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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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September 2, 2020

Orientation for WES virtual learners planned for the first week of school

WES virtual learners are expected to participate in an orientation during the first week of school, Wednesday, Sept. 9 through Friday, Sept. 11. View the virtual learning schedule The orientation for virtual learners will consist of two sessions each day, one with the whole class (both in-person and virtual learners) and one with just the …

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August 28, 2020August 28, 2020

Kindergarten orientation set for Tuesday, Sept. 8

Watervliet Elementary School invites you to participate in a virtual kindergarten orientation on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. to meet your child’s teacher and learn more about our kindergarten program. During the online meeting, we will share important information about what your child will learn, kindergarten readiness, and answer any questions you may have. …

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August 26, 2020

WES Principal Welcome Back Letter

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 …

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August 9, 2020August 14, 2020

WCSD Reopening Forums for UPK-Grade 6 Parents were held Aug. 10 and Aug. 14

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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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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