes – January 17, 2019
• 15: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 15
• 15: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 15
• 15: Glenmont 2019 Math & Science Night
• 14: Strategic Plan highlights BCSD five-year goals, strategies for success
• 13: BCMS March Character Breakfast honors 39 students
• 12: Spring Recycle Fest is Saturday, April 13
• 12: Glenmont Lip Sync is a huge hit
• 11: Bus Attendant Open House is Mar. 28
• 8: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 8
• 8: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 8
• 8: A Monstrous Tale is a hit at Slingerlands
• 8: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 8
• 8: BC shows Eagle spirit at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
• 8: BC shows Eagle spirit at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
• 8: BC shows Eagle spirit at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
• 8: BC shows Eagle spirit at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
• 8: BC shows Eagle spirit at regional Odyssey of the Mind competition
• 8: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 8
• 8: Pizza (Pi) Math and Science Night is April 12
• 7: BCHS team wins regional Science Bowl
• 6: Fundraiser for the Chris Porter Scholarship is April 4
• 5: Lab School Schedules
• 5: Adjusted tax cap is 3.54 percent
• 4: Be part of the Slingerlands Bookworm literary magazine
• 4: NYS testing information for 3-8 families
• 1: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 1
• 1: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 1
• 1: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 1

February 2019

• 28: District adopts Cold War Veterans’ Exemption
• 28: 2019-20 school year calendar now available
• 28: BC schools on 2-hour delay Thurs., Feb. 28
• 27: District earns an A+ in national rankings
• 26: High School Menu
• 26: Middle School Menu
• 26: Elementary menu
• 26: BCHS Q2 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 26: BCMS Q2 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 26: Girls’ Night Out at BCHS is Friday, Mar. 15
• 26: i-Ready winter assessments now available in Aspen
• 22: Interested in serving on the BC Board of Education?
• 20: BCMS February Character Lunch
• 20: BCHS to use School Messenger for automated attendance calls
• 19: Reminder about upcoming BOU Community Spelling Bee 
• 19: Popcorn Fridays are coming to Elsmere! Sign-up by Feb. 27
• 15: Give & Go event at Slingerlands
• 15: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 15
• 15: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 15
• 15: Seven BC students are National Merit Finalists
• 14: No-Name Calling Week at MS, HS
• 12: BC schools closing early on Tues., Feb. 12
• 11: Get to know Beatrice Jones, Student Spotlight writer
• 11: Elsmere “Kids Heart Challenge” is Thursday, Feb. 28
• 8: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 8
• 8: UPDATED: Budget discussions begin with State of the Schools, budget overview
• 8: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 8
• 8: Child care available during Mar. 18 presentation
• 8: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Feb. 8
• 8: Parenting expert Tom Kersting to host technology forum on Mar. 18
• 8: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 8
• 8: Elsmere Gently Used Book Sale on Mar. 8
• 8: Elsmere is Thursday, Feb. 28
• 7: Slingerlands students participate in Global School Play Day
• 7: BC business students compete in FBLA Spring District Meeting Competition
• 7: Glenmont 2019 PTA Winter Carnival
• 6: Eagle PTO Luck of the Irish raffle begins Mar. 1
• 6: Raptor Frequently Asked Questions
• 6: Slingerlands artwork at library through February
• 5: Town of Bethlehem is hiring crossing guards
• 5: Elsmere students get creative with technology; turn Iroquois symbols into 3D designs
• 5: May 28 will be a regular school day
• 4: Phone issues at BCMS, Feb. 4
• 1: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 1
• 1: Q2 report cards now available
• 1: Four BC artists selected for juried 3-D Art Show
• 1: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 1
• 1: Lab School Brooks BBQ is March 2
• 1: January 2019 at Glenmont
• 1: School Climate Survey results
• 1: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 1

January 2019

• 31: Congrats, BCMS History Bowl team!
• 30: Lab School explores character with inaugural Book Club read
• 28: Kindergarten registration is underway
• 28: Statement regarding Jan. 25 basketball game incident
• 25: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 25
• 25: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 25
• 25: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 25
• 25: Elsmere Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast, Feb. 9
• 23: Bus Driver Open House is now Tues., Feb. 5
• 23: BCMS January Character Awards Breakfast
• 22: Student Field Trips – Travel Information
• 19: Important Lion King update
• 19: Important Lion King Jr. update
• 18: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 18
• 18: 2019-20 budget discussions begin Feb. 6
• 18: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 18
• 18: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 18
• 17: Middle school incidents prompt important safety reminder
• 16: No safety issues in lockout at Slingerlands, Jan. 16
• 15: BCHS bus schedule for Jan. 22-25 exams
• 15: BCHS January 2019 Exam Schedule
• 15: Register now for spring Continuing Ed
• 15: Flu Facts for Parents
• 14: Lab School Open House is Tuesday, Jan. 22
• 11: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 11
• 11: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 11
• 11: High School lunch price to increase 25 cents
• 11: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 11
• 11: BCMS presents Disney’s The Lion King, Jr., Jan. 17-20
• 11: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 11
• 9: 2019 Poetry Out Loud recitation contest
• 9: Slingerlands January PTO Meeting Minutes
• 9: Calling all scientists! Eagle Science Fair is Feb. 7
• 7: Be involved: No Place for Hate at MS, HS
• 4: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 4
• 4: Check Chromebook Browsing History
• 4: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 4
• 4: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 4
• 4: Grades 4-5 Winter Concert is Jan. 29 at BCHS
• 4: CAPER is Weds., Jan. 30, 6 p.m.
• 4: BC Housing & Interior Design students donate dollhouse to Hamagrael
• 2: 2016 Facilities Improvement Capital Project
• 2: December happenings at Elsmere

December 2018

• 31: Renovations to begin on BCHS library, auditorium in 2019
• 21: Tonko delivers books, talks energy at BCMS
• 21: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 21
• 21: Things of My Very Own
• 21: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 21
• 21: Slingerlands joins Crayola ColorCycle
• 21: BOU hosts “Life After BC” on Jan. 3 at 7p
• 20: Update to Elementary A la Carte Menu
• 19: Letter from Principal Kloss, Dec.19
• 17: Holiday Caring and Sharing 2018
• 17: Stage 700 musical auditions, Jan. 3
• 17: BCMS December Character Lunch honors 41 students
• 14: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 14
• 14: Letter from Principal Kloss, Dec. 14
• 13: Bus evacuation DRILL is Friday, Dec. 14
• 12: UPDATED: BCMS Q1 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 11: Spring 2019 Driver Education Information
• 7: Letter from Principal Kloss, Dec. 7
• 7: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 7
• 7: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 7
• 7: Congratulations, All-State musicians!
• 7: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Dec. 7
• 7: Happenings at Elsmere
• 6: Stage 700 musical audition workshop, Dec. 18
• 6: Board honors top fall athletes; teams achieve scholar-athlete status
• 5: BC senior announced as semifinalist for Coca-Cola Scholarship
• 3: Districtwide School Climate Survey
• 3: BCHS Q1 Honor Roll and Merit Roll

November 2018

• 30: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 30
• 30: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 30
• 30: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 30
• 30: Glenmont Grand Event 2018
• 30: Author Susan Verde visits Slingerlands Elementary
• 28: Districtwide School Climate Survey
• 26: BCMS Helping Hands Club pitches in
• 26: Almost, Maine at BCHS Dec. 7-9
• 21: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 21
• 20: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 20
• 20: 2019-20 Kindergarten Registration info
• 20: Slingerlands celebrates its veterans
• 20: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 20
• 20: Caring and Sharing Food Drive at Elsmere
• 20: 2018 BCSD Holiday Food Drive
• 19: BC celebrates newest NCAA-bound athletes
• 19: Do you know a BC family in need of assistance? Holiday Caring & Sharing is underway
• 16: Q1 report cards posted to Aspen
• 16: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Nov. 16
• 16: Hamagrael Lost & Found
• 16: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 16
• 16: UPDATED: 2019-20 BCHS Curriculum Handbook & Course Selection
• 16: Elsmere CAPER is Thursday, Dec. 6
• 16: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 16
• 16: Slingerlands November PTO Meeting Minutes
• 16: Glenmont Community came together to honor Chris Porter
• 16: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 16
• 16: BCSD Update Schools CLOSED Friday, 11/16
• 15: BC sophomore lands scholarship through health research
• 15: BOU’s Talking with Your Teen is CANCELED for Thurs., Nov. 15
• 15: BCMS Character Awards Breakfast celebrates exemplary students
• 15: Elementary student progress reports, conferences
• 14: Elsmere Veterans Assembly
• 13: SESS Meetings – Inclement Weather
• 13: America Recycles Day, Nov. 17 at BCMS
• 13: Hamagrael PTA meeting minutes – October 18, 2018
• 12: Know the drill: Don’t be scared, be prepared
• 11: Girls soccer in state championship game Sunday
• 9: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 9
• 8: Students recognize Board of Ed. for service to BC
• 6: CPR Training Kits help to provide lifesaving education at BC
• 5: Order now: BCMS Spirit Sale thru Nov. 12
• 5: Statement regarding requests to remove Megyn Kelly from BC Hall of Fame
• 5: Parenting expert Dr. Cale to host technology workshop at Eagle
• 2: BC veterans invited to Nov. 9 ceremony at BCHS
• 2: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 2
• 2: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 2
• 2: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Nov. 2
• 2: Letter from Principal Kloss, Nov. 2
• 2: Equinox Annual Thanksgiving Day Food Drive
• 2: Slingerlands students spruce up school gardens
• 2: Slingerlands American Education Week, Nov. 5-9

