🥇Congrats to the SHS Dance Dept. for winning the "Best dance" award in the Schenectady Holiday Parade last month. Brook-Lynn Epps represented the 50 dancers who participated at the Schenectady County Legislative meeting on Dec. 12 🥇 #SchenectadyRising
Schenectady Takes Action for Reading Success (STARS) is an action campaign that aims to spread free diverse children's books throughout Schenectady while motivating parents and caregivers to talk, read and sing more with young children.
More: https://www.schenectadystars.org
Reminder: There is a High School Information Session for 8th graders this evening , 6 p.m. at Mont Pleasant Middle School. Learn about the Freshman Academy, High School Leadership Communities, Programs, Opportunities and More! Dinner will be served!
We hope to see you there!
COMMUNITY NOTE: Schenectady Youth Hockey Association
Entry Level Hockey Programs
Registration open until December 30.
Register online at www.schenectadyyouthhockey.com
See Flyer for more info.
COMMUNITY NOTE: Learn to Skate Saturdays in January and February
Register at www.schenectadyyouthhockey.com
See Flyer for more
If you're the parent of an 8th grader & you haven't attended one of the 8th Grade Info Sessions, please attend tomorrow evening or Dec. 19
** Thurs., 12/14, 6 p.m. at Mont Pleasant MS
** Tues., 12/19, 6 p.m. at SHS
Learn about the Freshman Academy, the SHS Leadership Communities, the many programs & opportunities & more. Dinner will be served.
We know how important reading is. Did you know that the Sch'dy County Public Library allows children of all ages to get their own library card?
More: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/3815165/2023_Library_Card_from_Birth.pdf
Thank you to those who have completed our Strategic Plan survey!
If you haven't shared your input yet, you can still do so by clicking here: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsRQYSSWsRPsPsPsP&lang=0
Focus group info - - > https://shorturl.at/OTZ15
Community Note: STARS Book Drive
Books go to Schenectady Children in Need
https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/3815052/Stars_Book_Drive.pdf
Don't forget to complete the Strategic Plan online survey!
Your input is important.
Go here to participate now - - > https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsRQYSSWsRPsPsPsP&lang=0
It only takes a few minutes.
📸PHOTOS: Schenectady's Right to Read event took place at Proctors GE Theatre on Monday, December 11.
🎥Watch the trailer for Right to Read https://youtu.be/ptUYVHDeHOw?si=VyijbL4pG1IKCAb0
#SchenectadyRising
📚Schenectady's Right to Read event takes place today at 4:30 p.m. at Proctors GE Theatre.
Read all about it here 🔗 https://www.dailygazette.com/news/education/schenectady-schools-literacy/article_3a99d2f6-9479-11ee-bb1d-d379fbf7e7eb.html
REMINDER: We are looking for input from parents, students, staff, and community members as we develop our district's 6-year Strategic Plan.
Participate in our survey here: participate in our survey here: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsRQYSSWsRPsPsPsP&lang=0
Happy Friday! Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's brief for the week ending December 8: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-december-08-2023
Have a great weekend.
🕎Happy Hanukkah to the Schenectady Community!
We are seeking input as we begin development of a 6-year District Strategic Plan. You are invited to participate in a survey or upcoming focus group. Follow link for more & to sign up: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/development-of-scsd-6-year-strategic-plan-2024-2030
Good evening ... Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for the week ending December 1: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-december-01-2023
Have a great weekend.
NOTE TO 8TH GRADE PARENTS
One hundred and fifty 8th graders will have an opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to connect with our nation's history by visiting museums, monuments, and landmarks. The trip will include a Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) tour.
Each middle school will select 50 students through a lottery drawing.
Please look out for a parent interest survey to have your student added to the drawing.
Additional information will be provided through a parent meeting at a later date.
Girls in grades K-6 are invited to participate in Lacrosse Intramurals beginning in January. You can choose Mondays or Wednesdays! All skill levels welcome. See flyers for more info & to register.
Download Flyers: https://rb.gy/i11owb
COMING UP SOON! Mark your calendar now for the Schenectady High School Winter Concert, Wednesday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. in the SHS Auditorium!
#schenectadyrising
