VIDEO: Slingerlands fifth grade students show off their “Flocabulary”
Following current events and writing about them. Fifth grade students at Slingerlands Elementary received a shout out for their poems and raps.
Category: Slingerlands
Posts or pages specific to Slingerlands Elementary School
Offices closed Friday, Feb. 25
FEB. 25: All offices in the Bethlehem Central School District will be closed today, Friday, Feb. 25, due to the snowstorm. There will be no athletic events or practices. School is scheduled to resume Monday, Feb. 28 following the mid-winter break. Stay safe, BC! Weather-related closures As in past years, schools will be closed when …
Board of Education to appoint Jennifer Szpila as Elementary Assistant Principal
The Bethlehem Central Board of Education is expected to name Jennifer Szpila as elementary assistant principal, a role serving all five elementary schools in the district. Szpila has worked in the South Colonie Central School District for 15 years, most recently as an administrative dean and a Committee on Special Education (CSE) chairperson addressing the …
Continue reading “Board of Education to appoint Jennifer Szpila as Elementary Assistant Principal”
Halloween at Slingerlands 2021
Halloween was particularly special this year thanks to the efforts of parents, staff and the smiles of our students.
First Day of School Photos 2021-22
On September 9, 2021, we welcomed 4,300 students back to our seven schools. We are so excited to have everyone back at BC!
Slingerlands Arrival and Dismissal 2021-22
Whether your child is walking, biking, taking the bus or being dropped off, safety and patience are keywords when it comes to arrival and dismissal in the new school year. Once again, we expect to have a large number of people driving their children so we have developed a plan that will allow us to …
Continue reading “Slingerlands Arrival and Dismissal 2021-22”
Andrew Baker to be appointed principal of Slingerlands Elementary School
Andrew Baker, the longtime supervisor of the Bethlehem Central School District’s English Language Arts (ELA) department, is expected to be named principal of Slingerlands Elementary School. Baker will succeed Heidi Bonacquist as principal. Bonacquist is retiring in June. Slingerlands Elementary School is one of five K-5 schools in the BC school district. It has a …
Continue reading “Andrew Baker to be appointed principal of Slingerlands Elementary School”
Slingerlands Virtual Veterans Day Assembly
Every November, the Slingerlands Elementary School community looks forward to the annual Veterans Day Assembly. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, the assembly was canceled. To ensure our veterans receive the recognition they deserve, fourth-grade students in Mrs. Clarkson’s room and in Mrs. Kourt’s room put together a virtual celebration and educational presentation. You can …
Continue reading “Slingerlands Virtual Veterans Day Assembly”
Strike Out Hunger helps Bethlehem families
Students at Slingerlands used the World Series to help address hunger by donating to the Bethlehem Food Pantry.
Introducing i-Ready, an online tool to help guide K-8 instruction
The following is an important message for parents K-8 from Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs David Hurst and K-5 Administrator for RtI and Instructional Technology Laurel Jones. Dear Parents and Guardians, Welcome to the 2017-18 school year! We are writing to tell you about some changes ahead that will help teachers provide more personalized learning …
Continue reading “Introducing i-Ready, an online tool to help guide K-8 instruction”