October 2018

• 31: Elsmere Halloween Happenings 2018
• 30: Albany County approves purchase of Clarksville by Sheriff’s Office
• 30: Elsmere Book Fair kicks off Wed., Oct. 31
• 30: Glenmont Halloween Ball 2018
• 29: Slingerlands Monster Mash 2018
• 29: Elsmere Book Fair volunteers needed
• 29: Slingerlands Spirit Wear Sale, Oct. 29-Nov. 9
• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 26
• 26: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 26
• 26: Eagle kindergartener reads 1000 books
• 26: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 26
• 25: Concert, evening activities will take place Thurs., Oct. 25
• 25: BCHS LMC helps to donate books to children in need
• 24: Thank you, Board of Education!
• 24: Author David Rottenberg visits BC elementary schools
• 23: BCHS hosts Diego Rivera traveling exhibit
• 23: Hamagrael students perform for Board of Ed
• 22: BC is hiring bus drivers
• 19: Letter from Principal Boncacquist, Oct. 19
• 19: i-Ready reports now available in Aspen
• 19: 2018 Youth Summit includes BCHS students
• 19: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 19
• 19: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 19
• 19: Elsmere Family Photo Days are Nov. 2-3
• 19: Halloween Happenings needs volunteers
• 19: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 19
• 19: Bethlehem Music Faculty Recital is Oct. 29
• 17: Slingerlands Fun Run is CANCELED for Wed., Oct. 17
• 16: Scarecrows return to BCMS
• 16: BCHS Hall of Fame 2018
• 16: BCMS October Character Lunch honors 38 students
• 15: BCHS Alumni Art Show 2018
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonaquist, Oct. 12
• 12: 2017-18 NYS testing results now available
• 12: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 12
• 12: Student-athletes inspire, teach at Hamagrael
• 12: Rachel Rehbit is BC’s newest NYS Master Teacher
• 12: Fundraiser for Chris Porter Scholarship is Nov. 14
• 12: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 12
• 11: Slingerlands Fun Run is rescheduled for Oct. 17
• 10: Elementary students walk/bike to school
• 9: MS engineering students tour RPI labs
• 9: Draft Sexual Harassment policy, regulation and complaint form
• 9: 2018 Homecoming Week/Hall of Fame Induction
• 9: Garden Bistro 24 featuring BC-grown produce for Oct.
• 5: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 5
• 5: BCMS Salad for Kids Day 2018
• 5: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 5
• 5: Elsmere K-1 Fall 2018 Potluck Dinner
• 5: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 5
• 5: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 5
• 5: Slingerlands Walk to School Day is Oct. 10
• 4: BCMS Gift of Life brings welcome results
• 3: Seven BC students named 2019 National Merit Semifinalists
• 2: Hamagrael rallies for riders
• 2: No Place for Hate launches October Kindness Campaign
• 2: Elsmere PTA Parents Night Out and Silent Auction
• 2: Hamagrael PTA meeting minutes – September 20, 2018

September 2018

• 28: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 28
• 28: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 28
• 28: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 28
• 28: Farm to You Fest is Oct. 1-6
• 28: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 28
• 28: Stage 700 announces 2018-19 musical
• 27: BCMS Math Challenge Opportunity
• 26: BCHS math teacher wins U of Chicago top educator award
• 26: Farm to You Fest 2018 is Oct. 1-6
• 25: District mourns IT staff member Justin Brown
• 21: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 21
• 21: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 21
• 21: Be part of the Elsmere PTO Directory
• 21: Elsmere CAPER is Weds., Oct. 17
• 21: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 21
• 20: Go Home Early Drill is Thursday, Oct. 4
• 20: AMC Exam Information
• 20: Hamagrael gears up to support Ride for Missing Children
• 18: Sign up for Grade 4-5 intramurals at Glenmont
• 17: BOE to meet Thurs., Sept. 20 at BCMS
• 17: Glenmont PTA Fall Fun Day
• 17: Info & schedule for BCMS musical, The Lion King, Jr.
• 14: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 14
• 14: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 14
• 14: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 14
• 14: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 14
• 13: Girls Swim/Dive Fundraiser is Friday, Sept. 14
• 11: Bethlehem Central Athletic Association (BCAA) donor drive goes online
• 11: Best of Bethlehem highlights K-12 artwork
• 11: 2018 Alumni Art Show seeking submissions
• 10: Important: School Bus Evacuation Drill is Sept. 14
• 10: Power of One Handbook for BCMS Students & Parents
• 9: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 7
• 7: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 7
• 7: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 7
• 7: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 7
• 6: Welcome back, BCHS!
• 6: Welcome back, BCMS!-2018-19
• 6: Welcome back, Slingerlands!
• 6: Welcome back, Elsmere!
• 6: Welcome back, Hamagrael!
• 6: Welcome back, Glenmont!-2018-19
• 6: Welcome back, Eagle!-2018-19
• 6: Welcome back, BC!
• 4: Faculty and staff return for Opening Day 2018-19

August 2018

• 31: Freshman Orientation is September 5
• 28: Parents: Have you OPTED into School Messenger?
• 24: Monday, Aug. 27: BC parents can OPT IN to receive emergency text messages
• 24: Be an Elsmere Grade Parent in 2018-19
• 24: Elsmere PTA Welcome Letter, 2018-19
• 24: For Existing or Closed ServiceNow Tickets
• 24: Entering a ServiceNow Ticket
• 24: New BC IT Ticketing System
• 23: REMINDER: Meet the Coaches night has moved to Aug. 28
• 21: Update: BCHS cafeteria to feature new Vero Water station
• 21: Hamagrael Fall Family Picnic is Sun., 9/23
• 20: 2018-19 Welcome Letter from Principal Heidi Bonacquist
• 20: Superintendent Jody Monroe welcomes families to the 2018-19 school year
• 17: K-5 homeroom assignments now available in Aspen
• 17: Password change required for all students in Grades 1-5
• 17: Locating your student’s homeroom teacher on Aspen
• 16: School bus safety expert is BC transportation leader
• 16: UPDATED: Fall 2018 Driver Education information
• 15: Important Dates for 18-19 School Year at Slingerlands
• 15: Accessing primary contact information in Aspen
• 14: Important 2018-19 Elsmere information
• 13: Register NOW for Continuing Education classes
• 13: Tax rates set for 2018-19 school year
• 13: Addressing the Board of Education
• 7: BC students give back over the summer
• 7: Bethlehem BOE to appoint new CSE Chair for BCMS
• 1: Important K-5 transportation info
• 1: National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 7 at Elm Ave. Park

July 2018

• 31: BC is hiring bus drivers
• 26: Glenmont 2018-19 School Supply Lists
• 25: Summer Work Packet – Pre-Calculus & Pre-Calculus AB
• 25: Summer Work Packet – CC Algebra I
• 25: Summer Work Packet – Geometry
• 25: Mark your calendar for these 2018-19 Glenmont dates
• 24: Attendance Policy 5100
• 23: A to Z Guide of 2018-19 High School Clubs
• 20: Summer meals for Capital Region children, teens
• 20: BCMS to stage Disney’s The Lion King, Jr. in Jan. 2019
• 17: BCMS 2017-18 Q4 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 16: Elsmere 2018-19 supply lists
• 16: Looking for a part-time job?
• 13: BCMS 2018-19 School Supply Lists
• 3: BOE recognizes top spring athletes
• 2: 2017-18 Board of Education Meeting Archive

June 2018

• 27: Hamagrael 2018-19 School Supply Lists
• 27: K-8 student iReady Spring 2018 reports now available
• 27: Q4 report cards now available
• 26: Make way for the Class of 2023
• 25: Eagle Field Day 2018
• 25: Congratulations, Class of 2018!
• 25: List of Awards – BCHS Class of 2018
• 25: List of BCHS graduates, June 2018
• 22: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, June 22
• 22: 2018 Eagle Senior Celebration
• 22: Thank you, BC!
• 22: Hamagrael gears up to support Ride for Missing Children
• 22: BC ranked top district in Capital Region
• 21: 2018-19 School Supply Lists
• 21: BCMS Moving Up Day 2018
• 20: A hug goodbye at Eagle
• 20: Letter from Principal Heffernan, June 20
• 20: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, June 20
• 19: End of Year at Hamagrael
• 19: End of Year at Slingerlands
• 19: End of Year at Elsmere
• 19: BCHS seniors share post-grad plans
• 15: Friends Through Music concert debuts at Hamagrael
• 15: Glenmont Field Day 2018
• 15: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 15
• 13: Hamagrael wins Capital Region Bike to School contest
• 12: Eagle Supply Lists for 2018-19
• 11: BC named top school district in the Capital Region
• 8: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 8
• 8: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, June 8
• 7: Tenure reception honors eight BC educators
• 6: 2018 National French Contest honors
• 5: BC student film earns nod in national competition
• 4: Eagle Garden Summer Care 2018
• 4: Donate your unwanted school supplies
• 1: Letter from Principal Heffernan, June 1
• 1: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 1
• 1: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, June 1
• 1: Field Day is Thursday, June 14
• 1: BC senior Denali Relles is a National Merit Scholar
• 1: Are you interested in being a room parent in 2018-2019?
• 1: June 11 PTO meeting is canceled
• 1: Last day for School Banking is Friday, June 6
• 1: Glenmont Art Show 2018

