 School Principal: Debra Berndt PTO Co-Presidents: Deb Foley Dave Apkarian Birchwood Bulletin: Birchwood events and programs are announced in the weekly Birchwood Bulletin, which is sent by email on Thursdays. If you are not getting the email bulletin, or need to change your email address, fill out this form. Calendars: you can also check out events and meetings on the Birchwood PTO Events Calendar. Additional school-based, non-PTO events are posted here and on the Birchwood Elementary School Programs page. The Niskayuna School District is no longer printing its calendar for budget reasons, but it can be viewed or printed here. Did you know that Birchwood has a new school pledge?
I pledge today to do my best, In reading, math and all the rest.s I come prepared with all I need, And make good choices to succeed.  Friday, December 6, 2013
5:30 – 7:30 PM Scholastic Book Fair * Kids Holiday Shop * Stories with our own Mrs. Disque! * Complimentary Cookies & Cocoa *Expanded Holiday Shop! Item prices range from 25¢
to $12, with the majority of items between $1 and
$6. We have pull-back vehicles, stuffed animals, small basketballs and lipgloss
for kids! There also are keychains, small tool kits, gloves, scarves and ornaments
for parents. See flyer for more info!  (click the pic to see this month's school lunch menu!) Birchwood's Fall Book Fair is December 3 - 6! Keep an eye on backpacks for an information flyer, or visit the PTO Media Center p  age for browsing/buying days and hours. Interested in volunteering to help at the fair? Email Francesca Hill or complete/select shifts on this form.P.S. Still want more books? Check out info on the Birchwood Barnes & Noble store/online fundraiser beginning on Dec. 15th, too!  the News! Click here to read about recent achievements and triumphs of Birchwood community members and alumnus. Find out, for example, about our Birchwood 5th graders' amazing, totally kid-driven effort to befriend and support Marine Troops in Afghanistan! You can also find out more about community organizations and events (such as N-CAP's Niska-Game and Niska-Day) that support Niskayuna students and families here.  |   In a hurry, and only need to know one little thing--like, how to pay for school lunch? When Monster Mash is? How to get your directory? Use the "Search this site" box (above right) to find info FAST!  The Facilities Utilization Advisory Committee (FUAC) is a group of school community members
 authorized by the Board of Education investigate options
for school building and grade level configurations, including
attendance zones. Meetings are open to the public. FUAC presented their recommended 3 configurations, all of which require redistricting, at the Board of Ed meeting on December 3rd. A summary of these options and more information are available on our District News page.  The District's Coffee Talk Series continues. Please consider attending one of these informative sessions. They usually last about an hour. The next talk --"4 Weeks to a Quieter, Healthier Home," will be at 8:15 a.m. on January 10, 2013 at Glencliff Elementary School. For more information, check out the Coffee Talk Schedule. PTO Volunteer Positions Still Available! Want to help with a PTO event or
committee? Volunteering is a great way to meet other
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Welcome to Birchwood Elementary PTO! |