SCHOOL NEWS
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BELL TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Upcoming Events |
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DATE |
EVENT |
TIME |
5/20/2013 |
Instrument Sign-up Night |
6:30 PM |
5/21/2013 |
BUDGET VOTE Field Day |
7 AM - 9 PMsee schedule |
5/22/2013 |
Gr.4 NYS Science Performance Exam |
7:30 PM |
5/24 - 5/28/2013 |
NO SCHOOL - MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND |
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5/29/2013 |
Grade 5 to Camp Gingercook |
8:00 AM-5:00PM |
5/30/2013 |
Grade 4 Concert @ CHS |
7:00 PM |
5/31/2013 |
Grade 4 Sno-Cone Sale |
Lunchtimes |
6/3/2013 |
Grade 4 NYS Science Exam - Written Part |
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6/4/2013 |
PTO Mtg. |
7:00 PM |
6/6/2013 |
Valente Grade 3 to Howe Caverns |
9:30-2:20 |
6/7/2013 |
Final Touch - Talent Show Gr. 4 & 5 |
10:00 AM |
6/12/2013 |
Grade 2 @ Schacht Fine Arts Center |
9:15 - 11:50 |
6/14/2013 |
Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony |
9:30-10:30 |
6/18/2013 |
Grade 4 to Dutch Apple Cruises |
9:15 - 1:15 |
6/20/2013 |
K-8 Last Day of Classes |
11:35 |
Have A Great Summer!!!!! |
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Bell Top Accepting “Wall of Fame” Nominees - Posted May 20, 2013
Bell Top Elementary School is preparing for the Annual Bell Ringers Wall of Fame. This honor is bestowed upon former Bell Top students who have attained significant accomplishments in the criteria areas of Academics, the Arts, Citizenship, or Athletics. Read More...
Internet-Gaming-Cell Phone Safety Seminar - Posted May 20, 2013
Bell Top Elementary School will host an important internet safety seminar offered by the North Greenbush Police on Wednesday, June 5 at 7 p.m. in the Bell Top cafeteria. The event is for parents and students, is free of charge and is open to all of our East Greenbush Central School District community members. For additional information click here.
Field Day Inclement Weather Information - Posted May 20, 2013
Unfortunately once again this year, the weather appears to be uncooperative with our scheduled Field Day events! The determination for having or not having Field Day will be made in the morning on Tuesday, May 21. Should field day be postponed it will be rescheduled for Tuesday, June 4. Read More…
Students Earn Physical Education Leader Awards - Posted May 20, 2013
Six Bell Top students were honored with a Physical Education Leader Award at a ceremony at Hudson Valley Community College on May 6. Read More...
Field Day Schedule – Posted May 13, 2013
Field Day will be Tuesday, May 21. For a complete schedule click here.
April PTO Budget Presentation - Posted April 26, 2013
East Greenbush Central School District Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle attended the April PTO meeting and discussed the proposed budget for the 2013/2014 school year and the four capital project propositions that will go before voters on May 21. To view the handout from the meeting click here.
Right Whale Adventure - Posted April 25, 2013
First grade students at Bell Top painted their parking lot whale today! Students also learned more about right whales and practiced their estimation skills. To view a photo album click here.
Bell Top Teacher to Conduct Research at Sea - Posted April 15, 2013
On Monday, May 20, Bell Top teacher Melanie Lyte will go from teacher to student as she embarks on a 10-day voyage through the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Teacher at Sea Program. Read More...
What are the Common Core? - Posted April 11, 2013
What are the Common Core standards and how will they impact your child? The NYS Education Department has released a new video that will help parents understand what the new standards are, why NY has chosen to implement them, and how they will affect your child. To view the video click here.
Board of Education Adopts 2013/2014 Budget - Posted April 10, 2013
The East Greenbush CSD Board of Education adopted a budget for the 2013-2014 school year at its April 8 meeting. The budget totals $86,143,773 and represents an increase in spending of 1.20 percent over the current year and would result in a 0.32 percent tax levy increase in the coming year. The plan will now go before district residents for a public vote on May 21, 2013. Read More...
Superintendent Dr. Nagle to Attend April PTO Meeting - Posted April 4, 2013
East Greenbush Central School District Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle will attend the April 22 PTO meeting to discuss the budget for the 2013/2014 school year and the four capital project propositions that will go before voters on May 21. The meeting begins at 6 p.m.
