A National Blue Ribbon School
November 2023 Character Education Winners and Malta Man Sidekicks
The Malta Avenue Talent Show - A HIT!
For More Information - Click Here
Friday, December 1, 2023
Hello, BSCSD Elementary families. Please see our updates from the week below. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
-BSCSD Elementary Principals
Holiday Closet For Our Community 2023
Please see the linked flier for a Holiday Closet at First Baptist Church on Saturday, December 9 from 8 am - 5 pm.
Parents as Partners Webinars Series
The district is excited to announce the next session in our Parents as Partners Webinar series. This session, session 5, is titled “Mindfulness-Informed Parenting: Learn the Basics for Introducing Mindfulness Practices to Your Child”.
More information and the registration link can be found on the school website or by clicking HERE.
If you are seeking a career in the field of education and looking to contribute to the growth and success of the students in our community, please consider joining our BSCSD Team! More info is HERE.
Friday, October 20, 2023
Hello, BSCSD Elementary families. Please see our updates from the week below. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
-BSCSD Elementary Principals
Superintendent Conference Day on October 20
There is no school for students on Friday, October 20, 2023. Staff will report for a Superintendent Conference Day.
14th Annual Scotties Closet - Volunteers Needed
Calling all BSCSD Friends and Families! We are in need of your help! The 14th Annual Scotties Closet will be held on Saturday 11/4 from 9 am to 1 pm at the Middle School.
Volunteers are needed to help sort and organize the donated clothing in the two weeks leading up to the event as well as on the day of the Scotties Closet event. If you are interested in learning more and/or signing up to help, please use the link to the Google Form above. Within the form, there is a video to help provide volunteers an overview of what you will be doing if you are helping to sort clothing before the event (the video link is the second to last item on the form). The form can be accessed by clicking here.
If you have any questions, please email Christine Jones at cjones@bscsd.org or call Deb Monroe or Gaylen Wichrowski at the Middle School: 518-884-7200.
Adult Fitness Opportunities
Our District Community Education Program is currently offering adult sports opportunities in the evenings. They will include; Co-Ed Indoor Soccer on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. Each includes a 10-week session beginning the week of September 25, 2023. There is a $35 registration fee for district residents. The popular Adult Walk About Fitness Program is a low impact fitness activity providing a safe, indoor walking course for our community. This program is offered Monday through Thursday when school is in session. There is a $20 registration fee for district residents. Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session. More info is HERE.
Fire Prevention Month
Thank you to our local fire departments for visiting each of our elementary schools to share important fire safety information with our students. As a follow up to the visits, our fire departments have shared some follow-up resources for families.
sparky.org is a great age based website with activities/songs/games for kids to learn more about fire safety
Close before you doze video- a great way to show kids why it's important to sleep with the door closed
3-5 version: https://youtu.be/Nu5ICj3LwqE?si=wjOus4KVT-giCHjO
K-2 kids version/song: https://youtu.be/WUqjNF_DNkQ?si=-x1FG_GnFgJclqWh
Cellular devices
The use and ownership of cellular phones and smart watches has grown consistently over the last several years in our elementary schools. With busy schedules before and after school, we recognize that some families have chosen to use these devices to stay in communication with one another. For those families that do provide students with a phone or smart watch during the day, these devices need to be kept off and stored in their backpack during the school day to avoid any distraction and prevent misuse.
If you are seeking a career in the field of education and looking to contribute to the growth and success of the students in our community, please consider joining our BSCSD Team! More info is HERE.
Friday, October 13, 2023
Hello, BSCSD Elementary families. Please see our updates from the week below. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
-BSCSD Elementary Principals
Superintendent Conference Day on October 20
There is no school for students on Friday, October 20, 2023. Staff will report for a Superintendent's Conference Day.
BSCSD Homecoming Spirit Week: October 16 - 20
Ballston Spa will have a Community Spirit Week and Homecoming activities the week of October 16 through 20. Please see this page on the website for more details on activities and the themes for each day of the school week.
14th Annual Scotties Closet
Ballston Spa is hosting the 14th annual Scotties Closet on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9 am - 1 pm at the Ballston Spa Middle School. We are in need of donations, including clean, gently used clothing, as well as volunteers to sort and organize clothing prior to the event. Please click this link for more details.
Adult Fitness Opportunities
Our District Community Education Program is currently offering adult sports opportunities in the evenings. They will include: Co-Ed Indoor Soccer on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. Each includes a 10-week session beginning the week of September 25, 2023. There is a $35 registration fee for district residents. The popular Adult Walk About Fitness Program is a low-impact fitness activity providing a safe, indoor walking course for our community. This program is offered Monday through Thursday when school is in session. There is a $20 registration fee for district residents. Walkers may join the program at any time throughout the session. More info is HERE.
