Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-16-2026
Reminder: No school Monday in observance of MLK Day
Reminder: No school Monday in observance of MLK Day
**REMINDER**
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
As we honor Dr. King’s life and legacy, we encourage our school community to reflect on his message of equality, justice, and service to others.
Get ready to celebrate Valentine’s Day the Panda way at our Paige Elementary Valentine’s Dance on Thursday, February 12th! 💕
✨ Pre-K–2nd Grade: 2:45–3:45 PM
✨ Grades 3–5: 4:00–5:30 PM
🍿 Snack Preorders are OPEN!
You can preorder snacks for students attending the dance or for students who are not attending but would like a Valentine’s Day treat delivered to their classroom 💌
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and preorder
🗓 Orders & payment due no later than 2/9/26
💰 Proceeds support our PTO- PBIS Fund
⚠️ Reminder: All students must be picked up after the event. No bus transportation will be provided.
Let’s make it a sweet celebration full of music, smiles, and Panda pride! 🐼❤️
✨ Pre-K–2nd Grade: 2:45–3:45 PM
✨ Grades 3–5: 4:00–5:30 PM
🍿 Snack Preorders are OPEN!
You can preorder snacks for students attending the dance or for students who are not attending but would like a Valentine’s Day treat delivered to their classroom 💌
📲 Scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up and preorder
🗓 Orders & payment due no later than 2/9/26
💰 Proceeds support our PTO- PBIS Fund
⚠️ Reminder: All students must be picked up after the event. No bus transportation will be provided.
Let’s make it a sweet celebration full of music, smiles, and Panda pride! 🐼❤️
Support our Student Council Black History Month bracelet fundraiser and our PTO Spring Candy Fundraiser! 🖤❤️💛💚🍫 Every purchase helps support our students, programs, and school community. Let’s show up for our Panda leaders! 🐼
🎲🍝 Game on, spaghetti on! Join us for Paige Elementary’s Family Game Night & Spaghetti Dinner on January 29th, 2026 from 4–6 PM. Bring the whole family for games, laughter, and a free, delicious meal. Let’s play, eat, and make memories together! 🐼💙
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending January 9: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-january-9-2026
📣🐼 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! 💛💙
👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/bdh4kjkz
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/3d3n2ye2
2026-2027 PRE-K INFO.
Big news for our littlest learners! Information regarding our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year is now available.
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
***2026-2027 UPK Registration***
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ali-elZNF80y1T91mtqdZV2rXxtc8j5Ctv8cE4y04AA/edit?tab=t.0
Big news for our littlest learners! Information regarding our Pre-K program for the upcoming school year is now available.
The Schenectady City School District offers a free, full-day Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) program for eligible 3-year-old and 4-year-old children who reside in the district. Seats are limited and admission will be determined via a random lottery. Families will have the opportunity to rank order their preferred location.
Children must be district residents and meet the following age requirements:
UPK 3 Year Old Program: A child must be 3 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled.
UPK 4 Year Old Program: A child must be 4 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they are enrolled. Children eligible for kindergarten in 2026–2027 are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
***2026-2027 UPK Registration***
The registration and lottery application for the 2026–2027 UPK program is now open. We are currently in the process of finalizing our UPK sites and the number of available seats. At this time, families should begin the registration process to ensure access to the lottery.
>> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ali-elZNF80y1T91mtqdZV2rXxtc8j5Ctv8cE4y04AA/edit?tab=t.0
MBK Early Readiness Program
Open to 3 and 4 year olds
See flyer for details!
Register here>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePS1yXXDYypaI4A5pObj-u_1gmwkk9MFMNTY4HY5Uj2lq5Xw/viewform
Open to 3 and 4 year olds
See flyer for details!
Register here>> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSePS1yXXDYypaI4A5pObj-u_1gmwkk9MFMNTY4HY5Uj2lq5Xw/viewform
February Steam Camp Registration is open.
Serving students in grades K-5
Camp will be held February 17 - 20.
