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REMINDER
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On April 8 and 9 (during the April break), the Schenectady Police Department will be using Mont Pleasant Middle School for training.
* There will be a significant police presence around the school on both days.
* Officers will be seen carrying weapons as part of the simulation.
* This is training and there is no danger to the public.
We are sharing this so our neighbors are informed and not alarmed by the police activity.
Thank you.
REMINDER
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On April 8 and 9 (during the April break), the Schenectady Police Department will be using Mont Pleasant Middle School for training.
* There will be a significant police presence around the school on both days.
* Officers will be seen carrying weapons as part of the simulation.
* This is training and there is no danger to the public.
We are sharing this so our neighbors are informed and not alarmed by the police activity.
Thank you.
Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! 🌷 Whether you’re hunting for eggs, sharing a meal with loved ones, or simply enjoying the spring day, we hope your Sunday is filled with joy, peace, and love.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-april022026
Have a great weekend and recess .
We will see you on Monday, April 13.
Have a great weekend and recess .
We will see you on Monday, April 13.
One Day Left! 🎒
We’re almost to Spring Recess, but we aren't there yet. Let’s finish the week strong and show up tomorrow to make this final day count. We can’t wait to see everyone in school before we head out for the break.
#projectbehere
We’re almost to Spring Recess, but we aren't there yet. Let’s finish the week strong and show up tomorrow to make this final day count. We can’t wait to see everyone in school before we head out for the break.
#projectbehere
📅 Mark Your Calendars
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday).
District offices will also be closed.
Spring Recess runs from April 6 through April 10.
Enjoy the time off, stay safe, and have a great recess. ☀️
COMMUNITY ALERT: Scheduled Police Training at Mont Pleasant Middle School 📢
On April 8 and 9 (during the April break), the Schenectady Police Department will be using Mont Pleasant Middle School for training.
* There will be a significant police presence around the school on both days.
* Officers will be seen carrying weapons as part of the simulation.
* This is training and there is no danger to the public.
We are sharing this so our neighbors are informed and not alarmed by the police activity.
Thank you.
On April 8 and 9 (during the April break), the Schenectady Police Department will be using Mont Pleasant Middle School for training.
* There will be a significant police presence around the school on both days.
* Officers will be seen carrying weapons as part of the simulation.
* This is training and there is no danger to the public.
We are sharing this so our neighbors are informed and not alarmed by the police activity.
Thank you.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-27-2026
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
🎒 Is "School Refusal" Hitting Your Home?
Behind every "I have a stomachache" or missed bus, there is often a child or teen struggling with deep-seated anxiety. When school avoidance becomes a pattern, it’s rarely about being "difficult"—it’s about a nervous system that feels unsafe.
Common signs that it’s more than just a case of the Mondays:
* Physical symptoms (nausea, fatigue) that disappear on weekends or holidays.
* Intense distress during the morning routine or the night before school.
* Frequent calls from the nurse's office to come home.
* Withdrawal from friends or extracurricular activities they used to love.
What can you do?
* Validate, Don't Negotiate: Acknowledge that their fear feels real, even if the school environment is safe.
* Identify the "Why": Is it social anxiety, academic pressure, or sensory overload?
* Build a Bridge: Work with teachers and school counselors to create a "soft landing" (like checking in with a staff member) when they arrive.
You don’t have to navigate this journey in silence. Small steps forward are still progress. 🤍
#projectbehere
Behind every "I have a stomachache" or missed bus, there is often a child or teen struggling with deep-seated anxiety. When school avoidance becomes a pattern, it’s rarely about being "difficult"—it’s about a nervous system that feels unsafe.
Common signs that it’s more than just a case of the Mondays:
* Physical symptoms (nausea, fatigue) that disappear on weekends or holidays.
* Intense distress during the morning routine or the night before school.
* Frequent calls from the nurse's office to come home.
* Withdrawal from friends or extracurricular activities they used to love.
What can you do?
* Validate, Don't Negotiate: Acknowledge that their fear feels real, even if the school environment is safe.
* Identify the "Why": Is it social anxiety, academic pressure, or sensory overload?
* Build a Bridge: Work with teachers and school counselors to create a "soft landing" (like checking in with a staff member) when they arrive.
You don’t have to navigate this journey in silence. Small steps forward are still progress. 🤍
#projectbehere
🌊 Make a Splash This Spring! Free Swim Lessons for SCSD Students
Spring swim registration is now OPEN! We are offering free swim lessons to SCSD Elementary and Middle School students. Help your child build confidence in the water at no cost.
🗓 When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays
📍 Where: Schenectady High School Pool
⏰ Format: Choose the time slot that works best for your family
💰 Cost: 100% FREE
Don’t wait—spots fill up fast! 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgsVo4orFK-mP_hH8TBE2k6YOc3u-5QFp4FCFnV0PwdTBHaQ/viewform
Spring swim registration is now OPEN! We are offering free swim lessons to SCSD Elementary and Middle School students. Help your child build confidence in the water at no cost.
