Educating Everyone Takes Everyone
Dismissal schedule
Starting March 1st, we will be changing our dismissal times. Our new dismissal times will be as follows:
Monday - Thursday
Friday Dismissal
Kindergarten Parent Orientation in Ballston Spa
The Ballston Spa Central School District is excited to welcome the class of 2034! To prepare for Kindergarten student registration this spring, a Kindergarten Parent Orientation night will be held on March 10, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm. For everyone’s health and safety, this year’s orientation will be held virtually utilizing a video conference meeting format. Anyone with an incoming Kindergarten student who has not already contacted us is asked to call the Registration Office at (518) 602-0256. Registered students/parents will receive additional information about the meeting including the links to the presentation before March 10, 2021. We look forward to seeing you all then!
Happy February!
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Malta Avenue February Calendar
February 4th: School Spirit Day: The first Thursday of every month is a traditional spirit day. Wear gold, purple, or any Malta Avenue apparel.
February 12th: Something Sweet: See details below
February 15th-19th: Mid-Winter Recess. No School.
February 25th: School Spirit Day: Mismatched Shoe Day
Something Sweet Event: February 12th, 2021
On Friday, February 12th, Student Council will be hosting what is sure to be a fun event, ‘Something Sweet.’ This event will be virtual and will be conducted via Google Meet. Grab something sweet to eat and join your class, along with members of the Student Council, for a fun social and craft!
Kindergarten 12:00-12:20 Meet Code:SweetK
First Grade 12:25-12:45 Meet Code:Sweet1
Second Grade 12:50-1:10 Meet Code:Sweet2
Third Grade 1:15-1:35 Meet Code:Sweet3
Fourth Grade 1:40-2:00 Meet Code:Sweet4
Fifth Grade: 2:05-2:25 Meet Code:Sweet5
Super Science Saturday
Super Science Saturday was a success! A huge thank you to our Malta Avenue PTA and miSci for putting together this fun and engaging event. It was incredible to see our students immersed in hands-on and innovative activities including: putting together Kiwi Kits, taking part in engineering and science classes with miSci instructors, and completing additional science and engineering challenges.
Character Education Word Of The Month Winners
Our character education word for January was respect. Congratulations to the following students who were nominated by Malta Avenue staff members for displaying outstanding respect:
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Callan W. |
K |
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Kayleigh R. |
K |
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Emerson G. |
K |
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Giovanni M. |
1 |
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Liza L. |
1 |
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Armani S. |
1 |
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Amelia T. |
1 |
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Mercedes H. |
2 |
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Kendall R. |
2 |
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Lily O. |
2 |
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Nathan W. |
2 |
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Aliyah M. |
2 |
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Chase F. |
3 |
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Zachary N. |
3 |
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Anna L. |
3 |
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Chris S. |
3 |
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Hannah D. |
4 |
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Joanna N. |
4 |
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George L. |
4 |
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Lamaer W. |
5 |
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Emily M. |
5 |
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Ava B. |
5 |
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Griffin L. |
5 |
This month, we have two character education word of the month overall winners. Our winners are: Nathan and Callan W. Congratulations Nathan and Callan! Thank you for exemplifying respect and embodying the Malta Way! Nathan and Callan will be our Malta Man Sidekicks.
Character Education Word Of The Month
Our character education word for February is caring - kind - concern for others - thoughtful - understanding - compassionate - sympathetic - considerate - forgive others - help people in need
Picture Day
Picture day has been rescheduled. In-person learners will have pictures taken on February 25th and March 1st, and remote learners will have their pictures taken on February 26th. More information to follow.
PTA News
The next Malta Avenue PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 9th at 7 PM via Google Meet. Please email maltaaveptabscsd@gmail.com for additional information.
As always, please feel free to reach out at any time via email or phone call with questions or concerns!
Sincerely, Sarah Johnson
Email: sjohnson@bscsd.org
Phone: 884-7250 Ext. 1351
Attention Malta Avenue Elementary School 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders!
If you need help with homework or a class assignment, homework club is available to you every Wednesday from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.
It's as simple as logging in to Google Meet using the code: mahw
There are no sign-ups necessary, just join the meet and receive the help you need.
Ms. Constantine
Three tips to keep your Chromebook working properly:
Welcome to the Malta Avenue Library!
Mrs. McIntyre and Mrs. Thomas would like to introduce themselves and welcome you back to the Malta Avenue Library! While the library may function a little bit differently this year, they want you to know that your students are their top priority. Please click here to read more information from the Malta Avenue librarians!
Today we are sending you a few updates for your attention including new information on Friday in-person instruction at the elementary schools, Positive cases of COVID 19 in the schools, Reporting of cases, and Updates on Sports, Communications and Kindergarten Registration. Please check your email on file for the latest Message from the Superintendent. Enjoy the weekend. Thanks very much.
We were notified today of a high school student who has tested positive for COVID-19. Contact tracing has resulted in 21 students and 8 staff being placed in mandatory quarantine.
To prepare for Kindergarten student registration this spring, a Kindergarten Parent Orientation night will be held virtually on March 10, 2021 from 6:30-7:30pm.
The USDA has made breakfast and lunch available at no cost to all students. Our food service continues to prepare FREE meals for all students in the district- for both in-school students and remote learners. Families of remote learners are able to pick up at Gordon Creek Elementary School twice a week.
Please remember the need for absolute vigilance in maintaining and ensuring the health and safety of us all. Any information about positive COVID-19 cases or quarantining should be reported to our COVIDreport@bscsd.org email.
