I would like to inform you of a very exciting upcoming event for grades 7-12. As was last year, December 23, 2010 students will be participating in a BKW Career Day.
The faculty is currently coordinating guest speakers for the day that will provide career related information to supplement their course curriculum.
The presenters will be attending individual classes and students will follow their regular class schedule. A guest presenter schedule will be provided to the students and be posted on the high school website in advance. Classes that do not have a guest speaker scheduled will be conducted as usual.
If a student wishes to attend a class (speaker) that is not during one of their regular classes, they will need to obtain a pass from their teacher. Passes will be provided only if students are meeting the course expectations.
Should you have any questions, concerns or if you would like to share your knowledge with our students as a presenter, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.
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Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
First Quarter Recognition Assemblies
On Thursday December 2nd, at 8:00a.m., We will be recognizing first quarter academic accomplishments and Fall sports teams for grades 6-8. On Friday December 3rd, we will be following the same format for grades 9-12.
I sincerely hope that you are able to attend and help us to recognize and celebrate our students significant achievements.
I sincerely hope that you are able to attend and help us to recognize and celebrate our students significant achievements.
Friday, November 12, 2010
7-12 Harassment Assembly
Today, Mr. Keller and I met with the students in grades 7-12 to discuss NYS new harassment legislation and what it means for students at BKW.
Harassment is a very real and serious issue in schools across the nation. As we have seen in the media, the effects of this type of behavior have had very serious consequences for those involved. These meetings are a proactive step on our part to work with your children in order to eliminate this behavior at BKW.
Students who are directly or indirectly involved in bullying or harassment will be subject to the disciplinary consequences that are identified in the BKW Code of Conduct. If a student is coaxing others to harass someone, we will be addressing this as well.
Many of the issues that we are dealing with involve "cyberbulling" through text messaging and social networking sites. I would strongly encourage you to monitor your child's communications and periodically check their social networking sites. This will help to monitor their behavior and keep you informed. It is important to remember that issues of this nature often begin outside of school but are most often brought into school. When they do, they pose a significant disruption to the educational process.
I would ask that you speak with your child about these issues. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The teenage years are challenging enough without undo social pressures. We must all do are part to ensure that BKW continues to be a safe and enjoyable place for students to be educated.
Harassment is a very real and serious issue in schools across the nation. As we have seen in the media, the effects of this type of behavior have had very serious consequences for those involved. These meetings are a proactive step on our part to work with your children in order to eliminate this behavior at BKW.
Students who are directly or indirectly involved in bullying or harassment will be subject to the disciplinary consequences that are identified in the BKW Code of Conduct. If a student is coaxing others to harass someone, we will be addressing this as well.
Many of the issues that we are dealing with involve "cyberbulling" through text messaging and social networking sites. I would strongly encourage you to monitor your child's communications and periodically check their social networking sites. This will help to monitor their behavior and keep you informed. It is important to remember that issues of this nature often begin outside of school but are most often brought into school. When they do, they pose a significant disruption to the educational process.
I would ask that you speak with your child about these issues. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. The teenage years are challenging enough without undo social pressures. We must all do are part to ensure that BKW continues to be a safe and enjoyable place for students to be educated.
Friday, November 5, 2010
It really was not that cold
Fall Festival
Please come down and join the faculty, staff and students for the annual Fall Festival. It is cold tonight, but I am told there is a lot of very hot chili on its way. There will be games, food and a bonfire for your enjoyment.
Hope to see you there!
Pictures to follow
Hope to see you there!
Pictures to follow
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