Paige Elementary School

Together with the student council, the Paige Girls on the Run Team is raising money for NAMI (National alliance of mental illness) Capital Region. The team will be selling Mental Health Awareness bracelets for $1 during lunchtime the week of May 12th-16th 🐼

Click the link for the Paige Panda Family Update 🐼 Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGmlANrZRA/ftrNCSPXNuMZBDFOPICeBA/view?utm_content=DAGmlANrZRA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfc70b0896c

UPDATED LINK: https://forms.gle/crDNDULptRD1WA72A Paige Panda Families 🐼, We apologize but the last survey sent out had an error. If you would please re-fill out the Family Engagement Survey using the link attached. We appreciate your time!

Paige Panda Families 🐼, We value your input and would greatly appreciate it if you could take a few minutes to complete our Family Engagement Survey. Thank you! Link: https://forms.gle/PMq8QxhAz2X8i6YS6

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Paige Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $10,000 for PBIS store and events and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause. 💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 05/02/2025 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 05/16/2025 👟 Event Day – 05/29/2025

Paige Panda Families, we are sharing this on behalf of a second grade student and their family❤️ Link: https://gofund.me/831fa310

Talent Show @ Paige!

Together with the student council, the Paige Girls on the Run Team is raising money for NAMI (National Alliance of Mental Illness) Capital Region. The team will be selling Mental Health Awareness bracelets for $1 during lunchtime the week of May 12th-16th 🐼

It's Teacher Appreciation Week! The PTO is hosting events until Friday for our amazing Panda teachers! We need your help with desserts, beverages and/or  monetary donations to make these events  successful. Let’s make sure our teachers feel  the appreciation they deserve! Thank you for your support! 🐼 Link for flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zCZo7sSejr9AiJcdv2NrOfsNRcLckCvI/view?usp=sharing

🗳 On Tuesday, May 20, residents of the Schenectady City School District will vote on the proposed $295,514,615 budget for the 2025-26 school year. 📈 This represents a $17,782,846 or 6.4% increase in spending 🚫 No tax levy increase for a seventh consecutive school year 🏛 The budget reflects the district's goals and supports the four pillars of the Strategic Plan ☑️ Since there is no tax levy increase, a simple majority is required for the budget to pass 🗣 Residents will also select two members to the Board of Education. ⏰ Polls are open from noon to 9 p.m. If you are unsure of where to vote, click here ➡️ https://nb.findmypollplace.com/schenectadyCSD/AmIRegistered.aspx?language=en

Mrs. Zadoorian's and Ms. Clift's 4th grade classes went outside to share their fictional Survival Narratives inspired by Hatchet. Students read together and suggested ways to improve each other's stories. Then enjoyed some additional time together to play on the playground!

Thank you for being patient, understanding, and always encouraging us! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ❤️

🎉BIG NEWS! 🎉 Our Paige Fun Run fundraiser kicks off soon! We’re raising $10,000 for PBIS store and events and we need your help. Save the date 📅 and stay tuned for more details on how you can support our cause. 💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 05/02/2025 🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 05/16/2025 👟 Event Day – 05/29/2025

Paige Panda May Newsletter! 📰 🐼 Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONWkXzE2C2Nx-NeEqVjlhJxwNzoI0QbA/view

Tay Fisher will be coming back to Paige Elementary for an after-school program, June 2nd-5th. This program will be open to all students in grades 3-5. The program will be capped at 40 students. Students will learn basketball skills, exercises, team bonding, sportsmanship, have fun and more! Link to sign your student up: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjgKFlL3A/dlcZLXwxzhZU1jtyX2q9og/view?utm_content=DAGjgKFlL3A&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h0e844e52a4

REMINDER: The 2025-2026 Budget Hearing will be held on Wednesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. at 530 Liberty St. The BOE work session will immediately follow the hearing. Both will be live-streamed. The link will be provided.

Paige Elementary School will be holding a literacy day on Monday, May 19th. We are looking for family volunteers from each classroom to come and read a book about careers to their child’s classroom. Link for flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1db8bxaoPO5qCpVTCrDt6qZdDbFF5ykTV/view?usp=sharing, Link for sign up: https://forms.gle/TZfQxb2JKDZEjQw58

National Music Week, celebrated by the National Federation of Music Clubs, was originated to focus attention on the value and enjoyment of music throughout our nation, to make the public aware of the importance of all forms of music in our lives and to encourage the participation of both the performer and the listener. It is observed during the first full week of May. 🎶

Paige Elementary Community School is working to refill our PBIS prize cart! The cart consists of prizes and special activities with staff. Our students have been earning tickets through being safe, responsible and respectful throughout the school day! Here is the the wish list of items from the PTO to keep the cart going! 🐼 Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/OV1CD9KD84RK?ref_=wl_share

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-may-02-2025 Have a great weekend.