Happy Fall Y'all! hope to see you this Wednesday. If you can please RSVP so we make sure to have enough refreshments :)
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's holiday video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-holiday-message-december-23-2025
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
We wish you a wonderful holiday, happy new year, and fantastic recess.
SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-19-2025
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-19-2025
Good Morning,
We are so excited to announce our PK concert!
Please see the attached flyer to RSVP.
We are so excited to announce our PK concert!
Please see the attached flyer to RSVP.
:📊 Mark Your Calendars: Interim Progress Reports
Secondary interim progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, December 22.
Want to see your student’s progress sooner? You don't have to wait for the mail. You will be able to access the reports through the Infinite Campus Backpack.
How to check:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Navigate to the "More" section.
Click on "Backpack" to view and download the report.
Secondary interim progress reports will be mailed home on Monday, December 22.
Want to see your student’s progress sooner? You don't have to wait for the mail. You will be able to access the reports through the Infinite Campus Backpack.
How to check:
Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Navigate to the "More" section.
Click on "Backpack" to view and download the report.
🕎 UPK students at Van Corlaer learned about Hannukah and worked on an activity based around the Festival of Lights.
Tuesday Check-In: Let's Shine! ✨
Good morning, everyone!
It's Tuesday, and a new day means new possibilities. Let's bring our best energy and focus to the challenges ahead. We are ready to make great things happen this week.
Thanks for showing up. We are glad you are here today.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
Good morning, everyone!
It's Tuesday, and a new day means new possibilities. Let's bring our best energy and focus to the challenges ahead. We are ready to make great things happen this week.
Thanks for showing up. We are glad you are here today.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-december-12-2025
Showing Up for Success!
We meet our students where they are—but that journey starts with them being in the classroom. Regular attendance is the foundation of our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Thank you to our dedicated staff and families for working together to get our students to school today.
#projectbehere #schenectadyshowsup #EveryDayCounts #EducationLeadership #SchenectadySchools #StudentSuccess
We meet our students where they are—but that journey starts with them being in the classroom. Regular attendance is the foundation of our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued and supported.
Thank you to our dedicated staff and families for working together to get our students to school today.
#projectbehere #schenectadyshowsup #EveryDayCounts #EducationLeadership #SchenectadySchools #StudentSuccess
🔔 Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://bit.ly/4pX5wmx
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
A huge thank you to everyone prioritizing being here every day.
We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
We love seeing your faces. Being here connects you to our vibrant school community and ensures you don't miss out on important lessons and fun activities. Keep up the great work—your presence makes a difference.
#projectbehere #SchenectadyShowsUp #EveryDayCounts
⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
⚠️ Attendance Alert: Are You on Track?
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
Did you know that missing just 18 days of school (or 10% of the school year) makes a student chronically absent, regardless of whether the absence is excused?
With only 14 instructional days left until the holiday break, consistent attendance now is critical to: 📚 Close learning gaps. 📋 Prepare for screening assessments 🤝 Maintain classroom connection.
Learn more about the importance of attendance and the effects of chronic absenteeism: https://aptg.co/2qVRkF
Let’s partner to ensure every student is present and prepared for success.
#projectbehere #everydaycounts #Schenectadyshowsup
More than 300 girls from the Capital Region participated in the annual Girls on the Run Capital Region 5K at Jennings Landing two weeks ago. The program encourages girls to lace up their sneakers and engage in physical activity to inspire personal growth. Congrats to these Van Corlaer Tigers who participated!
❄️ School Closure Announcement ❄️
Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.
Please stay safe and warm!
Due to the current weather forecast and anticipated conditions, all schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday, December 2.
Please stay safe and warm!
Wishing the Schenectady community a very Happy Thanksgiving.
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
May your day be filled with laughter, love, and plenty of delicious food. We are incredibly thankful for you.
#Thanksgiving2025 #Thankful
Attention Schenectady Families
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
STILL SERVING FREE HOT MEALS
Until 3 p..m. today!
Stop by one of these locations:
Liberty Church (Albany St.)
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (153 Nott Terrace)
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's Thanksgiving update: https://bit.ly/48yxFdz
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending November 21, 2025: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-november-21-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
Good Morning Van Fam! Just a reminder that today is a half day!
