58 Verda Lane
Clarksville, NY 12041
(518) 768-2318
Principal
Dorothy McDonald
Upcoming Events
• Feb. 9 - Grade 5 Combined Bands Rehearsal (9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. @ Slingerlands gym)
• Feb. 9 - Community Budget Forum #3 (7 p.m. @ BCMS Library)
• Feb. 10 - PTA Meeting (7 p.m.)
• Feb. 11 - BOU Meeting (7 p.m. @ BCMS LMC)
• Feb. 15 - No School - Presidents Day (Office Closed)
• Feb. 16-19 - No School - February Recess (Offices Open)
• Feb. 25 - Clarksville Science Fair (7 p.m.)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Please note that 6/22/10 and 6/23/10 are half days, with 6/23 being the last day of school for elementary students. This is different than what is listed in the school calendar.
You won't find a school more serious about recycling, reducing and reusing than Clarksville ES! Many thanks to our Green Club members and advisors Mrs. Betzhold and Ms. Bush for leading the way.
Clarksville Headlines
A Letter from Your Principal for February 5
In her weekly note, Ms. McDonald writes about the changing of the seasons, the Peacable Bus Program and the continued success of the Sister Schools partnership with Slingerlands. READ MORE »
Principal's Letter for February
In her February letter, Principal Dorothy McDonald writes about signs of caring all around Clarksville and Heart Healthy Month, and shares some "Lessons from the Heart" from Mrs. Kimes’ third grade class. PRINCIPAL'S LETTER »
Used Book Drive
The Glenmont PTA is sponsoring a used book sale to benefit Doctors Without Borders, the Ronald McDonald House and the Bethlehem Festival Fund. There is a box in the Clarksville lobby where you can drop your gently used books for adults or children. The actual book sale will be held on May 18, the night of the budget vote, at the BC High School.
Parents of 2010-11 6th Graders: 欢迎！ˇBienvenida! Bienvenue! Welcome to the World Languages Program
Most students at the middle school, except those exempted by the Committee on Special Education, begin to study a new language in sixth grade. After three years of study, most BCMS students can earn one year of high school World Language credit. Learn more about the program: World Languages welcome letter [PDF] Language facts [PDF]
Clarksville and Slingerlands 'Sister Schools' Unite for a Great Cause video
There
are no two better reasons for students to come together than what
brought a busload of Slingerlands fifth graders to Clarksville on
Feb. 2: getting to know fellow students and helping
those in need.
READ MORE »
Helpful Parenting Information from Elementary Guidance Counselors
Download the February issue of Home & School Connection, from the BCSD Elementary Counseling Program. Download [PDF]
Workshop: Homework Struggles and Strategies to Help
Do your children struggle with homework assignments and do you struggle to assist them? Learn more about common homework struggles and discover strategies to assist with behavior issues, building literacy skills, and technology tools. This session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. in the high school's PPS conference room. To register for this program please call 439-8886 ext. 25469 or e-mail Amy Grant.
'Sister School' PTA Activities Off to a Great Start
The PTA's of Clarksville and Slingerlands have joined forces to provide a combined After School Enrichment Program. Tina Sheehan and Nancy Conway have put together an outstanding program that has gotten off to a great start! We have approximately 50 Clarksville students who are brought to Slingerlands every Thursday and Friday to participate. These students, along with about 150 Slingerlands children, are enjoying a variety of enrichment activities, including Aikido, Double Dutch Jump Roping, Creating Video Games, Jewelry Making, Creating a Student Newspaper and Cooking, just to name a few. In addition to enjoying the enrichment activities, the children are having a great time making new friends! SEE PHOTOS»
Check Out the Latest Clarksville Photo Gallery
Clarksville's
bulletins boards are beautiful! Enjoy the creative decorations in the most
recent photo gallery.
SEE PHOTOS»
Winter/Spring Green Club News
After a busy fall with our Five Rivers program, we took a mini-hibernation break in January! Now it is time to stretch ourselves out again to learn about and protect our Clarksville environment. READ MORE AND VIEW SCHEDULE »
Bus Garage Lost and Found is Full Again
Hats, mittens, bathing suits, towels, jackets and lunch boxes are a few of the items left on school buses. If you are missing a piece of clothing, stop by the district's Transportation Facility at 82 Van Dyke Road; for smaller items, such as electronics or glasses, call 439-3830. The Lost & Found will emptied during February recess and donated to a needy school.
Sheet and Towel Drive (Sponsored by Brownie Troop 1629)
Deposit your gently-used sheets and towels in the collection bin in the school lobby between Feb. 1 and March 5. Donations will be distributed to Capital Region shelters and other local agencies that help those in need. Thanks for your help and generosity!
School Banking – Money, Money, Money!
If your child is interested in banking or you are interested in volunteering for school banking please check out the First Niagara web site http://www.fnfg.com. Once you open the web page then go to “In The Community” and click on School Banking, then click on School Banking Club FAQ’s. You will find all the information you will need. If you are looking to be a little more involved in your child’s wonderful, warm and friendly elementary school, here is a great opportunity for you. READ MORE »
Science Fair is Coming to Clarksville on Feb. 25
Please be sure to watch for the sign-up forms coming home with your child. If you have any questions, contact Paula Wander at 439-5626.
Intramurals Announcement
Attention 4th & 5th graders! Intramurals will be held Monday through Thursdays at 8:35 a.m.
Inside Innovative
Classrooms
Clarksville Art Room a Place for Creativity — and Leadership and
Collaboration
The art room has always been a place for creativity. Yet, it can also be a place where students can develop leadership, responsibility, collaboration and communications skills, which are other attributes educational leaders have said students will need to compete in the future. READ MORE »
Do You Have a Child Ready to Start Kindergarten Next Year?
Kindergarten registration for children who will be 5 years old by December 1, 2010, will be held in February this year. A packet of registration materials with detailed information about registering will arrive in the mail in early January. If you did not receive this information, please contact district Registrar Melissa Haas at 439-7481.
District News
• Community addresses key questions at second budget forum
• Farm to You Fest wins statewide award
• Aid cuts proposed by Governor set stage for BC's budget process
• BC students step up to help Haiti
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