O'Rourke Middle School News Archives - Burnt Hills - Ballston Lake Central School District

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

Letter from Nurses: Possible Exposure Notification Procedures

January 18, 2022 Dear BH-BL Parents/Guardians, This past weekend, updated COVID-19 health and safety guidance was released from the state. One of the biggest changes impacting school districts is that the New York State Department of Health will no longer conduct contact tracing. On a regional level, this means that individuals potentially exposed to COVID-19 …

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January 11, 2022

Get your tickets: Founder’s Day, Feb. 3

Please mark your calendar to join us Thursday, Feb. 3 at 5:30 p.m. at the Vista for the district’s annual Founder’s Day dinner. This important night recognizes those in our community who go above and beyond on a daily basis, and who are so deserving of being honored. Tickets are available at any main office …

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January 10, 2022

Friends of Music Grant Applications Due Feb. 28

The Friends of Music offers a mini-grant program, where musicians can apply for financial assistance to do things such as upgrade their instrument or equipment, purchase supplies, take private lessons, or attend a summer music program. For more information and the mini-grant application, see a Music Teacher or stop into the HS Fine Arts Office. …

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January 4, 2022January 5, 2022

Winter Concerts (Livestream Links)

Upcoming Concerts Jan. 13 High School Choral Concert at 7:30 pm, at Scotia-Glenville Middle School. (Watch the concert by clicking this link.) Jan. 25 Grade 6 Concert at 7:30 pm, at Scotia-Glenville Middle School. (Watch the concert by clicking this link.) Archived Videos of Concerts Dec. 16 HS Winter Concert #2: Concert Band, Concert Choir) 7:30 …

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January 4, 2022

NYSSMA Solo Festival Sign Up Deadlines, Jan. 12 & Feb. 2

If you take piano lessons, sing, or play an instrument and have been working on a solo with your music teacher and would like to participate in the NYSSMA Solo Festival sponsored by the New York State School Music Association, please see your school Music Teacher or stop in to the HS Fine Arts Office for detailed information. The deadline …

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December 22, 2021

Digital Equity Survey

BH-BL has been required by the New York State Education Department to help collect information about the access our students have to high-quality internet connections and instructional devices. This NYS Digital Equity Survey will help ensure all students in our district and across the state have access to these critical resources for learning. We are …

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December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

The Winter 2021 Edition of the Observer is ready!

Enjoy the winter edition of the O’Rourke Observer. [DOWNLOAD OR VIEW THE PDF]

December 21, 2021January 5, 2022

Next Parent University Webinar is Jan. 19

BH-BL’s Parent University is back! This year the district has partnered with Building Better Futures founder Dr. Jennifer Bashant to bring families one-hour, monthly webinars focused around parents as partners. To register for the webinars listed below, please email kristen@buildingbetterfuturesllc.com to ask for the zoom link and password. Even if you are unable to attend …

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November 23, 2021November 23, 2021

BH-BL Concert Procedures at SG Schools

Concert Procedures for Performers & Audiences Choruses and Orchestras will be masked and spaced at 3 ft. to the best of our ability. Bands will perform with bell covers on instruments and will be spaced as far apart as possible. Staggered Performance times – on the ½ hour. When a student is finished performing, they …

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November 18, 2021November 19, 2021

Founder’s Day Nominations Due Dec. 3

Save Thursday, Feb. 3 for the Founder’s Day dinner Do you know someone deserving of the Founder’s Day award? Go ahead, nominate them! We all know that someone special who has gone up and above, beyond the call of duty for our teachers, children, community and simply the wellbeing of others. Perhaps it’s a staff …

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