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Superintendent Finalists

Two finalists for Superintendent Position More
 

Budget

Looking at the
2012-2013 Budget

Budget Planning Update February 2012 Here [pdf]

Superintendent Yagielski's presentation to the Board of Education on Jan. 11
Here  [pdf]
 

TRAVEL UPDATE  February 06
 Travel Bear Spotted in Ottawa 
Travel Bears are moving around the world  Hamilton 2nd Graders send Travel Bears on a journey.  Follow their travels Here


 
 
NEWS TODAY
February 09 2012               

SHS Business Students Learn How to File Tax Returns  Students Recover $1,500  More

Van Corlaer 6th Graders Enjoy Day at U-Albany More

February 08 2012               

Van Corlaer Celebrates 100 Days of School More

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February 8 2012
Congratulations to the Schenectady students who advanced & competed in the Capital Region Spelling Bee.

In The News
Times Union Photos
 of Zoe White, Oneida 7th Grader participating in the Spelling Bee
    Photo 1  Photo 2

February 07 2012               

New Educate Us Video
 Part 1   Part 2
Educate Us is a SHS-TV news magazine show highlighting the happenings inside SHS.

February 06 2012               

Keane Students Receive Note and Photo from Soldiers More


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How we organize
our schools

Presentation
 Long Range Planning

 Background, Overview, Steps
PowerPoint

[PDF logo]Presentation

 

UPDATES Available


SURVEY
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 SURVEY
Summary of [PDF logo]
 Survey Results

In the News
Daily Gazette 10/25/11
 Public can weigh in on Schenectady school superintendent choice
Story Here
 
 


2011-2012
District Directions
& Priorities

District Directions
& Priorities
Second Qtr. Report [pdf]

 First Qtr. Report [pdf]

District Directions
& Priorities [pdf]
 
 

  APPR Plan

Classroom Teachers & Building Principals

Annual Professional Performance Review Plan [pdf]

Adopted by the Board of Education August 17.
 

 Property Tax Cap
Understanding NY's Property Tax Cap Levy as It Relates to Schools Here [pdf]
 

News & Stories

February 03 2012               
ACC at PV families and staff celebrate Chinese New Year More



 

February 02 2012     
Boys Indoor Track Team Takes League Title More



 

February 01 2012
Congratulations
 SHS senior signs National Letter of Intent Wed.
Gabrielle Santorio earns soccer scholarship to Tennessee More

 

February 01 2012
Five SHS students' artwork selected for HS Regional at College of St. Rose More

 

January 31 2012
 The works of 9 SHS students are selected for 3D Art Exhibit See here

 
January 31 2012
 Yates students awarded for positive behavior with Tae Kwon Do lesson More

 
January 31 2012
Professionals talk to SHS students about importance of writing More

 
January 26 2012
SCLA club gets "Green" thumbs up and a grant for recycling efforts More

 
January 19 2012
 Hamilton Elementary School students to receive musical instruments  National Foundation Awards Grant to Outstanding Program  More

 
January 19 2012
 SCD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Announced  Here

 
January 18 2012
Congratulations
Zoller ES takes 2nd place, wins $1,500, in healthy video contest
 More

 
Lincoln students honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., at Siena College's Art & Essay Celebration
 More

 
January 12 2012
ESPN Radio 104.5
 Schenectady Football Cheerleader Enjoy Rewarding Experience at Gator Bowl  Story

 
January 10 2012
Three SCSD 5th Graders Take Top  Spots in Spelling Showdown, Advance to Regional Contest More


January 11 2012
Daily Gazette
 King School 5th-grader captures Schenectady spelling bee with 'niche'
Read Story

 
Educate Us Video
Educate Us is a SHS-TV news magazine show highlighting the happenings inside SHS.

