Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child to the 2020-2021 school year at Watervliet Elementary School. As we embark on this new and unprecedented journey together, we promise to do our best to provide every student with engaging and meaningful instruction, while building positive relationships …
School district leaders hosted virtual forums for families of UPK-grade 6 students on Monday, August 10 at 6 p.m. and Friday, August 14 at 10 a.m. The forums offered an opportunity for parents/guardians to learn more about our 2020-21 Reopening Plan and to ask questions. The forums were held via the Zoom videoconferencing platform. Invitations …
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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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Please click the appropriate grade level/class to see your child’s supply list. Note that these lists are provided for planning purposes as we anticipate a decision from the Governor regarding how and when schools will reopen for the 2020-21 school year. Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Mrs. …
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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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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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Regional effort keep the fun and learning happening this summer Capital Region BOCES has partnered with its 24 component school districts to create a website of fun, enriching summer activities for students in grades K-5. Summer vacation may look a bit different this year — but Capital Region BOCES has eight weeks of activities to …
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The Watervliet City School District Board of Education appointed officers for the 2020-21 school year during its annual organizational meeting on July 1. Amanda Cavanaugh will serve as president and Sheri Senecal will be vice president. Both received unanimous approval. The Board also welcomed Tim Delisle, who was elected to his first term in June and …
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Watervliet City Schools: FREE Breakfast & Lunch Summer Program 2020 The summer program offers free meals for anyone 18 years and younger (parents may pick up meals for their children). Breakfast and lunch “To-Go” bags will be provided Monday–Friday with pick-up from 8-10 a.m. at the sites listed below through September 4. Watervliet Elementary School …
The Watervliet City School District in partnership with The Food Pantries of the Capital District and CDPHP will bring “Stan the Produce Van” to our summer food site at Watervliet Elementary School from 8:30-10:30 a.m. every Wednesday from July 1 through August 19! Free fresh fruits and vegetables are available to all! Anyone may stop …
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