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Scotia-Glenville Museum visit

Feb. 2, 2012

Hands-on history  Watervliet Elementary School fourth-graders learned some new “old” games and discovered that wooden shoes are actually pretty comfortable during a recent visit from the Scotia-Glenville Traveling Museum. Read more and see photo gallery

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Jan. 25, 2012

Kindergarten students celebrate the letter P

Kindergarten students recently gathered in the lobby outside their classroom and listened to stories while wearing pajamas in celebration of the letter P. see photos

Jan. 24, 2012

2012-13 kindergarten registration March 14 & 15

Watervliet residents with children who will turn 5 by Dec. 1, 2012 should call the elementary school to schedule a registration appointment. read more and download registration packet

Jan. 23, 2012

Report cards heading home Jan. 31

Due to a data system glitch beyond the district’s control, elementary school second quarter Achievement Report Cards will not be distributed this week as originally planned. The Achievement Report Cards will be sent home with students Tuesday, Jan. 31.

Jan. 20, 2012

WES annual spelling bee

Brandie Lance, a student in Andrea DeLollo’s sixth-grade class, made winning her third spelling bee in a row look effortless as she spelled the word “laborious” in the final round of competition at Watervliet Elementary School on Jan. 20. Read more

Jan. 4, 2011

Video interviews: Watervliet master teachers and state Education Commissioner John B. King, Jr.  In cooperation with WVLT Channel 17, Watervliet sixth grader Patrick Ethier recently got the opportunity to interview Commissioner King and three Watervliet teachers who earned National Board Certification this year. Read more and watch the video

Jan. 4, 2012

Get the latest edition of the elementary student newspaper

Check out the latest edition of The Shooting Star, Watervliet Elementary School's newspaper produced by the student council. Download The Shooting Star (December 2011)

Dec. 21, 2011

January elementary newsletter now available

Check out this month’s edition of the Watervliet Elementary School newsletter. In addition to the school calendar, menus and upcoming PTA events, the newsletter this month also features tips on keeping math skills sharp over the holiday break. view newsletter

Dec. 16, 2011

Fourth-grade teacher receives  CAP COM Cares for Classrooms award

A Watervliet Elementary School classroom will soon receive some new supplies thanks to the CAP COM Cares for Classrooms Program. Read more

Dec. 15, 2011

Elementary student perform Winter Concert

The elementary Winter Concert was held Dec. 15 view slideshow

Dec. 6, 2011

Elementary chorus to sing at Colonie Center

The Watervliet Elementary School Cannoneer Chorus will perform at this year's Colonie Center Holiday Music Program on Tuesday, Dec. 13 from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

Dec. 6, 2011

Elementary holiday concert rescheduled

The elementary school holiday concert is now set for Thursday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. It had originally been scheduled for Dec. 8.

Dec. 5, 2011

Elks donate dictionaries to third graders

The Watervliet Elks Lodge recently provided free dictionaries to each third grader at the Watervliet Elementary School. The dictionary giveaway is part of the locals Elks’ annual participation in the Dictionary Project. read more

Nov. 30, 2011

Fifth and sixth grade honor roll released

The honor and high honor rolls for the fifth and sixth grades at Watervliet Elementary School are now available. read more

Nov. 22, 2011

Happy Thanksgiving

In advance of the Thanksgiving holiday and break, classes at the Watervliet Elementary School took part in a variety of activities including a kindergarten feast and a first grade pancake breakfast. view slideshows

Nov. 18, 2011

WES newspaper now online

Want to read about what's happening at WES? Check out the latest edition of The Shooting Star, Watervliet Elementary School's newspaper produced by the student council. Download The Shooting Star (November 2011)

Nov. 14, 2011

Teacher's Web page displays student art work Mrs. Preston, Watervliet Elementary School’s new art teacher, has launched a Web page displaying some of the fantastic work her art students are creating. read more

