In 1986, Oprah was 1st African American woman to host a nationally syndicated talk show. In 1998, she created Oprah's Angel Network, a charity providing grants to nonprofit orgs. In 2004, Oprah became 1st African American woman to rank among 50 most generous Americans. #BHM
This week we celebrate National School Counseling Week. Every student deserves a school counselor and our team in Schenectady Schools are helping students in all grade levels dream big every day. #NSCW23
Girls Inc. Eureka! is accepting applications from 7th & 8th graders. This is a 5-round, 5-year STEM program that engages & empowers girls.
Flyer: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2754667/Eureka_Flyer_2023.pdf
Dr. Robert Tanner Freeman was selected as one of the "first six-persons" to enter Harvard's Dental Program. Shortly after, he became the first African-American to graduate with a dental degree in the United States. #bhm
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-february-3-2023
Have a great weekend.
#schenectadyrising
With the winds expecting to pick up later this afternoon, all District After-School Activities, Events and Programs are cancelled this afternoon with the exception of Athletic Competitions. Athletic Competitions will be held as scheduled.
The Blue Rose's Theatre Company presents "Passage" by Cristopher Chen on February 9-11. See flyer for details: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SHS/2739695/Passage_Poster.pdf
It's going to be extremely cold this morning. Please be sure your kids are dressed warm. Wear layers, winter coat, gloves, boots, scarf, and hat.
Applications for 3 year-old & 4 year-old Pre-K lottery will be available in April.
Click on the link below for :
*Age requirements
*Application lottery & process
*Registration checklist
➡️ https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/prekindergarten
FREE ONLINE SERIES: Mental Health in the Black Community
Feb 4: Grief, Loss, Trauma & Depression
Feb 11: Mental Health: A Black Male Perspective
Feb 18: Children & Family Systems
Feb 25 : Community Healing
For more & to register: http://www.bipocparentvoice.org/
The Daily Gazette(1/21) highlighted some amazing African Americans who had impact locally. Among them was Classie Mae Cox who was the 1st Black teacher in SCSD. She taught at Riverside (1947) before moving to MKE where she was a driving force in desegregating schools there.#bhm
🎥 Black History Month Film Series
Every Thursday this month at Proctors.
Use promo code EDIA5 for $5 tickets to all showings. The showing of "Nope" on Thursday, Feb. 23 is FREE.
The Schenectady Foundation will be awarding $39,000 in scholarships to residents of Schenectady County. Follow the link for more information & to apply: https://www.schenectadyfoundation.org/page/grants-3.html?blm_aid=72977472#scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 20.
Click on the link below for the February 2023 Schenectady Connects Virtual Workshop Series https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2728420/Schenectady_Connects_February_Workshop_Series.pdf
Check out the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady "Career Now" Employment Program for 14-24 Year Olds. Click here for more: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2728437/Career_Now_.pdf
STEAM Camp will be held Feb. 21-24 or students in grades 1-5. See flyer for more details. You can sign up now by clicking here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeplVZ9-dQ60Yajht98IO5f35rBRuRe9PmWYlvRdK9C5m_jLg/viewform
SICM presents Mobile Pantries at Lincoln Elementary School. Every other Tuesday 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.
Download Flyer; https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2728512/Mobile_Pantries_at_Lincoln.pdf
Meet David Edwards, Class of 2019, who works as a supervisor at Cedar Point. He credits his teachers & classes with equipping him with the life skills he needed to succeed. #SCSDAlumni
Click on link for more https://schenectadycsdny.sites.thrillshare.com/page/alumni-profiles
Please click on the link below to open Superintendent Soler's brief for the week ending January 27:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-january-27-2023
Have a great weekend. #schenectadyrising
All SCSD After-School Events & Activities are Cancelled Today! This includes the Board of Education Work Session that was scheduled for this evening.