May 2018

• 31: BC athletes sign letters of intent
• 31: Most commonly used links
• 31: Elsmere PTA Community Day is June 16
• 31: Elsmere alumni celebrated at senior assembly
• 30: Glenmont student recognized in Daily Gazette’s annual student journalism competition
• 29: BCHS Spring Cabaret will aid Syrian refugees
• 29: 2018 Memorial Day Assembly
• 29: 2018 National Spanish Exam
• 29: BCMS French students tour Montréal
• 29: The Albany Empire surprises Slingerlands students
• 25: New requirements for student physicals
• 25: Congratulations to our 2017-18 retirees
• 25: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 25
• 25: Letter from Principal Reagan, May 25
• 25: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 25
• 25: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, May 25
• 24: BCSD Smart Schools Investment Plan Phase I
• 24: Volunteers needed for Eagle Field Day on June 18
• 22: Eagle teacher wins Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award
• 22: Eagle Eye Newspaper now available online
• 22: Beauty and the Beast orchestra wins regional theater award
• 22: Slingerlands students show outstanding leadership
• 21: It’s Glenmont with a “G”
• 18: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 18
• 18: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 18
• 18: Letter from Principal Heffernan, May 18
• 18: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, May 18
• 17: NYS EconChallenge features BC team
• 17: BCMS officially designated a “No Place for Hate”
• 17: BC team attends National Science Bowl competition
• 16: Chris Myer and Willow Baer elected to BC Board of Education
• 16: Capital Region Teacher Recruitment event, June 13
• 15: 2018-19 BCSD budget approved
• 15: BCMS library wins $500 Stewart’s grant
• 14: Elsmere Green Smoothie Contest winning recipes
• 14: BC principal receives Beatrice E. Griggs Elementary Administrator Award
• 14: Slingerlands May PTO Meeting Minutes
• 11: BCCF announces Chris Porter Scholarship Fund
• 11: No threats made in student arrest at BCHS
• 11: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 11
• 11: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, May 11
• 11: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 11
• 10: Author & Illustrator Grace Lin visits Elsmere
• 10: Update: Deadline for Grade 8 Art & Tech. courses due by May 25; lottery results on May 30
• 9: Eagle students show outstanding leadership
• 9: Hundreds bike/walk to school at BC
• 8: Lab School tours Washington, D.C.
• 8: What will I be voting on?
• 8: Order SchoolKidz Supply Kits for 2018-19 school year
• 8: Eagle Garden Work Day is May 19
• 8: Hamagrael prepares for Bike to School day
• 8: “Secret of the Wax Museum” is May 11-12 at BCMS
• 8: BCMS Q3 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 8: BCHS Q3 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 8: UPDATED: 2018-19 school year calendar available
• 8: BCMS teacher receives Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award
• 8: Suggested equipment list & other information for Nature’s Classroom
• 7: BC Science Olympiad team excels at state competition
• 7: Community Walk & Roll Fest is Saturday, May 19
• 7: Protect yourself and others from ticks, Lyme Disease
• 4: Letter from Principal Heffernan, May 4
• 4: Thank you, BCMS 5K participants and sponsors!
• 4: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 4
• 4: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, May 4
• 4: K-1 Pizza (Pi) Night is Friday, May 18
• 3: Stewart’s shops support Eagle playground project
• 3: Eagle Healthy Kids Week starts Mon., May 7
• 3: RSVP to Eagle’s Memorial day assembly
• 3: Beauty and the Beast nominated for six regional awards
• 3: BOE recognizes top winter athletes

April 2018

• 26: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Apr. 26
• 26: BCHS student artwork on display in April, May
• 26: BC students walk for friendship with Best Buddies
• 26: BC Preliminary Smart Schools Investment Plan
• 26: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, Apr. 26
• 26: Elsmere plant sale – Fri., May 11 & Sat., May 12
• 24: Mock crash offers sobering view of DWI aftermath
• 24: Meet the Strings, Meet the Band events cancelled
• 23: Voting information & ballot sample – Budget Vote is May 15
• 23: Dance troupe from NYC pays a visit to Glenmont
• 23: Cut for the Cure is May 18 at BCHS
• 20: Q3 report cards now available
• 20: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Apr. 20
• 20: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Apr. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Apr. 20
• 18: School Budget Vote is May 15
• 18: Eagle DARE Graduation 2018
• 18: BC to bid farewell to longtime board members
• 18: Voters to elect two to Board of Education
• 16: Boosters sponsor summer Eagles Tennis Camp
• 16: District mourns passing of longtime SESS aide Paul Moylan
• 14: BCMS to host Gift of Life 5K on April 22
• 13: Letter from Principal Reagan, Apr. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Apr. 13
• 13: Bus evacuation drill is Thursday, April 19
• 13: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Apr. 13
• 13: Wacky Olympics 2018 are Friday, April 27
• 13: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Apr. 13
• 13: Important Elsmere yearbook info & order form
• 13: Elsmere Lip Sync ticket info & DVD order form
• 13: Eagle participates in “Litterless Lunch Challenge, Apr. 16-20
• 13: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 13
• 11: Board adopts proposed 2018-19 school district budget
• 10: History lesson brought to life for students studying the Holocaust
• 9: BC teams compete at NYS Odyssey tournament
• 6: O&M introduces Maintenance Direct work order system
• 5: Bus Driver Open House is April 13
• 4: BC aspiring chef headed to SkillsUSA culinary competition
• 4: April 10 budget meeting to focus on revenue as Board looks to adopt proposed 2018-19 BCSD budget
• 4: BC artwork on display at Norman Rockwell Museum

March 2018

• 29: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, Mar. 29
• 29: Elsmere CAPER is Tue., April 24
• 29: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 29
• 29: Letter from Principal Reagan, Mar. 29
• 29: Last call for Luck Of The Irish winners
• 29: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 29
• 29: Eagle student honored at Legislative Art Exhibit
• 29: Eagle’s fifth-grade chorus wows Empire State Plaza
• 28: Emergency text messaging to debut April 2
• 28: Hamagrael Lost & Found
• 28: Creating community through charitable works
• 28: “Becoming an Ally” at BCMS
• 28: Spring Enrichment Classes at Eagle
• 28: Author & Illustrator Stephen Savage visits BC
• 28: BCMS March Character Breakfast
• 27: Notice to Parents – Special Education Services
• 27: Photos from BCHS Disney’s Beauty and the Beast
• 27: NYSSMA Solo & Ensemble Evaluations are Apr. 13-14
• 26: Business speakers bring real life experience to BCHS classrooms
• 26: Important 2018-19 calendar change
• 26: BCMS Career Day 2018
• 26: Important information regarding changes to Physical Exam requirements
• 26: Bookworm deadline extended to Thur., Mar. 29
• 23: Letter from Superintendent Monroe about BCMS student arrest
• 23: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 23
• 23: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 23
• 23: Author Grace Lin to visit Elsmere on May 9
• 23: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Mar. 23
• 21: Capital Region School Job Fair is April 18
• 21: NYS testing information for 3-8 families
• 21: BC musicians invited to state band conference
• 20: Safety letter for BC families from Superintendent Monroe
• 20: BC senior is New York State InvestWrite winner
• 20: Eagle’s Cultural Festival to be April 20
• 19: Slingerlands Musical, “Wish Upon a Star”
• 19: Empty Bowls fundraiser is Friday, Mar. 23
• 16: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 16
• 16: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 16
• 16: Letter from Principal Reagan, Mar. 16
• 16: Local author & illustrator visits Glenmont
• 16: Kindergarten collects pet supplies for area shelters
• 16: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 16
• 16: New Bethlehem email addresses
• 16: Slingerlands March PTO Meeting Minutes
• 16: Order NOW: Grade 5 Pizza Sale is April 20
• 16: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, Mar. 16
• 15: Slingerlands Spring Food drive
• 15: Glenmont PTA Math & Science Night
• 14: Glenmont students learn how to be smart Digital Citizens
• 13: BC senior is U.S. Presidential Scholar candidate
• 13: Order your Eagle yearbook NOW
• 13: Gmail Distribution Groups
• 12: Letter to BCHS families on arrest of club volunteer
• 12: Girls’ Night Out 2018 was très magnifique
• 12: BC celebrates National School Breakfast Week
• 11: Eagle March Madness, Mar. 2-28
• 9: Letter from Principal Reagan, Mar. 9
• 9: Family Math and Science Night for Kindergarten is March 22  
• 9: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 9
• 9: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Mar. 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 9
• 8: Thank you “Office Helper” Cole Barrett!
• 8: BC team wins regional Science Bowl
• 7: Schools closing early on Weds., Mar. 7
• 6: BC Odyssey teams score regional wins
• 5: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 5
• 2: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 2
• 2: All schools, offices CLOSED Friday, Mar. 2
• 1: Kindergarten 101 Parent Night is April 26
• 1: Eagle PTO Night Out is Mar. 14
• 1: BCMS Q2 Honor Roll and Merit Roll