Cellular devices
The use and ownership of cellular phones and smart watches have grown consistently over the last several years in our elementary schools. With busy schedules before and after school, we recognize that some families have chosen to use these devices to stay in communication with one another. For those families that provide students with a phone or smartwatch during the day, these devices need to be kept off and stored in their backpacks during the school day to avoid any distractions and prevent misuse.
If you are seeking a career in the field of education and looking to contribute to the growth and success of the students in our community, please consider joining our BSCSD Team! More info is HERE.
Friday, October 6, 2023
Hello, BSCSD Elementary families. Please see our updates from the week below. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
-BSCSD Elementary Principals
14th Annual Scotties Closet
Ballston Spa is hosting the 14th annual Scotties Closet on Saturday, November 4, 2023, from 9 am - 1 pm at the Ballston Spa Middle School. We are in need of donations, including clean, gently used clothing, as well as volunteers to sort and organize clothing prior to the event. Please click this link for more details.
Adult Fitness Opportunities
The Ballston Spa CSD Community Education Program is offering two adult sports opportunities in the evenings this fall. They will include; Co-Ed Indoor Soccer on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. Each includes a 10-week session beginning the week of September 25, 2023. There is a $35 registration fee for district residents. More info is HERE.
Cellular devices
The use and ownership of cellular phones and smart watches has grown consistently over the last several years in our elementary schools. With busy schedules before and after school, we recognize that some families have chosen to use these devices to stay in communication with one another. For those families that do provide students with a phone or smartwatch during the day, these devices need to be kept off and stored in their backpacks during the school day to avoid any distractions and prevent misuse.
If you are seeking a career in the field of education and looking to contribute to the growth and success of the students in our community, please consider joining our BSCSD Team! More info is HERE.
Friday, September 15, 2023
Hello, BSCSD Elementary families. Please see our updates from the week below. Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
-BSCSD Elementary Principals
Staff Development Day with Half Day for Students (9/22/23)
On Friday, September 22, 2023, Ballston Spa schools are having a Staff Development Day with a half day of classes for students in the morning. Elementary students will have a normal arrival time by bus and car drop-off (9:00 am). The half-day dismissal schedule will be as follows:
Bus Dismissal
Students will load buses at 11:45 a.m., with bus departure from school at 12 p.m.
Car Pick-up
Will occur between 11:45 am - 12 pm in the normal locations.
PTA Meetings
Gordon Creek - 9/14/23 at 7:30 pm. This meeting will be virtual with a meet link shared by PTA.
Wood Road- 9/27/23 at 7:00 PM. This meeting will be virtual with a meet link to be shared
Complex Dismissal Change
Beginning on Monday, September 18th, 2023, traffic to the rear of the building will be restricted until 3:00 PM. This is to provide a traffic-free area near our recess and physical education facilities while these are in session. At 3:00, the cones will be removed to allow for cars to move to the pick-up zones in the rear of the buildings. Please help us keep our kids safe by waiting in your car until the cones are removed. Student dismissal begins at 3:15 p.m., so there is no need to arrive prior to 3:00 p.m.
Adult Fitness Opportunities
The Ballston Spa CSD Community Education Program is offering two adult sports opportunities in the evenings this fall. They will include; Co-Ed Indoor Soccer on Mondays and Men’s Basketball on Wednesdays. Each includes a 10-week session beginning the week of September 25, 2023. There is a $35 registration fee for district residents. More info is HERE.
If you are seeking a career in the field of education and looking to contribute to the growth and success of the students in our community, please consider joining our BSCSD Team! More info is HERE.
The latest edition of The Scotties Recap has been posted. Please follow the link to read all about the latest news and information from the BSCSD!
Ballston Spa High School World Language students recently gave an amazing Lip Sync concert of eleven French and Spanish songs.
The Ballston Spa CSD Community Education Program continues Adult Fitness opportunities starting January 2024.
BSCSD offers an Adult Fitness Walk About program that provides a safe, indoor walking course within the Middle and High School for those interested in a low impact fitness activity.
The Music Department presents several annual winter concerts which are free and open to members of the community. Students and families are specifically invited and encouraged to attend and support the performing artists.
The district is excited to announce that we have partnered with Building Better Futures, LLC. to bring our families a series of 10 virtual presentations titled "Parents as Partners".
