Questions about absences, early releases, and excuses

Often, parents are unsure what their responsibilities are when their child is absent from school.  The Board of Education has a clear policy as to what constitutes excused and unexcused absences, and what parental actions are necessary to excuse a child from school.  A copy of this policy can be found here.

 

Adopt-An-Angel Returns to Boulevard

In celebration of our fifth anniversary, the Fifth Grade students at Boulevard Elementary School are participating once again in the Adopt-An-Angel campaign supporting the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northeastern New York.  The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children with life threatening medical conditions and their families.  The Fifth Grade students also participated in a poster contest to inform others about this worthwhile cause.  The winners of the contest were:  Alex Bielli, Aleah Barksdale, Bradley Mulligan and Emily Semione.  Honorable Mention awards were given to: Sarah Lebel, Ashley Karas, Cameron Wagar, Ryan Roy, Tyler Pape, Devon Davis, Lauren Javarone, Megan Patterson, Morgan Catania, Stacia Griesemer, Samantha Edgar, Anthony Balogh, Riley Palmer, Emma Botch, Jessika Kulzer, Mallory Houghton, Caroline Bakyta and Leanna Langlois.

Gloversville staff and students raise over $1,200 for breast cancer research

Through a combination of fundraisers in various schools, more than $1,200 was raised for the Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk held in Albany this weekend.   Teachers participated in "casual for a cause" donations, and students and faculty purchased pink ribbons.  District employees marched with thousands of others in Washington Park.  Kudos to teachers Barb Lundberg, Bobbi Coupas, and Meg Catchpole for their efforts in coordinating these efforts.

 

2007-2008 Calendar
The 2007-08 calendar is now online. See what's scheduled for the school year.

 

Looking for lunch?

Breakfast and lunch menus are now available online. Prices are to stay the same as last year. Prepaying for student meals is recommended. Those interested in prepaying for meals should contact Sandra Van Slyke, Food Service Director, 775-5708. Please note: Due to the construction at Boulevard Elementary School, an alternate lunch menu has been established for Boulevard students. As soon as the school's cafeteria is complete, Boulevard will receive the same menu as other district elementary schools.

 

Looking for a Teacher Page?
More than 25 Boulevard Elementary teachers currently have their own classroom Web site. See teacher pages.

 

Looking for a book?
Parent Involvement Coordinator Janice Blodgett has made available a list of the 50 top children's books for the year 2005. The list appeared in the December/January issue of "Child." Find the list on the Parent Program page. 

 

The Importance of Parent Involvement
From our Elementary Parent Spot
We hear it all the time - parents are their children's first and most important teachers. That role seems more clear cut when they are very young and need help with just about everything - from practicing how to tie their shoes to looking both ways before crossing a street. But once a child enters school, other adults assume the teacher role, leaving many parents wondering what they can do to support and encourage learning... in school and out. (Read more...)

Raising Children Who Love to Read
From our Elementary Parent Spot
Reading is undoubtedly the most important skill your children will learn during the elementary years. With education and practice, children learn to read and then transition these skills into reading to learn. When they learn to read well, all their other learning, both in and outside the classroom, becomes much easier. (Read more...)

Schools and families together: Helping raise children of character
From our Elementary Parent Spot
During the elementary years, children learn a lot about how to get along with other children, make new friendships, tackle schoolwork with confidence and take on more personal responsibility. How well they handle these new experiences is directly related to the lessons they learn at home and in school about good character. (Read more...)