Bell Top Elementary
New Podcast Episode: Data-Driven Instruction
The latest episode of our podcast Let’s Learn Together is now available. In this episode, we discuss data-driven instruction with Principal Helen Squillace, First Grade Teacher Val Santillo, and MTSS Coordinator Lisa Mahar. Also, students share their favorite books, the staff profile features Green Meadow 2nd Grade Teacher Becky Cook, and we feature Columbia Art Club in the Student Activity Spotlight.
East Greenbush CSD Hosts First of Three Budget Workshops
The East Greenbush Central School District hosted its first Budget Workshop for the 2025-26 school budget at Wednesday evening’s Board of Education meeting in the Central Administration conference room.
2025-26 Budget Workshop Schedule
All members of the community are invited to learn more about the 2025-26 proposed school budget by attending one of the following budget workshops.
Advocacy Committee Meets with State Legislators to Discuss State Funding, School Safety and Other Education Topics
Members from the East Greenbush CSD’s Advocacy Committee, including teachers, staff, administrators, students and board of education members, visited with state legislators on Friday in Albany as part of Legislative Lobby Day.
Special Transportation Requests for 2025-26
Special transportation requests for next school year, including to private schools and daycare or alternate locations, are due to the Transportation Department by April 1, 2025 (original documents must be submitted).
Inside The Classroom: Kelly Panasci’s 2nd Grade Class
Visit our Facebook page to see inside the classroom of Bell Top 2nd Grade Teacher Kelly Panasci. On Friday, students created “snow” out of hair conditioner and baking soda as part of their states of matter lesson on solids, liquids, and gases.