Originally delivered on 1/4/2018 10:00 am

SUBJECT: January Birchwood Beagle


 

January 2018

A message from Principal Berndt

We want to wish you all a very Happy New Year!  We are looking forward to the new year full of learning and growing.  Just as a reminder, we will be going outside if the temp. including wind chill is 15 degrees or higher.  Please be sure to send in winter gear (mittens, hats, snow pants, boots) each day so that your child is prepared to have fun outside.  

As the new year begins, we also want to remind you that the official start time for school is 7:55.  Any student arriving at the office door after this time (even 7:56) is marked tardy and will need a pass to take to class.  If you are dropping your child off, I encourage you to do so at 7:45 to allow time for walking to the classroom.  â€‹Thank you for your continued support.  

Stay warm!

Debra A. Berndt

Principal

LATEST NEWS

During the month of January, every Hannaford Helps Bag with the GOOD KARMA message sold at the Hannaford store location:


Will generate a $1 donation to support
 Birchwood Elementary PTO!
 
There are a lot of different bags, please make sure it is the Blue bag with the Good Karma message.

 

 Hannaford Helps bags with the â€œGood Karma” message can be found on the reusable bag rack and at various registers.
 
 
Box Tops for Education
 
 
Thank you for all those Box Tops that keep coming in!  Print out a new Winter collection sheet, fill it up and send it into the office!  Each month we will draw a collection sheet out and that student will win an Ice Cream Gift Card to Stewart's.

Drama Club
 
Attention 4th and 5th Grade Students- Drama Club Sign up is now open!  Sign up online at www.birchwoodpto.org. Auditions will be held on Wed. Jan 24th after school from 2:05-3:15.  See attached flyer for rehearsal dates and Drama Club info.  Any  questions contact Suzanne Brooksby at 518-378-4025 or Mrs. Mrs. Luyckx at eluyckx@niskyschools.org
 
Nature Park
January 10, 2018: Trim a Tree for Nature

In this program, students will create suet bird feeders to hang on the bushes and trees behind the school.  If time allows, we'll finish with a hike around the Nature Trail.  

This program will include time outdoors.  For the safety and comfort of your child, as well as the enjoyment of all participants, students must have appropriate attire (gloves/mittens, warm coat with hat or hood, boots, etc).

Program Date: 01/10/2018
Registration Deadline: 1/7/18
Time: Dismissal to 3:15 PM

Visit https://goo.gl/forms/BsGuRIlgETcYtFey1 to submit your student's registration.  This link is also posted on the Birchwood website.
 
Birchwood School Preschool Program
 
The program will be on Thursday mornings from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. beginning January 25, 2018 and continuing through March 29, 2018.  All children who are eligible to attend kindergarten at Birchwood in 2018 are welcome to participate in the program.  If you have any questions, please contact Libbie at libbers@me.com or Soyoung at absolutevalue@gmail.com.
 
Book Fair Raffle
 
Congratulations to Nick Downing who won the raffle for $5 in free books at the book fair!

Friends of Music (FOM) update

 

Happy New Year!  Can you believe it!?! The first 2017-2018 Birchwood concert is right around the corner on Thursday 1/18/18 at the High School at 7pm.  It will include orchestra, chorus and band.  The kids have been working especially hard.  We look forward to enjoying this wonderful evening!  

Did you remember to send in and sign up for your Friends of Music (FOM) membership?  Your support of and membership in FOM helps to ensure that Niskayuna students have well-rounded musical experiences.  Join today online or by mail at www.niskyfom.org There is still time to join - and be entered to win one or two $50 Amazon Gift Cards!  Join by January 12th, 2018!  Select “Membership” and provide your information, with payment via credit card or PayPal.  **Make sure to indicate Birchwood as the school when joining online to be considered for the raffle entry.  Or to join by mail, download the completed PDF version of the form with check payable to:  Niskayuna Friends of Music, 1626 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY, 12309.

Thank you for your continued musical support.

Laura O’Connor

Birchwood FOM Liaison 

Coming up at Birchwood...

 

1/5 - Popcorn Friday and School Banking

1/10 - PTO Meeting (6:30pm)

1/10- Mindfulness for Parents (7pm at Glencliff)

1/11 - Chipotle Fundraiser

1/19 - Popcorn Friday and School Banking

1/24 - Drama Club Auditions

 



Birchwood Elementary PTO
897 Birchwood Ln
Schenectady, NY 12309