 
December 28 2011
Keane Students Enjoy Special Holiday Treat More

 
Congratulations
Three Sch'dy Teachers Earn the Gold Seal  Schenectady has highest number of
National Board Certified Teachers in NY state  More

 
Keane Holiday Concert
Photos & Video Here

 
December 19 2011
 Four Sch'dy teachers are awarded funds from CAP COM Cares for community awareness projects More

Katie Ferguson
NYS Teacher of the Year
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Katie Ferguson, a 2nd grade teacher at Zoller Elementary School, has been named the 2012 New York State Teacher of the Year.  More
 
 

Schenectady Sports
 

SCSD Employees
Let's Help Our Colleagues
in Time of Need
The SCSD has established a Disaster Relief Fund to help employees who were significantly impacted by the recent flooding
How you can help

Thank you
 SCSD Disaster Relief Fund Update
 

Board of Education
Meet the 2011-2012
Board of Education
 

Superintendent
of Schools
Superintendent John Yagielski More
 

 Bidding Notices
Bidding Notices are now available off of the Business Office page  Notices Here  

 RFP for Construction Manager
Details [pdf]

RFP for External Auditor
Details [pdf]
 

Reunions

e-Mail if you would like your Reunion Information posted

Linton High School
Class of 1977
 35th Reunion
Save the Date
July 14, 2012
More

Linton High School
Class of 1971
40th Reunion being planned More

Suicide Prevention

Teen Screen
available to all Schenectady High School students

Are you feeling sad, lonely, empty, helpless, useless, depressed? Get Help. Please click HERE


Suicide Prevention Resources HERE

Sch'dy County Working Group on Girls HERE

Let's Talk!
Superintendent Meetings with Parents


Sharing Ideas ...
       Looking for Feedback

Supt. Yagielski will be meeting with parents to discuss some of his ideas to help close a $7 million budget gap including school organization changes. 

He plans to talk with parents at Zoller, Paige, Woodlawn, Central Park, Elmer & Oneida within the next week. 

The following meetings are scheduled:

Mon., February 13
6:30 pm
Central Park

Tues., February 14
6 pm
Meeting for parents of Oneida 7th Graders
Oneida Middle School
Letter [pdf]

Thurs., February 16
6:30 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
 

REMINDERS

Thursday
 February 09

3 pm
Transition Thursday

6:30 pm
Schenectady HS
PTO/PTSO Meeting

Mont Pleasant MS
PTSO Meeting

6:30 - 8:30 pm
2012 Art in Three Dimensions
Reception
Mohonasen Art Gallery
The works of 9 SHS students are selected for 3D Art Exhibit  See here
 Exhibit Feb. 1-29
 

Friday
 February 10

Deadline to register for the March 10 SAT Exam

10 am
Rehearsal for the Schenectady County Music Assn Concert
Scotia-Glenville HS

Woodlawn ES
Rollerskating Night

6 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
Parent/Child Semi-Formal Dance

 

SPRING SPORTS
Start in
Early March

  
Students interested in playing a Spring Sport should pick up a packet outside the SHS Main Office, Nurse's Office or Athletic Office.
Sports Guide
 

Can you volunteer an hour of  time on March 2
Looking for Readers
Keane Elementary School is looking for volunteers to read on Read Across America Day More
 

We are in need of
Translators
SCSD is looking for translators of many languages.  $28/hr. More
 

SHS Band Program
Fundraiser
for competition in Williamsburg, VA
Help the SHS Band travel to Williamsburg, VA for competition in April.

Fundraiser
......
February 15
Five Guys in Niskayuna
4-8 pm
20% of your purchase with flyer will go to the Band Program
 

Staff Note
CPR/AED Training
February 15
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
CPR/AED Training
February 15
6-8 pm
Schenectady HS Commons
Registration Required
More Here
 

Staff Note
 SCSD Educational Foundation
 APPLY TODAY
SCSD Educational FDN. has $5K grant money available to staff for proposals that enrich education. 
Applications are due March 6, 2012.
More
 

COMMUNITY NOTE
 Free Tax Prep
Free Tax Preparation for Families & People with income below $50K  More [pdf]
 

Transition Thursdays
Training Schedule and Information
 Jan. 12, Feb. 9,
Mar. 29, Apr. 26,
May 17
3-5 pm
 Information Here  [pdf]

