Paige Elementary School

Community News 📰 The last Mobile Food Pantry for the school year will be TODAY, Monday, June 24th. The Mobile Food Pantry will resume in September. The Summer Meals program through SICM provides free lunch to children and teens ages 18 and under. The program will run from July 1st to August 30th. (sites will not operate on July 4th). To find times and locations click here: https://sycamorecollab.org/summer-meals SICM food pantry information: https://sycamorecollab.org/your-food

Good afternoon .... Please click on the link to open Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/district-update-june-21-2024-nej02 Have a great week.

COMMUNITY NEWS 📰: Check this out! Nature Bus program aims to make exploring local parks, preserves more accessible; Link: https://www.dailygazette.com/news/nature-bus-program/article_78531246-2f34-11ef-8776-af52a4a679a2.html

The Parent Ambassador Program is coming to Paige! 🐼 Click the links to find out more: 1.) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Tjy16tj2xxht_YN98JB7BSrsVoP_v1MY/view?usp=sharing 2.) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jXQZYn6a9dJK-o3uVq2xgM7TzyeTcJVU/view?usp=sharing

All students in grades 4-7 are invited to participate in the Summer Wrestling Camp July 22 - 26 at Schenectady High School. See flyer for details. Click on the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeII_dXg7thN0AobU8fbudEN8gqrej9mvcRZ43AnGAdNZajCQ/viewform

A BIG thank you & shout out to My Daughters and Me, MDAM/My Sons and Me, MSAM for all you have done for the Paige community this school year! The Mingle and Munch program, Panda Weekend Program, after-school program & everything in between has been so valuable to our students! 🐼

Upcoming Celebrations @ Paige 🎉🎓🐼: TOMORROW, June 21st-Pre-K Moving Up Ceremony at 9:00am

Parents and Families, yearbook order forms will be coming home soon! The yearbooks will be arriving in July. Link to form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZbjVwRKZm9xBvEBjXjaKOKjINz-ybzo2/view?usp=sharing

As a reminder: Given the extreme heat and high temperatures, TOMORROW, Thursday, June 20, 2024, will be a half-day for all elementary and middle school students. Half-day dismissal will be at 11:10AM Please see full message from Dr. Cotto here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1646441

"Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible — and there is still so much work to do.” — Barack Obama

With temperatures rising to the high 90’s in the coming days, it is important to be safe in the heat. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke is serious, it is crucial to stay hydrated by drinking water and electrolytes, seek shade and wear light colored, loose-fitting clothing. This also goes for your pets. Keep them in cool areas, ensure they have enough water to drink and do not leave them in cars, even for a quick trip into a store. Also, check on your elderly neighbors and family members as they are more susceptible to heat-related issues. Individuals with conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory issues may experience worsened symptoms in high heat. To stay cool, visit a splash pad located at: Wallingford on Congress – 1004 Congress St./5th Ave Tribute – Eastern Ave 868 Eastern Ave Woodlawn – 1 Ricci Street Jerry Burrell – 753 Hamilton St

As a reminder: Given the extreme heat and high temperatures expected this week, Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and Thursday, June 20, 2024, we will move to half-day dismissal times for all elementary and middle school students. Half-day dismissal will be at 11:10AM Please see full message from Dr. Cotto here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1646441

Great Escape Trip Update 🎡 🐼

ATTENTION 5TH GRADE FAMILIES: The Great Escape trip has been postponed. The trip will now take place on Tuesday, June 25th. The trip time will remain the same, leaving Paige @ 9:30am & returning at 5:30pm. Please look for an updated permission slip that will be going home tomorrow! If chaperones  are unable to attend on the rescheduled date, please call your child's teacher as soon as possible!

Red Carpet Parade on Friday (6/14)! Celebrating the arts 🎨, Belmont Football 🏈 and Student Success Award for Amsterdam Mohawk 🌟 #paigepandas

Given the heat and high temperatures expected this week, we are going to adjust our daily schedules. On Tuesday, June 18, & Thursday, June 20 , elementary & middle school students will attend a half day of school. More info: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1646441

Paige Weekly Family Update from our Principal, Dr. JP (from 6/17) #paigepandas 🐼 https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Pmft-KCijYwgpvRRxssP3l1rDRQW26NixUpFD2l5h_w/edit?usp=sharing

Help keep our garden growing over the summer! 🌱 Volunteers get to harvest from the school garden! Please choose your dates below and put down your name and your contact info (phone number/email)! Any questions please reach out to Nicole Marriner at Paige Elementary - marrinern@schenectadyschools.org When you sign up, you will receive a message to schedule a brief (15-minute) orientation. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NnKlCcFJYQ1RNfCKmGRqpv77bwRYZio9_3s4l1SIgMw/edit?usp=sharing

Happy Father's Day to all the all the dads, grandpas, foster dads, step-dads, father figures, dads-to-be, and to all the women out there that are doing the mother and father jobs too! We hope everyone has a wonderful day! ❤️💪🏿🐼

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