🗓 When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays
📍 Where: Schenectady High School Pool
⏰ Format: Choose the time slot that works best for your family
💰 Cost: 100% FREE
Don’t wait—spots fill up fast! 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgsVo4orFK-mP_hH8TBE2k6YOc3u-5QFp4FCFnV0PwdTBHaQ/viewform
Intent to Enroll for Kindergarten
If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall, please click on the link and complete the form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7vPBUxKBQSWHJcCUB31C8yDg4gR4cmfaRgJWMdp6HbLnNg/viewform
Note for UPK Families: If your child is currently enrolled in a district UPK program, you do not need to resubmit registration paperwork.
If you have a child who will be attending kindergarten in the Fall, please click on the link and complete the form :
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScI7vPBUxKBQSWHJcCUB31C8yDg4gR4cmfaRgJWMdp6HbLnNg/viewform
Note for UPK Families: If your child is currently enrolled in a district UPK program, you do not need to resubmit registration paperwork.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-19-2026
Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
Good evening Mont Pleasant Families!
As a reminder, our next PTSO Meeting takes place tomorrow, March 18th from 6:00PM-7:00PM. This meeting will be hybrid, meaning there are both in-person and online attendance options. Please see below for our virtual link for those who are unable to make it in-person. We look forward to seeing you there!
PTSO Virtual Link Wednesday, Mar 18th · 6-7 PM
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mtm-kdrk-dhx
Or dial: +1 470-285-0468 PIN: 952117065
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mtm-kdrk-dhx?pin=2986079204736
As a reminder, our next PTSO Meeting takes place tomorrow, March 18th from 6:00PM-7:00PM. This meeting will be hybrid, meaning there are both in-person and online attendance options. Please see below for our virtual link for those who are unable to make it in-person. We look forward to seeing you there!
PTSO Virtual Link Wednesday, Mar 18th · 6-7 PM
Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mtm-kdrk-dhx
Or dial: +1 470-285-0468 PIN: 952117065
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/mtm-kdrk-dhx?pin=2986079204736
Parenting doesn’t come with a manual, but it can come with a community. ❤️
New Choices is offering FREE virtual classes designed to help you take an active, confident role in your child’s growth. Whether you're looking for new strategies or just a little extra support, these sessions are built to empower YOU.
Check out the flyers for additional details and instructions on how to join.
New Choices is offering FREE virtual classes designed to help you take an active, confident role in your child’s growth. Whether you're looking for new strategies or just a little extra support, these sessions are built to empower YOU.
Check out the flyers for additional details and instructions on how to join.
Mont Pleasant Middle School Families,
Please take a moment to complete the attached survey to help us best serve your students and provide them with the supports necessary to be successful. Your time in completing the survey is appreciated. Your honest feedback will give us the necessary information to help shape our school community to meet our students needs.
https://tejoin.com/scroll/636095208
Thank you for your time,
Mark Brooks
Please take a moment to complete the attached survey to help us best serve your students and provide them with the supports necessary to be successful. Your time in completing the survey is appreciated. Your honest feedback will give us the necessary information to help shape our school community to meet our students needs.
https://tejoin.com/scroll/636095208
Thank you for your time,
Mark Brooks
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for the week ending March 13: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-13-2026
Thank you to all the families who joined us for Pre-K Information Night. It was wonderful to meet you and share more about our program.
We are accepting applications for our 2026–27 Pre-K programs through April 13.
For more information or to submit your application, please visit our enrollment page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
Celebrating the incredible contributions of women! 🌸 Join us at Mont Pleasant Middle School for our upcoming Women's History Month Event.
A night filled with inspiration, talent, and community.
🗓️ When: March 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Mont Pleasant Middle School
Come out and support our students and staff as we honor the theme: “Empowered Women Empower Women.”
⚠️ All students must be accompanied by an adult.
A night filled with inspiration, talent, and community.
🗓️ When: March 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Mont Pleasant Middle School
Come out and support our students and staff as we honor the theme: “Empowered Women Empower Women.”
⚠️ All students must be accompanied by an adult.
Every Saturday from Mar 14 through Apr 4 ALL middle school students are invited to the Saturday Literacy program at Mont Pleasant Middle School.
Read, code, build, fly and boost your literacy skills through fun STEAM Activities.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending March 6, 2026: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-06-2026
📖✨ Big things happen when our big kids meet our little ones! Today, our amazing Mont Pleasant 8th graders visited Ms. DiBiase’s class at Pleasant Valley to kick off March Read Aloud Month!
We love seeing our older students lead by example and inspire a love for reading in the next generation. Supporting our literacy goals one story at a time!
#SchenectadyReads #Literacy #Reading
We love seeing our older students lead by example and inspire a love for reading in the next generation. Supporting our literacy goals one story at a time!
#SchenectadyReads #Literacy #Reading
