Summer Storytime ☀️
Tuesday July 15th, 10 am till 12 noon!
Featuring Ms. Golden and Mrs. Wood!

Join us for a Parent Information Session regarding our new cell phone policy for the upcoming school year. We'll cover the 'why' and the 'how,' and answer your questions.
See flyer for schedule.
Understanding this policy is key to supporting your child's success and focus.

We invite parents, guardians, students, staff, & community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed 2025-26 Code of Conduct.
The comment period is open through August 10, 2025
Follow this link: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8DR7D2BLT

The 2025-2026 Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open until August 11, 2025. Follow link to review the plan and provides comments or suggestions: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8KR7D2BLT

Save The Dates
Summer Storytime at Hamilton
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-12
Enjoy a Read Aloud and Activity!

Summer Storytime
Thursday July 10
10 am -12
Hamilton Elementary school

Storytime At Hamilton
Join us for a Storytime and creative building at Hamilton Elementary In The Library
From 10 am- 12 Noon!
Students should be accompanied by their grown-ups.

We are pleased to share that we are working with Yondr as move toward our phone-free environment. We will be sharing videos, resources & more for you. In the interim, here's a peek at how it works!
https://vimeo.com/986781861
IMPORTANT REMINDER
If your students rides the bus to school, please be sure that we have your correct address on file. If your address changes over the summer, please contact your child's school to update it.
Address changes and daycare forms must be received by August 1.

A phone-free school?
Yes, it's the law & phone-free schools have many benefits & is a step in the right direction for student focus, mental health, & genuine connection. #BetterEducation #StudentSuccess
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy
#FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"

We're committed to creating the best learning environment for our students! Our new cell phone policy is a big step towards enhancing focus and fostering stronger connections.
Have questions? We posted an FAQ page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-faq

🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party
🗓 Monday, June 30
📍Jerry Burrell Park
⏰12-3 p.m.

Summer Storytime will begin on July 8th! We will have Storytime, STEM and reading. We will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10-12. Hope to see you there!

Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic
Kick-off Event
Today (Friday) at 4 p.m.
Jerry Burrell Park

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-27-2025
Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.

As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 #FocusedLearning #Productivity


In 2025-26: New cell phone policy designed to minimize distractions & maximize learning. Pls read the letter for more info. & visit our website for updates. Family info. sessions will be held this summer.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

SCSD Families,
Please watch for a letter regarding the new Cell Phone Policy which will take effect at the start of the 2025-26 School Year. Info is available on our website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026
Pls keep contact info up to date.

Reminder - This week we will have Half Day Dismissal Monday June 23-Friday June 27 . Dismissal on these days will begin at 10:50-