February 2018

• 28: Flu Facts for Parents
• 28: Help the BCUEA support area rescue animals
• 27: Six BC students are National Merit Finalists
• 27: Grades 9-10: Jump start your college journey on Mar. 28
• 26: Are you interested in serving on the BC Board of Education?
• 26: Science Today and BC Medical Club give students insight into careers in the medical field
• 26: National History Day at BCMS
• 26: Bethlehem Girls Lacrosse Clinic is Mar. 10
• 23: Science Olympiad team heads to state competition
• 21: Real-life musher adds to literary journey with Iditarod stories
• 16: Letter from Principal Reagan, Feb. 16
• 16: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 16
• 16: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Feb. 16
• 16: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Feb. 16
• 16: Spring Picture Day is February 27
• 16: Eagle Movie Night is Mar. 16
• 14: Recent BC grad is live from the Olympics
• 14: BCHS Robotics Club stay “In The Zone” and come out champions at VEX Robotics Competition
• 13: BC Backpack Program needs your help!
• 13: 100 days at Eagle
• 12: Special Education Kindergarten Transition Night is Feb. 27
• 12: Elsmere Family Formal filled with joy, dance moves
• 9: Formal budget discussions begin with State of the Schools, preliminary budget overview
• 9: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Feb. 9
• 9: Hoops for Heart fundraiser is Tuesday, Feb. 27
• 9: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 9
• 9: Highlights of Strategic Plan Survey Results
• 9: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Dianna Reagan, Feb. 9
• 7: Luck of the Irish raffle supports Eagle PTO
• 7: Calling all scientists: Science Fair is Mar. 8
• 6: BCHS senior places third in Shakespeare competition
• 5: Update: Budget discussions get underway on Feb. 8
• 5: BOU Spelling Bee is March 1
• 5: Deadline is Feb. 14 for Spring Continuing Education
• 5: 2018 Elementary Camp Fair is March 20
• 4: BCMS competing for fitness grant
• 2: Positive rewards on the menu at Slingerlands, Eagle
• 2: Q2 report cards now available on Aspen
• 2: State’s fiscal stress test shows BC in good shape
• 2: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 2
• 2: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 2
• 2: Letter from Principal Laura Heffernan, Feb. 2
• 2: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Feb. 2
• 2: Go Red for heart health at Elsmere
• 2: What is the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)?
• 1: January Fun at Glenmont
• 1: Mohawk 7 is fundraising with Fun Pasta Fundraising
• 1: Krause’s Candy Fundraiser

January 2018

• 31: BCHS students are making “A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE®”
• 29: Elsmere Family Formal is Friday, Feb. 9
• 29: Glenmont PTA Winter Carnival
• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 26
• 26: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Jan. 26
• 26: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Jan. 26
• 26: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 26
• 26: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 26
• 26: BCSD enrollment projections on target for current year, downward trend predicted to continue
• 25: Lab School “Butterfly Grants” spread joy
• 24: BCMS January Character Breakfast
• 22: Lab School graduates share college experiences at Press Club
• 19: Congratulations, BCMS History Bowl team!
• 19: Therapy dogs at BCHS
• 19: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 19
• 19: Board of Education to consider county request regarding sale of Clarksville at Feb. 7 meeting
• 19: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Jan. 19
• 19: Applebee’s Fundraiser to support Elsmere PTA is Feb. 10
• 19: Regents Week Bus Schedule, Jan. 22-25
• 18: Register NOW for Continuing Education
• 18: Board appoints Dave Palmer as Interim ELA Supervisor
• 18: Updated BCHS January 2018 Exam Schedule
• 17: Poetry Out Loud recitation contest
• 17: BC teacher participates in exclusive NASA program
• 17: Elsmere Alum and BC Hall-of-Famer pays a visit
• 16: Peter Pan, Jr. at BCMS Jan. 25-28
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 12
• 12: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 12
• 12: 2018 Elsmere After-school Enrichment Program
• 12: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, Jan. 12
• 12: Elsmere 4th & 5th Grade Winter Concert, Jan. 16
• 12: Students take deep dive into net neutrality issue
• 12: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 12
• 12: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Jan. 12
• 11: Happy New Year, Eagle!
• 10: Slingerlands heads to South Pole for One School, One Book
• 9: Meet the BCHS students who are training for in-demand careers
• 9: Multicultural Food Night is Jan. 17 at BCHS
• 5: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Jan. 5
• 5: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 5
• 5: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Jan. 5
• 5: Elsmere CAPER is Wednesday, Jan. 31
• 5: Elsmere Movie Night is Friday, Jan. 26
• 4: Cold weather reminders for families
• 4: Slingerlands Science Fair proposal form due Tue., Jan. 16
• 2: National Honor Society changes
• 2: Register by Jan. 12 for Spring Driver Ed

December 2017

• 27: Executive order does not allow for prepayment of 2018 school property taxes
• 22: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Dec. 22
• 22: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 22
• 22: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Dec. 22
• 22: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 22
• 21: Local author visits Elsmere
• 18: BCMS December Character Lunch
• 18: 2018-19 Curriculum Handbook & Course Selection
• 15: Hamagrael brightens the holidays
• 15: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 15
• 15: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Dec. 15
• 15: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Dec. 15
• 15: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Dec. 15
• 14: Slingerlands School Bus Evacuation Drill is Fri., Dec. 15
• 13: Holiday Caring and Sharing pick-up is Dec. 16
• 13: Glenmont second graders spread holiday cheer
• 12: When a closing or delay impacts a scheduled CSE meeting
• 11: BOE recognizes top fall athletes; teams achieve scholar-athlete status
• 11: Letter from Interim Principal Jones, Dec. 8
• 8: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 8
• 8: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 8
• 8: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Dec. 8
• 8: Protecting students who are online
• 8: Grade 4-5 Pizza (pi) Math & Science Night is Jan. 5
• 7: Lab School Open House presentation is Jan.16
• 7: Glenmont Lost & Found
• 6: Survey seeks input on district priorities
• 6: Transportation staff show support for families in need
• 5: Sign up by Dec. 15 for BOU’s Got Teen Talent Show
• 4: BCMS Q1 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 4: BCHS Q1 Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 4: Key Club hosts Blood Drive on Thurs., Dec. 7
• 4: BCHS Senior Toy Drive begins Mon., Dec. 4
• 1: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Dec. 1
• 1: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Dec. 1
• 1: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Dec. 1
• 1: School Bus Evacuation Drill is Dec. 15
• 1: Have you ever ridden on a fire truck?
• 1: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Dec. 1

November 2017

• 30: Glenmont Grand Event 2017
• 30: Holiday Caring and Sharing is underway
• 30: Eagle Enrichment Registration begins Sun., Dec. 3
• 30: “We Are Art Stars: POP!” class description information
• 29: Oxfam Hunger Awareness Banquet is Friday, Dec. 1
• 28: Sign up NOW for Dec. 7 CAPER event
• 28: America Recycles Day helps community; promotes learning
• 27: BC students on Women@Work 20 Under 20 list
• 27: Elementary parent-teacher conference schedule
• 22: Students to compete with nation’s best
• 21: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 21
• 21: Letter from Interim Principal Baker, Nov. 21
• 21: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 21
• 21: Fall Fun at Eagle
• 21: Eagle Spirit Wear available online
• 21: Eagle’s Silent Auction was a HUGE Success
• 21: Eagle’s Boxtop Challenge winner announced
• 20: Slingerlands participates in 2017 BCSD Holiday Food Drive
• 20: Picture Retake/Make-Up Day, November 27
• 20: Hamagrael Turkey Trot 2017
• 17: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 17
• 17: 2017 BCSD/Elsmere Holiday Food Drive
• 17: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Nov. 17
• 17: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Nov. 17
• 17: Bethlehem mourns longtime fifth grade teacher Chris Porter
• 17: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Nov. 17
• 17: Donated patio improves recreational area at Glenmont
• 16: BCMS students honor memory of Mrs. Porter
• 16: BC wins NYS Environmental Excellence Award
• 16: BCMS is hiring a Pool Monitor
• 14: Congratulations to our NCAA-bound BC athletes
• 14: Get a jump on 2018-19 kindergarten registration
• 13: BCMS to present “Ten Little Eagles” and “Thirteen Scarecrows” on Fri., Nov. 17
• 13: America Recycles Day, Nov. 18 at BCMS
• 10: Thank you, veterans!
• 9: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 9
• 9: Glenmont’s 2017 Caring and Sharing Food Drive
• 9: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Nov. 9
• 9: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Nov. 9
• 9: Six BC students named 2018 National Merit Semifinalists
• 9: Nancy Sill, 15-year BC food service employee, passes away suddenly at 59
• 8: BCMS Character Breakfast celebrates exemplary students
• 7: i-Ready Diagnostic Assessments now available in Aspen
• 7: i-Ready Instruction
• 7: Accessing the i-Ready Parent Report
• 7: Understanding the i-Ready Parent Report
• 7: Hamagrael’s 9th Annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale
• 6: American Education Week parent visits are Nov. 14-15
• 6: Eagle is collecting in November for district food drive
• 6: Bethlehem Central One-To-One Device Program Guidelines
• 3: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Nov. 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Nov. 3
• 3: Letter from Interim Principal Andy Baker, Nov. 3
• 3: Volunteers needed for Book Fair “Grand” event
• 3: Fall Book Fair & special events Nov. 3-6
• 3: Book Fair volunteers needed!
• 2: Wild West Book Fair Nov. 14-17
• 2: American Education Week 2017 is Nov. 13-17
• 2: CBS journalist Steve Hartman visits Lab School
• 2: Children’s author visits Hamagrael
• 2: Board of Ed. is recognized for service to BC
• 1: Information for K-8 parents about i-Ready

