Recognize & celebrate the achievements of people who have Down syndrome.
Join the Center for Disability Services for the 26th Annual Buddy Walk on September 25 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Central Park. More here: https://www.cfdsny.org/events/capitalregionbw
📸 PHOTOS: Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara visits MLK Elementary to drop off backpacks filled with school supplies on the first day of school.
Pleasant Valley students were visited on their first day by New York State Education Commissioner, Dr. Betty Rosa.
Have you checked out the Schenectady Athletics Web Store? It's your one stop shop for athletic apparel. Follow this link to shop:
https://schenectady-athletics-qt.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Students in grades 6-8 are invited to participate in the Acting Academy After School Program at Proctors. Runs October 11 through May 4, Monday - Thursday from. 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. More info & to register: https://school.proctors.org/events/acting-academy/
We've got an exciting year planned. Read the Daily Gazette story "Schenectady schools launching freshman academy; other initiatives in the works" here https://dailygazette.com/2022/09/05/schenectady-schools-launching-freshman-academy-other-initiatives-in-the-works/
Attached is the athletics schedule for this week! See Schedule Galaxy for up to date, practice and all athletic schedules:
https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/440
Please click on the link below to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-september-02-2022
Reminder: Board of Education Meeting tonight, 6:30 p.m. at Schenectady High School. Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSGegNuocdQ
Don't miss 518 Common Unity Cup field Games Wed., 4 p.m. at the Mont Pleasant MS Field. Free food, music & more. Supplies given to the first 500 kids. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2406877/CC78F1D8-69A6-4C3A-894E-7C8248C51A6D.jpeg
Schenectady County has created an online childcare portal for families to apply for assistance. Families who previously didn't qualify for assistance may qualify now. Click on the link for more information and to apply online: https://www.schenectadycounty.com/scc/childcare
Sports schedule this week! #GoPatriots
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Good afternoon and happy Friday. Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's brief for the week ending August 26:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-august-26-2022
A lot of students will be attending school for the first time in 12 days, so this week they had a chance to visit their schools, meet their teachers and principals, and find their way around the buildings. Check out the photos from Paige, Howe, Lincoln and Keane.
Ellis Family Health Center is hosting a Back-to- School Vaccination Clinic to help children in the community get their school vaccinations. This will be a walk-in service so no appointment is needed. More here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/vaccination-clinic
We are looking for feedback on the SHS Varsity Letter Jacket! Please share your thoughts by completing the survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfX_PGQnefBA3Bvi82kRvulG6RAe1hVca-FCq77de0zezVQcg/viewform
We have posted recommended school supply lists for grades 6-9. You are NOT required to purchase items. The district has purchased supplies & will ensure every student has what they need. List:
https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/middle-school-supply-list
We are pleased to share that on Wednesday evening the Board of Education approved the appointment of Chad Sitts as Principal of Howe Elementary School. More: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2373724/Appointment_of_Chad_Sitts.pdf
"Eddie Stanley Film Premiere: The Last Shot" will be shown at Proctors on 8/19. This short film follows the story of Eddie Stanley, Jr., an SHS student & basketball star whose life was shortened due to gun violence. More here: https://www.proctors.org/event/last-shot/
