Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️
Lailatul Barat-this holiday represents fortune and forgiveness and is also called Shab-eBarat. Muslims see this night as a time of profession as Allah decides people’s fortune for the year ahead and decide whether they will have the opportunity to perform Hajj. Learn more here: https://nationaltoday.com/lailatul-barat/
Tu Bishvat, is a Jewish holiday recognizing “The New Year of the Trees.” In Israel, the flowering of the almond tree usually coincides with this holiday, which is celebrated by planting trees and eating dried fruits and nuts.
The Lantern Festival aims to promote reconciliation, peace, and forgiveness. The holiday marks the first full moon of the new lunar year and the end of the Chinese New Year.
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an annual observance adopted by the United Nations General Assembly to promote the full and equal access and participation of women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
Science Night @ Paige February 27 from 4:30-6pm. See flyer for details! 🔭 🧪 🔬 🧫 🧬
Link for flyer and ordering sheet: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGcLYUYPBA/ghVfT5vJ-pkkkYCgBf_j-Q/view?utm_content=DAGcLYUYPBA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hff012ff687
(These will also be coming home)
ALERT: Due to the winter storm forecasted, all SCSD campuses will be closed Sunday, February 9. This includes community events, district events and activities, games and practices.
Be safe!
Click the link for the Paige Panda Family Update 🐼 Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dM2dOVpnLiym7kTKth5LAuVUewL3OyIr/view?usp=sharing
Today Grades 3-5 went to the Rotterdam Square Cinema to see Dog Man. This trip encourages a love of reading by seeing the words come to life, boosts creativity (encourages students to think creatively), promotes positive themes (the series emphasizes kindness, teamwork and resilience), connects reading to real-life experiences and engages in different learning styles.
Mobile Food Pantry will be @ Paige 🐼 on Monday, February 10th from 1:45-2:45, Consaul Parking Lot.
School is closed February 17th for Presidents Day and February 18-21st for February Break! ❄️
School is closed today due to the anticipated weather later. There is no out of district transportation.
Office staff reports. We will monitor the situation and provide an update to staff if any change.
Be safe today.
February Attendance Challenge @ Paige
We are challenging all students to be present every day in February! If they are able to accomplish this, they will be invited to a pancake breakfast in March to celebrate this accomplishment! There are 15 school days in February, let’s do this!
Paige Panda February Newsletter! 📰 🐼 Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JPIylxvLf0GlcdIHeW-iSLJsS-7JgPPq/view?usp=drive_link
Happy National School Counseling Week, Feb. 3-7.
The theme of this year’s week is “School Counseling: Helping Students Thrive.” What does it mean to thrive? Thriving means growing, succeeding and feeling fulfilled in all areas of your life, and Mrs. Clements want to help you achieve that! There are several areas where she can help you thrive, including your academic growth, your emotional well-being and your career exploration.
Let’s work together to THRIVE the rest of this school year!
On any day that a Paige student is absent from school, the parent/guardian should report the absence as early as possible. 🐼 Save this link to access it when needed! Please click the link to report: https://forms.gle/ysdnp1F4QUho9kAPA
PBIS Character Trait of the Month: Patience. This month, our Paige Pandas 🐼 will practice being patient. When you do this you are showing calm self-control and waiting with a happy heart
Patience is an important life skill that helps children learn to cope with stress, regulate emotions, and handle challenging situations.
There are many age-appropriate ways to teach and practice this skill. Consider playing games, using a sand timer, increasing wait times, and modeling the behavior you want them to demonstrate.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history.
Please click on the link to open Superintendent Dr. Cotto's update for the week ending January 31. https://www.schenectadyschools.org/o/scsd/page/district-update-january-31-2025Have a fantastic weekend.
#SchenectadyRising
Click the link for the Paige Panda Family Update 🐼 Link: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGdanHRj7g/_InAOf4V8KOcvoaEulTvYg/view?utm_content=DAGdanHRj7g&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h16017f7815
