Paige Elementary School

Trunk or Treat starts in one hour (4:30!) We have arranged bus transportation if you are interested. Pick-ups will start at 3:50pm and then the buses will pick up at 6:30pm following the event and shuttle everyone back to their stop locations. All children MUST be accompanied by an adult! Link for bus stops: https://drive.google.com/file/d/121QCKhMWmx2Eg3ueAV21DXtNQp2N4CcQ/view?usp=sharing

Our fall leaves have not yet fallen! We will therefore postpone our fifth grade service project to NEXT Friday, November 3rd. Thank you to those able to provide rakes on that day.

Families, please see the Elementary Breakfast and Lunch menus for October. We will send out the November menus early next week. Elementary Breakfast Menu 🧇🥞🥛: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f50HThzP5CEnObYjU2OrzIehWI3GbfkZ/view?usp=sharing Elementary Lunch Menu 🍲 🥣 🥗 : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xyQ7A_7EeHlfwXz0A7Kh-X_i-WtZZqtb/view?usp=sharing

Concerned for the Hungry, 44th Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive - 2023 If you would like to receive a food basket for your family this year, please carefully read the following instructions and eligibility requirements. Link: https://www.concernedforthehungry.org/food-services/ Location: St. John the Evangelist School 806 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308 Dates/Times: Fri Oct. 27, 5-8pm Sat Oct. 28, 10am-4pm Sun Oct. 29, 1-4pm

Good afternoon! Pls. click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-october-20-2023

Paige Weekly Family Update from our Principal, Dr. JP #paigepandas 🐼 https://docs.google.com/file/d/1IkAD4WE6uHdosW-ou6iggO1P7FBvuJIy/edit?usp=docslist_api&filetype=mspresentation

Concerned for The Hungry inc. is hosting their Annual Thanksgiving Food Basket drive! Kindly donate a cranberry sauce in your support for this amazing program! A drop-off box is in the Paige main office through November 15 Link for flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yxxbPNgUazLDYiM0E2AwOqUA-SSABBfV/view?usp=sharing

❤️🤍💙Great leaders make great schools #NationalPrincipalsMonth

Families, we apologize for the late message. Please send your child into school tomorrow with a sweatshirt or jacket as the Schenectady Fire Department will be visiting our students. The firefighters will talk to the students about their jobs and teach fire safety basics like stop, drop and roll. This event will be outdoors in the morning.

The New Choices Prevention Team will be offering a 10 session Adulting Class that consists of anger management and life-skills development. This program is designed to provide participants with core concepts of: • Managing emotions effectively • Developing self control • Relaxation • Mindfulness Link for flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONmXsIOYGZ-kWe6L9TK2ns-tRdoz0hTS/view?usp=sharing

Message from SCSD: We'd like to extend a warm invitation to join our Special Education Parent-Teacher Organization (SEPTO). Your participation and involvement in our SEPTO are invaluable to the success of our school community. Your voice matters, and we encourage you to attend the meeting to learn about the latest developments at our schools, discuss meaningful topics, and share your ideas and suggestions. If you are interested, click here to sign up: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1276777

We are aware of threats being made against school districts across the region. We have not received a direct threat. Our CEOs are aware of the threats, which appear to be swatting calls. We will keep you updated if anything changes. Safety is always a top priority.

TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 18th we are asking that our students, teachers and staff wear orange for Unity Day! Wear and share orange to show we are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay.

On Wednesday, October 18th we are asking that our students, teachers and staff wear orange for Unity Day! Wear and share orange to show we are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay.

Good morning, Paige Panda Families! As a reminder, the Mobile Food Pantry will be at Paige today from 1:45-2:45pm. #paigepandas 🐼

Happy Friday, Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-brief-october-13-2023 Have a great weekend.

REMINDER! Pop Up Farmers Market @ Paige Elementary | Friday, October 13th from 2:30-3:30pm! Link for more details: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EbKCTEaI-3iU-o5bCyUTMnvVDUemTX7o/view?usp=sharing

COMMUNITY NOTE Mobile Pantry Friday, October 13, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1040 Pearl St., Schenectady, 12303 Please bring a bag! Flyer: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/3624674/Mobile_Pantry_Flyer_October.pdf

On Wednesday, October 18th we are asking that our students, teachers and staff wear orange for Unity Day! Wear and share orange to show we are united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. #UnityEveryDay.

Dear Paige Community, On Wednesday the 11th of October, the Paige PAWS program will begin for enrolled students.  There will be no busing for tomorrow. The bus will be ready to roll on Thursday the 12th.   Tomorrow only enrolled students who will be picked up by a parent at 3:50 may attend. Sorry for the confusion this may cause. Sincerely, Nicole Marriner Steam Teacher/After School Coordinator