School Health News New York state has released a new School Health Examination Form that parents and doctors should use beginning July 1. Download the new form from the State Education Department website While the state considers the 2018-19 school year to be a transition year when schools can accept ANY completed health exam form, the …
ExTRA Summer Academy provides academic support, enrichment activities for K-8 students Summer learning is now underway in Watervliet. Watervliet’s K-8 ExTRA Summer Academy engages students in reading, math, art and physical education. The Travel Program is off to a great start! Students work together to breakout of the EDU Boxes and earn their “travel …
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In May, fourth grade students at Watervliet Elementary School were introduced to SEFCU’s challenge-based iPac learning lab: Change Your World, Making Financial Decisions. View photo gallery This unique, first-of-its-kind program introduces basic financial concepts and decision making using iPads and Apple robots to children between the ages of nine and 12 years old. The use …
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Second grade students author butterfly adventures to mix writing and scientific research Every spring, second grade students at Watervliet Elementary School learn about the stages of the butterfly life cycle, also known as metamorphosis. The life cycle includes four stages, beginning with the egg, which then hatches into a caterpillar (the larva). The third stage …
RPI nanotech event at WJSHS designed to spark interest in science, engineering, math Grades 4-8 students and their families learned about nanotechnology using simple materials to solve fun engineering challenges at a special event on Saturday, April 14 at Watervliet Jr./Sr. High School. ADD PHOTOS (2-3) Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) students presented nanoscience demonstrations and …
Virtual field trip technology supports student exploration and learning at Watervliet Elementary School WES fourth-grade students recently visited Citi Field to mark baseball’s opening day. Earlier this year, grade 5 students traveled to Borneo, the world’s third-largest island, to explore its river and beach ecosystems. These are just a few of the famous landmarks and …
Dress Like a Teacher Day Watervliet Elementary School students began Spirit Week with Dress Like A Teacher Day, where they donned their most adult-looking attire in honor of a school educator. ADD PHOTOS The remaining themes for WES Spirit Week include: Dress Like a Rock Star on Tuesday, Wacky Wednesday, Super Hero Day on Thursday …
WES students celebrate Dr. Seuss and reading on March 1 On Thursday, March 1, Watervliet Elementary School students, parents and teachers celebrated Dr. Seuss’s birthday and Read Across America Day with a “Rock Concert” featuring performances by Watervliet High School’s à capella singing group – Delta Force and resident UPK musician: Andy “THE MUSIC MAN” …
CASDA recognizes Geraldine Ferris for service to Watervliet students and school community Geraldine Ferris, Outreach Coordinator for the Watervliet City School District, received a Friend of Education Award from the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) in February. CASDA presented this award during its annual Friends of Education Dinner to recognize the contributions of individuals …
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First grade gears up for big project First grade teachers have many learning activities planned for students in February to coincide with such events as the Winter Olympics, Lincoln’s birthday and Chinese New Year. “There’s a lot happening the week before the winter recess,” said teacher Christine Goodell. March, however, is an even much busier …
