🐐Livestock Invade Central Park🐑
Strawberry the lamb and Rihanna the kid goat came to visit Mrs. Blood's CTE 7th grade Agriculture class at Central Park Middle School. The students learned about the life cycle of animals, the digestive systems of ruminants versus monogastric systems and animal behaviors. In the next few weeks, the class will also be hatching baby chicks! #SchenectadyFarms #SchenectadyRising
Incoming Freshmen: Join us for the Freshman Connection
August 12 - 15, 8 a.m. - 12:30 pm.
Family Event: Thursday, August 15
Register Here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYciua19PPea1f8vcXoV_T312t5ncaM4DR1vONHP1-6QOKhg/viewform
Board of Education Meeting Tonight
6:30 p.m., MPMS Schenectady Room
Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/schenectady/Board.nsf/files/D4ZQ726798C5/$file/Agenda%205%208%2024.pdf
Livestream:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vdx0cQq2zVU
Happy National School Nurse Day!
School Nurses play a vital role in ensuring our students are healthy and ready to learn. Thank you to all of our dedicated school nurses for your hard work and commitment to our students well-being!
🗳UPCOMING BUDGET VOTE DETAILS🗳
On May 21 voters will decide on a $277.7 mil budget proposal for next school year. The plan comes with 🚫NO TAX IMPACT🚫
Visit our website for more info https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1567447
🍽 Students in Mrs. Wright's 8th grade CTE hospitality class were visited by Alicia Kepesis, an author who has traveled and lived all around the world. Students learned about different cultures and foods and sampled more than 40 foods from all over the world.🌍
🌟 It’s Teacher Appreciation Week! 🌟 Thank you to all the incredible teachers who inspire, guide, and shape the young minds of Schenectady. We appreciate you today and everyday. #TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher 🍎📚
🧠Save the Dates
The SHS Family Empowerment Center is partnering with Fidelis Care and Ellis Medicine to bring two mental health awareness events to SHS. View the post for details about our upcoming events on May 8 and 22. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-may-03-2024-ya3002
Have a great weekend.
#schenectadyrising
Reading is Fun will hold its 4th Annual Scrabble-Rama on June 1, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. at Schenectady High School. Registration is due by May 20. For more info. and to register go here: https://www.readingisfun.org/scrabble-rama-202
Congratulations to Jesse Roylance, SCSD Director of Adult & Continuing Education at the Washington Irving Educational Center, who was awarded the prestigious Lawrence Levin Award by the NY Association for Community Education Wednesday.
#schenectadyrising
🎓🎓🎓 In honor of College and Career Week, our Early College High School 9th grade students gathered to honor our School to Work Program's graduating seniors! Let's celebrate our SWP Seniors hard work and preparations for their entry into the workforce next year!
🎬The SEP Theatre Camp is open to students entering grades 3-5 in fall 2024.
Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of Swamped the musical.
For more information and to register for the camp, follow the link
🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRZBgV6Cylu9xDEyYZBA-q-_2ACK3Tn36JrtuEUNwBqtiuAQ/viewform
Don't miss Schenectady high School's Musical Theatre Program at Proctor's
MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWCASE on Tuesday, May 14, 6 p.m. in the GE Theatre at Proctors. Free Admission!
Hamilton Spirit Night is tonight (Friday)!
Visit THE LOCAL at Viaport Mall between 3 - 7 p.m.
Present this sheet when ordering. A portion of proceeds will benefit the Hamilton PTO.
Stay up to date with the latest student stories, events, and news updates. It's everything Schenectady Schools, in your pocket. If you haven't already, download the app!
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Congratulations to Isabelle Zeglen, a junior at Schenectady HS, who earned a 3rd place medal at the NYS SkillsUSA competition. Nearly 60 students representing 21 school districts competed in events that showcased their work-related skills during the state competition.
The DEI Parent Survey closes tonight at midnight. Please check your email for the link to the survey & the link to the focus group schedule.
Today is Dr. Cotto's official 1st day as Superintendent. He's been out and about... in all our schools and in the community listening to what's important to you. If you see him out & about today, be sure to give him a high five or a thumbs up. #schenectadyrising.
🎵🎼🎶SHS Spring Pops Concert takes place on Wednesday, May 1, at 6:30 in the SHS Auditorium.
