
MOBILE APP SUPPORT Click here to watch a short video on how to set your school and language preferences on our mobile app: hhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=saNC9ek2Lqg


Please click on the link to open Supt. Soler's Brief for this week: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-september-16-2022
#schenectadyrising


The 2021-2022 Spotlight is arriving in mailboxes now. If you didn't get your copy, it will be arriving soon. Take a sneak peek here: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2444841/2021-2022_Spotlight.pdf
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Click on the link to open the September 2022 Paige Panda Newsletter
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/PES/2437547/Paige_Newsletter_September_2022.pdf


COMMUNITY NOTE: Schenectady Youth Basketball open gym for SCSD students in grades 4-8 will begin next week. See flyer for details: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2436328/Schdy_Basketball_Club_Open_Gym.pdf


Happy Friday! Click here to open Superintendent Soler's Brief for this week:
https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/superintendent-s-brief-september-09-2022


Have you checked out the Schenectady Athletics Web Store? It's your one stop shop for athletic apparel. Follow this link to shop:
https://schenectady-athletics-qt.itemorder.com/shop/home/





Paige Families,
Please click on the link to open a letter from Principal Jean-Pierre. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/pes/page/letter-to-paige-families-august-2022. If you didn't receive our text and email, pls let us know so that we can update your contact info.

Don't miss 518 Common Unity Cup field Games Wed., 4 p.m. at the Mont Pleasant MS Field. Free food, music & more. Supplies given to the first 500 kids. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2406877/CC78F1D8-69A6-4C3A-894E-7C8248C51A6D.jpeg


Schenectady County has created an online childcare portal for families to apply for assistance. Families who previously didn't qualify for assistance may qualify now. Click on the link for more information and to apply online: https://www.schenectadycounty.com/scc/childcare


A lot of students will be attending school for the first time in 12 days, so this week they had a chance to visit their schools, meet their teachers and principals, and find their way around the buildings. Check out the photos from Paige, Howe, Lincoln and Keane.





Ellis Family Health Center is hosting a Back-to- School Vaccination Clinic to help children in the community get their school vaccinations. This will be a walk-in service so no appointment is needed. More here: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/vaccination-clinic


ABOUT SCHOOL SUPPLIES
The elementary school supply list serves as a recommended list for those who wish to buy school supplies. You are NOT required to purchase these. The district has purchased supplies and every student will have what they need.


School Supply Lists for Grades Pre-K through 5 are posted online: https://www.schenectadyschools.org/page/2022-2023-elementary-school-supply-lists


The 6th Annual Family Fun Day at Steinmetz Park is tomorrow, 2-3pm. Free! Dancing, face painting, family support, petting zoo, pony rides, hoops contest & more. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2760/SCSD/2215114/2022_Family_Fun_Day_Flyer.pdf


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


We look forward to meeting our new students. Please join us for new student orientation on August 25 from 12 - 2 p.m. We can't wait to see you and welcome you to our school. #pandapride


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


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
