Boulevard Elementary

🌟 Staff Spotlight: Jenna Coutant-Walker 🌟 The DCT team at Boulevard is shining the spotlight on someone truly special — Jenna Coutant-Walker! Jenna goes above and beyond for every scholar she works with. From planning extravagant, hands-on learning experiences to launching creative classroom projects, she brings energy, passion, and purpose into everything she does. One of her many amazing contributions? She started the Boulevard Brew Crew, a student-run coffee cart that builds skills and brings smiles all around! ☕️👏 Jenna is constantly finding ways to bring learning to life — all without ever asking for recognition. But today, we’re making sure she gets it. 💜 We are incredibly lucky and grateful to have her as part of the Boulevard family. Thank you, Jenna, for everything you do! 🍎📚 #StaffSpotlight #ThankYouJenna #BoulevardPride #AboveAndBeyond

🦖🔬 Is There a T-Rex in My Gas Tank?! 🔬🦖 Mrs. Fagel’s class had a blast completing the District science investigation, “Is There a T-Rex in My Gas Tank?” — an engaging lesson created by our very own high school science teacher, Jen Hazzard! 👩‍🏫🧪 Our young scientists had so much fun making their own fossils, digging them out, and learning all about fossils and fossil fuels. The best part? They each got to take their fossil home! 🦴🏡 Thank you to Mrs. Fagel and Ms. Hazzard for bringing science to life in such a fun and hands-on way! 👏 #ScienceIsFun #FutureScientists #FossilFun #GloversvillePride

🎨❤️ Spreading Self-Love Through Art! ❤️🎨 Boulevard 4th and 5th grade scholars were invited to create artwork that celebrates self-love and positivity — and their creativity truly shined! 🌟 The top 10 pieces were beautifully framed (thanks to the generous support of the Gloversville Teachers Association) and proudly displayed at the Fulton County Counseling Center. After staff votes were tallied, Adrianna C. was chosen as the winner! 🏆 Her powerful and inspiring piece will be turned into a poster and displayed around downtown Gloversville to help spread her beautiful message of self-love to the whole community. 💖 A huge THANK YOU to all participating scholars, the GTA, and the amazing team at the Fulton County Counseling Center for supporting this uplifting initiative! 🫶 #SelfLove #BoulevardPride #StudentArt #GloversvilleStrong #SpreadPositivity

🎉🛼 Get ready for a night of Spring Break fun! 🛼🎉 The Gloversville Class of 2026 is hosting a Skate Night Fundraiser and you’re invited! 🌟 📅 Date: April 14th 🕕 Time: 6–8 PM 📍 Location: High Rollers, 4313 NY-30, Amsterdam, NY 12010 💲 $10 Admission Per Person (Includes skate rentals – skaters and non-skaters welcome!) No need to register ahead — just pay at the door and roll into the fun while supporting a great cause! Let’s make this Spring Break one to remember. 🛼🎶🍕 #SkateNight #GloversvilleClassOf2026 #SpringBreakFun #FundraiserVibes

🌟 Standout Scholar Spotlight 🌟 We are so proud to celebrate Emerie Tejada Pena, a shining star in our 4th grade classroom! Emerie’s incredible dedication, kindness, and positive spirit inspire everyone around her. No matter what challenges come her way, she always has a bright smile on her face and a heart full of compassion. Whether she’s lending a hand to her classmates or putting her artistic talents to work, Emerie leads with kindness and creativity every single day. 🎨 Did we mention she’s also a very talented artist? We can’t wait to see all the amazing things she’ll continue to accomplish! Let’s all give Emerie a big round of applause 👏👏👏—we’re so lucky to have her in our classroom community! 💛 #StandoutScholar #StudentSpotlight #KindnessInAction #4thGradeStar

🌟 Scholar Spotlight: EthanJames Husted 🌟 We’re celebrating a standout scholar who truly embodies creativity, commitment, and character! EthanJames stepped out of his comfort zone to join the OVA Graphic Arts Team—and we’re so glad he did! He tried his hand at 3D modeling and took the lead on designing the main product logos, showing not just talent but also the courage to try something new. His efforts helped our team win the coveted NYSATA OVA Overall Hyndman Creativity Award for Graphic Design! He’s also a vital force in the Yearbook Club, always ready to pitch in wherever he’s needed—from layout design to snapping photos at school events as part of the GMS Paparazzi team 📸. You’ll see his art on the yearbook cover and on many of the amazing posters displayed throughout the school! What makes EthanJames shine even more is his character. He shows up with kindness, a respectful attitude, and a hardworking spirit. Whether it’s graphic design, photography, or lending a helping hand, he gives it 100% every time. Thanks for all you do, Ethan James! Your creativity and dedication make a real difference!

