Reminder that Back to School Nights are coming up.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your student's teachers, learn about the curriculum, and get a feel for their classroom environment.
This is a wonderful opportunity for you to meet your student's teachers, learn about the curriculum, and get a feel for their classroom environment.
There have been a few incidents recently where children were approached by strangers on their way to or from school or while waiting for the bus. We want to thank the students who did the right thing by immediately reporting what happened, which allowed police to respond promptly.
Your child's safety is our top priority, and we ask that you take a moment to review and reinforce important safety habits with them. Please remind your child to always report anything that seems suspicious to a trusted adult, whether it's a parent, teacher, or police officer. Having these conversations can give them the confidence to respond safely in any situation.
Your child's safety is our top priority, and we ask that you take a moment to review and reinforce important safety habits with them. Please remind your child to always report anything that seems suspicious to a trusted adult, whether it's a parent, teacher, or police officer. Having these conversations can give them the confidence to respond safely in any situation.
Hey Van Fam! Hope to see everyone for Fall Fest/Back to School Night on 9/25. Attached please find some of our community partners!
Save the date! We have our back to school/open house Fall Fest on 9/25. Hope to see you there! 5pm-6:30!
Happy Friday!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update this week:
http://bit.ly/3IhybT3
Have a great weekend.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update this week:
http://bit.ly/3IhybT3
Have a great weekend.
Get ready to make a splash! 💧 We're excited to announce that registration is now open for our Learn to Swim program for elementary and middle school students. Lessons are open to students from Schenectady and Colonie schools. Schenectady residents who are parents or guardians of an elementary/middle school-aged child can also register if space is available.
Learn more and register today by clicking https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfONEUJG9prO1Xyj2lzK0KYAuePgM0x5SZBpU1-bdZQtBpRbA/viewform
The Schenectady Police are actively investigating after a student reported to the staff at Big Picture today that they were approached by a male driver near Albany Street and Hulett Street yesterday. Schenectady Police, including our Community Engagement Officers, are following up on the incident.
Police said that it is an active investigation and further details will be released as they become available.
Police determined that the reported incident on September 8 at Craig Street and Delamont Avenue is unfounded.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Schenectady Police Tip Line at 518-788-6566.
Police said that it is an active investigation and further details will be released as they become available.
Police determined that the reported incident on September 8 at Craig Street and Delamont Avenue is unfounded.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Schenectady Police Tip Line at 518-788-6566.
Community Note
Sportsmans Bowl
Kids Fall Bumper League
See attached information
Sportsmans Bowl
Kids Fall Bumper League
See attached information
COMMUNITY NOTE
Sycamore Collaborative is holding a Fall Festival
September 20, 12 -2 p.m.
837 Albany St.
Sycamore Collaborative is holding a Fall Festival
September 20, 12 -2 p.m.
837 Albany St.
Hey Van Fam! So excited to share that our back to school fall festival is set for 9/25! Hope to see you there!
The Schenectady Police Department shared this evening that they are investigating a report from a child who stated she was approached by an unknown male while waiting at a bus stop near Craig
Street and Delamont Avenue between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
The child described the individual as a Black male with a beard, wearing all black clothing.
Detectives are working to identify potential witnesses and review surveillance footage from the
area.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Schenectady Police
Department’s Detective Division at 518-382-5200 Ext 5245 or provide information
anonymously through the Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Street and Delamont Avenue between 7:45 a.m. and 8:00 a.m.
The child described the individual as a Black male with a beard, wearing all black clothing.
Detectives are working to identify potential witnesses and review surveillance footage from the
area.
Anyone with information related to this incident is urged to contact the Schenectady Police
Department’s Detective Division at 518-382-5200 Ext 5245 or provide information
anonymously through the Tips Line at 518-788-6566.
Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-5-2025
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
Good afternoon,
Beginning this afternoon, at 2: 20, we will have all Pre-k and Kindergarten walkers picked up at the door near our new parking lot off of Guilderland Ave. please remember to use the carpool line if you are not walking from home. We ask that no one park and get out of the car, as it will cause congestion.
Good Afternoon Van Fam,
Just some Dismissal Reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
Good Morning Van Fam,
As we transition back to Van we want to make sure everyone is ready to drop off and pick up their kids. Attached is the arrival and dismissal guide for tomorrow. Just some reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
We are excited to see everyone today!
Good Morning Van Fam,
As we transition back to Van we want to make sure everyone is ready to drop off and pick up there kids. Attached is the arrival and dismissal guide for tomorrow. Just some reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!
As we transition back to Van we want to make sure everyone is ready to drop off and pick up there kids. Attached is the arrival and dismissal guide for tomorrow. Just some reminders:
*Do not park and exit your car unless there is an emergency
*No cars can be stopped on Guilderland Ave
*Williams St will be a one way, coming down towards Guilderland Ave
*If you student is a true walker, please arrive using the old main entrance
We are excited to see everyone tomorrow!
WELCOME BACK!!!!
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's welcome video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-3-2025
We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow and wish everyone a great school year.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Cotto's welcome video message: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendents-update-september-3-2025
We look forward to seeing all of our students tomorrow and wish everyone a great school year.
Registration is open for After School Programs at the following schools:
* Hamilton
* Howe
* Keane
* MLK (Will be available soon)
* Van Corlaer
* Woodlawn
* Yates
* Zoller
Go here for your school info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2383057
* Hamilton
* Howe
* Keane
* MLK (Will be available soon)
* Van Corlaer
* Woodlawn
* Yates
* Zoller
Go here for your school info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/2383057
We are holding a Family Information Session regarding the new Cell Phone Policy tonight, Thursday, August 28, 6 p.m. at the Family and Community Engagement Center, 530 Liberty St.
Jon us and learn about the policy, reasons for distraction-free schools, expectations, how to communicate, and ask your questions.
Jon us and learn about the policy, reasons for distraction-free schools, expectations, how to communicate, and ask your questions.
Good Morning Van Fam!
We are excited to see you today from 12-2 back at our newly renovated building. We will have food and will be giving out tours of our main floor. So excited to see everyone!
