Van Corlaer Elementary School

Sorry for the resend! But the flyer didn't go through on all post! The BBQ is on August 28th from 12-2 Good Afternoon, Van Fam! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Back-to-School BBQ a fun-filled event to kick off the new school year together! Come enjoy great food, reconnect with our Van Family, and take a tour of our newly renovated building — we can’t wait to show you what’s new! We hope to see you there!

Good Afternoon, Van Fam! We’re thrilled to invite you to our Back-to-School BBQ a fun-filled event to kick off the new school year together! Come enjoy great food, reconnect with our Van Family, and take a tour of our newly renovated building — we can’t wait to show you what’s new! We hope to see you there!

📲 Join us for a Family Information Session to learn more about the new cell phone policy. Learn about the details, ask questions, and partner with us in creating the best possible environment for student success. ➡️ https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2307706 🗓 Monday, August 4 @ 9 a.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center 530 Liberty St. 🗓 Thursday, August 7 @ 6 p.m. SCSD Family & Community Engagement Center 530 Liberty St. 🗓 Monday, August 11 @ 9 a.m. Virtual

SCSD is pleased to announce five administrative appointments, approved by the Board of Education on Wednesday, July 16. Click on the link to learn more: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2320724

MORE ABOUT BELL-TO-BELL DISTRACTION-FREE SCHOOLS Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with New York State United Teachers (NYSUT) President Melinda Person, Capital Region school district administrators, teachers and other stakeholders to highlight their plans for implementing bell-to-bell smartphone restrictions when school resumes this fall. Capital Region school districts who participated in the discussion included the Albany City School District, Schenectady City School District, Utica City School District and East Greenbush Central School District https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/distraction-free-schools-governor-hochul-nysut-and-capital-region-school-districts-highlight

COMMUNITY EVENT Don't miss the 9th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park Saturday, July 26, Noon - 3 p.m. Free fun for the whole family!

Our new cell phone policy isn't just a requirement – it's a commitment to student well-being! Following the new state guidelines, this policy aims to reduce distractions, encourage face-to-face interactions, & foster a healthier school community.

Huge thanks to Dr. Kedley, the IEE team, our Safety Team, Sch'dy Police, & our community partners for creating a safe & fun space for students at our Liberty St. lot during SummerNight on Friday! Over 330 students checked in. A big shoutout to Mike's Hot Dogs for the food vouchers! What a team effort! #SummerNight #StudentSafety #Partnership

Join us for a Parent Information Session regarding our new cell phone policy for the upcoming school year. We'll cover the 'why' and the 'how,' and answer your questions. See flyer for schedule. Understanding this policy is key to supporting your child's success and focus.

We invite parents, guardians, students, staff, & community members to review and provide feedback on the proposed 2025-26 Code of Conduct. The comment period is open through August 10, 2025 Follow this link: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8DR7D2BLT

The 2025-2026 Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open until August 11, 2025. Follow link to review the plan and provides comments or suggestions: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PR6N8KR7D2BLT

We are pleased to share that we are working with Yondr as move toward our phone-free environment. We will be sharing videos, resources & more for you. In the interim, here's a peek at how it works! https://vimeo.com/986781861

IMPORTANT REMINDER If your students rides the bus to school, please be sure that we have your correct address on file. If your address changes over the summer, please contact your child's school to update it. Address changes and daycare forms must be received by August 1.

A phone-free school? Yes, it's the law & phone-free schools have many benefits & is a step in the right direction for student focus, mental health, & genuine connection. #BetterEducation #StudentSuccess https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🎉 We wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration & good company. Today, we celebrate the brave men and women who fought for our freedom. Let's honor their legacy #FourthOfJuly #IndependenceDay #July4th #America"

We're committed to creating the best learning environment for our students! Our new cell phone policy is a big step towards enhancing focus and fostering stronger connections. Have questions? We posted an FAQ page: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-faq

🥪 Summer Meals Kickoff Party 🗓 Monday, June 30 📍Jerry Burrell Park ⏰12-3 p.m.

Don't miss the Jerry Burrell Summer Classic Kick-off Event Today (Friday) at 4 p.m. Jerry Burrell Park

As we wrap up this school year, get ready for a more focused future! 🚀 Our new cell phone policy officially takes effect when we return for the 2025-2026 school year. More here https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/cell-phone-policy-2025-2026 #FocusedLearning #Productivity

Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-june-27-2025 Have a great weekend and a fabulous summer.