Month: February 2018

February 28, 2017 Dear A.W. Becker Families: This has been an emotional couple of weeks for families and school districts across the country.  The recent tragedy in Florida has made us all reconsider how we best protect our children, our schools, and our way of life.  In the midst of our shared sorrow, there is …

February 28, 2018 Dear Pieter B. Parents and Families, The recent tragedy that occurred in Florida has saddened all of us as parents, teachers and communities.  We are all still trying to come to grips with how this could happen at a school.  Our thoughts are with the community of Parkland. Since the tragedy some …

Dear RCS Families, The February break has provided our students, staff, and families with some time, space and distance to reflect on the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida.  This time cannot undo the deep sorrow and, in many cases, concern for our own safety.  Our thoughts and prayers are with …

Congratulations to Juan Estrada for winning the 138 pound weight class at the Section 2 wrestling tournament! Juan will continue his season and compete at the NY State Wrestling Championships on Feb. 23 and 24.   Juan and his teammates took 4th place overall at the section 2 tournament. Austin Delisle placed 2nd in the …

With a full week off for our February break, it may be hard to think of winter activities that will keep kids active. Elyse Loughlin, a physical education teacher at A.W. Becker, created a website dedicated to ideas for staying active during the winter. Take a look and enjoy the break!

The deadline for out-of-district transportation requests is April 1. New York State Education Department states: “In order to obtain transportation for their children, parents must file requests with the district in which they live by April 1 of the preceding school year or within 30 days of moving into the district.” In order to prepare …

Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk CSD Future Forum: Preparing the Next Generation for Their Future in the Workplace and the World Have some thoughts to share about the future of our RCS students? Then come join us for the Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District Future Forum from 5:30 – 8 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13. RCS schools, and all schools, will …

On a day when students were scheduled to go home early, Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk teachers and staff stayed through the afternoon to continue their personal learning during a professional development session. The session was broken down into mini seminars all focused around the theme of empathy. Teachers and staff chose from a list of offerings that touched …

Teachers and staff at Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School wore red to raise awareness for the number one killer of women – heart disease.  They also held a “breakfast with a purpose” on National Wear Red Day and donated over $125 to the American Heart Association.

Nearly 100 A.W. Becker students were treated to a fun night out to watch a Siena Saints basketball game on Feb. 2, as part of a PBIS celebration. Students who have received a positive referral so far this year were invited to attend. Siena also provided each student with commemorative shirt.