October 2017

• 31: Hamagrael PTA’s Movie Night is Wed., Nov. 8
• 31: Hamagrael Fall Book Fair begins NEXT Tues., Nov. 7
• 31: BC’s 1st Annual Halloween Decoration Design Contest Winners
• 31: Slingerlands Monster Mash 2017
• 31: Glenmont’s Halloween Ball
• 30: Snapshots of Eagle’s Annual Spooktacular
• 30: SADD delivers an important message
• 27: Spanish Immersion Day at UAlbany
• 27: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 27
• 27: Letter from Interim Principal Laurel Jones, Oct. 27
• 26: BCHS Career and Finance students welcome stock market advisor
• 26: BC students sit down with Immigration Specialists
• 26: Fall Happenings at Elsmere
• 25: A warm welcome for new friends
• 25: Elsmere Book Fair kicks off Wed., Nov. 1
• 24: Superintendent to host student conversation on Nov. 1
• 24: BCHS Concerts for Mon., Oct. 23 & Wed., Oct. 25 to be RESCHEDULED
• 23: Equinox Annual Thanksgiving Day Food Drive
• 23: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Oct. 20
• 20: BCMS Costume Ball is Oct. 27
• 20: Student Help Desk featured in national magazine
• 20: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 20
• 20: A literary pumpkin patch at Slingerlands
• 20: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 20
• 20: Slingerlands American Education Week, Nov. 13-17
• 19: BCMS Costume Ball to be held Fri., Oct. 27
• 18: i-Ready Parent Info Night is Oct. 26
• 18: Eagle Silent Auction to be Tues., Nov. 7
• 18: BCMS October Character Lunch
• 18: BOU to host Teen Emotional Health and Wellbeing forum on Nov. 2
• 16: BCHS Hall of Fame 2017
• 15: Raising a Beautiful Child parent session is Nov. 6
• 13: 2017 Homecoming Pep Rally photos
• 13: BCHS community supports Puerto Rico relief efforts
• 13: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 13
• 12: Glenmont’s Hoops for Heart to start Oct. 30
• 12: 2017 BC Alumni Art Show
• 12: BC lunches are looking farm-fresh
• 12: BCMS Garden Club featured on WNYT
• 12: Elsmere family photos to be Nov. 3 & Nov. 4
• 12: Snapshots from Slingerlands Fall Family Festival
• 11: Boys soccer offers hurricane help
• 9: Guerilla art captures hearts, minds at BCHS
• 6: Letter from Principal Reagan, Oct. 6
• 6: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Oct. 6
• 6: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Oct. 6
• 6: K-1 Potluck Dinner is Oct. 13
• 6: Strategic Planning Community Forum is Oct. 11
• 6: Eagle 11th annual Spooktacular is Oct. 27
• 6: Letter from Principal Kloss, Oct. 6
• 6: Five Rivers study streamlines Next Generation Science Standards at Glenmont
• 5: BCCF funds innovative BC programs through grant awards
• 3: How do our gardens grow?
• 3: BCMS Walk to School Day is Oct. 4
• 3: BC Soccer Club partners up with Study Buddies to offer SAT Prep Class
• 3: BCMS students taste-test possible future lunch items
• 2: Snapshot of September 2017 at Elsmere
• 2: Share your special moments with Mrs. Porter

September 2017

• 29: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 29
• 29: Letter from Principal Reagan, Sept. 29
• 29: Strategic Planning Committee
• 29: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 29
• 29: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 29
• 29: Register now for fifth grade intramurals
• 29: Volunteer for Eagle Silent Auction on Nov. 7
• 29: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 29
• 28: “Go Home Early” drill to be held on Friday, Oct. 6
• 27: Elsmere Walk to School Day is Oct. 4
• 26: Attention Grade 4 & 5 Students – Join Eagle’s Math Olympiads Club!
• 26: BC’s Farm to You Fest is Oct. 2-7
• 25: BC students honored as multicultural achievers
• 25: School banking application now available
• 25: Hamagrael Walk to School Day is Oct. 4
• 25: BOU memo pads on sale at Open House
• 25: 2017 Farm to You Fest happening all week!
• 22: Students comfort others with handmade quilt
• 22: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 22
• 22: BCMS musical info meeting is Sept. 26
• 22: Sign up NOW for grade 4-5 intramurals
• 22: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 22
• 22: Eagle’s School Picture Day is next Thurs., Sept. 28
• 22: Eagle school banking to start today, Sept. 22
• 22: Open House is September 27
• 20: 2017 Alumni Art Show seeking submissions
• 20: Glenmont PTA Fall Fun Day
• 18: Elsmere CAPER is October 18
• 18: Kicking the year off in style
• 18: Parent volunteers help Glenmont welcome fall
• 15: PTA Garage Sale information
• 15: NYS 3-8 ELA and math scores available in Aspen
• 15: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 15
• 15: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 15
• 15: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 15
• 15: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 15
• 13: BCMS unveils outdoor stage
• 12: Elsmere’s 1,000 Books Program
• 12: Eagle’s Fall Flower Sale
• 12: Field Goods – Fresh Food From Small Farms
• 11: School supplies aid area refugees
• 8: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Sept. 8
• 8: K-5 Community & Activities Fair is Sept. 18
• 8: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Sept. 8
• 8: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Sept. 8
• 8: Letter from Principal Kloss, Sept. 8
• 8: Elementary Chromebook Information
• 8: Slingerlands Open House to be Thurs., Sept. 14
• 8: Introducing i-Ready, an online tool to help guide K-8 instruction
• 8: Slingerlands’ School Bus Evacuation Drill
• 7: First day is picture perfect at district schools
• 7: First day of school at BCMS
• 7: First day of school at BCHS
• 7: First day of school at Glenmont
• 7: First day of school at Hamagrael
• 7: First day of school at Slingerlands
• 7: First day of school at Elsmere
• 7: First day of school at Eagle
• 7: National Arts in Education Week reception is Wed., Sept. 13
• 7: BCHS senior’s art work to be displayed at NYSSBA headquarters
• 7: BCMS Chromebook Information
• 6: Elsmere Garage Sale is Sept. 23
• 5: Staff Opening Day kicks off 2017-18 school year
• 5: Welcome back from Slingerlands!
• 5: 2017-18 Staff Opening Day Comments – Superintendent Jody Monroe

August 2017

• 29: Fall 2017 Driver Education Information
• 25: Call for Participants: Sept. 18 Elementary Activities Fair
• 25: Welcome letter from Principal Kloss, August 2017
• 23: 2017-18 Elsmere Back-to-School packet
• 22: 2017-18 Eagle Back-to-School packet
• 22: 2017-18 Glenmont Back-to-School packet
• 22: HS student Chromebook distribution dates
• 21: Update: Check your BCSD emails
• 17: Important 2017-18 Slingerlands dates & information
• 15: Register NOW for Fall Continuing Education
• 14: Elsmere A-Z Glossary
• 11: BCMS Welcome Letter from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 11: Chromebook Information & Superintendent Monroe’s Welcome Letter
• 11: K-5 Welcome Letter from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 10: BCSD Power of One Chromebook Program
• 10: New administrators at BCHS, BCMS
• 10: Teacher Jim Smith appointed BCHS Hall Principal
• 10: BCMS leadership update: Mr. Klugman returns, joined by new hall principal
• 9: Seventh annual ESY Talent Show
• 4: Updated Geometry Regents test scores – June 2017 exams
• 2: Freshman Orientation is September 6
• 2: Back to School letter from Principal Klugman, Aug. 2
• 1: Chromebook FAQs – Grades 9-12

July 2017

• 28: Chromebook Information for Grades 2-5
• 21: Chromebook update for BCHS families​
• 17: Elsmere 2017-18 supply lists
• 17: Record sales for BCMS produce at Farmers Market
• 17: 2017-18 School Supply Lists
• 13: Board welcomes two new members, elects officers
• 13: BCMS announces 2017-18 musical
• 12: BCMS produce available at Delmar Farmers Market
• 12: Important August/Sept dates at Glenmont
• 11: Q4 BCMS Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 11: Q4 BCHS Honor Roll and Merit Roll
• 10: Counseling Center restructuring at the HS for 2017-2018 school year
• 10: Eagle supply list for the 2017-18 school year
• 10: Slingerlands Elementary PTO Meeting – June 5, 2017

June 2017

• 30: Q4 report cards posted to Aspen
• 30: BCMS Grade 8 school supply list, 2018-19
• 30: BCMS Grade 7 school supply list, 2018-19
• 30: BCMS Grade 6 school supply list, 2018-19
• 28: 2017-18 Hamagrael Supply Lists
• 28: Class of 2022 in fine form
• 26: BCHS Graduation 2017
• 23: Letter from Principal Reagan, June 23
• 23: 2017-18 Glenmont Supply Lists
• 23: Slingerlands supply list for the 2017-18 school year
• 22: BCMS Moving Up Day
• 20: Eagle celebrates second Senior Assembly; Class of 2010/2017
• 20: BCHS trio among top teams in NYS Econ Challenge
• 19: Slingerlands 1000 Book Project
• 19: Jericho Drive-In Night on Wed., June 21
• 16: Albany Business Review names BC region’s top school district
• 16: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, June 16
• 16: Glenmont Jungle Jamboree
• 16: Elsmere Field Day 2017
• 16: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 16
• 16: Letter from Principal Heffernan, June 16
• 16: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 16
• 16: ABCs of Kindergarten at Slingerlands
• 16: Glenmont Gold Winners for June 16
• 16: Eagle Eye Newspaper June 2017 issue is now available
• 16: Harvest Eagle’s garden, Vegetation Sensation, over the summer
• 16: Excelsior Scholarship is available NOW through July 21
• 15: Chromebook information for grades 9-12
• 15: Chromebook information for grades 6-8
• 15: Power of One Handbook for BCMS Students and Parents
• 14: Green Team Renewable Energy Day is June 17
• 13: Two BC Seniors honored as Scholar Athletes
• 12: BC Masterminds team wins NYS championship
• 9: Power of One Handbook for BCHS Students and Parents
• 9: Letter from Principal Reagan, June 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Heffernan, June 9
• 9: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 9
• 9: Glenmont Gold Winners for June 9
• 9: Delivering convenience with a smile
• 9: BCHS Ultimate Frisbee Invitational Tournament is June 17
• 9: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 9
• 8: BC Food Service sets million dollar sales record
• 8: Tenure reception honors three BC educators
• 7: Interested in being a Room Parent in 2017-18?
• 7: Share your unwanted school supplies
• 7: Bethlehem BOE to appoint new Hall Principal
• 7: 2017 National French Contest honors
• 7: Author & Illustrator Jeff Mack paid a visit to Elsmere
• 7: Bethlehem rated #1 area school district
• 7: Bethlehem rated #1 area school district
• 6: BCHS students find success in Fed Challenge
• 5: BCMS students compete in Odyssey of the Mind World Finals
• 2: Glenmont Art Show 2017
• 2: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, June 2
• 2: Eagle celebrates Veterans and Active Duty Service Members
• 2: Glenmont Gold Winners for June 2
• 2: Letter from Principal Kloss, June 2
• 2: Hamagrael wheels keep on turning as school retains top Bike-to-School honors
• 1: Order 17-18 school supply kits today!
• 1: School Banking last day is June 9

