🔬STEM Saturday, serving all students K-12
MLK Elementary
Saturday, October 26
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0v6jHVqd43nScbrezq5zwXxC_yf3icJoD0X4j0F9SPrx8Jw/viewform?usp=sf_link
🎨Coming up in the Butzel Gallery
"Amazing Weather"
John Hampshire
October 15 - November 4
Opening Reception: October 16 3:30-6:30 p.m.
❤️🤍💙
Mark Your Calendar .... Job Fair in one week!
Wednesday, October 16
2- 4 p.m.
530 Liberty St. Lobby Area
For openings and to apply: https://schenectady.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
📝 All students in grades 9-12 will take the PSAT or SAT at no cost on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Contact the high school counseling office with questions.
INTERESTED IN WRESTLING? If you are in grades 7-12 and interested in giving wrestling a try, please let us know by clicking on the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK_e6NYmhoMHxPw13b7XaSYZd5KYyF-Wpp7qgCYVwevUnJ6Q/viewform
REMINDER:
Board of Education Work Session will be held Wednesday, October 9, 6:30 p.m., 530 Liberty St.
Agenda is available on Board Docs.
Live-stream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/RAfmdZJKE1Q?feature=share
🏈⚽️🏊🏽♀️ Patriots sports schedule for the week beginning 10/7
Yates will be open and school in session tomorrow, Monday, October 7. The water main break has been repaired. Thank you!
Good afternoon ... Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-october-04-2024
Have a great weekend.
#schenectadyrising #unityincommunity
This is a follow-up to the note sent earlier about the threat on social media. We learned from the police that the student who made the threat on social media has been arrested and charged with "Making a Terroristic Threat" (Class D Felony).
REMINDER:
Students will be dismissed from school 15 minutes earlier than usual today. This is an annual drill to test transportation & communication systems.
SAFETY NOTE: ⬇️
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS EMAILED TO ALL PARENTS. If you did not receive an email, pls check to make sure that your correct contact info is on file with us.
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FOLLOW-UP (11:30 A.M.) This is a follow-up to the note sent earlier about the threat on social media. We learned from the police that the student who made the threat on social media has been arrested and charged with "Making a Terroristic Threat" (Class D Felony).
The earlier note indicated the threat was on Snapchat. According to the police, it was posted on TikTok.
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It was brought to our attention this morning that there was a threat made on Snapchat last night or early this morning. The police were notified and investigated. They located the student who made the post. Police deemed it a non-credible threat meaning there was no intent to follow through or cause harm. The police investigation is ongoing. Charges may be filed, if appropriate.
You can reach us at any time through Let's Talk: https://www.k12insight.com/Lets-Talk/embed.aspx?k=WR7D2BLT
🎬MLK family movie night was held Wednesday evening 🍿🥤Families enjoyed a showing of Coco, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.
Yates Elementary School will be closed tomorrow, Friday, October 4 due to a water main break on Salina St., Repair is underway and is expected to be completed over the weekend. We apologize for the inconvenience. We expect Yates will be open on Monday.
The Jewish New Year, called Rosh Hashanah, is a festive time of introspection & preparation for the year ahead. This holiday kicks off the ten Days of Awe known as the High Holy Days (or High Holidays) & is filled with special foods and traditions.
👊 Today is National Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to our amazing team across the district who works tirelessly to ensure that our schools are safe and clean. We appreciate you and all that you do!
Please take a moment and thank your school custodial and maintenance team. ❤️🤍💙
Reminders
Thurs., 10/3: No School/District Offices Closed (Rosh Hashanah)
Fri., 10/4: Emergency Early Release Drill - All students will be dismissed from school 15 minutes earlier than usual. Buses will be dropping kids at stops earlier than usual. If you pick your child up from school, please arrive 15 minutes earlier.
❤️🤍💙 This month is National Principals Month, a time to celebrate and honor our principals. Please join us in thanking our amazing school leaders for all they do and for making a difference in the lives of so many students and families.
🏈⚽️🏊🏽♀️Patriots weekly sports schedule
🦺Touch a Truck
Students visited more than a dozen stations where National Grid workers showcased their skills and guided them through exercises ranging from handling live wires to operating heavy equipment during the annual Touch a Truck and Career Day.
