Paige Elementary School

📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Check out our latest Paige Panda Family Update for news, events, and resources to keep your family informed. 💛💙
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🏈 Join Paige Elementary Flag Football Afterschool Program for grades 3–5! 🏈
Wednesdays Oct 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 3–4:30 PM. Fun, teamwork & skills await! 🚩⚡ Scan the QR code to sign up today! Questions? Call Mr. Farmer at (838)267-3152.

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-26-2025

Have a great weekend.

Early Dismissal Drill on Friday, October 3
This is a reminder about our upcoming annual "Go Home Early Drill," a practice required by New York State to ensure our School Emergency Management Plan is effective.

On Friday, October 3, 2025, all students will be dismissed from school 15 minutes early. The goal of this drill is to test our transportation and communication systems so they can operate smoothly in a real emergency.

More info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2446363

🚸 Safety first & stay connected! Walk in groups, stay alert, and review stranger safety tips with your kids. 💛 Plus, keep your phone & email updated in Parent Portal so you never miss alerts, updates, or emergencies.

Staying connected is more important than ever! 📣

Don't miss out on important updates, emergencies, or school news. Please take a moment to ensure we have your most current phone number, email, and mailing address on file.

You can submit changes through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/campus-parent-portal

Let’s connect, Paige Panda families! 🐼☕ Join us for Coffee & Conversation at Paige Elementary — a warm space to chat, share ideas, and build community. Scan the QR code to RSVP or email farmeria@schenectadyschools.org. We’d love to see you there! 💛

🏀 FREE Youth Basketball Clinic! Boys & girls in grades 3–8 can build skills in dribbling, shooting, passing & teamwork—ALL skill levels welcome! 📅 Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11 ⏰ 12–1:30 PM 📍 Schenectady YMCA. Members & non-members FREE!

Just a friendly reminder: it's Elementary Back to School Night TONIGHT!

Join us to meet your child's teachers, see their classroom, and learn about the exciting year ahead. It's the perfect opportunity to get connected and build a strong foundation for a successful school year.

See you there!

🎉🐼 Today’s the day, Paige Panda Families!
Join us for Back to School Night TONIGHT from 4:30–6:30pm!
✅ Enter through the Consul Rd parking lot doors
✅ Bring cash for the food truck
Meet teachers, enjoy family activities, and celebrate the new school year! 💙📚

🎒✨ Join us for Back to School Night at Paige Elementary on Monday, Sept. 22nd, 4:30–6:30pm!
✅ Enter through the Consul Rd parking lot doors
✅ Bring cash for the food truck
Meet teachers, join fun family activities, and see what’s new this year! 🐼💙

Paige Panda Families... On our back to school night September 22nd, there will be a PTO meeting at 4:30 pm and two sessions for parents starting at 5pm -6pm. If your family observes Rosh Hashanah , please come to the first session from 5:00 pm till 5:30pm. We look forward to seeing everyone, Happy Rosh Hashanah!

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending September 19, 2025

https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-19-2025

Reminder that Back to School Nights are coming up.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your student's teachers, learn about the curriculum, and get a feel for their classroom environment.

There have been a few incidents recently where children were approached by strangers on their way to or from school or while waiting for the bus. We want to thank the students who did the right thing by immediately reporting what happened, which allowed police to respond promptly.

Your child's safety is our top priority, and we ask that you take a moment to review and reinforce important safety habits with them. Please remind your child to always report anything that seems suspicious to a trusted adult, whether it's a parent, teacher, or police officer. Having these conversations can give them the confidence to respond safely in any situation.

Happy Friday!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update this week:
http://bit.ly/3IhybT3

Have a great weekend.

Get ready to make a splash! 💧 We're excited to announce that registration is now open for our Learn to Swim program for elementary and middle school students. Lessons are open to students from Schenectady and Colonie schools. Schenectady residents who are parents or guardians of an elementary/middle school-aged child can also register if space is available.

Learn more and register today by clicking https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfONEUJG9prO1Xyj2lzK0KYAuePgM0x5SZBpU1-bdZQtBpRbA/viewform

The Schenectady Police are actively investigating after a student reported to the staff at Big Picture today that they were approached by a male driver near Albany Street and Hulett Street yesterday.  Schenectady Police, including our Community Engagement Officers, are following up on the incident.
Police said that it is an active investigation and further details will be released as they become available.
Police determined that the reported incident on September 8 at Craig Street and Delamont Avenue is unfounded.


Anyone with information is asked to call the Schenectady Police Tip Line at 518-788-6566.

Community Note
Sportsmans Bowl
Kids Fall Bumper League
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