May 2017

• 31: Slingerlands donates Little Free Library to local shelter
• 31: Reminder: Tick awareness remains important
• 30: Business Plan contest includes BC winner, competitors
• 30: May happenings at Elsmere
• 30: 2017 National Spanish Exam
• 30: BC’s Masterminds team wins Capital Region Championship
• 26: Letter from Principal Heffernan, May 26
• 26: Congratulations to our 2016-17 retirees!
• 26: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 26
• 26: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 26
• 26: Feather winners for May 2017
• 26: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 26
• 26: The Wizard of Oz wins regional theater award
• 23: Slingerlands Elementary PTO Minutes – Sept. 14, 2016
• 23: Slingerlands Elementary PTO Minutes – Nov. 9, 2017
• 23: Slingerlands Elementary PTO Minutes – March 22, 2017
• 23: Slingerlands Elementary PTO Minutes – May 10, 2017
• 23: Grade 4 families: Meet the Band
• 23: BCMS students celebrate Montréal’s 375th Anniversary
• 23: BC is hiring bus drivers: Open House is June 8
• 23: Glenmont Reads for Ronald McDonald House
• 22: BCHS student entrepreneurs compete Shark Tank-style
• 22: Science Bowl team scores top win at nationals
• 22: Amazing gains lead to top finish for BC seniors in The Stock Market Game 
• 19: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 19
• 19: Letter from Principal Reagan, May 19
• 19: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 19
• 19: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 19
• 19: Glenmont Gold Winners for May 19
• 19: Update on pertussis
• 18: Warm weather reminders at Elsmere
• 18: June 7: Board to review lease-purchase proposal for ClarksvilleElementary School
• 17: Board of Education election results
• 17: Ballot review underway in Bethlehem Board of Education election
• 16: BC budget approved by voters
• 16: BCHS Q3 Honor and Merit rolls
• 16: BCMS Q3 Honor and Merit rolls
• 16: School Budget Vote is May 16
• 15: Pole vaulter makes leap to local program
• 15: Vote tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16
• 15: Students honored in May by Board of Ed
• 15: Fifth graders receive the Sandra G. Morley Student Leadership Award
• 12: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 12
• 12: Letter from Principal Heffernan, May 12
• 12: 2017 Budget Vote Day event schedule
• 12: Order NOW: SchoolKidz School Supply Kits
• 12: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 12
• 12: BCMS PTO Community Day is May 13
• 12: Glenmont Gold Winners for May 12
• 12: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 12
• 12: Voting information & ballot sample – Budget Vote is May 16
• 12: Board adopts $97.1 million proposed budget for 2017-18 – Budget Vote is May 16
• 11: GE grant win expands 3D printing to all BC schools
• 11: Hundreds bike to school at Hamagrael
• 11: Visiting author Stacy McAnulty inspires Eagle students
• 11: Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Awards
• 10: Power of One Parent Info Session for BCHS
• 10: An important message for BC families about pertussis
• 10: Author Ben Mikaelsen visited BCMS on May 9
• 9: BCHS senior is a Cap Rep winning playwright
• 9: BCMS students perform in regional ensembles
• 5: BCHS now home to Upstander Ambassador program
• 5: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, May 5
• 5: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, May 5
• 5: Eagle Eye Newspaper April 2017 issue is now available
• 5: Glenmont Gold Winners for May 5
• 5: Letter from Principal Kloss, May 5
• 5: Slingerlands Healthy Kids Week is Mon., May 8 to Fri., May 12
• 4: Grade 5 is getting busy – Important dates to note
• 4: Kids Vote, Too! on May 16
• 4: D.A.R.E. Graduation is Fri., May 12
• 4: Happy Camper Book Fair is Wed., May 17 and Thur., May 18
• 4: Eagle Healthy Kids Week is Mon., May 8 to Fri., May 12
• 4: Eagle feather winners for April 2017
• 4: Author Jeff Mack to visit Elsmere on June 6
• 4: Bus of the Month winners for April
• 4: On the ballot: Bus Replacement Referendum
• 3: BCHS 2017 Career Fair
• 3: May 26 will be a regular school day
• 3: Wizard of Oz nominated for five regional awards
• 3: Helping Hands International Art Auction is May 25
• 3: BC eighth grader is youngest student accepted to Union College EDGE program
• 2: May is National Mental Health Month
• 2: Grade 5: May 11 BCMS Parent Orientation Info
• 2: Grade 5: May 4 BCMS Parent Orientation Info
• 2: BCMS Grade 5 Parent Orientation 2017 – Agenda
• 2: Grade 5: Parent Letter from BCMS Interim Principal Dave Doemel
• 1: A case of pertussis (whooping cough) confirmed at BCHS
• 1: College Fair will be held on Wednesday, May 3

April 2017

• 28: School Lunch Hero Day is May 5
• 28: BCHS receives Best High School honors
• 28: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, April 28
• 28: Letter from Principal Heffernan, April 28
• 28: Glenmont Gold Winners for April 28
• 28: Letter from Principal Kloss, April 28
• 28: Elsmere’s 4th & 5th Grade Spring Concert to be held Tue., May 9
• 27: Students, teacher honored for leadership
• 27: BCMS April Character Breakfast
• 27: Students honored in April by Board of Ed
• 27: Congratulations, National History Bowl teams
• 26: Meet the Strings, Meet the Band events cancelled
• 26: Two BC musicians honored by National Association for Music Education
• 26: April at Elsmere is full of learning and fun
• 26: BC senior receives Youth Award from Chamber of Commerce
• 24: One confirmed case of pertussis (whooping cough) at BCMS
• 24: Help support 2017 Graduation Celebration
• 13: Letter from Superintendent Jody Monroe about new HS initiative
• 13: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Apr. 13
• 13: Q3 report cards now available on Aspen
• 13: Letter from Principal Reagan, Apr. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Apr. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Apr. 13
• 11: Bethlehem BOE to appoint new Director of Technology
• 10: BCSD School Bus Transportation Parent Primer
• 10: BCMS Odyssey team advances to World Finals
• 10: BCHS students win computer programming contest
• 7: Litterless Lunch Week at BCSD
• 7: Author Sarah Weeks to visit Hamagrael on Tues., May 9
• 7: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, April 7
• 7: Staged Creations presents Hydrangea Albright on May 5-6
• 7: Letter from Principal Kloss, April 7
• 7: Author Grace Lin visits Slingerlands
• 7: Coordinated Health Team seeks to improve the health & learning of students
• 7: BCHS career fair to be held Wed., April 26
• 7: New arts courses offered to eighth graders for 2017-18 school year
• 6: Bethlehem Author Stacy McAnulty to visit Eagle
• 6: Pie Anyone? PTO March Madness concludes with special event
• 5: Student, faculty artwork on display in April
• 4: Senior Science Research student wins public health award
• 3: Basketball coach named Times Union Coach of the Year

