Tuesday Check-In: Let's Shine! ✨
Good morning, everyone!
It's Tuesday, and a new day means new possibilities. Let's bring our best energy and focus to the challenges ahead. We are ready to make great things happen this week.
Thanks for showing up. We are glad you are here today.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
Good morning, everyone!
It's Tuesday, and a new day means new possibilities. Let's bring our best energy and focus to the challenges ahead. We are ready to make great things happen this week.
Thanks for showing up. We are glad you are here today.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-12-2025

Paige Families! 🎉🌍
Join us for our International Holiday Festival on Thurs, Dec 18th from 4–6pm! Enjoy performances, holiday crafts, pictures with Santa, and delicious food! If you’d like to bring a cultural dish to share, please call 838-267-3152. Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP & volunteer.


Showing Up for Success!
We meet our students where they are—but that journey starts with them being in the classroom. Regular attendance is the foundation of our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Thank you to our dedicated staff and families for working together to get our students to school today.
#projectbehere #schenectadyshowsup #EveryDayCounts #EducationLeadership #SchenectadySchools #StudentSuccess
We meet our students where they are—but that journey starts with them being in the classroom. Regular attendance is the foundation of our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Thank you to our dedicated staff and families for working together to get our students to school today.
#projectbehere #schenectadyshowsup #EveryDayCounts #EducationLeadership #SchenectadySchools #StudentSuccess

Hi Paige Elementary families! 🎉❄️🐼
December is full of joy! Join us for our Winter Musical Performances on Dec. 11 and our International Holiday Festival on Dec. 18. Enjoy music, cultural celebrations, crafts, food, and family fun!
We’re also inviting families to sign up to bring a cultural dish to share at the festival — let’s celebrate the many flavors of our community. 🌎🍲
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and sign up.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️
December is full of joy! Join us for our Winter Musical Performances on Dec. 11 and our International Holiday Festival on Dec. 18. Enjoy music, cultural celebrations, crafts, food, and family fun!
We’re also inviting families to sign up to bring a cultural dish to share at the festival — let’s celebrate the many flavors of our community. 🌎🍲
Please scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP and sign up.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you! ❤️


🎉 The Paige Panda December Newsletter is live! ❄️
Stay connected with news, events, and everything happening around our school. 💙🐼
📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2xxd735s
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #DecemberUpdates #Community
Stay connected with news, events, and everything happening around our school. 💙🐼
📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2xxd735s
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #DecemberUpdates #Community







🎉 The Paige Panda December Newsletter is live! ❄️
Stay connected with news, events, and everything happening around our school. 💙🐼
📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2xxd735s
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #DecemberUpdates #Community
Stay connected with news, events, and everything happening around our school. 💙🐼
📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2xxd735s
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #DecemberUpdates #Community







📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Check out the link below for our latest Paige Panda Family Update—full of news, events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed! 💛💙https://tinyurl.com/ym42x5hy








🔔 Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://bit.ly/4pX5wmx
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.

A huge thank you to everyone prioritizing being here every day.
We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts

⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup

⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup

❄️ School Closure Announcement ❄️
Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.
Please stay safe and warm!
Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.
Please stay safe and warm!

Wishing the Schenectady community a very Happy Thanksgiving.
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful

Attention Schenectady Families
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update: https://bit.ly/48yxFdz
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!

📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Check out the link below for our latest Paige Panda Family Update—full of news, events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed! 💛💙https://tinyurl.com/ym42x5hy










Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-21-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.

🦃 Thanksgiving Food Distribution 🍎
Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School
📝 Important Details
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.
Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.
#communitypartners
Regional Food Bank Thanksgiving Food Distribution will take place this Saturday at Schenectady High School.
Date: Saturday, November 22nd
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Schenectady High School
📝 Important Details
FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
One Per Family: To ensure they can serve as many families as possible, they will be distributing one grocery bag and one turkey per family.
Thank you to the Regional Food Bank for helping Schenectady families celebrate a wonderful Thanksgiving.
#communitypartners

REMINDER
All students in grades Pre-K through 5 will have a half day of school on Tuesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 20.
Dismissal time is 11:10 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held.
All students in grades Pre-K through 5 will have a half day of school on Tuesday, November 18 and Thursday, November 20.
Dismissal time is 11:10 a.m.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held.

