Take a look at the link to a video highlighting just a few of the amazing things that took place at Van on top of all of the amazing learning that is taking place .
https://www.canva.com/design/DAGf2aiAq-o/2qrWByPzsftw0ojen-NW3A/watch?utm_content=DAGf2aiAq-o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hc5cee06087
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.
Safety Note:
Over the weekend we learned that a student who attends Big Picture at Washington Irving threatened another student on Snapchat. The student threatened to bring a gun to school and harm the student. Police were immediately notified and launched an investigation. Schenectady Police located, arrested and charged the student. Police issued a release this morning.
Members of our Student Support Team will be at Big Picture Monday to provide additional support to students. We will have additional safety and administrative team members at Washington Irving on Monday morning.
Police reported that no gun was located during the investigation and there is no indication that there are any additional threats to student safety
Safety is always our top priority. Thank you to those who shared information and to all of you for your continued support and cooperation. Please continue to remind students if they see or hear anything that seems suspicious to always report it to an adult.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-february-14-2025-11
Have a great weekend.
Good morning!
The power has been restored at Fulton/ Van.
Students are being greeted and welcomed back into the building :)
Can't wait to see you all soon!
Good morning,
We currently have no power at Fulton. The estimated return time according to National Grid is 8:45. All bus students will be rerouted to Mont Pleasant gymnasium Student walkers who have already started walking will be let in to the building.
Any car pool students who could hold off on drop off would be appreciated.
I will continue to update everyone as we get information.
Thank you,
Tanya Collins
Good morning, due to a power outage at Van Corlaer ES this morning , students are going to be transported to Mont Pleasant MS until power is restored. The teachers & staff will be with the students at Mont Pleasant. Once power is restored, students will be bused back to Fulton.
ALERT: Due to the winter storm forecasted, all SCSD campuses will be closed Sunday, February 9. This includes community events, district events and activities, games and practices.
Be safe!
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the February dance on 2/12 will be cancelled. Students will have time during the day with DJ Rodgers.
Parent opportunities will be available throughout the day to meet with Mrs. Collins and go over the iReady reports that have gone home.
There will also be a time to meet with Mrs. Collins from 3:30-4:30 on 2/ 12 based on interest.
A sign up form will go home on Monday .
Have a great weekend.
Good Afternoon Van Fam! SICM Mobile Food Pantry will be here today from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM. Please feel free to come and receive free meals for you and your family. All you need is a NY ID. See you at 1:45.
School is closed today due to the anticipated weather later. There is no out of district transportation.
Office staff reports. We will monitor the situation and provide an update to staff if any change.
Be safe today.
Good Afternoon,
Unfortunately we are going to have to cancel Tiger Talk and movie night tonight.
Be on the lookout for a rescheduled date.
Thank you for understanding!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending January 31. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-january-31-2025Have a fantastic weekend.
#SchenectadyRising
REMINDER
No School tomorrow, January 29, in observance of Lunar New Year!
Good afternoon, just sending a friendly reminder about Literacy night tonight from 5:30-6:30 📚We are so excited to show off our classroom doors that have been decorated as an amazing book 📚📖 and have some fun together!
See you all there!
Did you know every student in our district (Pe-K through Grade 12) has access to a school counselor? Counselors are available to support students in many ways. The counselor directory is available here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/school-counselor-directory
Interested in playing baseball? Opportunities for students of all ages and grade levels.
Please complete this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gQN7Z-F_AoS-7i3dsKIsc-87TSdHjrQsqq8uoc7-bnA/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1
Everyone is invited to Family Literacy Day on Saturday, January 25, 10 a.m. at 120 Emmons St.
Click on the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch6zscfH2k4QZM3dHrxjOB0soZ7wQGe-B3XIXH4NnzYCNzYw/viewform
We hope to see you there.
Congratulations to out Van Spelling Bee representatives. Ashton placed 3rd after a very challenging competition.
We are so proud of you both!!
The lockout at MLK is lifted. Thank you for your patience.
