Posts or pages specific to Elsmere Elementary School
All elementary schools in the Bethlehem Central School District will dismiss at 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Students in grades K-5 can order a Grab-n-Go bag lunch that day. The cost is $3.00 unless a family is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. To help the Food Services Department prepare the Grab-n-Go lunch for …
The artwork of 23 Bethlehem students was displayed at this year’s New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) Art Exhibit. The exhibit was part of the NYSSBA Annual Convention and Education Expo held October 20-22 in New York City. This annual exhibit, sponsored by the New York State Art Teachers Association (NYSATA), is an opportunity …
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An message from the Bethlehem Music Association (BMA)… Bethlehem Central School District is the proud home of an outstanding music department composed of 16 music teachers, over 35 music performing ensembles and more than 4,000 students from kindergarten through grade 12! The Bethlehem Music Association (BMA) is the “booster club” for this amazing music program. …
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Families needing financial support throughout the school year Dear BC Parent/Guardian: Inflation and economic uncertainties since the Covid-19 pandemic have made financial hardship more common for families everywhere. As a school district, we offer support in several ways throughout the year for BC families who may need assistance when it comes to paying for school-related …
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Research has shown that students who are not hungry attend school more regularly, have improved academic achievement, and have fewer disciplinary issues at school. The Bethlehem Central High School Student Senate organizes a districtwide effort to address food insecurity and food shortages affecting some of our students through a weekend backpack food program. The program …
The Bethlehem Central School District’s student support services department, which includes special education, will begin the 2024-25 school year with some new faces, and some familiar faces in new roles. At its Sept. 4 meeting, the Bethlehem Central Board of Education appointed Douglas Morrissey as Director of Special Education. Morrissey brings nearly three decades of …
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The 2024-25 school year at Elsmere Elementary School begins on Thursday, September 5, 2024. School supply lists for all grades can be downloaded and printed on this one-page document [PDF] or can be viewed below. Although not on any supply list, tissues, paper towels and extra supplies are always appreciated! Kindergarten 4 glue sticks Crayons …
The Bethlehem Police Department will host National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Elm Avenue Park in Delmar. All families in the Bethlehem Central School District are invited to join in the festivities celebrating safe neighborhoods. There will be live music, vehicle and equipment displays, a bounce house, raffles and more. This year, there …
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Information on finding free summer meals for students in the Capital Region.
All BC elementary schools and the middle school will dismiss students early on Tuesday, June 18 and Thursday, June 20, due to anticipated extreme heat. The high school will run final exams on the regular schedule but will be adding temporary, commercial-size air conditioning units to high school exam locations. The district will monitor weather …
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