Welcome Back, Schenectady! 🎒
We hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating Spring Recess. We’ve missed our students, and we’re ready for a fantastic final stretch of the school year!
Success starts with being here. Let’s start the week strong. We can't wait to see everyone in class today.
# projectbehere #SchenectadyRising #AttendanceMatters #WelcomeBack
We hope everyone had a restful and rejuvenating Spring Recess. We’ve missed our students, and we’re ready for a fantastic final stretch of the school year!
Success starts with being here. Let’s start the week strong. We can't wait to see everyone in class today.
# projectbehere #SchenectadyRising #AttendanceMatters #WelcomeBack
We Can’t Wait to See You Tomorrow 🌸
We hope our students, families, and staff had a wonderful and restful Spring Recess. It’s time to gear up for the final stretch of the school year.
Success starts with being here. Let’s start the week strong by arriving on time and ready to learn tomorrow, Monday, April 13.
#projectbehere #SCSDStrong #AttendanceMatters #WelcomeBack
We hope our students, families, and staff had a wonderful and restful Spring Recess. It’s time to gear up for the final stretch of the school year.
Success starts with being here. Let’s start the week strong by arriving on time and ready to learn tomorrow, Monday, April 13.
#projectbehere #SCSDStrong #AttendanceMatters #WelcomeBack
🐼 We want to hear from YOU, Paige families! 💬
Take a few minutes to complete the Schenectady City School District Culture & Climate Survey—anonymous & no login needed!
📱 Scan the QR code or click here:
👉 https://hanover-research.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_7O37dKbkZWEff1k
🗓️2026-2027: The Deadline is April 13
The Pre-K lottery application window is currently open, but it closes soon. To be included, you must complete your registration by Monday, April 13, 2026
📝 Eligibility Requirements
To apply, families must reside within the Schenectady City School District. Age requirements are as follows:
3-Year-Old Program: Child must be 3 on or before December 1, 2026.
4-Year-Old Program: Child must be 4 on or before December 1, 2026.
Note: Children already eligible for Kindergarten this fall are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
🗳️ How it Works
Admission is determined via a random lottery. During the application, families will have the opportunity to rank their preferred locations.
Lottery Draw Date: May 1, 2026
Post-Lottery Registration: Applications received after April 13 will be processed on an ongoing basis for any remaining spots.
🔗 Ready to Register?
Don't wait! Ensure your child has a chance at a spot by starting the process today.
👉 Click Here For More Information & to Register for the 2026-2027 UPK Program: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
The Pre-K lottery application window is currently open, but it closes soon. To be included, you must complete your registration by Monday, April 13, 2026
📝 Eligibility Requirements
To apply, families must reside within the Schenectady City School District. Age requirements are as follows:
3-Year-Old Program: Child must be 3 on or before December 1, 2026.
4-Year-Old Program: Child must be 4 on or before December 1, 2026.
Note: Children already eligible for Kindergarten this fall are not eligible for the 4-year-old UPK program.
🗳️ How it Works
Admission is determined via a random lottery. During the application, families will have the opportunity to rank their preferred locations.
Lottery Draw Date: May 1, 2026
Post-Lottery Registration: Applications received after April 13 will be processed on an ongoing basis for any remaining spots.
🔗 Ready to Register?
Don't wait! Ensure your child has a chance at a spot by starting the process today.
👉 Click Here For More Information & to Register for the 2026-2027 UPK Program: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/prekindergarten
Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter! 🌷 Whether you’re hunting for eggs, sharing a meal with loved ones, or simply enjoying the spring day, we hope your Sunday is filled with joy, peace, and love.
📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Our latest Paige Panda Family Update is here—packed with important news, upcoming events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed and engaged! 💛💙
👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/bdhemsze
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa
📣🐼 Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Our April Newsletter is here—packed with important updates, testing dates, celebrations, and highlights from our amazing Panda Leaders! 💙💛
Stay informed, stay connected, and see all the great things happening at Paige!
👉 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/4udjcam5
Our April Newsletter is here—packed with important updates, testing dates, celebrations, and highlights from our amazing Panda Leaders! 💙💛
Stay informed, stay connected, and see all the great things happening at Paige!
👉 Read it here: https://tinyurl.com/4udjcam5
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-april022026
Have a great weekend and recess .
We will see you on Monday, April 13.
Have a great weekend and recess .
We will see you on Monday, April 13.
One Day Left! 🎒
We’re almost to Spring Recess, but we aren't there yet. Let’s finish the week strong and show up tomorrow to make this final day count. We can’t wait to see everyone in school before we head out for the break.
#projectbehere
We’re almost to Spring Recess, but we aren't there yet. Let’s finish the week strong and show up tomorrow to make this final day count. We can’t wait to see everyone in school before we head out for the break.
#projectbehere
📅 Mark Your Calendars
Just a reminder that there will be no school on Friday, April 3 (Good Friday).
District offices will also be closed.