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Wednesday Nights
Girls Intramural Softball Program
 Open to girls in grades 7-12
Held 6-8 pm
in MPMS gym
More

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Tuesday Nights
Girls Intramural Soccer Program
 Open to girls in grades 7-12
Held 6:30-8 pm
in Oneida MS gym
More

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Coming UP
 February 15
 7 pm
Board of
Education Meeting
Zoller Elementary School
 
Classes Start March 5
Continuing Education
Spring 2012

Courses [pdf]
Registration Form[pdf]
 

Annual Great Escape Ticket & Season Pass Sale

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Season Passes only $60
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Schenectady Day June 3, 2012
Get your tickets!

More Here

Reminders  from
School Health Office

Tips for Parents
from the School Health Office "When is my child too sick to go to school?"  Tips

 

Community
Sch'dy JC Little League Registration

February 11
 10 am - 1 pm
Sportsman's Bowl

February 25
10 am - 1 pm
Boulevard Bowl

More
 

Community
February 25
Sch'dy Babe Ruth Registration
 10 am - 1 pm
Boulevard Bowl
More
 

Community
Tuesday Nights
 Winter Softball Drills
Begins Feb. 7
 Northside Softball Players are invited to learn fundamentals of softball
6 - 7:30 pm
Feb 7 - April 17
Zoller ES
Flyer [pdf]
 

Community
Catholic Charities Kinship Program
 Caring for Children of Incarcerated Parents
March 8
9:30 am - Noon
Catholic Charities
More [pdf]
 

School
 Fundraisers

SHS Band is trying to raise money to compete in Williamsburg, VA
February 15
Five Guys in Niskayuna
4-8 pm
20% of your purchase with flyer will go to the Band Program.
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French Club
 Teachers and Administrators Take Pie in Face to Help with Effort
Sch'dy High School French Club Raising Money so that 50 students can take four day trip to Montreal in April More
 

Be Sure to Check This Out

 SCS-TV
Channel 17
 on Time Warner Cable

SCS-TV Daily Schedule Here
Updated  Feb. 06
 

SCSD
 Traveling Art Exhibit

SCSD Traveling Art Exhibit on display
Schenectady City Hall
Student Artists


 
 
COMMUNITY
 Programs
Schenectady YMCA
 Free After School Pgm
Schenectady YMCA
Afterschool Prog.
Free to Mont Pleasant & Oneida MS
students.Homework help, tutoring and more!  Tuesdays & Thursday from
3-6 pm  Flyer [pdf]
 

YMCA Youth Programs
Updated Feb.08 2012
Youth & Teen
Winter Programs
& Schedule  [pdf]
 

Union College Programs
For Students
America Reads for Elementary School Students  Flyer [pdf]

Homework & Skills Development Program for Students in Grades
3-5 Flyer [pdf]
 
 

Pool Now Open

The SCSD and the Capital District YMCA have teamed up to open the SHS pool to the community.

To swim in the pool, you need a swim pass which can be purchased at the new YMCA located at 433 State Street. Information on the pool, rates, schedule and more at the YMCA Website
 

Schenectady County Public Library
Events Calendar
 

Volunteer in
Your Community
Volunteer Opportunities in the Schenectady Community Here
 

We Need You
SCSD is inviting all parents of students with Special Needs to become a Parent Member.  More Here
 

Employment Postings


Coaching Vacancy
Girls JV Soccer
Posting
Closes February 7, 2012

Adult Education
Teacher Vacancy
WIEC-GED Program
Posting
Closes February 9, 2012

Adult Education
Teacher Vacancy
SHS-GED Program
Posting
Closes February 9, 2012

Paraprofessional
Fulton
Posting
Closes February 13, 2012

Coaching Vacancy
Asst. Modified Coed Outdoor Track
Posting
Closes February 13, 2012

School Lunch Monitors
$9.24/Hour
2-3 Hours Per Day

Must have NYS Fingerprint Clearance
Application

More News

  