📣 Exciting News, Gloversville! 📣 Our amazing Family Community Educator, Lashawn Hawkins, is proud to host Gloversville’s first-ever Weekend Mass Food Distribution this Saturday at 10:00 AM at Gloversville High School! 🥕📦 🚗 Entry will be up Lincoln Street hill. There will be one main line that will split into two lanes as you approach the distribution area. For everyone’s safety, please remain in your vehicles and follow the directions of our awesome traffic directors — they’ll be wearing safety vests to help guide the way. 🙋‍♀️ Volunteers Needed! If you’re able to lift 25 lbs and seriously interested in helping out, please message me directly — we’d love to have you join the team! Let’s come together to support our community! 💪💛 Thank you in advance, Gloversville! #GloversvilleGives #CommunitySupport #FoodDistribution #LashawnHawkins #StrongerTogether

Piper is a dedicated scholar who not only excels academically but also truly embodies the values of PBIS. She consistently demonstrates respect, responsibility, and a commitment to safety in everything she does. Always eager to lend a helping hand, Piper is a positive presence in our school community. Her involvement in a wide range of extracurricular activities—such as the Olympics of Visual Arts (OVA) Team, Drama Club, and Basketball, just to name a few—showcases her passion and drive. No matter the activity, Piper brings enthusiasm, kindness, and unwavering dedication. She approaches each day with 100% effort and a can-do spirit. For all these reasons and more, Piper has been chosen as Mrs. Stryjek’s 5th Grade Spotlight scholar!

Join us at Family Game Night!

🎨✨ Let’s take a moment to highlight Drew Robbins — a truly phenomenal artist and an incredible individual! Drew is consistently responsible, respectful, and safe, setting a positive example for those around her. What truly sets her apart is her contagious personality — she’s upbeat, helpful, hilarious, and a wonderful friend to many. 💛 She brings positivity, inspiration, and creative energy wherever she goes. Drew was a valuable asset to the Olympics of Visual Arts team, contributing not only her artistic talent but also her strength as a creative problem solver. We’re so proud of all she brings to the table — way to go, Drew! 🌟 #StudentSpotlight #CreativeLeader #PositiveEnergy #OVATeam

🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 School will be closed for Spring Break from April 14 to April 21. Enjoy your time off, rest up, and have fun! 😎☀️ We’ll see you all back in class on Tuesday, April 22nd! 🎒📚 #SpringBreak #SeeYouSoon #SchoolUpdate

No Empty Chair!

💃🕺 What a Night at the Someone Special Dance! 🎉❤️ We had an amazing turnout at the Someone Special Dance and it was truly a night to remember! Our scholars and their loved ones danced the night away, shared lots of laughter, and made beautiful memories together. A huge thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this event so special. Your energy and enthusiasm made the night unforgettable! 💖🎶

Shoutout to the GHS National Honor Society for participating in the Read-A-Thon at Boulevard Elementary on Friday, March 28! Our scholars had a great time showing the younger scholars the importance of reading. A big thank you to Boulevard for inviting us!

