Pre-K students recently read aloud the book The Grouchy Lady Bug by Eric Carle. Students then worked in small group centers on an art activity using finger paint and pipe cleaners to create the lady bug. Students also worked with teacher Hilary Watts, and wrote a sentence about a time they were grouchy, and drew… Read more »
Elementary
Freeman honored with Friends of Education award
Jay Freeman, one of our cleaners was honored last night at the 20th Annual Capital Region Education Awards Dinner. Mr. Freeman received the Capital Area School Development Association (CASDA) Friends of Education Award. This award goes to school community members who make a true difference and go beyond their call of duty. Mr. Freeman is… Read more »
PTA Meeting – April 12 Agenda
The PTA will be meeting tonight, Tuesday, April 12 at 6 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School Library. All are welcome to attend. Read more »
Walter B. Howard Elementary Teacher Named News Channel 13 Top Teacher
Walter B. Howard Elementary School social studies teacher Jeff Maclutsky was named a Top Teacher by WNYT News Channel 13. Read more »
Elementary Students Come Together to Sing for Troops Around the Country
Walter B. Howard Elementary students recently came together and sang a song in honor of troops around our country. “We wanted to thank our heroes for all that they do for us by singing to them,” said Principal Andrew Kourt. “Our plan is to send the recording to our heroes around our country.” A big… Read more »
Principal’s Corner
Dear Families, We have a lot to be proud of here at WBH! We truly have the most dedicated, hardworking, and talented faculty and staff around. It takes many special people to build a successful school community. Two of our very talented faculty and staff members are being recognized for going beyond the call of… Read more »
Elementary Students Welcome Guest Poet
WBH elementary students welcomed guest poet Tom Lee for some storytelling and sketching. Mr. Lee told stories to students and inspired them to sketch what they were visualizing. Art teacher Mia Karlowich will continue this work in art class. Some of this work will be displayed in shadow boxes around school. See more photos. Watch… Read more »
Want to Serve on the New Lebanon School Board?
There are four open seats on the New Lebanon School Board. Three seats are for three-year terms and one seat is for a two-year term. If you are interested in running for the office of Member of the Board of Education, Nominating Petitions are now available. Petitions must be signed by 25 qualified voters of… Read more »
Parent Letter Regarding NYS Assessments
Here is a letter to parents of Gr. 3-8 students about the NYS assessments in math and ELA that will take place in April. The letter explains how the district uses the test results to improve education for students and changes to help address concerns of parents and educators. Those changes include: * Results not… Read more »
PTA Meeting – Tuesday, March 15
The PTA meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 15 at 6 p.m. in the Walter B. Howard Elementary School library. All are welcome to attend. Attached is the agenda.