Dear Watervliet grades 3-5 families, We want to update you about the grades 3-5 English language arts (ELA) and math tests scheduled for this spring. You may recall that these tests, which typically are held each year, were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At this time, unless New York State receives …
Our yearbook staff needs your help to capture memories from a school year unlike any other! Families of remote students are asked to submit pictures of your child/children learning at home for Watervliet Elementary School’s 2020-21 yearbook. Want some ideas for yearbook photos? Share pictures of your child with their Chromebook, in their study space …
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We learned of two new positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community over the weekend. One case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. All contacts have been notified by school administration and advised to quarantine as a precaution per health department guidelines. One classroom has switched to remote learning for this …
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We have learned of three new confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Two cases involve individuals from the Watervliet Elementary School community. Two classrooms will switch to remote learning through next week and return to school after spring break. School administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need …
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The budget development process for the 2021-22 school year is underway. District and school leaders have been meeting to prioritize academic programs and support services for students next year while also remaining fiscally responsible to taxpayers. The Board of Education is expected to adopt the proposed budget during the April 22 meeting. District leaders encourage …
This week, we learned of three individuals who tested positive for COVID-19 in in our district. Two individuals participate in our remote learning program. The health department has identified no additional contacts with either case. The third case involves an individual from the Watervliet Elementary School community. The health department has advised that no contact …
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Waiver offers parents opportunity to change learning status to remote or in-person through end of school year We are sending out the Teaching and Learning Change Waiver early in an effort to prepare for the remainder of the school year. With a decline in positive COVID-19 cases and an increase in vaccinations, we anticipate more …
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We learned today – Thursday, March 11 – of one new confirmed positive case of COVID-19 in our school community. The case involves a member of the Watervliet Elementary School community. One classroom will switch to remote learning through Monday, March 15. School administrators have notified all individuals considered to be contacts of the need …
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Are you interested in running for the board? Two seats on the Watervliet Board of Education will be up for election this year. If you are interested in for running for a seat on the board, education law requires that candidates provide a petition signed by at least 50 qualified district voters. Board nominating petitions …
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A reminder that registration for the EPK (3-year-old) and UPK (4-year-old) classrooms 2021-22 school year begins soon! Applications are available in the main lobby at the Watervliet Elementary School between 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. or download forms from our website. Completed applications and supporting documents can be returned to the elementary school beginning on …