Spring Recess runs from April 6 through April 10.
Enjoy the time off, stay safe, and have a great recess. ☀️
Hello Paige Panda Families 💙🐼
Our “Moms Take Your Child to School Day” event has been postponed to a later date. We’re working to reschedule and will share the new date soon.
Thank you for your understanding—we’ll keep you updated!
📣🐼 Stay connected, Paige Panda Families! 🐼📣
Our latest Paige Panda Family Update is here—packed with important news, upcoming events, and helpful resources to keep your family informed and engaged! 💛💙
👉 Read the update: https://tinyurl.com/4fy6knsd
📝 Share your voice by completing our Family Survey: https://tinyurl.com/37r9ffxa
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/superintendents-update-march-27-2026
Have a great weekend.
Have a great weekend.
Just Run is a program for students in grades 3-5. It promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in accomplishment. Practices will be held on Tuesday's from 2:40-3:30. A season ending track meet will be held on Tuesday June 2nd at Columbia High School.
Hello! We have a student who is currently battling Cancer. PBIS- PTO is selling shirts to help support the student's family in this time of need. If you'd like to order a shirt, the deadline for orders is Wednesday, April 1st. 2026. All profits go to the family. If you have any questions, please reach out to the PBIS Committee at 518-708-4093.
Check out some highlights from last night’s Family Math & Science Night! 🔬✨ Our Panda scholars and families explored, created, and learned together—what an incredible evening of curiosity and fun! 🐼
🔬🐼 Paige Panda Families, get ready for an exciting Math & Science Night! Join us on March 26 from 4:30–6:00 PM in the gym for hands-on activities, make-and-take stations, and student science fair displays. Come learn, explore, and have fun together as a family—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨
🔬🐼 Paige Panda Families, get ready for an exciting Math & Science Night! Join us on March 26 from 4:30–6:00 PM in the gym for hands-on activities, make-and-take stations, and student science fair displays. Come learn, explore, and have fun together as a family—we can’t wait to see you there! ✨
🎒 Is "School Refusal" Hitting Your Home?
Behind every "I have a stomachache" or missed bus, there is often a child or teen struggling with deep-seated anxiety. When school avoidance becomes a pattern, it’s rarely about being "difficult"—it’s about a nervous system that feels unsafe.
Common signs that it’s more than just a case of the Mondays:
* Physical symptoms (nausea, fatigue) that disappear on weekends or holidays.
* Intense distress during the morning routine or the night before school.
* Frequent calls from the nurse's office to come home.
* Withdrawal from friends or extracurricular activities they used to love.
What can you do?
* Validate, Don't Negotiate: Acknowledge that their fear feels real, even if the school environment is safe.
* Identify the "Why": Is it social anxiety, academic pressure, or sensory overload?
* Build a Bridge: Work with teachers and school counselors to create a "soft landing" (like checking in with a staff member) when they arrive.
You don’t have to navigate this journey in silence. Small steps forward are still progress. 🤍
#projectbehere
Behind every "I have a stomachache" or missed bus, there is often a child or teen struggling with deep-seated anxiety. When school avoidance becomes a pattern, it’s rarely about being "difficult"—it’s about a nervous system that feels unsafe.
Common signs that it’s more than just a case of the Mondays:
* Physical symptoms (nausea, fatigue) that disappear on weekends or holidays.
* Intense distress during the morning routine or the night before school.
* Frequent calls from the nurse's office to come home.
* Withdrawal from friends or extracurricular activities they used to love.
What can you do?
* Validate, Don't Negotiate: Acknowledge that their fear feels real, even if the school environment is safe.
* Identify the "Why": Is it social anxiety, academic pressure, or sensory overload?
* Build a Bridge: Work with teachers and school counselors to create a "soft landing" (like checking in with a staff member) when they arrive.
You don’t have to navigate this journey in silence. Small steps forward are still progress. 🤍
#projectbehere
🌊 Make a Splash This Spring! Free Swim Lessons for SCSD Students
Spring swim registration is now OPEN! We are offering free swim lessons to SCSD Elementary and Middle School students. Help your child build confidence in the water at no cost.
🗓 When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays
📍 Where: Schenectady High School Pool
⏰ Format: Choose the time slot that works best for your family
💰 Cost: 100% FREE
Don’t wait—spots fill up fast! 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgsVo4orFK-mP_hH8TBE2k6YOc3u-5QFp4FCFnV0PwdTBHaQ/viewform
Spring swim registration is now OPEN! We are offering free swim lessons to SCSD Elementary and Middle School students. Help your child build confidence in the water at no cost.
🗓 When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Saturdays
📍 Where: Schenectady High School Pool
⏰ Format: Choose the time slot that works best for your family
💰 Cost: 100% FREE
Don’t wait—spots fill up fast! 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgsVo4orFK-mP_hH8TBE2k6YOc3u-5QFp4FCFnV0PwdTBHaQ/viewform
