In the News: Schenectady students 'Gear Up' for high school and beyond -
https://cbs6albany.com/community/teem/schenectady-students-gear-up-for-high-school-and-beyond-excellence-in-education
📸 Our first ever Latino Parent's Club meeting and backpack giveaway📸 Families visited the Family and Community Engagement Center for back to school info and food from Puerto Rico, El Salvador and Peru Thanks to Ana Vazquez, Diana Rodriguez, Griselda Mazariego & Giovanna Fg!
🎓Thanks NYGEAR UP and the Freshmen Academy team for bringing our incoming 9th graders to SUNY Oneonta last Tuesday
SCSD is one of 10 school districts in the state offering these opportunities through NYGEAR UP. Read more here ➡️ https://gearup.ny.gov/about-nygearup/what-we-do/
ELEVATING STUDENT VOICE In the News: Joyce Akhelumele (SHS Senior/ Student Board Rep) & Jahnyce Sotomayer (SHS Junior) are both featured in NYSSBA On Board centerfold ... They were panelists who discussed their roles in shaping district policies and initiatives. Way to go!!!
Hot off the press!!! Look for the 2023-2024 Spotlight in your mailbox soon!
Reminder: Board of Education Work Session will be held tonight, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. Discussion on school culture, climate, safety & security screening will continue
Public Comment will be allowed
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/kqt11J8cJ8w
Parents are invited to learn about the Dual Language Program that we are preparing to offer. An informational virtual meeting will be held August 20, 2-3 p.m.
Learn more and register here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1714872
📍LOCATION CHANGE
The Board of Education will hold two work sessions at 6:30 p.m. in the Family and Community Engagement Center at 530 Liberty St. this week.
Wednesday, 8/14: Board of Education meeting work session w/ public comment 🎥Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/7g1oyBKsMhk?feature=share
Thursday, 8/15: Board of Education Work Session w/ public comment. This session is for discussion of School Climate & Culture/Security Systems.
🎥Watch here: https://youtube.com/live/kqt11J8cJ8w?feature=share
⚾️ Celebrate the 1954 Schenectady Little League World Series Champions
🗓 Tuesday September 17, 2024
⏱ 5:00pm - 6:00pm
📍FACE Center, 530 Liberty St. in downtown Schenectady
The Freshmen Connection Summer Program began this morning. All week long incoming freshmen will team build with their peers, learn all that SHS has to offer, explore careers and visit SUNY Oneonta.
🎤Activated Arts Fest is happening now until 7pm. Join us for discussions, workshops, exhibits, resume writing, and performances!
Join us at the Activated Arts Festival, hosted by our Humanities, Communication, and Advocacy Leadership Community.
⏱ August 10, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Schenectady High School
Read more here ➡️https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1666972
Behavioral Skills Training Program for Parents/Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at the University at Albany is offering an online, group-based training program for parents/caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Link to sign up ➡️ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BehavioralSkills
The Gear Up Team will be running a one-week Summer Transitional Program at the high school next week called "The Freshman Connection". There are spots still available,
Call/text 518-918-6613 to confirm availability.
⚕️School vaccination clinic
Tuesday 8/13 and Thursday 8/15
4:30-8:30 p.m.
📍Family Health Center
624 McClellan St. suite 101
✂️Back to School haircuts for $1 coming in September
Sponsored by:
Schenectady City School District
The Schenectady Foundation
Schenectady Police Dept.
Schenectady Fire Dept.
NYGEAR UP team members are working with some of our rising 9th graders in the Summer Mentoring Program. Mr. Kisseloff and Mrs. Bogue from MPMS meet with them at the Boys and Girls Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
NYGEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) is a federal initiative designed to increase the number of students who are prepared to enter and excel in postsecondary education.
🚨 Tuesday, Aug 6
🔊Come out and meet your local Police Officers, First Responders, Community Partners and Neighbors!!
🌭Free food, music and games !🔊
Local businesses and organizations will be present to share information about community resources.
🥦Look for our farm to family truck around the community today and pick up some free, fresh produce for the weekend.
🍅Check the schedule for stops near you!
Luau at Central Park
Friday, August 2 from 1-7
Schenectady family Health will be there! They will be handing out information regarding vaccinations/immunizations; they will also be able to look up what your student may need before the school year.
