Each month as a school community we conduct a different emergency drill. On Monday, November 2 we are going to practice a relocation drill. This type of emergency procedure would be used if we ever had to leave our school property. At 9 a.m. on November 2, our teachers will walk their students to the… Read more »
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WBH Elementary Important Reminders
Friday, October 30 – Superintendent’s Conference Day – No school for students Monday, November 2 – Relocation Drill – 9:00-9:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 3 – Book Fair – The book fair will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students will visit the book fair with their classes during the day Friday, November 6… Read more »
Letter from Principal Kourt Regarding Medications
Dear Families, This morning a student had a prescription bottle of fluoride on the school bus. He offered the chewable tablets to another student, along with a vitamin C tablet. We are very proud that a student knew to report this activity to his driver, who immediately followed up with administration. Though there was no… Read more »
Letter to Parents: Chickenpox Exposure
To Parents/Guardians: Your child may have been exposed to Chickenpox (varicella zoster) at school. Please watch your child for the following symptoms. If your child has the symptoms below, please call your child’s healthcare provider for guidance. Symptoms usually appear 14-16 days after exposure. Common Signs and Symptoms: Slight fever, feels tired and weak May… Read more »
WBH PTA Website
The Walter B. Howard Elementary PTA has a new website. Get information on upcoming events, meetings and see photos from events here.
The Second Annual Alumni VS Faculty Basketball Game
The second annual Alumni VS Faculty Basketball game will be November 6. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tipoff is at 7 p.m. We are still looking for players for both teams, it’s a $5 dollar fee to play and there will be a small spectator fee as well. All proceeds will go to the… Read more »
Parent/Teacher Conferences/Early dismissals
Thursday, October 22 Jr/Sr High School – Early dismissal at 10:30 a.m. WBH Elementary – Early dismissal at 11:45 a.m. Friday, October 23 WBH Elementary – Early dismissal at 11:45 a.m.
Future Cities Team Attend Talk by Former Astronaut
Last Thursday, members of the Future Cities team went to hear former NASA astronaut David Hilmers, MD, EE, MPH, MSEE speak at the Pine Bush Discovery Center. During Dr. Hilmers talk, he told the students he was from a very small, rural town from the Midwest that sounded a lot like New Lebanon. He stressed… Read more »
Interested in Being a Vendor for the Holiday Craft Fair?
The Walter B. Howard PTA is looking for vendors for the Holiday Craft Fair on December 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jr/Sr High School. $30 for a 10′ space with two chairs. Please contact Christina Seyerlein or Valerie Ozga for details or to reserve your spot.
September Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Walter B. Howard Elementary students who have been named September Students of the Month! Students are selected by the homeroom teacher for showing overall good character that month. The students selected are as follows: Jack Akley Haley Atchinson Madison Prusky Anna Lawless Eben Donohue McKenna Crawley Makayah Boyd-Benson Alex Tamas Braydan McMillan… Read more »