February 15 is National School Resource Officer/Community Engagement Officer Appreciation Day.
Our Community Engagement Officers serve as important bridges between youth, law enforcement, and the Schenectady community. Thank you! #SchenectadyRising
📢 Spring Sports Registration is now open on Family ID
🔗https://www.familyid.com/organizations/schenectady-city-school-district-athletics
Scrabble-Rama will take place on Apr. 22 in the SHS cafeteria.
Teams of 2-4 will compete in a Scrabble Competition to benefit the Reading is Fun program.
Prizes awarded to the top 3 teams
breakfast for all competitors.
🔗 http://www.readingisfun.org
Dear Schenectady Community,
On Friday morning at approximately 8:45, a student was approached twice by a male driving a grey FJ Cruiser near the corner of Bradt St. and Broadway. After speaking to the student once and driving away, the individual came back and offered a ride to the student. The incident was reported to police immediately and the district’s Community Engagement Officers were assigned to investigate.
At this time, the vehicle and license plate have been confirmed on video surveillance, but police have been unable to locate or contact the person in question. The individual is described as a mid 40’s male, large build, bald, with a medium complexion.
We continue to work closely with police as they proceed with their investigation.
If you have information, please call 911 or the Schenectady Police Youth Aid Bureau at (518) 382-5256. An important reminder to all students, parents, and community members, when you see something, say something. Always monitor suspicious behavior and be aware of your surroundings.
Happy Friday! Please click on the link to open Supt. Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-february-10-2023
Have a great weekend.
Meet Michelle Davis, a 2007 graduate of SHS, who is the assistant to the Mayor of Schenectady. Michelle credits her time on the Lady Patriots Basketball Team with teaching her th3e value of teamwork. #SCSDAlumni
Leroy Robert "Satchel" Paige was an American professional baseball pitcher who played in Negro league baseball and Major League Baseball. His career spanned five decades and culminated with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. #BHM
In 1986, Oprah was 1st African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show. In 1998, she created Oprah's Angel Network, a charity providing grants to nonprofit orgs. In 2004, Oprah became 1st African American woman to rank among 50 most generous Americans. #BHM
This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week. Every student deserves a school counselor and our team in Schenectady Schools are helping students in all grade levels dream big every day. #NSCW23
Girls Inc. Eureka! is accepting applications from 7th & 8th graders. This is a 5-round, 5-year STEM program that engages & empowers girls.
Flyer: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2754667/Eureka_Flyer_2023.pdf
Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman was selected as one of the "first six-persons" to enter Harvard's Dental Program. Shortly after, he became the first African-American to graduate with a dental degree in the United States. #bhm
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-february-3-2023
Have a great weekend.
#schenectadyrising
With the winds expecting to pick up later this afternoon, all District After-School Activities, Events and Programs are cancelled this afternoon with the exception of Athletic Competitions. Athletic Competitions will be held as scheduled.
The Blue Rose's Theatre Company presents "Passage" by Cristopher Chen on February 9-11. See flyer for details: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SHS/2739695/Passage_Poster.pdf
It's going to be extremely cold this morning. Please be sure your kids are dressed warm. Wear layers, winter coat, gloves, boots, scarf, and hat.
Applications for 3 year-old & 4 year-old Pre-K lottery will be available in April.
Click on the link below for :
*Age requirements
*Application lottery & process
*Registration checklist
➡️ https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/prekindergarten
FREE ONLINE SERIES: Mental Health in the Black Community
Feb 4: Grief, Loss, Trauma & Depression
Feb 11: Mental Health: A Black Male Perspective
Feb 18: Children & Family Systems
Feb 25 : Community Healing
For more & to register: http://www.bipocparentvoice.org/
The Daily Gazette(1/21) highlighted some amazing African Americans who had impact locally. Among them was Classie Mae Cox who was the 1st Black teacher in SCSD. She taught at Riverside (1947) before moving to MKE where she was a driving force in desegregating schools there.#bhm
🎥 Black History Month Film Series
Every Thursday this month at Proctors.
Use promo code EDIA5 for $5 tickets to all showings. The showing of "Nope" on Thursday, Feb. 23 is FREE.
The Schenectady Foundation will be awarding $39,000 in scholarships to residents of Schenectady County. Follow the link for more information & to apply: https://www.schenectadyfoundation.org/page/grants-3.html?blm_aid=72977472#scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 20.