Link to Complete List of Stories, Updates,
Press Releases  & More Here

SCSD Program Links

2011-2012 Contract for Excellence

Title I
 About Title I
Title I Complaint Process

Online Learning Logo with Link to Online Learning Website

IT Support and Workshops, Blackboard, Softchalk, EETT & Online Courses

Blackboard Logo 
Online Learning Community

Discovery Education Logo with link to website

NEW YORK NET RESOURCES
FOR TEACHERS
 NYS Virtual Learning Space

SCHENECTADY TEACHER CENTER
 Opportunities For Teachers

Community
Programs & Events

Sign-up for:
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Index of
school library Websites
 

Important Information
for Parents
2011-2012 YMCA Before & After School Programs
Programs are held at five SCSD Schools
More information & Registration form Here

PPT Parent Calendar

School Hours

BMI Reporting to NYS
 
    Calendar

2011-2012
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Calendar of Events

2011-2012
Schedule for Interim & Student Progress Reports
 
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Parental Involvement Policy & School Parent Compacts
 
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 Central Park International Magnet School (pdf)

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Home Access Center
Parents Can Access Student Grades, Attendance, Homework,
Standardized Test Results
 

Staff Notes

Classroom Teachers & Building Principals
Annual Professional Performance Review Plan [PDF logo]Adopted by the Board of Education August 17.

2011-2012
 Payroll Dates

2011-2012
 Health Insurance Premiums

Schenectady Teacher Center Opportunities For Teachers
 

Employee Benefits
Health Insurance Premiums and Benefits Comparisons HERE

2011-2012
Calendar Snapshot  [pdf]
 

Heatlh & Safety
Health & Wellness
Here are some tips and precautionary measures you can take in order to stay healthy during flu season.

H1N1
Info. on Swine Flu & Tips For Flu Season Reminders Here 

BMI Reporting to NYS

Lead Poisoning Information

Playing Outdoors
Tips for Keeping Kids
Safe  HERE

Please Talk With your Children
Safe Passage and Abduction Prevention Tips

Bullying

Sch'dy Police Department

Schenectady Police Department Sex Offender Registry
 

Schenectady High School

Today's Bulletin


Scoresup.com

Restructuring
Overview of the Schenectady High School Restructuring Plan
 

Scoresup.com

Scores Up Logo with link to Website

SCS TV Logo with link to Website
 

Wellness

            Wellness Tips
 

Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple Award

Golden Apple
Nomination Form
 

Foundation for
Educational Excellence

Foundation for
Educational Excellence
 

Halls of Fame

Athletic Hall of Fame

January 19 2012
 SCD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2012 Announced  Here

2011 Photo Gallery
Coming Soon

Athletic Hall of Fame '10
Congratulations to the
2010 Inductees & Honorees
Photo Gallery

2009 Athletic Hall of Fame & Reunion Dinner
Photo Gallery

Athletic Hall of Fame Website
 

Hall of Fame

Honoring Lifetime  Achievement
Hall of Fame

The SCSD Hall of Fame Committee  is accepting nominations for the district Hall of Fame    More
 


School Taxes

2011-2012
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Payment Information
 How to Pay Your Taxes

New Feature!
Tax Bill/Receipt Lookup


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Calendar Reminders

SPORTS This Week

 

~ February 01~

Elmer Avenue
Pennies for Patient Fundraiser through Feb. 29

6-8 pm
Girls Intramural Softball
MPMS Gym

6 pm
Board of Education Meeting
Mont Pleasant MS
Cafeteria
 Agenda [pdf]
 

~ February 02~

4:30 pm
King Magnet School
PTO Meeting

7 pm
Van Corlaer ES
PTO Meeting
 

~ February 03~

2nd Qtr. Student Progress Reports Mailed Home (Grades 7-12)

Central Park Magnet School Winter Festival

Zoller ES
Movie Night
 

~ February 04~

Community
 1-4 pm
Middleburgh Library Presents "A Toast to Survival" Flyer [pdf]
5 pm
Midnight Madness Cheerleading Event
Schenectady HS
 

