Northern Boulevard Amsterdam, New York 12010 (518) 843-4805 (ph) (518)843-4944 (ph) (518)843-6184 (fax) Terry Dewey, principal   Our Mission Statement: The mission statement of the William B. Tecler Elementary School & Diagnostic Center is to prepare each student academically, emotionally, physically and socially to be life long learners. Our dedicated, motivated staff, in cooperation with parents, will provide a curriculum that ensures all children are prepared to successfully participate in school in a respectful, multi-cultural community.   We believe: Every individual has a right to an environment that promotes learning. Every individual has a right to an environment that is safe and secure. Every individual deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. The purpose of our school is to educate the whole child. Education is a never-ending/life-long process   School Activities Art & Education Assemblies Book Fairs Class Field Trips Compact for Learning Cultural Arts Programming Drop Everything And Read Earth Day Ceremony Enrichment Programs Extended Day Tutoring Family Fun Day Family Math & Reading Field Day Flag Day Celebration Gifted & Talented Programs Instrumental Music Junior Achievement Morning Program Parent Teacher Organization Parent Workshops Parents As Reading Partners Partners To Assist Youth Tutors Project Fair & Walk-About School Store Student Council Student of the Week Support Services "Terrific Kid" Program "Wee Deliver" Mail Program Yearbook