The Gloversville Enlarged School District proudly announces its partnership with the Hudson Headwaters Healthy Smiles School Based Dental Program to provide comprehensive dental services and oral health education to our students. This program is open to students from Pre-K through 5th grade. A dental hygienist will visit Boulevard Elementary School on Friday, March 28th and Kingsborough and Park Terrace Elementary School on Monday, March 31st. The hygienist will provide further information and distribute consent forms to all students after the visit. Please see the attached letter and video for more information. Letter: https://5il.co/3bnyl Video Link: https://www.youtubeeducation.com/watch?v=kH5n028nIYs

Mrs. Stryjek's 5th Grade Kid Wind Club went to Colonie Middle School Saturday to compete in the wind turbine competition. Three groups were in attendance: The Wind Games with Zaiden Salinas and Ravyn Lozo, The Wind Flower Power with Landon Rajter and Gabby Southworth, and Out of this Galaxy Turbine with Dominono DiGrazia and Addison Darling. At the competition they had to present their project in front of three experts, including teachers and engineers, followed by the actual running of their wind turbine in the tunnel two times to measure their Power Score. The Wind Flower Power group won an award for most creative wind turbine and they WOWed the judges with their idea of putting a Sunflower painted turbine in a sunflower field! The Out of this Galaxy Turbine had the most power of the three groups with 185.60396 milliwatts and scored the highest in their presentation to the judges! They took 4th place out of 7 Elementary teams from around the Capital Region. Great job to all teams and thank you parents for supporting STEAM in the schools!

🏆 PTA REPOST*🏆 To celebrate National PTA Founders Day, our board spent the day touring around Gloversville Enlarged School District celebrating those members of our school community that make an impact on the lives of children every day and have gone above and beyond to give their time to helping the PTA this year. This year's recipients were as follows: 🎖 National PTA Life Achievement Award: The highest honor that can be given by the nation's largest child advocacy organization. Units like ours can nominate and award this honor to a person who daily lives out his or her commitment to children; their education, health, and well-being. Our financial contribution for this award has gone to the National PTA Endowment Fund, ensuring longevity of the association. This year, we have chosen Mary-Jo Lomanto 🎖 NYS PTA Honorary Life Member Award: This award recognizes individuals for their contribution to the welfare of children and youth. Our financial contributions for this award have been split evenly between the NYS PTA Teacher Fellowship For Graduate Study Fund and NYS PTA Scholarship Fund For Teacher Education. This year, we have chosen Lashawn Hawkins 🎖 NYS PTA Community Service Award: This award is given to a group of individuals in thankful recognition and gratitude for what they have achieved, giving their time, energy, and resources, on behalf of the children and youth in their school, community and/or state. This year, we have chosen Jen Hazzard and The GHS Key Club 🎖 Gloversville Elementary PTA Super Star Award: This award recognizes an individual who has gone above and beyond this year to volunteer their time. This year, we have chosen Lisa Gutta 🎖 Gloversville Elementary PTA Spirit of PTA Award: This award recognizes an individual who embodies the spirit of PTA; lending a helping hand enthusiastically and without hesitation. This year, we have chosen Jennifer Frasier 🎖 And we honored one of our own, Amanda Teetz, who has been involved in PTA for many years and has spent countless hours making magic happen all around the district in her various roles within PTA and serving on committees throughout the school.

Question: What are you doing Friday, April 4th? Correct Answer: Playing Trivia! Create a team to compete against others at Trivia Night! There will be 10 questions each round from various categories and prizes for round winners, game winners, and the best team name. Check out the flyer for more information.

📢 Ticket Sale Extended! 🎟️✨ This is the final week to purchase your Someone Special Dance tickets! 💃🕺Don't miss your chance to grab yours—tickets can still be purchased through each building's Main Office this Thursday and Friday! We will have food and dancing with music by Jurrassic Jamz, plus many items available for purchase including: Professional Photos by Viscosi, Raffle Baskets (including a brand new bicycle!), Face Painting, Nail Art, Balloon Art, Stuff a Bears, Accessories and more! Get ready for a day of fun and memories! 🌟❤️ #SomeoneSpecialDance #GetYourTickets #DontMissOut

📚✨ GHS National Honor Society Joins Read Across America! ✨📚 On Monday, March 3, the GHS National Honor Society had the honor of participating in the annual Read Across America event at Park Terrace and Kingsborough Elementary Schools! 🏫📖 Our scholars had a fantastic time sharing their love of reading with the younger students, fostering a passion for books and learning. It was a wonderful experience seeing the excitement and joy on their faces as they explored new stories together! Thank you to the teachers and staff for welcoming us—we can’t wait to do it again next year! ❤️📚 #ReadAcrossAmerica #GHSHonorSociety #LoveForReading #FutureScholars