We’re so excited to invite you and your family to the 2026 Annual Employee Wellness Fair- a day designed to celebrate your health, happiness, and the perfect work-life harmony.
Whether you want to sharpen your mental focus, kickstart a fresh fitness routine, or simply grab a delicious, healthy snack and recharge your battery, there’s something here for everyone!
Event Details
🗓Monday, May 4th, 2026
⏰3 – 6 p.m.
📍Proctors Theater
With over 65 vendors in attendance, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect with local health professionals and discover new ways to support your well-being.
🎁Raffle Prizes! 🎁
Don't miss out on our exciting raffle lineup, including:
Free One-Year Gym Membership
Spa Facial & Fine Line Tattoo
Premium Gift Baskets & Duffle Bags
Store & Restaurant Gift Cards ...and much more!
Transportation & Parking 🚗
To ensure a smooth experience, we have coordinated the following options:
Shuttle Service: We are happy to offer Capital Bus Transportation for easy travel to and from Proctors. To arrange your ride, please contact dispatch at 518-300-4015.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available at two nearby LAZ parking lots:
Clinton South Lot (Directly behind Proctors): 308 Clinton Street
Broadway South Lot (Entrance on Clinton St. Extension): 305 Broadway
Have a great weekend.
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-april-17-2026
Have a great weekend.
You're invited! 🎨🖌️ Picnic, Paint & Garden is coming soon.
May 1 join us for a fun day of creativity, Community and gardening opportunites!!🪴 .
Join us for the 2026 Employee Wellness Fair
Monday, May 4
3 - 6 p.m.
Proctors, 432 State St.
We hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating Spring Recess. We’ve missed our students, and we’re ready for a fantastic final stretch of the school year!
Success starts with being here. Let’s start the week strong. We can't wait to see everyone in class today.
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We hope our students, families, and staff had a wonderful and restful Spring Recess. It’s time to gear up for the final stretch of the school year.
Success starts with being here. Let’s start the week strong by arriving on time and ready to learn tomorrow, Monday, April 13.
#projectbehere #SCSDStrong #AttendanceMatters #WelcomeBack
The Pre-K lottery application window is currently open, but it closes soon. To be included, you must complete your registration by Monday, April 13, 2026
📝 Eligibility Requirements
To apply, families must reside within the Schenectady City School District. Age requirements are as follows:
3-Year-Old Program: Child must be 3 on or before December 1, 2026.
4-Year-Old Program: Child must be 4 on or before December 1, 2026.
Note: Children already eligible for Kindergarten this fall are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
🗳️ How it Works
Admission is determined via a random lottery. During the application, families will have the opportunity to rank their preferred locations.
Lottery Draw Date: May 1, 2026
Post-Lottery Registration: Applications received after April 13 will be processed on an ongoing basis for any remaining spots.
🔗 Ready to Register?
Don't wait! Ensure your child has a chance at a spot by starting the process today.
👉 Click Here For More Information & to Register for the 2026-2027 UPK Program: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
Have a great weekend and recess .
We will see you on Monday, April 13.
We’re almost to Spring Recess, but we aren't there yet. Let’s finish the week strong and show up tomorrow to make this final day count. We can’t wait to see everyone in school before we head out for the break.
#projectbehere
📅 Mark Your Calendars
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday).
District offices will also be closed.
Spring Recess runs from April 6 through April 10.
Enjoy the time off, stay safe, and have a great recess. ☀️
Have a great weekend.
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Exciting News: Schenectady County Public Library Cards for Your Student!
Dear Families,
Next week, a librarian from the Schenectady County Public Library will be visiting our school during our scheduled library class. They will be speaking with our students about the many programs, books, and digital tools available to them through our local public libraries.
A public library card provides your child with free access to thousands of books, audiobooks, research databases, and other resources.
You can complete the sign-up form online from home at Library Card Sign-up.
We are making the process as simple as possible! After their visit next week, the SCPL librarian will process the applications and drop off all newly created library cards directly to our school, and our school librarian will distribute it to students.
Having a library card is a fantastic way to support your child’s literacy and encourage a lifelong love of reading. We are so lucky to have such a robust library system here in Schenectady County!
Please feel free to reach out to Ms. De Rosa derosav@schenectadyschools.org if you have any questions.
Behind every "I have a stomachache" or missed bus, there is often a child or teen struggling with deep-seated anxiety. When school avoidance becomes a pattern, it’s rarely about being "difficult"—it’s about a nervous system that feels unsafe.
Common signs that it’s more than just a case of the Mondays:
* Physical symptoms (nausea, fatigue) that disappear on weekends or holidays.
* Intense distress during the morning routine or the night before school.
* Frequent calls from the nurse's office to come home.
* Withdrawal from friends or extracurricular activities they used to love.
What can you do?
* Validate, Don't Negotiate: Acknowledge that their fear feels real, even if the school environment is safe.
* Identify the "Why": Is it social anxiety, academic pressure, or sensory overload?
* Build a Bridge: Work with teachers and school counselors to create a "soft landing" (like checking in with a staff member) when they arrive.
You don’t have to navigate this journey in silence. Small steps forward are still progress. 🤍
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