The 2021-2022 Spotlight is arriving in mailboxes now. If you didn't get your copy, it will be arriving soon. Take a sneak peek here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2444841/2021-2022_Spotlight.pdf
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🚨ALERT: If you plan on attending Friday evenings Varsity Football game at Shenendehowa, please purchase your tickets ahead of time here ➡️ https://gofan.co/app/events/668442?schoolId=NY13841
Happy Friday! Click here to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-september-09-2022
🎥 WATCH: Education Commissioner Dr. Betty Rosa visits SCSD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAu_4IujcuU
Have you checked out the Schenectady Athletics Web Store? It's your one stop shop for athletic apparel. Follow this link to shop:
https://schenectady-athletics-qt.itemorder.com/shop/home/
We've got an exciting year planned. Read the Daily Gazette story "Schenectady schools launching freshman academy; other initiatives in the works" here https://dailygazette.com/2022/09/05/schenectady-schools-launching-freshman-academy-other-initiatives-in-the-works/
Attached is the athletics schedule for this week! See Schedule Galaxy for up to date, practice and all athletic schedules:
https://www.schedulegalaxy.com/schools/440
Schenectady County has created an online childcare portal for families to apply for assistance. Families who previously didn't qualify for assistance may qualify now. Click on the link for more information and to apply online: https://www.schenectadycounty.com/scc/childcare
Don't miss 518 Common Unity Cup field Games Wed., 4 p.m. at the Mont Pleasant MS Field. Free food, music & more. Supplies given to the first 500 kids. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2406877/CC78F1D8-69A6-4C3A-894E-7C8248C51A6D.jpeg
Sports schedule this week! #GoPatriots
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Here is the updated Transportation information for our Back to School Event on 8.27.22 at SHS.
Ellis Family Health Center is hosting a Back-to- School Vaccination Clinic to help children in the community get their school vaccinations. This will be a walk-in service so no appointment is needed. More here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/vaccination-clinic
You're invited to this great event! There is transportation available for those who would like to attend. Scan the QR code!
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✅ Student IDs
✅ Community Vendors
ABOUT SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The elementary school supply list serves as a recommended list for those who wish to buy school supplies. You are NOT required to purchase these. The district has purchased supplies and every student will have what they need.
The 6th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park is tomorrow, 2-3pm. Free! Dancing, face painting, family support, petting zoo, pony rides, hoops contest & more. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2215114/2022_Family_Fun_Day_Flyer.pdf
If you need assistance paying for childcare, contact Sch'dy County Dept of Social Services. Families of 2 earning up to $54,930 and families of 4 earning up to $83,250 are eligible to receive assistance. Contact info available here:
https://www.schenectadycounty.com/dss
ESYO offers summer programs & activities for student musicians. Some are open to anyone. Others are limited to ESYO and/or CHIME students only. Follow this ink for more information: https://esyo.org/news-concerts/concerts-tickets
Coming soon: First annual Patriot Tech Camp for Schenectady teachers to learn more about, projectors, flat panel displays, and other educational technology integration concepts. It is time to Tech it Out
CREATE Together is hosting free art activities for all ages July 5 - Sept. 2, Monday-Friday, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the following locations:
Monday: Orchard Park
Tuesday: Wallingford Park
Wednesday: Cocoa House
Thursday: Jaylens's Park
Friday: Yates Village
Reminder Class of 2023: Lauren Studios will be at SHS Aug 1-5 to take senior photos. Click on the link below for info & to make an appt for senior portraits or to schedule a portrait session. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L36di9Z_5-C6DFRc5NW1aZhWHmkyI8V0/view