Dear Parents, Guardians, and Caregivers, Van Corlaer held a lockdown drill on 9/17 at 10:10am. This drill was conducted so that all members of our school know what to do in case of a fire. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Sincerely,
Mrs. Collins
Join us for our first Van Corlaer PTO meeting of the year this Thursday, 9/19 at 3:00 PM. The PTO is open to all parents or guardians of current Van Corlaer students. We hope to see you there!
Happy Friday! Please click on the link for Superintendent Dr. Cotto's District Update: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-september-13-2024
Good Morning,
We will be conducting a fire drill on Thursday 9/ 12 at 9:15 am. When the drill is completed, we will let you know.
Have a great day.
Parents are invited to learn about the Dual Language Program that we are preparing to offer. An informational virtual meeting will be held August 20, 2-3 p.m.
Learn more and register here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1714872
Good Afternoon! We are going to have to postpone our welcome to Fulton BBQ. The new date will be 8/27 from 12-2. We hope to see everyone there for great food, music, giveaways, and tours of the building.
Are your child's vaccinations up-to-date? Ellis Family Health Center is hosting a Back-to-School Vaccination Clinic on Aug. 13 and Aug. 15, 4;30-8:30 p.m. Call 518-382-2260 to make an appointment.
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Good morning Van Families!
August is coming fast and we have been hard at work moving all of the furniture and learning materials from Van to Fulton. Just a reminder: There is a welcome gathering on 8/19 at Fulton. At this time we will provide tours of the building, just remember many classrooms will not be fully set up as it is still many days before the start of school.
There will be a presentation about arrival and dismissal as well as a welcome for new students at this time. we look forward to seeing you on 8/19 from 12-2 pm.
Mrs. Collins
🥕Farm to Family produce is traveling around Schenectady with free fruits and vegetables today. If you can't make it out today save the schedule for future distribution days.
🚨WE'RE HIRING🚨
Visit our recruiting website to see a list of open positions and start the application process.
➡️ https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
Don't forget about our August 19th BBQ at Fulton from 12-2!
We cannot wait to see everyone!
If you know of any new Van Families please let them know 😊
A draft of the 2024-2025 District-Wide Safety Plan is available for review. The 30-day comment period is open July 12 through August 15 2024.
Follow the link to download the plan & to comment: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?L=PB9G1XN3B2LT
🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day
Summer Meals Kick-Off will take place Friday, 6/28 from 12 - 3 p.m. at Jerry Burrell Park.
The summer lunch sites and schedule and Farm-to-Family Wheels schedule are posted on our website: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1654788
Dr. Cotto helped pack lunches and took photos with students when he visited Van Corlaer this week.
Please join us for 6th grade orientation at MPMS!
Good afternoon .... Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-june-21-2024-nej02
Have a great week.
Reminder: PTO Movie Night tonight 5:30 in the Gym.
Enjoy! :)
All students in grades 4-7 are invited to participate in the Summer Wrestling Camp July 22 - 26 at Schenectady High School. See flyer for details.
Click on the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeII_dXg7thN0AobU8fbudEN8gqrej9mvcRZ43AnGAdNZajCQ/viewform
With temperatures rising to the high 90’s in the coming days, it is important to be safe in the heat. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke is serious, it is crucial to stay hydrated by drinking water and electrolytes, seek shade and wear light colored, loose-fitting clothing.
This also goes for your pets. Keep them in cool areas, ensure they have enough water to drink and do not leave them in cars, even for a quick trip into a store.
Also, check on your elderly neighbors and family members as they are more susceptible to heat-related issues. Individuals with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory issues may experience worsened symptoms in high heat.
To stay cool, visit a splash pad located at:
Wallingford on Congress – 1004 Congress St./5th Ave
Tribute – Eastern Ave 868 Eastern Ave
Woodlawn – 1 Ricci Street
Jerry Burrell – 753 Hamilton St
