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
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
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.
📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Our latest Paige Panda Family Update is here—packed with important news, upcoming events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed and engaged! 💛💙
👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/3r886bj5
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa
Reminder: No school and district offices are closed Friday in observance of Eid al-Fitr.
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book journey with The Boy Called BAT continues!
Tonight we’re reading Chapters 25 & 26. Cozy up, read together, and keep the excitement going as we get closer to the end of BAT’s story! 💙📖
🎧 Follow along with our Mystery Reader:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
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.
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book journey with The Boy Called BAT continues!
Tonight we’re reading Chapter 24. Take some time to read together and see what’s unfolding in BAT’s story.
🎧 Listen to our Mystery Reader:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
Let’s keep those pages turning, Pandas! 📖💙
📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Our latest Paige Panda Family Update is here—packed with important news, upcoming events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed and engaged! 💛💙
👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/mrxukv23
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book journey with The Boy Called BAT continues!
Tonight we’re reading Chapter 23. Take a few minutes to read together at home and discover what happens next in BAT’s story.
🎧 Listen to tonight’s Mystery Reader:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
Keep those pages turning, Pandas! 📖💙
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book adventure with The Boy Called BAT continues!
Tonight we’re moving ahead to Chapters 21 & 22. Grab your book, read together as a family, and see what happens next in BAT’s journey!
🎧 Listen to our Mystery Reader:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
Let’s keep those pages turning, Pandas! 📖💙
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book journey with The Boy Called BAT continues!
Tonight we’re diving into Chapters 19 & 20. Snuggle up, read together, and follow BAT’s next adventure!
🎧 Listen to our Mystery Reader:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
Let’s keep those pages turning, Pandas! 📖💙
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
🔔📚 Correction, Paige Panda Families! 🐼
Yesterday we read Chapter 17 of The Boy Called BAT, and today we are moving on to Chapter 18 as our One School, One Book adventure continues! Be sure to set aside some time tonight to read together and see what happens next with BAT.
🎧 Listen to our Mystery Reader here:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
No book yet? No problem! You can listen tonight and pick up your copy at school. Happy reading, Pandas! 📖💙
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book journey with The Boy Called BAT keeps rolling!
Yesterday we explored Chapters 17 & 18, and the story continues to get more exciting as BAT’s adventure unfolds. Set aside some cozy time tonight to read together and keep the momentum going at home!
🎧 Listen to our Mystery Reader here:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
No book yet? No problem! Listen along tonight and pick up your copy at school. Happy reading, Pandas! 📖💙
📚🐼 Paige Panda Families, our One School, One Book adventure with The Boy Called BAT continues!
We’re now on Chapter 16, and the story keeps getting more exciting. Set aside some time tonight to read together and see what happens next with BAT!
🎧 Listen to our Mystery Reader here:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
No book yet? You can listen tonight and pick up your copy at school. Happy reading, Pandas! 📖💙
Tomorrow we celebrate the Festival of Colors at Paige Elementary! Due to the anticipated weather conditions, our outdoor powder activity will be replaced with an alternative indoor lunchtime celebration so our Panda scholars can still enjoy the fun together.
