Paige Elementary School

Thank you to those in our school community who have already completed the SCSD School Safety Survey. To learn more & to locate the link to participate, please go here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1591930 Your feedback is important

Happy (belated) School Nurses Day to Mrs. Solomon-Nish! Thank you for all that you do! ❤️

We are asking members of our school community to participate in a SCHOOL SAFETY SURVEY. Please click on link for more info & select the survey that applies to you. The survey is open through 5/29. - > https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/school-community-safety-survey

It is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth. On Thursday, May 16th we will be wearing green to raise awareness about mental health and trauma 💚

Paige Weekly Family Update from our Principal, Dr. JP (from May 3rd) #paigepandas 🐼 Link: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/11K-5ITPOm7jTt6-LmxGfNFuvaZj_S2cA1QfsiMKqG2Y/edit?usp=sharing

May is #Mental Health Awareness Month Four Ways to Improve Your Mental Health 1.) Take Action 2.) Find Support 3.) Set Boundaries 4.) Develop Skills

🗳UPCOMING BUDGET VOTE DETAILS🗳 On May 21 voters will decide on a $277.7 mil budget proposal for next school year. The plan comes with 🚫NO TAX IMPACT🚫 Visit our website for more info https://www.schenectadyschools.org/article/1567447

The following students were selected for the Sandra G. Morley Physical Education Student Leadership Award. This award is given for outstanding leadership and excellence in Physical Education. The awards were held at Hudson Valley Community College on May 6th. 🐼 Congratulations to Brayden, Hema, Asma, Olivia, Gabrielle, Queen , Jadon & Jayden!

May is #Mental Health Awareness Month The NAMI Teen & Young Adult (T&YA) HelpLine offers a direct connection with another young person who shares similar experiences and is prepared to offer information, resources, and support to help you move through difficult times to a better place. Source: NAMI.org

ATTENTION PAIGE FAMILIES! Our Lost & Found is overflowing. Please look through our pictures to see if your students items are here. Items not claimed by the end of the month will be donated! Thank you so much! 🐼

The Paige Student Council will be selling flower pens for Mother’s Day. 🌸 Pens will be sold on Friday, May 10th, 2024 from 12:30-2:15pm. Pens are $3 each or 2 for $5.

Next Mobile Food Pantry @ Paige will be Monday, May 13th from 1:45-2:45 in the Consaul Road Parking Lot. Please note there will be no Mobile Food Pantry on May 27th as school is closed for Memorial Day.

PTO Meeting TOMORROW, Tuesday, May 7th @ 5:15 in the Paige Library to discuss June 7th Event, Yearbook and Budget 🐼 Google Link: meet.google.com/qdu-kgrs-nmj

May is #Mental Health Awareness Month Community Resource: The Wave Riders Program helps children (aged 3-17 years old) who have experienced the death of someone significant in their lives, including a parent, grandparent, sibling or friend, learn to “ride the waves of grief” and work towards healing and growth. This group is free of charge. For more information: 518-724-0200

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth Support Lines: Text “Got5” to 741741 You will receive two automated responses that tell you that you’re being connected with a Crisis Counselor, who is a trained volunteer. Once you’re connected with a Crisis Counselor, they’ll introduce themselves, respond to what you’ve already texted, and invite you to provide more details at your own pace. A conversation can last as long as you want. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) offers 24/7 call, text and chat access to trained crisis counselors who can help if you are experiencing suicidal, substance use, and/or a mental health crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress. Ellis Medicine Crisis Services 518-243-4000

🎬The SEP Theatre Camp is open to students entering grades 3-5 in fall 2024. Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, and stagecraft skills. The camp will culminate in a performance of Swamped the musical. For more information and to register for the camp, follow the link 🔗https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRZBgV6Cylu9xDEyYZBA-q-_2ACK3Tn36JrtuEUNwBqtiuAQ/viewform

Paige Elementary Community School College & Career Week- Literacy Day Paige Elementary School 🐼 will be holding a literacy day on Monday, May 20th. We are looking for family volunteers from each classroom to come and read a book about careers to their child’s classroom. Link to sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdoaViOCKik4UlliTrXp4CffQC56mX2pfNQqg8GZJJmRq3qdw/viewform

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #TakeAMentalHealthMoment

Paige Panda May Newsletter! Thank you to our school counselor, Mrs. Clements for putting together our monthly newsletter! 📰 🐼 #paigepandas https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tMz85GPoY8mqgDngs6sEWea-WVp7ruZw/view?usp=drive_link

Next Mobile Food Pantry @ Paige will be Monday, May 13th from 1:45-2:45 in the Consaul Road Parking Lot. Please note there will be no Mobile Food Pantry on May 27th as school is closed for Memorial Day.