Video: The Great Chocolate Milk Debate of 2023
Fifth-grade students at Slingerlands Elementary put their research and debate skills to test over chocolate milk.
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BCSD School Climate Survey for Parents
A positive school climate helps people feel socially, emotionally and physically safe in schools. To ensure the district is aligning its priorities, staff and resources to meet the needs of our school community, the Bethlehem Central School District is conducting its School Climate Survey for students, staff and parents over the next 10 days. Link to the 2022-23 School Climate Survey for Parents. Note: If you have …
Spring 2023 NYSSMA Piano Evaluation Registration
Information and registration form for NYSSMA piano evaluation March 10-11 at Schenectady County Community College can be found here. Registration and payment are due to Dave Norman, Music Supervisor by January 24.
Reminders about flu, respiratory illnesses and Covid
There has recently been an increase in respiratory illnesses statewide, including influenza, RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and COVID-19. BCSD encourages the following precautions to keep our students, staff and the community healthy. Stay home when sick or symptomatic. Students should be fever free without fever-reducing medication for 24 hours and symptoms improving before they return …
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Coming in January: School Climate Survey
A positive school climate helps people feel socially, emotionally and physically safe in schools. To ensure the district is aligning its priorities, staff and resources to meet the needs of our school community, the Bethlehem Central School District will be conducting its School Climate Survey for students, staff and parents in January 2023. For students, …
K-5: New computer science enrichment coming soon
The following is a message for K-5 families from Deputy Superintendent Dr. David Hurst… Dear K-5 families: This year, all classrooms K-5 will be provided with a series of hands-on computer science enrichment activities led by the district’s Library Media Specialists. To help our elementary students get excited about computer science, coding, and engineering, the …
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A message from Superintendent Jody Monroe
Dear BC family: On a rainy Tuesday in September, we began 2022-23 with great hope that it would be a different kind of school year. I am pleased to say that so far, it has exceeded all expectations. To our students, staff, parents and community members who have contributed so much to a successful start …
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Glenmont earns 2022-23 Spirit Run Trophy
With the highest percentage of students participating in the K-5 Spirit Run, Glenmont Elementary School takes the first-ever trophy for most spirit. Check out photos and results from this event.
How BC communicates weather-related closings, delays
With winter weather just around the corner, it’s a good time to become familiar with how the district shares weather-related school closing information. Cancellations, delays or early dismissals are posted on the school district’s website, right on the homepage at www.bethlehemschools.org. School closings are also announced on the following local TV and radio stations: Channel 6, Channel 9, NEWS10, Channel …
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Video: Superintendent Q & A on Student Safety
On Tuesday, November 1, Superintendent Jody Monroe hosted a panel of guests to help answer parent questions regarding school safety, student health and wellness, online safety, school climate and more. You can view the presentation below. Materials from the presentation are also available in PDF format. If you are unable to access the documents below, …
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