This week is National School Social Work Week (March 2-8)!
This year’s theme, “Unite to Ignite,” highlights the incredible impact of our school social workers.
Join us in celebrating Ms. Jones, Mrs. McDonald, Ms. Pica, and our incredible interns, Ms. Alexa and Mr. Maxim! 🐼♥️
♥️ This week, we celebrate National School Social Work Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the profound impact our school social workers have on our school community. Our social workers are always there with a compassionate heart and expert advice.
Thank you for being an essential part of our Schenectady family and for all the incredible work you do every day!
PBIS Character Trait of the Month: Resilience. 🐼 Please have conversations at home about what you do at home or school to show that you are resilient. What does being resilient look like? What does being resilient sound like? We will be having these conversations with students in school as well.
This is just a friendly reminder to please share your feedback on the Culture and Climate Survey: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs If you already participated, thank you!
The PBIS Committee needs help with the monthly prize cart! If any parents/teachers/staff wish to help us out please enter in your name and contact number for the time slot(s) you are available and the committee will coordinate with you!
Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1RSsbNyJnI-B9EvaqjoC120pohpmoUPsqFgTWBS1InsA/edit?gid=1094969927#gid=1094969927
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-february-28-2025
Have a great weekend.
Ramadan is a holy month of fasting, introspection and prayer for Muslims, the followers of Islam. Ramadan is Fri, Feb 28th– Sat, Mar 29th. Learn more here: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/ramadan
Click the link for the Paige Panda Family Update 🐼 Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HT2xdfpNSgA2DWp-SG_5zwNBmUxZ3uYz/view?usp=sharing
Last night, Mrs. Braccini (1st Grade Teacher) and Ms. Ng (4th Grade Teacher) received the Student and Graduate Success Award. They were honored with this award in recognition of their dedication and pivotal role in guiding students to graduation. Congratulations to you both! 🐼
Please participate in our Climate and Culture Survey! We are seeking feedback from all stakeholders regarding your experience in our schools. Your responses will help shape future decisions as we work to improve: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs
Maha Shivratri was celebrated by millions of Hindus the night of February 26th. This night was dedicated to fasting, praying, and connecting with Lord Shiva for his blessings of peace, strength, and happiness.
Science Night @ Paige TOMORROW, February 27th from 4:30-6pm. See flyer for details! 🔭 🧪 🔬 🧫 🧬 Link for flyer and ordering sheet: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcLYUYPBA/ghVfT5vJ-pkkkYCgBf_j-Q/view?utm_content=DAGcLYUYPBA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hff012ff687 (These will also be coming home)
📣 Important Dates to Know!
You are invited to the Superintendent's Coffee Chat this week:
Thursday, 6 p.m. & Friday, 7 a.m.
530 Liberty St.
Stop by, enjoy a cup of coffee & chat with Supt. Cotto.
Tell Us Tuesday 🌟 Every Tuesday we will share a fun fact about a teacher or staff at Paige! #paigepandas 🐼 Meet Mr. Watson, Teaching Assistant 🍎
Science Night @ Paige February 27th from 4:30-6pm. See flyer for details! 🔭 🧪 🔬 🧫 🧬 Link for flyer and ordering sheet: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcLYUYPBA/ghVfT5vJ-pkkkYCgBf_j-Q/view?utm_content=DAGcLYUYPBA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hff012ff687 (These will also be coming home)
On Monday, March 17th, ‘Lucky the Leprechaun’ ☘️ may land on your child’s desk with a special treat! If you wish for your child to receive some special treats from Lucky, please fill out this form (https://forms.gle/eeSXAGQFftBiKEww9) and send in $3 to your child's classroom teacher by March 12th. All proceeds will go towards the PBIS fund.
Flyer will be going home this week
Mobile Food Pantry will be @ Paige 🐼 TODAY, Monday, February 24th from 1:45-2:45, Consaul Parking Lot.
Today is the 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣th day of school and Paige Elementary is having a scavenger hunt! Which class can find all of the pictures of Dr. JP & Ms. Vásconez around the building?! 🌟 Stay tuned to find out!
February Attendance Challenge @ Paige We are challenging all students to be present every day in February! If they are able to accomplish this, they will be invited to a pancake breakfast in March to celebrate this accomplishment! There are 5 school days in February, let’s do this!
If your child must be absent, please report the absence as early as possible by filling out this form: 🐼 https://forms.gle/ysdnp1F4QUho9kAPA