Did you know that attendance habits formed in Pre-K and Kindergarten are one of the strongest predictors of a child’s success in later grades?

While it might seem like "just a day of play," every day in the classroom is a building block for your child's future.

Why Every Day Counts:

> Brain Power: Early literacy and math skills are taught in sequence. Missing one day can make the next lesson feel like a puzzle with missing pieces.

> Social Connections: Consistent attendance helps children build friendships and learn how to navigate social cues and teamwork.

> The "Success Habit": Showing up on time and ready to learn builds a routine that carries them all the way through high school and beyond.

> Language Development: Our classrooms are "language-rich" environments. Every hour spent at school exposes your child to thousands of new words and concepts.

Let’s work together to give our littlest learners the best start possible! 🎒✨

#projectbehere #schenectadyshowsup #attendance
about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
Attendance Matters

📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣

Our latest Paige Panda Family Update is here—full of important news, upcoming events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed! 💛💙

👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/nhk6xzva
📰 Check out our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2vk46ssu
📝 Complete the Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa

about 1 month ago, Paige Panda
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🐼✨ The March Paige Panda Newsletter is here! ✨🐼 From One School, One Book and our PBIS focus on Patience 💛 to Black History Month highlights, Heart-Healthy tips, Counselor updates, and important March dates — there’s so much happening at Paige!📖 Check it out here: https://tinyurl.com/2vk46ssu . Stay connected, Panda Leaders! 💙
about 1 month ago, Ian Farmer
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Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-february-27-2026
about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
Superintendent's Update:  February 27 2026

📚✨ Paige Panda Families, it’s time to jump back into The Boy Called BAT! 🐼💙

We’re now on Chapters 10 & 11, and the story keeps getting more exciting! Set aside some cozy reading time tonight and keep the momentum going at home.

🎧 Tune in to our Mystery Reader here:

https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386

Don’t have your book yet? No problem! Listen along tonight and pick up your copy on Monday. Let’s keep turning those pages, Pandas! 📖🐼

about 1 month ago, Paige Panda
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Join us for Family STEAM Night at William C. Keane Elementary on March 5th from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the gym. Families can enjoy hands-on science, art, and math activities featuring guests like Union College and MiSci !
about 1 month ago, District Communications
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📖🐼 Paige Pandas, we’re moving right along in The Boy Called BAT!

It’s time for Chapters 8 & 9, and the story just keeps getting better! Keep the momentum going by reading together at home tonight.

🎧 Tune in to our Mystery Reader here:

https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386

Still waiting on your book? Jump in by listening tonight and grab your copy tomorrow. Let’s keep turning those pages! 💙

about 1 month ago, Paige Panda
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Our One School, One Book journey with The Boy Called BAT continues! 📚🐼✨

We’re now diving into Chapters 6 & 7, and we invite all Paige Panda families to keep the reading fun going at home! Don’t miss tonight’s Mystery Reader: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386

No book yet? No problem — listen along tonight and grab your copy tomorrow. Happy reading

about 1 month ago, Ian Farmer
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Our “One School, One Book” is The Boy Called BAT! 📚🐼

We are now reading Chapters 3, 4, and 5, so we encourage all families to read along together at home. Check out tonight’s Mystery Reader here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386

If your child didn’t receive their book yet, you can listen tonight and pick it up tomorrow. Enjoy reading!

about 1 month ago, Ian Farmer
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🎒 Immediate Pre-K Openings! 🎒

Looking for a spot for the current school year? We have a limited number of immediate openings in our Pre-K program for the remainder of the 2025-2026 School Year! Register now by clicking on the link below.

>> https://schenectady.infinitecampus.org/campus/apps/olr/application/login/kiosk-app-type

Questions? Student Registration Office, (518)-881-3771
about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
Pre-K Openings

📣🐼 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/29pa2tp6
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa

about 1 month ago, Paige Panda
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Small Steps, Big Futures: Attendance in Pre-K & Kindergarten 🎒✨

It might feel like "just play," but every day in Pre-K and Kindergarten is a building block for a lifetime of learning. When our youngest learners are in class, they aren't just playing—they’re discovering how to read, solve problems, and build friendships.

Why Every Day Matters for Little Learners:
Building Brain Power: Early literacy and math skills are taught through hands-on activities that can't be sent home in a folder.

Social Skills: School is where they learn to share, take turns, and follow routines—the "hidden curriculum" of life!

The Attendance Habit: Starting strong in Pre-K creates a "showing up" mindset that lasts all the way through graduation.

Did You Know? Students who attend school regularly in Kindergarten are much more likely to read on grade level by the 3rd grade.

We love seeing your child’s smiling face in school every day! 🍎
about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
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Our "One School, One Book" is "The Boy Called BAT." Please check out this link for the mystery reader for tonight! https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386 If you did not get your book today you can listen tonight and get it tomorrow. Enjoy!
about 1 month ago, Paige Panda
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It is officially time to get those pages turning! 📖 The One School, One Book reading program has officially begun! Click this link for program info and tonights chapters: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/article/2698386
about 1 month ago, District Communications

Schenectady schools will open on a two-hour delay today, Monday, February 23 .

Classes will begin two hours later than normal.

Bus Pick-up: Scheduled stops will occur 2 hours later than the usual time.

about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
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A Message to Our Families: Our Schools are Safe Havens

In the Schenectady City School District, the safety and well-being of every student is our highest priority. We recognize that recent conversations and events surrounding immigration can create uncertainty, and we want to take this opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to the children and families we serve.

Our Commitment to You:

* Safe Learning Spaces: Our schools will remain protected environments focused on growth and education.

* Inclusive Environment: We are dedicated to ensuring every student, regardless of background, feels secure and supported.

* Established Protocols: We have clear procedures in place to protect the integrity of our school buildings as safe spaces for all.

We are proud to serve the diverse families of Schenectady. Together, we ensure that Everybody Counts.

🔗 For more information on our district policies and support, visit: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/community-support-and-resource-center
about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
Community Support and Resource Hub

Ramadan begins this evening and continues through the evening of March 19. Wishing all in the Schenectady community who celebrate a peaceful and productive Ramadan.

about 1 month ago, District Communications
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🏮 Happy Lunar New Year! 🏮

Wishing our community a year filled with prosperity, longevity, and new beginnings. As we welcome the Year of the Horse, may your spirit be as strong and your pace as swift as you chase your goals in 2026.

🧧 Wishing You:

Good Fortune: May your hard work be rewarded.

Great Health: Strength and energy for the journey ahead.

Peace: A harmonious home and a focused mind.

Happy New Year! 🧧✨

#LunarNew Year #YearOfTheHorse #Prosperity #NewBeginnings #Celebration
about 1 month ago, SCSD Communication
Happy Lunar New Year

📣🐼 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/29pa2tp6
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa

about 2 months ago, Paige Panda
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⚠️ ATTENTION FAMILIES ⚠️ We are thrilled to announce that our One School, One Book reading program begins February 23rd! This is a school-wide event where all students, staff, and families participate in the same reading journey!

📣 Click the link below for all the details:
https://youtu.be/i_Nb8Dswr78?si=8QfN6UopZCPfeFHp
about 2 months ago, District Communications