Van Corlaer Elementary School

We wish you a blessed Eid filled with happiness, peace, and prosperity.

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's video update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-28-2025 Have a great weekend. ** Reminder: No School on Monday, March 31 **

There is no school on Monday in observance of Eid al-Fitr. District offices will be closed. Eid is an important Islamic festival that celebrates the end of Ramadan—the holy month of fasting. Eid al-Fitr means "the breaking of the fast” in Arabic.

You are invited! Coffee Chat with the Superintendent March 25, 6 p.m. March 28, 7 a.m. No registration required!

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-march-20-2025-copy Have a great weekend.

Good Morning, It's that time of year again 😉 We are looking for your feedback as we work on our continuous improvement plan. This survey helps us get a true feel for how our families are seeing the education, care, and love their students are receiving here at Van. We appreciate you taking a few moments to fill this out. To participate in this survey, click this link or paste the following URL in your browser https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs Mrs. Collins

The Culture & Climate Survey has been extended & will be open until 3/21 Click here - >. https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs?fbclid=IwY2xjawJFLwpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeGrHiLg_fs59kNenzcMH781twJYrKf4-ROgw09ugFYRkuqYOe0EVefHpw_aem_bz0rMAaakEtHQVu1WTw70w

The SCSD Culture and Climate survey closes on Friday. If you haven't participated, please click on the link to participate now: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs Everyone in the SCSD school community is invited to share your feedback.

Black Family Wellness Expo Saturday, March 15 at Schenectady High School The event will include an interactive panel with health care professionals, 50 exhibitors, refreshments, and more. The event will be held 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The speaker series will take place 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Don't forget to vote for Central Park students! VOTING CLOSES TOMORROW NIGHT! Vote here🗳 https://www.whatssocool.org/contests/capital-region-ny/ Watch here🎥 https://youtu.be/NSexxQDHOfc?si=4BfYdOnzrE0OXV1S

TY if you have participated in the Culture & Climate Survey. Please click on the link to participate today: https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZO3Jt6r5fmRmHs The survey is open through March 14.

♥️ 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!

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!

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.

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

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!