We are asking all SCSD families to pls complete School Climate Survey. Your feedback will help us set goals & improve school climate. Please take one survey per household. Open thru 4/28. Go here: https://survey.sogolytics.com/survey1.aspx?k=SsRQYSSWsQVsPsPsP&lang=0
Tomorrow is Super Hero Day at Yates!
Our district is gathering community feedback around the topic of substance abuse. Please take a moment to fill out the anonymous three question survey at the link 🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGjNerF39F5zKC3N0f0JFAkQwhJtbpf7BuJOfmXBUUb-tqaQ/viewform
TONIGHT Public Information Meeting regarding the upcoming Capital Project Referendum. Join us 6 p.m. at SUNY Center City Campus, 433 State St., 2nd Floor Rear, Room 217. More: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/schenectady-revitalization-plan-2030
JOB FAIR TODAY! We are hiring teachers for all certification areas.
Monday, April 3 from 4-7:30 p.m. in the Schenectady High School Fine Arts Lobby.
On-site interview with our hiring team.
Follow link for more: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
Good afternoon,
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-march-31-2023
Have a great weekend.
Friday Feature
Meet Erin Backaus! This is my 18th year of teaching. I started out teaching kindergarten for many years at Yates and now I am enjoying being a first grade teacher. I love working at Yates because of our amazing students and staff!
March Assembly Tomorrow!
Wear Yates Gear 💙🤍
Save The Date!
Yates YearBook Fundraiser at Panera!
Happy Friday! Pls click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-march-24-2023
Have a great weekend.
Friday Feature
Meet Trisha Roth, a Special Education Teacher at Yates. Trisha has taught the Primary Intensive Skills Class for 20 years! She believes in the "Choose Kind" philosophy for school and life. She is also a graduate of Schenectady City Schools!
Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, begins on Wed, March 22 & continues through April 21, ending in the holiday Eid al-Fitr. Ramadan is a significant month for many Muslim people that involves prayer, fasting, spending time with family & friends & more. #Ramadan
Click on the link to download any documents & to learn more about running for a seat on the Board of Education https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/interested-in-running-for-a-seat-on-the-board-of-education
Save The Date April 19th
Yates Mad Science Event
📢 Come Join the Team! Now hiring teachers in all certification areas.
🍎Teacher Recruitment Day: Monday, April 3, 4 - 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts lobby
➡️On-site interviews with our hiring team
📲Scan the QR for more info
Feature Friday
Sue Cavanaugh has been a cleaner with the SCSD for 29 years. She has worked at the high school, Mont Pleasant, and has been at Yates for over 9 years! "Yates is my second family and each child is special to me"!
CAPITAL PROJECT INFO MEETINGS COMING UP IN APRIL! Learn about the $300 million plan that would bring much needed upgrades & repairs to schools. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2868946/2023_Schdy_Revitalization_Plan_Flyer_.pdf
School is closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14. Offices are closed. Staff should not report. A state of emergency has been declared effective this evening. Please be safe.
Feature Friday
Meet Laura Marion who has worked in the district for 25 years! Starting her career as a special education teacher, she is known for her students to be thought of and treated like family. Moving into a Remedial Reading position, Laura has used her kindness and expertise to help Yates students learn to read for the last 13 years! "I really enjoy my students and coworkers at Yates. I feel very lucky to be where I am!"
Happy International Women's Day! The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough. People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action.
