Celebrate the end of summer at the YMCA Adventure Camp on 8/17, 6-8 p.m. Free & open to families. Registration required. Follow link to register: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=12f24b23-a6c3-4cd1-b3a4-9517551563fd&envId=p-cApng5Q7RkG4rlzoAI4m1w
If you need assistance paying for childcare, contact Sch'dy County Dept of Social Services. Families of 2 earning up to $54,930 and families of 4 earning up to $83,250 are eligible to receive assistance. Contact info available here:
https://www.schenectadycounty.com/dss
Don't miss the 6th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park on Sat. 8/13 from 12 -3 p.m. You can find the flyer and other community events on our website and app! Community flyers: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/documents/community/community-events-and-flyers/312950
ESYO offers summer programs & activities for student musicians. Some are open to anyone. Others are limited to ESYO and/or CHIME students only. Follow this ink for more information: https://esyo.org/news-concerts/concerts-tickets
Coming soon: First annual Patriot Tech Camp for Schenectady teachers to learn more about, projectors, flat panel displays, and other educational technology integration concepts. It is time to Tech it Out
Details regarding Schenectady's Thriving Neighborhoods Challenge will be shared on 8/11, 5:30-7:30 pm. at the Electric City Barn.
More info & register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/schenectadys-thriving-neighborhoods-challenge-tickets-381711749117?blm_aid=72977472
Please note: Effective August 17, board of education meetings will begin at 6:30 p.m. The updated schedule is posted on the website.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2102566/BOE_Meeting_Schedule_2022-2023_.pdf
Mark your calendar ⚾️ Tryouts are next week!
REMINDER: The comment period for the 2022-2023 Contract for Excellence is open through August 20. Click here to review the plan and to submit comments: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2022-2023-contract-for-excellence-plan
☀️It may be a heatwave outside but students in Summer Enrichment get to cool off in the pool at Central Park as part of the program.
On Friday morning we visited while Zoller and Yates 2nd graders met with their swim instructor.
Watch a video clip on our Instagram page. 📱 https://www.instagram.com/reel/CgUdRxMjTIs/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
August 2, 2022, is the National Night Out and The Schenectady Police Department will participate by hosting a Community and Police Awareness Basketball Game at Jerry Burrell Park.
Come out and watch the action, or just browse local vendors and community organizations.
📱Online registration for Fall sports opens Tomorrow 7/22, at 7 a.m. scan the QR code to sign up. GO PATRIOTS.
Check out these upcoming workshops from Schenectady County Connects.
Better Community Neighborhoods Financial Confidence Series will start the first weekend of August. It is an online class for 1.5 hours every Saturday for 5 weeks.
REGISTER @ www.bcnihousing.org or
518-372-7616 for more information
If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988Lifeline.org. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.
The SCSD Contract for Excellence Public Hearing will be held on Wed, July 20, 7 p.m. at Sch'dy High School. The hearing will be live streamed. Info on our plan: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2022-2023-contract-for-excellence-plan
Fall Sports start August 22 for high school and August 29 for modified.
Registration for fall sports opens July 22. Go to Family ID (beginning 7/22) to complete forms & for medical clearance: https://www.familyid.com/organizations/schenectady-city-school-district-athletics
CREATE Together is hosting free art activities for all ages July 5 - Sept. 2, Monday-Friday, from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the following locations:
Monday: Orchard Park
Tuesday: Wallingford Park
Wednesday: Cocoa House
Thursday: Jaylens's Park
Friday: Yates Village
The lottery application for full-day Universal Pre-K Program for 3 year-olds is now available. Children must be 3 on or before Dec. 1. Apps due by 7/22/22 at 9 a.m. Apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWtNvHoASefEHRxAx7A5jK8xEgFpw-BtUyqAy8_jZW-s_vZA/viewform
The announcement of Anibal Soler, Jr. as our new superintendent of schools, one year ago today, was just the beginning of #schenectadyrising. We are moving in the right direction. 2022-2023 is going to be amazing and exciting!