March 2017

• 31: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 31
• 31: Gift highlights BCHS Alumni Hall of Fame
• 31: K-1 Pizza (pi) Math and Science Night is April 7
• 31: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 31
• 31: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 31
• 30: Empty Bowls fundraiser is Friday, Mar. 31
• 30: The Wizard of Oz at BCHS, Mar. 30-April 2
• 30: Congratulations, 2017 Legislative Art Show artists!
• 27: Eagle PTO needs YOU in 2017-18
• 24: BCMS Career Day 2017
• 24: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 24
• 24: Grade 4 parents: Nature’s Classroom Info Meeting is Apr. 5
• 24: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 24
• 24: Celebrating One School, One Book
• 24: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 24
• 24: Letter from Principal Reagan, Mar. 24
• 24: Keep kids focused with tips from “Coffee with Cale” Apr. 11
• 24: Sign up NOW for Apr. 7 Cultural Festival
• 24: Reading log for Week 3 of Eagle March Madness
• 24: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 24
• 23: The Future of Clarksville Elementary School
• 23: Spring Recycle Fest is Saturday, April 8
• 23: May 26 will now be a regular school day
• 23: BCMS March Character Luncheon
• 22: Slingerlands launches effort to build water well in Africa
• 21: Grades 3-8 NYS ELA testing Mar. 28-30
• 21: Capital Region School Job Fair is April 26
• 21: BCHS freshman is finalist in NASA’s Mars Medical Challenge
• 20: Impact of snow day use for students, families
• 20: Watch: Choral festival finale “I am an Eagle”
• 20: BCHS senior wins prestigious national award
• 17: Statement on arrests of BCHS students making threats
• 17: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 17
• 17: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 17
• 17: Eagle 2017-18 PTO Board Openings
• 17: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 17
• 17: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 17
• 16: Girls’ Night Out 2017 a success
• 16: 2017-18 school year calendar now available
• 15: Bethlehem Board of Education to appoint David Doemel, Jr. as high school principal
• 15: Celebrating the madness of March
• 15: 2017 Graduation Celebration needs YOU
• 10: Slingerlands presents Maria’s River
• 10: Important BCHS June calendar clarification
• 10: Winter happenings at Elsmere
• 10: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 10
• 9: District officials react to threatening text message
• 6: Bethlehem business students shadow DEC professionals
• 6: Bethlehem team wins regional Science Bowl
• 6: Odyssey teams score regional wins
• 6: Bus evacuation drill to be held Friday, Mar. 10
• 3: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Mar. 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Reagan, Mar. 3
• 3: Bus evacuation drill to be held Mar. 10
• 3: Letter from Principal Kloss, Mar. 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Mar. 3
• 3: Slingerlands celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday
• 3: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Mar. 3
• 2: Hamagrael celebrates Dr. Seuss’ birthday
• 2: BCMS “bus stop heroes” aid injured man
• 2: Reminder: Science Fair is Mar. 9
• 2: Eagle PTO March Madness Extreme
• 2: Eagle PTO Luck of the Irish winners

February 2017

• 28: Girls’ bowling team reaches section finals
• 28: BCMS students headed to National History Bee
• 28: New date: Wacky Olympics are March 24
• 27: BCMS students making their mark
• 24: Spring Afterschool Enrichment begins Feb. 27
• 22: Statement on arrest of district bus driver
• 17: NYSSMA Piano Festival info
• 17: Budget process underway in Bethlehem
• 17: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Feb. 17
• 17: February at Glenmont
• 17: Rescheduled: Five-hour prelicense course at BC
• 17: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Feb. 17
• 17: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 17
• 17: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 17
• 17: Pictures from Feb. CAPER and 100th day celebration
• 17: Volunteers needed for Cultural Festival on April 7
• 17: Spring Picture Day on Feb. 28
• 16: Best Buddies have a ball
• 16: Two seniors honored with leadership awards
• 15: Interested in serving on the Board of Education?
• 14: Sixth graders share Valentine’s joy
• 13: Elsmere Science Fair is March 21
• 13: Kindergarten 101 Parent Night is April 5
• 13: BCHS Writing Contest Winners
• 10: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 10
• 10: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 10
• 10: Pizza (pi) Math and Science Night on Feb. 17
• 10: Hoops for Heart fundraiser to be held Feb. 28
• 10: More winter fun at Elsmere
• 8: CSE meeting schedule if weather causes a school closing, delay
• 8: BCMS Character Awards Breakfast
• 8: BOCES CTE Q2 Honor Roll and High Honor Roll
• 7: Winter fun at Eagle
• 7: Luck of the Irish Raffle starts Mar. 1
• 7: Eagle 2017 yearbook information
• 3: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Feb. 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Feb. 3
• 3: Letter from Principal Kloss, Feb. 3
• 2: A community conversation on the future of Clarksville Elementary School
• 1: WNYT meteorologist Bob Kovachick visits Elsmere

January 2017

• 31: BCMS wins big in Price Chopper Tools for Schools contest
• 31: BC to roll out Bus of the Month program K-5
• 31: Glenmont 2017 PTA Winter Carnival
• 30: “SCREENAGERS” movie viewing on Feb. 8 at BCMS
• 30: Slingerlands 2017 science fair
• 27: Slingerlands unveils One School, One Book
• 27: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Reagan, Jan. 27
• 27: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 27
• 27: “Coffee with Cale” tackles parenting issues Feb 28, 9:30 a.m.
• 27: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 27
• 26: Updated Spring 2017 Continuing Education info
• 25: BCMS teacher placed on administrative leave
• 24: An important testing message for BCHS students, families
• 24: Students offer healthy living reminders at BCMS
• 23: Important! BCHS Tuesday exam schedule could be impacted by weather
• 23: UPDATED BCHS January Exam Schedule – Two Hour Delay
• 23: Important 6-12 teacher-parent communication update
• 21: BCMS musical set for Jan. 26-28
• 20: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 20
• 20: BCHS bus schedule for Jan. 24-27 exams
• 20: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 20
• 20: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 20
• 19: Donation spurs education in robotics, coding
• 19: BCHS Regents Week Bus Schedule, Jan. 24-27
• 18: Half-day dismissal plans, Jan. 25-27, 11:30 a.m.
• 18: PTO brings Field Goods to Eagle families
• 18: Calling all scientists! Science Fair is March 9
• 18: PTO to host Staff Luncheon on Friday, Jan. 27
• 18: Join the BCSD Child Nutrition Team as a substitute
• 18: Elementary parents to see changes to conferences
• 17: Elsmere’s Cabin Fever Bash to be held Jan. 28
• 13: Letter from Principal Bonacquist, Jan. 13
• 13: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 13
• 13: 19th annual Lab School Brooks BBQ is Mar. 4
• 13: Glenmont gold winners for Jan. 13
• 13: Fourth grade intramurals
• 13: Letter from Principal Kloss, Jan. 13
• 13: 2017 Elsmere PTA After-school Enrichment Program
• 10: Popcorn Fridays by the PTO begin Jan. 20
• 10: Eagle Family Movie Night featuring “Flushed Away” is Feb. 3
• 10: PTO brings author Matt McElligott to Eagle Feb. 3
• 10: BC’s Chief Technology Officer to become Chatham superintendent
• 9: Four BCMS students headed to regional bee
• 6: Letter from Principal Heffernan, Jan. 6
• 6: Elsmere’s flapjack fundraiser breakfast on Feb. 4
• 6: Elsmere CAPER to be held Jan. 31
• 6: Letter from Principal Ksanznak, Jan. 6
• 6: Students teach board members about technology in BC elementary schools

December 2016

• 29: 2017-18 Kindergarten Registration Info
• 23: Q2 progress reports posted to Aspen
• 23: THANK YOU from BC!
• 22: Slingerlands takes 1st, 2nd place at Cool Kid IP competition
• 22: BCHS January 2017 Exam Schedule
• 22: 6 questions to ask your child other than ‘How was your day?’
• 21: Former bowling coach arrested on child pornography charges
• 20: Giving back: Students lend support to Olympic athlete
• 20: Winter fun at Elsmere
• 20: BC examines five-year projections for school enrollment
• 19: Five BCHS student musicians are All-State honorees
• 19: BCHS Senior Toy Drive a huge success
• 19: BC students receive a long-term research opportunity
• 19: District considers plan for 1:1 Chromebook integration
• 16: Bus evacuation drill to be held Tuesday, Dec. 20
• 16: Glenmont gold winners for Dec. 16
• 15: BCMS December Character Strengths Luncheon
• 15: Eagle’s first Drop ‘N Shop Night was a hit!
• 15: School bus evacuation drill on Dec. 20
• 13: Eagle’s first snow fun
• 13: This is the season of giving – let’s build the Eagle playground
• 12: Dec. 12: Two-hour delay at all BCSD schools
• 9: Eagle awards recognize positive student behaviors
• 9: Thursdays are School Banking Days at Elsmere
• 9: BCHS Q1 Honor and Merit Rolls
• 9: BCMS Q1 Honor and Merit Rolls
• 9: Glenmont gold winners for Dec. 9
• 8: Five schools: One “Hour of Code”
• 8: Top fall athletes honored
• 7: BC transportation staff makes giving the centerpiece of its holiday party
• 7: A Midsummer’s Night Dream debuts Dec. 9 at BCHS
• 7: Hamagrael teacher wins national sweepstakes
• 7: Mini-inventors to pitch products in regional competition
• 6: Sixth grade singers treated to visit by music composer
• 6: Toys for Tots at Slingerlands!
• 3: How BC communicates weather-related closures
• 2: Hamagrael Lost & Found – Dec. 2016
• 2: Give the GIFT of afterschool enrichment – Classes still open!
• 1: Holiday Caring and Sharing Drive is underway
• 1: Get a jump on 2017-18 kindergarten registration

