1 McGuffey Lane
Delmar, NY 12054
(518) 439-4905
Principal
David Ksanznak
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. 11 - BOU Meeting (7 p.m. @ BCMS LMC)
• Feb. 11 - Hamagrael Lip Sync
• Feb. 15 - No School - Presidents Day (Office Closed)
• Feb. 16-19 - No School - February Recess (Offices Open)
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.
When the catastrophic earthquake hit Haiti in January, BC students, including third graders in Ms. Schade's class sprang into action, organizing coin drives and more to benefit disaster relief efforts. Here, Hamagrael students work on the school's coin drive in front of a map of Haiti.
Hamagrael Headlines
Attention kindergarten parents: Math & Science Night is coming on March 22
The Kindergarten Family Math and Science Night will be held at Hamagrael on Monday, March 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. This is an evening of fun, hands-on science and math activities for you and your kindergartner to explore. Sign up sheets will be coming home soon! If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions please contact Carie Hennessey (carie_hennessey@hotmail.com) or Ellen Burkhard (e-b-burkhard@verizon.net).
A note from Mr. Ksanznak for February 5
In his note for February 5, the principal congratulations 5th graders and vocal music teacher Lorraine Guyon for all of their efforts with the musical “Rats," reminds parents about the Feb. 11 lip sync and the upcoming budget forum, as well as the upcoming February break. READ MORE »
NOTE: Location change for Healthy Kids Week planning meeting
The Hamagrael Healthy Kids Committee will be meeting on Monday, Feb. 8, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Hamagrael School Library. (New location!) We would love to have your ideas and your help for Healthy Kids Week 2010, which will run from March 29-April 1. Ideas for the week include: a Family Walk to School Day, Healthy Choice Tickets, taste-testing in the cafeteria, a Family Outdoor Games Night, a School Lunch Recipe Contest and several events that will be hosted by and at the Bethlehem Library. Contact Karen Shaw for more information at kshaw2@nycap.rr.com. Thanks!
The Spring Book Fair is coming
Visit the Hamagrael PTA page to learn more about the book fair and to volunteer.
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]
Helpful parenting information from elementary guidance counselors
Download the February issue of Home & School Connection, from the BCSD Elementary Counseling Program. Download [PDF]
Hamagrael Science Fair is March 15
The Science Fair is coming! This year'S Hamagrael Science Fair will be held on Monday, March 15, from 6:30-8 p.m. All students in grades 1-5 are encouraged to participate! READ MORE »
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 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.
Kids Helping Kids to rock The Beverwyck!
Hamagrael has been invited for a second year to perform our lip synch show at the Beverwyck, a senior residential facility in Slingerlands. We are going to do two shows, if there is enough interest among the lip synch groups. READ MORE »
Do any of these belong to you? Lost & Found pictures
Click
here to see pictures of Lost & Found items at the school
as of Jan. 14. If any of the items belong to you, you can
retrieve them from the school's main office.
Bus Garage Lost and Found is full again
Hats, mittens, bathing suits, towells, 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.
Jump Start program looking for volunteers
Attention Hamagrael and Eagle parents and grandparents: Jump Start needs you! If you have an hour a week to volunteer to help improve the literacy skills of our students, please contact Jen Spore, Jump Start Coordinator, at sporejd@verizon.net.
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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