Letter from Principal McHugh - Posted March 27, 2013
I wish each of our Bell Top families a safe and relaxing spring recess (No School Friday, March 29 – Friday, April 5, 2013). We return to school on Monday, April 8, 2013. The required New York State Testing Program for Grades 3-5 is fast approaching. This year the state testing program has been redesigned to measure student learning aligned to the six shifts in English Language Arts and Mathematics within the new common core learning standards. Read More...
Grandparents and Special Friends Day - Posted March 22, 2013
On Friday, March 22, 2013 the students at Bell Top Elementary School celebrated their grandparents and special friends! Students demonstrated the many learning activities going on in the school and shared their favorite books. Thank you to all our grandparents and special friends for joining us. To view a photo album click here.
District to Hold Budget Review and Community Budget Meetings - Posted February 25, 2013
The East Greenbush Central School District Board of Education will begin the budget deliberation process on March 6, with the first of three budget review sessions. While current projections indicate the district may receive an increase of $266,967 over last year, the district has lost a cumulative $12,059,550 since 2010 through the Gap Elimination Adjustment (GEA). As the Board formulates a budget for the 2013/2014 school year, the unique challenges brought about by the GEA and the tax cap legislation require a thoughtful discussion on the programs and services our community values most for our students. Read More...
Bus Recognition Program for Outstanding Conduct - Posted February 5, 2013
Savannah (grade K), Kiarah, Makaylah, and Jamizin (grade 1), Sarah and Clara (grade 2), and Tyler (grade 4) were recognized by their bus driver for displaying positive bus conduct (following rules, caring and encouraging others, and standing up for others) during the month of April 2013. All of the children receive a certificate of recognition and their pictures are displayed on our bulletin board as we attempt to recognize students of character.
A Message from Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle - Posted December 20, 2012
Thank you very much for all of your suggestions and comments regarding the safety of our schools. Together, we work as partners to make sure that our schools and our community is safe for everyone.
Local and State police departments will have a presence in our schools over the coming days and the month ahead. You will notice local and state police cars parked at our schools and you may also see uniformed police officers touring our schools. This will now be a normal occurrence and is not a cause for concern. This is simply to heighten our level of security and it allows law enforcement to become familiar with our buildings. Read More…
Community Focus Group Volunteers Wanted - Posted December 18, 2012
The East Greenbush Central School District Board of Education is seeking volunteers for a community focus group. The primary task of the group will be to analyze, discuss and prioritize the findings from the Kindergarten through Grade 5 Program Delivery Study. Read More...
A Message from Dr. Angela Nagle Regarding School Safety - Posted December 17, 2012
The East Greenbush Central School District takes the safety of our students and staff seriously. The district has a safety committee comprised of district and community stakeholders, which meets throughout the year to review the safety and security of our buildings. The Board of Education and I have made a strong commitment to ensuring the security of our buildings and the safety of our students. Read More...
Dignity Act PowerPoint - Posted November 16, 2012
Bell Top Social Worker and building Dignity Act Coordinator Maura Barrett presented important information to the faculty and staff about the Dignity Act in a recent faculty meeting. To see Mrs. Barrett’s presentation click here. For additional information and resources on the Dignity Act click here.
District Provides Dignity for All Students Resource - Posted October 16, 2012
New York State’s Dignity for All Students Act went into effect on July 1, 2012, to ensure that students throughout New York State attend school in a safe and supportive environment, free from discrimination, intimidation, taunting, harassment and bullying on school property, on school buses or at school functions. Read More...
New Assessments for 2012/2013- Updated September 24, 2012
As we begin the 2012-2013 school year, there have been many changes in education that will affect the students in the East Greenbush Central School District. The adoption of the Common Core Learning Standards, as well as more rigorous assessments, will be connected to the new teacher and principal evaluations, or Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR). Read the complete letter from Interim Assistant Superintendent Mr. Ralph Lyons and view additional resources here.
BELL TOP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ANTI-BULLYING MISSION STATEMENT
We at Bell Top Elementary School are committed to promoting a peaceful, productive, and safe learning environment. We are all unique and bring special qualities to share. Everyone has a right to be respected and a responsibility to respect one another.
Written By: 2010-2011 Anti-Bullying Committee
