Welcome to the new school year! Please review and complete the following items as soon as possible to ensure a smooth start for your student:
After-School Registration (Complete ASAP): Spaces are strictly limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Click here to complete After-School Registration
Transportation & Dismissal Form (Complete ASAP): To help us maintain a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal process, please confirm whether your child is a Walker, Carpooler, or Bus Rider. Click here to submit the Walker/Carpool/Bus Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKz_Ozv2WvN86BW2QSDHHsU2NhbTosJHG7RzL9rJzo2gjVFQ/viewform?usp=header
Back-to-School Folder Forms (Due Friday, 9/11): Please check your child’s backpack for a folder containing essential documents, including the Emergency Contact Form. Complete and return all enclosed forms directly to your child’s classroom teacher by Friday, September 11.
Attached is a link for arrival and dismissal maps.
https://canva.link/arrival-and-dismissal-26-27
Thank you for your prompt attention and partnership in keeping our school community safe and organized!
Warm regards,
Through SPARK , every Schenectady City School District student can check out books and resources from any Schenectady County Public Library (SCPL) branch. No application or separate library card needed.
Here’s how it works:
🎒 Show your student ID at checkout.
🔢 Don't have an ID on you? Simply give your student ID number to the library staff (you can find this number anytime in the Parent Portal).
📖 Borrow up to 5 items at a time from any SCPL location across the county.
Unlock a world of reading, learning, and discovery this school year!
#SCSDReads #SPARKProgram #SCPL #CommunityPartners
Have a fantastic weekend!
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/update-template-october-30-2026
Heart health in action! ❤🏃🏾🏃🏾♀️
A big thank you to @WTEN for visiting our physical education class at Van Corlaer Thursday to see how students are learning the science behind staying active.
From understanding heart rates to tracking how their bodies respond during movement, our students are building healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Great work by PE teacher Mr.Watson & the team at Van for making fitness engaging, interactive & fun.
Check out the story: https://www.news10.com/classroom-progress-report/schenectady-pe-class-teaches-kids-about-heart-rates/
Please click the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending October 23:
Have a great weekend.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-october-23-2026
The SCSD Crisis Prevention Team is hosting a Tantrum Taming Online Parent Workshop to share helpful strategies, tips, and support for managing challenging behaviors.
🗓 Dates: October 23 | November 20 | December 18
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Online
⚠️ Advance registration is required!
📲 Check out the flyer for details and registration info
All after-school programs will run as scheduled, and transportation will be provided.
Because some drivers will be covering new or adjusted routes, buses may arrive at stops a bit later than usual. We appreciate your understanding if drop-off times are slightly delayed.
Thank you once again for your patience, flexibility, and cooperation.
🚨 IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION UPDATE 🚨
Durham School Services has experienced severe vandalism overnight, impacting their entire fleet. As a result, Durham buses will be unable to run routes this morning.
Police are currently on-scene investigating, and we are working with alternative bus vendors to secure backup transportation.
If you are able, we strongly encourage you to drive, carpool, or walk your student to school today.
We sincerely apologize for this disruption and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we work through this unexpected situation.
We celebrate the rich histories, cultures, and enduring contributions of Native peoples across the nation and right here in our region.
As an educational community committed to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning, we are dedicated to honoring Indigenous history not just today, but in our classrooms throughout the school year.
Join us in reflecting on, celebrating, and learning from Indigenous leaders, past and present! 🧡
Have a great weekend. There is no school Monday and district offices are closed.
There is not school and district offices will be closed Monday, October 12 in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day!
Have a wonderful and restful weekend!
On Friday, October 2, our district will participate in our annual required Emergency Early Dismissal Drill.
All students will be dismissed 15 minutes earlier than their regularly scheduled dismissal time.
This annual drill is a required test of our emergency communication systems and safety protocols to ensure our schools and families are prepared in the event of an unscheduled early dismissal.
Important Details for October 2 :
* All schools will release students 15 minutes early. Please adjust your schedule or transportation arrangements accordingly.
*All elementary after-school programs are cancelled for the afternoon.
* All middle and high school sporting events and athletic practices will proceed as scheduled.
If you have any questions regarding dismissal procedures for your child, please contact your school’s main office.
It has been an amazing first few days of school. I hope everyone had a great weekend, is rested and ready to take on the 4 day week. The iReady inform window has opened and students will be completing the iReady ELA and Math tests over the next 2 weeks. This is simply a test that helps us know where students are, so we can ensure we are continuously helping our students meet their goals.
Tomorrow, we have Jared Campbell visiting students in the morning. This is an incredible assembly that students have grown to look forward to. The first assembly will begin shortly after arrival (7:45).
We are challenging students to “Strive for 5” in their weekly attendance. What does this mean? They will be tracking their own attendance and trying to be at school every day( unless they are sick). Students will earn Tiger tracks ( our PBIS store money) for their attendance, and each week families have 100% attendance (or excused absence for illness), a ticket will be entered into a lottery for a gift card of their choice.
Have a great night and we look forward to seeing everyone in the morning🐯💚
Looking forward to seeing you tonight at Back to School Night.
We will begin in the Gym at 5pm for a welcome greeting, then will start classroom presentations immediately after.
This is an exciting time to get into the school, get to see the classroom, and ensure a smooth and collaborative school year.
If you can't make it, we will see you at the Fall Festival on 10/8 from 5-6 pm.
Thank you,
Mrs. Collins