See Flyer for Detail.
Click on link to register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezauksautQGZJbPQXQO-EqhL7qGxw_gmdmEA83OqHs18hF1g/viewform
Serving students in grades K-5
Camp will be held February 17 - 20.
See Flyer for Detail.
Click on link to register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezauksautQGZJbPQXQO-EqhL7qGxw_gmdmEA83OqHs18hF1g/viewform
🎉 The Paige Panda January Newsletter is live! 🐼✨
Stay connected with school news, important dates, and all the great things happening at Paige Elementary this month. 💙💛📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2wtte9tv
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #JanuaryUpdates
Stay connected with school news, important dates, and all the great things happening at Paige Elementary this month. 💙💛📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2wtte9tv
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #JanuaryUpdates
📢 Date Change Alert! Our Family Game Night & Spaghetti Dinner has been moved from January 15th to January 29th. Same delicious dinner, same great games — just a new date! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍝🎲
A big thank you to Schenectady Church of the Nazarene for sweetening our day by bringing cookies for our amazing staff! 🍪💙 We truly appreciate your kindness and support.
🎉 The Paige Panda January Newsletter is live! 🐼✨
Stay connected with school news, important dates, and all the great things happening at Paige Elementary this month. 💙💛📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2wtte9tv
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #JanuaryUpdates
Stay connected with school news, important dates, and all the great things happening at Paige Elementary this month. 💙💛📖 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/2wtte9tv
#PaigePanda #SchoolNews #JanuaryUpdates
📢 Date Change Alert! Our Family Game Night & Spaghetti Dinner has been moved from January 15th to January 29th. Same delicious dinner, same great games — just a new date! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍝🎲
Paige Panda Families.... Paige has accumulated an abundance of lost and found items. We are asking that you come into Paige and claim any item that belongs to your child. Items will start being donated on friday.
Thank you.
Thank you.
📣 Paige Panda Families — we want to hear from you! 🐼
Please take a moment to complete our Paige Family Survey and share your feedback to help us grow and improve together.
Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/2va9kyhp
Please take a moment to complete our Paige Family Survey and share your feedback to help us grow and improve together.
Survey link: https://tinyurl.com/2va9kyhp
Reading is more than a skill—it’s a superpower. 📚
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. When we encourage a love for reading, we aren't just teaching a child to decode words; we are giving them the keys to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and think critically about the world around them.
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a high school novel, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s keep our community reading.
#LiteracyMatters #ReadMore #SchenectadyReads
Literacy is the foundation of all learning. When we encourage a love for reading, we aren't just teaching a child to decode words; we are giving them the keys to explore new worlds, develop empathy, and think critically about the world around them.
Whether it’s a bedtime story or a high school novel, every page turned is a step toward a brighter future. Let’s keep our community reading.
#LiteracyMatters #ReadMore #SchenectadyReads
Welcome Back and Happy New Year
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful holiday break and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here.
As we prepare to head back into the classroom, let’s make a commitment to start the new year off right. Let's all start 2026 by being here and having consistent attendance for the remainder for the school year. Being present every day ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their lessons, and remain connected to our school community.
Important Reminder: First day back is Monday, January 5
We are so excited to see everyone’s faces again and to dive into all the great things we have planned for the coming months. Let’s make this our best year yet.
We hope you all had a wonderful, restful holiday break and enjoyed some quality time with family and friends. It is hard to believe that 2026 is already here.
As we prepare to head back into the classroom, let’s make a commitment to start the new year off right. Let's all start 2026 by being here and having consistent attendance for the remainder for the school year. Being present every day ensures that students stay engaged, keep up with their lessons, and remain connected to our school community.
Important Reminder: First day back is Monday, January 5
We are so excited to see everyone’s faces again and to dive into all the great things we have planned for the coming months. Let’s make this our best year yet.
📣🐼 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! 💛💙
👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/ycxhhaez
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/3d3n2ye2
