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October 16, 2020

UPK students make “egg”cellent predictions during science activity

Universal prekindergarten (UPK) students recently engaged in an “eggs”tra special experiment. The young scientists made predictions about what would happen to eggs that were submerged overnight in three different liquids: vinegar, soda and water. Their predictions ranged from the egg would explode, to the egg will crack and sink to the ground, to nothing will …

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September 30, 2020

Student in remote learning program tests positive for COVID-19

Dear Watervliet Families, We learned today, Wednesday, Sept. 30, from the Albany County Department of Health that a member of the Watervliet school community has tested positive for COVID-19. The student is enrolled in our remote learning program and has not been in our buildings this school year. Please note that the Health Insurance Portability …

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September 26, 2020

Reported COVID cases appear to be in error

Watervliet administrators noticed this morning that the New York State School COVID-19 Dashboard indicates two positive cases have been reported within the district. However, at this time the district is not aware of any students or staff members who have tested positive for COVID-19. Superintendent Dr. Lori Caplan has been in contact with the Albany …

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September 21, 2020

Prekindergarten spots available

UPK Watervliet CSD is taking applications to fill the last 4-year-old classroom. Students must be 4 years of age by Dec 1, 2020. The class can be attended in person or virtual by the student. The class will run from 12:45 pm to 3:30 p.m. in person. Before care from 9:30 to 12:45 is available …

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September 8, 2020September 8, 2020

A few health and safety reminders for the first day of school

We are ready and excited to welcome back students tomorrow – Wednesday, Sept. 9 – for the first day of the 2020-21 school year! As we begin a school year unlike any other, we anticipate there will be some bumps in the road. We ask for your patience during these first several days of school …

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August 27, 2020September 3, 2020

Watervliet schools prepare to welcome back students on Sept. 9

We thank all parents and guardians who took time to the complete the Teaching and Learning Waiver earlier this month. Your participation has helped us prepare for our return to school in September. Approximately 40% of respondents selected a fully remote learning model through the first five weeks of school. If you did not complete …

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August 13, 2020August 14, 2020

Virtual forums on reopening schools

Thank you to the Watervliet families who participated in the three virtual forums we have offered on reopening schools this fall. The forums were recorded and may be watched at any time on YouTube, see links below: Aug. 10 School Forum for Grades UPK-6 – View a recording of the virtual forum Aug. 12 School …

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August 9, 2020August 24, 2020

Update: Governor announces schools may reopen in September

WCSD to continue planning and outreach efforts On Friday, Aug. 7, Governor Andrew Cuomo gave the go-ahead for schools across the state to reopen in the fall based on current COVID-19 infection rates. The governor also outlined new requirements related to school reopening plans. These requirements include highlighting plans for remote learning, COVID-19 testing and …

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July 31, 2020July 31, 2020

WCSD submits its School Reopening Plan for 2020-21 to State Education Department

The Watervliet City School District submitted its School Reopening Plan for 2020-21 to the New York State Education Department (SED) by the July 31 deadline, as required. The full plan is posted on our website at https://www.watervlietcityschools.org/watervliet-csd-covid-19-health-and-safety-reopening-plan-for-2020-21/ and is linked to the website’s homepage banner and available on the Planning/Reopening Our Schools web page. Please …

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July 10, 2020

Protocols for staff and visitors to our schools

In the interest of health and safety, ALL district employees who are working over the summer must complete a Wellness Self-Screening and Attestation App each day before entering the schools. Visit https://entry.neric.org/watervliet to complete the screening. This link is also available on the Staff Resources page of the district website or by using the QR …

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