Nov. 4, 2011

Student earn anti-bullying bracelets In November, the first of the garnet and gray anti-bullying bracelets were distributed to fifth- and sixth-grade students. The bands read “Bully Free It Starts With Me” and are a reward for positive, bully-free behaviors toward others. read more

Nov. 1, 2011

November elementary newsletter available The November edition of the elementary newsletter includes a calendar of events, lunch menus, PTA news, a message from the school nurse regarding flu kits and other important messages and information. view newsletter

Oct. 31, 2011

Halloween at Watervliet Elementary Students at the Watervliet Elementary School celebrated Halloween with classroom activities and a parade. view slideshow

Oct. 31, 2011

War vet honored for Halloween For Watervliet kindgarten student Kevin Bramer III, Halloween this year was about more than ghouls, goblins and candy. The 6-year-old used the holiday this year to honor his grandfather – a Vietnam veteran and winner of the Silver Star. Read more

Oct. 28, 2011

Mrs. Geene's second-grade class is "in tent" on reading books Read more and see photos

Oct. 27, 2011

Halloween celebrations at Watervliet Elementary School Students will celebrate Halloween Oct. 31 with a parade in the afternoon. Parents are invited to attend. read more

Oct. 26, 2011

Fourth graders study habitats Students in Mrs. Webster's class at the Watervliet Elementary School have been studying animal habitats. Read more and see photos

Oct. 20, 2011

Firefighters visited the Watervliet Elementary School Firefighters appeared at fire safety assemblies at the Watervliet Elementary School and visited the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Thursday, Oct. 20. See photos

Oct. 12, 2011

Now it its third year, the Peaceful Bus program has had positive impact at WES. Read more and See photos 

 

Oct. 7, 2011

On your mark, get set, go! WES annual Apple Run is fun for kindergartners. Read more and see photos

Oct. 7, 2011

WES second-graders get a tasty treat for reading during summer vacation. Read more

Oct. 5, 2011

The role of school resource officer at the Watervliet Elementary School has expanded. The officer hopes to establish relationships with students and parents early on. Read more

Sept. 27, 2011

The WES after school program began Monday, Sept. 26. Meetings of the drama, computer and boys' intramural clubs were on tap for the first day.  See Photos

Sept. 23, 2011

Watervliet Elementary School October newsletter download 

Sept. 22, 2011

During the past few days, in observance of Constitution Day and the school’s own Constitution, students at Watervliet Elementary signed their names to a school-wide behavior agreement. Read More 

Sept. 16, 2011

Friday, Sept. 16 was WES picture day for students and staff. SEE photos

Sept. 11, 2011

750 WES students joined together to create a remembrance quilt for the 9.11 anniversary. The poster board quilt is currently on display outside the school cafeteria. See photos.

Sept. 9, 2011

Be respectful. Be responsible. Be safe. Be honest. This first week of school Watervliet students participated in the first grade-level gatherings of the new year to review and practice school-wide and classroom expectations and etiquette. The gatherings are part of the school's PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program, which aims to increase positive behavior and foster a school environment that is conducive to learning. View slideshow! 

Sept. 9, 2011

Watervliet Elementary School students who ride the bus to school every day participated in a bus evacuation drill on Friday, Sept. 9. The school conducts these drills a couple of times each year to familiarize students with bus safety procedures. View slideshow! 

Sept. 7, 2011

The rain didn't appear to dampen the back-to-school spirit at the WES as students returned for the first day of classes Sept. 7. See photos.

Sept. 6, 2011

Kindergarten students and parents got to see their classrooms and meet their teachers in advance of school opening Sept. 7 SEE photos!  

Watervliet Elementary School September newsletter download 

August 23, 2011

Save the date for Meet the Teacher Nights in September READ MORE

July 13, 2011

School supply lists for 2011-12 are now available. View the supply lists by grade level.

 

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February 8

PTA meeting 6:30 p.m.

February 16

Character Education Snowball Shoot 6-8 p.m.

February 20-24

Winter break, no school

 

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