~ February 07~

6 pm
Supt. Yagielski
Meeting with
Zoller ES Parents to talk about Budget/School Organization Ideas for 2012-2013
Zoller Elementary School

6:30 - 8 pm
 Girls Soccer Intramurals
Open to girls in grades 7-12
Oneida MS
More

6:30 pm
Central Park Magnet School PTSO Meeting

6:30 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
PTO/PPT Meeting

6:30 pm
Friends of Music Meeting
Van Dyke Restaurant
 

~ February 08~

6 pm
Supt. Yagielski
Meeting with Paige & Woodlawn ES Parents to talk about Budget/School Organization Ideas for 2012-2013
Location:  Paige ES

6 pm
Central Park Magnet School Math Night

6-8 pm
Girls Intramural Softball
MPMS Gym

Roosevelt ES
PTO Meeting
 

~ February 09~

3 pm
Transition Thursday

6:30 pm
Schenectady HS
PTO/PTSO Meeting

Mont Pleasant MS
PTSO Meeting

6:30 - 8:30 pm
2012 Art in Three Dimensions
Reception
Mohonasen Art Gallery
The works of 9 SHS students are selected for 3D Art Exhibit  See here
 Exhibit Feb. 1-29
 

~ February 10~

Deadline to register for the March 10 SAT Exam

10 am
Rehearsal for the Schenectady County Music Assn Concert
Scotia-Glenville HS

Woodlawn ES
Rollerskating Night

6 pm
Elmer Avenue ES
Parent/Child Semi-Formal Dance
 

~ February 11~

ACT Exam

Community
10 am - 1 pm
Sch'dy JC Little League Registration
Sportsman's Bowl
 More

3 pm
Schenectady County Music Assn Concert
Scotia-Glenville HS
 

~ February 13~

3:30 pm
ACC at Pleasant Valley
PPT Meeting

6:30 pm
Supt. Yagielski
Meeting with Central Park Parents to talk about Budget/School Organization Ideas for 2012-2013
Central Park School
 

~ February 14~

Valentine's Day

3:45 pm
ACC at Pleasant Valley
PTO Meeting

6 pm
Supt. Yagielski Meeting with Oneida 7th Grade Parents to talk about Budget/School Organization Ideas for 2012-2013
Oneida Library
 Letter [pdf]

6:30 - 8 pm
 Girls Soccer Intramurals
Open to girls in grades 7-12
Oneida MS
More

6:30 pm
Zoller ES
PTO Meeting
 

~ February 15~

Mont Pleasant MS
Standardized Testing Orientation Night (Testing Info Night will take place before the basketball game on the Feb. 16)

4-8 pm
Band Fundraiser
at Five Guys
Flyer

6-8 pm
Girls Intramural Softball
MPMS Gym

6-8 pm
CPR/AED Training
Schenectady HS Commons
Registration Required
More Here

7 pm
Board of Education Meeting
Zoller ES
 

~ February 16~

ACC at Pleasant Valley
Literacy Night

Mont Pleasant MS
School Spirit Day

6 pm
Mont Pleasant MS
Parent Info Night/Teacher Student Basketball Game
Main Gym

6:30 pm
Supt. Yagielski Meeting with Elmer Avenue Parents to talk about Budget/School Organization Ideas for 2012-2013
Elmer Avenue ES
 

February 20-24
No School
Winter Recess

 

~ February 20~

District Offices Closed
President's Day
 

~ February 25~

Community
10 am - 1 pm
Sch'dy Babe Ruth
Registration
Boulevard Bowl
More

Community
 10 am - 1 pm
Sch'dy JC Little League Registration
Boulevard Bowl
More
 

~ February 27~

Elmer Avenue ES
Spring Catalog Fundraiser
Through March 16
 

~ February 28~

6 pm
Oneida MIS
PTO/PPT MEeting

6:30 - 8 pm
Girls Soccer Intramurals
Open to girls in grades 7-12
Oneida MS
 

~ February 29~

Lincoln ES
PTO/PPT Meeting

6-8 pm
Girls Intramural Softball
MPMS Gym

 

 

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