November 2016

• 30: Glenmont PTA “Grand Event”
• 30: Voters approve BC bond project
• 30: Hunger Awareness Banquet is Dec. 2, 5:30 p.m.
• 29: 2015 BCSD Holiday Food Drive
• 28: Retreat encourages student leadership
• 22: Fall Fun at Eagle
• 22: THANK YOU from Slingerlands Elementary School
• 22: The History of Slingerlands Elementary School
• 21: Original Works – An Original Artwork Fundraiser
• 21: Policies, plans and regulations updated during the school year
• 21: Hamagrael’s 13th annual Turkey Trot
• 21: Water testing results in BC schools
• 18: Q1 reports cards posted to Aspen
• 18: BCMS Character Awards Breakfast
• 18: Slingerlands Drop and Shop
• 17: Elsmere Veterans Day Assembly 2016
• 17: Volunteer’s Needed for Eagle’s Drop N’ Stop on Dec. 9 – plus details and registration form
• 17: Eagle Elementary to practice mass evacuation drill
• 15: No Shave November well underway at BCMS
• 15: American Education Week parent visit info
• 15: BC celebrates newest NCAA D1 athletes
• 15: BC students celebrate America Recycles Day
• 15: Glenmont Gold winners for Nov. 11
• 14: Elsmere CAPER is Thursday, Dec. 8
• 14: Slingerlands Fall Book Fair is Nov. 17-18
• 14: Auditorium takes center stage in bond project
• 14: 2016 BC Bond Project: Vote on Nov. 29!
• 10: PTO Drop & Shop is Friday, Dec. 9
• 10: School Picture Retake Day – November 28
• 10: Buy Eagle Spirit Wear NOW thru Nov. 18
• 10: Children’s author visits Slingerlands
• 9: Order Elsmere Spirit Wear by Nov. 22
• 8: America Recycles Day is Nov. 19 at BCMS
• 8: VOTE for BCMS in recipe contest
• 7: BOU to host teen online safety forum Nov. 15
• 7: Boys’ soccer team headed to NYS Final Four
• 4: Elsmere projects part of Nov. 29 bond vote
• 4: Eagle playground part of Nov. 29 bond project vote
• 4: Hamagrael PTA 8th annual Thanksgiving Pie Sale
• 4: BCMS PTO cuts ribbon on new pavilion
• 4: Second grade ANTics a celebration
• 4: Eagle Spirit Wear is online this year!
• 4: Students recognize Board for service to BC
• 4: Breakfast is back at all BC elementary schools beginning Nov. 7
• 4: Elementary parents to see changes to report cards, conferences
• 3: No safety issue in brief lockout held at Glenmont
• 3: Fall 2016 Bond Project – Q & A
• 3: Bond project vote set for Tuesday, Nov. 29
• 3: Projected tax impact of proposed bond project
• 3: Ahoy! Ahoy! The Fall Book Fair is coming!
• 2: Elsmere PTA Book Fair Info
• 1: Glenmont 2016 Halloween Ball
• 1: Slingerlands 2016 Monster Mash

October 2016

• 28: Glenmont Gold Winners for Oct. 28
• 28: Eagle auction to be held Tues., Nov. 8
• 28: Order your Eagle Lip Sync DVD by Nov. 4
• 28: Eagle school pictures are here!
• 27: Elsmere book fair presents GRAND EVENT on Mon., Nov. 7
• 27: Elsmere book fair presents 1st ever READAPALOOZA on Sat., Nov. 5
• 27: Elsmere family photos held on Fri., Nov. 4
• 27: Elsmere book fair presents ALL for BOOKS
• 27: Elsmere book fair starts week of Oct. 29-Nov. 4
• 24: New face of CoverGirl a familiar one
• 24: Halloween Happenings is Friday at Elsmere
• 24: Nov. 14 PTO meeting will feature bond vote info
• 24: Oct. 28 is Eagle’s annual Spooktacular!  
• 21: BCMS PTO Pavilion Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 29
• 21: School banking at Hamagrael
• 21: Glenmont Gold Winners for Oct. 21
• 21: College Athletics Recruiting Info Night is Oct. 25
• 21: Seven things you should know about your BC Librarian
• 21: Eagle playground fundraiser turnout
• 20: BCMS Costume Ball is Friday, Oct. 28
• 20: Counselors to host Parent Coffee Oct. 27
• 20: “He Named Me Malala” movie viewing on Nov. 3rd
• 18: Life-size interactive map of NY at Slingerlands
• 18: BCMS October Character Luncheon
• 17: Eagle Lip Sync is a huge hit
• 17: Fall fun at Eagle
• 17: Fire safety week at Slingerlands
• 14: Q1 interim reports now available on Aspen
• 13: Walk/Bike to School Day
• 13: Slingerlands school banking to start Oct. 18
• 12: Equinox annual Thanksgiving Day food drive
• 11: Salad for Kids Day continues to be a success
• 11: Glenmont Fire Safety presentation
• 7: Hamagrael Halloween Party Volunteers
• 7: Hamagrael Halloween Party held Friday, Oct. 28
• 7: Glenmont Gold Winners for Oct. 7
• 6: Save the date: Elsmere Book Fair on and Grand Lunch Event coming in November
• 6: Eagle’s Annual Auction
• 6: September Feather Winners
• 6: Garden club 2016 scarecrow build kicked off October
• 5: Principal Scott Landry resigns as high school principal
• 5: Slingerlands Elementary School celebrates 75 years
• 5: Special Education Programs and Services Focused Review
• 5: Intramural activities offered to 4th and 5th graders
• 4: Six BCHS students named National Merit Semifinalists
• 4: Water testing underway in BC schools
• 3: Caring and Sharing program extended year-round
• 3: Snapshot of September at Elsmere

September 2016

• 30: No school Monday, October 3
• 30: Bond vote to include Eagle’s Playground Project
• 30: Help for parents trying to understand “new math”
• 30: Glenmont Gold Winners for Sept. 30
• 30: Slingerlands Garden Volunteers
• 29: Map for “Walk to School Day” on Oct. 5
• 28: Farm to You Fest is Oct. 4-8
• 28: “Walk to School Day” to be held on Oct. 5
• 27: BC Alumni Hall of Fame induction
• 27: 2016 Alumni Art Show
• 27: Farm to You Fest is Oct. 4-8
• 26: BCMS School Picture Days are Oct. 4-5
• 26: Bad Kitty visits second graders
• 26: Farm to You Fest Scavenger Hunt Oct. 4 & 8
• 26: BCHS School Picture Days: Sept 27 & 28
• 23: Glenmont Gold Winners for Sept. 23
• 23: Eagle Students at Nature’s Classroom
• 22: 2016 Homecoming Weekend/Hall of Fame Induction
• 22: LIP SYNC UPDATE
• 22: Swifty’s Pancake Fundraiser for Playground
• 22: Picture Day – Thursday, Sept. 29
• 20: Parking info – Slingerlands 75th Birthday Picnic
• 20: Hamagrael students can do banking with CAPCOM
• 19: Hamagrael Fall Spirit Wear Sale
• 19: Are you interested in becoming a substitute teacher?
• 19: PTA Family Fun Day
• 15: 5th Grade Intramurals
• 15: Did you fill out your student directory form? If not there’s still time!
• 15: Lip Sync – Thursday, Oct. 13 at BCMS, 6:30pm
• 15: School Pictures are Thursday, Sept. 29
• 15: Slingerlands to celebrate 75th birthday on Sept. 25
• 14: School Bus Evacuation Drill
• 13: Interested in Being a Room Parent?
• 12: 2016 Alumni Art Show seeking submissions
• 12: Green Team to host Electric Car Show on Sept. 17
• 12: School Bus Evacuation Drill
• 9: 2016-17 District Goals and Action Plan
• 9: Thank you, Eagle community!
• 9: Slingerlands Open House, Thursday, Sept. 15
• 9: School Bus Evacuation Drill, Thursday, Sept. 15
• 8: First day is picture perfect at district schools
• 8: First week of school at Elsmere
• 8: First day of school at Eagle
• 8: First day of school at Glenmont
• 8: First day of school at Hamagrael
• 8: First day of school at Slingerlands
• 8: First day of school at BCMS
• 8: First day of school at BCHS
• 8: PTO Welcome Back Picnic is Fri., Sept 23
• 8: Welcome Back Picnic
• 8: Parenting expert Dr. Cale to host 2016-17 workshops
• 8: Welcome Back Dessert Social
• 8: Last Call for Room Parent Volunteers
• 8: Fall Flower Sale
• 6: Sign up now for Elsmere PTA!
• 6: Grade Parent Volunteer Form
• 1: Staff Opening Day kicks off 2016-17 school year
• 1: Superintendent Jody Monroe – Staff Opening Day remarks

August 2016

• 31: Elementary Parents: Are YOU ready?
• 28: Supply lists for the 2016-17 school year
• 25: Heavy traffic slowing access to Aspen Parent Portal
• 25: A welcome message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
• 22: Hamagrael PTA gears up for 2016-17
• 18: Register NOW for Fall Continuing Ed classes!
• 18: 2016-17 Districtwide Safety Plan
• 17: Summer Leadership Summit debuts at BC
• 16: BC is looking for bus drivers
• 15: STEM to STEAM: continuing to expand student learning opportunities
• 15: Sept. 7 BOE meeting to include town conservation easement presentation
• 15: Freshman Orientation is Tuesday, Sept. 6
• 12: Free and reduced lunch information
• 11: 2016-17 calendar now available
• 3: Important fall dates at Slingerlands

July 2016

• 28: Supply lists for the 2016-17 school year
• 25: 2016-17 Elsmere Supply Lists
• 21: Slingerlands to celebrate 75 years on Sept. 25
• 18: Green Team gardens bringing school-to-table fare
• 18: BCHS Q4 Honor and Merit Roll
• 15: Meet BC’s new K-12 math supervisor: Bill Clairmont
• 14: July 23 BCMS PTO Fitness Fundraiser to support pavilion project
• 13: Solar agreement will relay energy savings to district
• 11: Supply Lists for 2016-17 for BCMS
• 11: Grade 8 supply list for 2016-17
• 11: Grade 7 supply list for 2016-17
• 11: Grade 6 supply list for 2016-17
• 8: Energy Performance Contract work gets underway across district
• 6: Get to know Bethlehem’s newest administrators