THIS MORNING'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

February 6, 2012

Students in grades 3-8 will take NYS tests this spring in English Language Arts (April 17-19) and mathematics (April 25-27). Here is a guide from the state about the exams, including sample questions. [MORE] pdf

February 1, 2012

Gary Comley, the interim principal at the middle school, will be out of the office until mid-February. In his absence, several administrators will assume new responsibilities. [MORE]

January 26, 2012

Grade 7 science students heard about the challenges of wind power from a GE official who has overseen the installation of the huge electricity-generating wind mills/turbines. [MORE]

December 21, 2011

The Scotia-Glenville PTA Council's Founders Day dinner will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at the River Stone Manor. Hors d'oeuvres and cash bar at 6 pm with dinner at 6:30. Dinner choices include Rosemary chicken, sirloin of beef or grouper and the cost is $26 per person. Reservations are being taken at all school offices until Friday, January 20. No reservations will be accepted after that date.

December 12, 2011

Gary Comley, a former Mont Pleasant Middle School principal and associate superintendent at Schenectady High School, has been named as the Interim Middle School principal. [MORE]

November 23, 2011

This letter is being mailed today to parents of students in grades K-5 regarding a Level 3 sex offender who has moved to an apartment on Mohawk Avenue in Scotia. It is also being posted on the Middle School and High School websites. [MORE] PDF

November 17, 2011

Students and their families gathered tonight to honor the 95 grade 8 students who were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society for the 2011-12 school year. [MORE]

November 1, 2011

A free scholastic chess tournament will be held Dec. 3 in the Sacandaga Elementary School cafeteria for all area students and their families. Learn to Play chess nights are also being held at each school. [MORE]

October 28, 2011

The Scotia-Glenville Babe Ruth League is holding a Thanksgiving Pie and Tea Bread Sale to raise funds to restore the flood-damaged baseball field at Scotia's Collins Park. [MORE]

October 25, 2011

The Scotia and Glenville police departments are asking all trick-or-treaters to celebrate Halloween between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31. Check here for safety tips and other information. [MORE] PDF

October 24, 2011

Students in Judi McClure's Studio in Art class at the Middle School took a page out of art history with their own renditions of Grant Wood's American Gothic portrait from 1930. [MORE]

October 13, 2011

LAST CALL: It's not too late to sign up for an Odyssey of the Mind team. Teams are forming until October 23. [MORE]

September 27, 2011

Attention Parents: Interested in serving on an Initial Interview Committee to search for the new Middle School Principal? Let us know by October 5. [MORE]

October 7, 2011

MS students today were provided a letter to take home regarding an incident in the cafeteria. [MORE] PDF

October 5, 2011

Several S-G middle and high school students competed in the New York State BMX Championship on September 25 in New Paltz. [MORE]

September 16, 2011

Middle School students received a letter today about a lock down at the school this morning. Police notified the school about an unsafe adult on a bike nearby. Here's the letter. [MORE] (PDF)

September 13, 2011

MS parents please note: The Middle School's Meet the Teacher Night has been changed to Tuesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. It was originally scheduled for the following night, Sept. 28.

September 13, 2011

The Middle School PTA is once again selling Yankee Candles this fall. The Yankee Candle sale runs from Saturday, September 17 to Friday, September 30. Order packets will be handed out in homerooms.
In order to ensure delivery by Thanksgiving, the orders must be returned by September 30.
Contact Louisa Mailey (lmailey@nycap.rr.com) or Danielle Sawyer (sawyerd@nycap.rr.com) with any questions.

September 9, 2011

Check out these Opening Day photos from Scotia-Glenville's six schools. [MORE]

 

August 19, 2011

Here's the Parent Survival Guide for the 2011-12 school year [MORE] PDF

August 2, 2011

Here are classroom supply lists for the 2011-12 school year. [MORE]

June 13, 2011

Craig T. Shull, a grades 7 and 8 mathematics teacher at Ichabod Crane Middle School since 2003 and a 1999 Scotia-Glenville graduate, has been hired as the new assistant principal at the Middle School effective July 5. His 2011-12 salary will be $73,000. [MORE]

May 16, 2011

Nearly 30 Scotia-Glenville students were honored at the 26th annual Sandra G. Morley Elementary/MS Leadership Awards ceremony. [MORE]

April 11, 2011

After years of planning and a year and a half of construction, the new Middle School library was formally shown off to the community tonight during a ribbon cutting and PTA-sponsored reception. [MORE]

MArch 26, 2011

Scotia-Glenville Odyssey of the Mind teams from Glen-Worden and the Middle School competed in the state-wide Odyssey tournament at SUNY Binghamton today. [MORE]

March 11, 2011

Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 learned about the limitations and excesses of technology and cyberbullying through the Virtually Me! production today. [MORE]

March 5, 2011

Scotia-Glenville's Middle School team placed fourth in the academic part of the Science Bowl today held at the GE Global Research facility in Niskayuna.  [MORE]

March 5, 2011

Students on 14 teams from the four elementary schools and middle school faced off today in the Region 7 Odyssey of the Mind competition. UPDATED WITH FINAL RESULTS: Glen-Worden, Middle School teams going on to states. [MORE]

December 3, 2010

Stop • Think • Click Internet safety program scheduled for Monday, Dec. 13 at the middle school. FBI agent to discuss cyberbullying and other Internet issues. [MORE]

October 15, 2010

Fuel Up to Play 60 is a comprehensive program that focuses on promoting healthier eating for children and increased physical activity.
What is Fuel Up to Play 60? (PDF)

 

Monday-Friday, February 20-24, 2012:

President's Day/Winter Recess - NO SCHOOL

Monday, February 27, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Lincoln

Friday, March 2, 2012:

PTA Movie Night, Glendaal

PTA Fun Days, Glen-Worden

Monday, March 5, 2012:

Spring sports season begins

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School (2012-13 budget)

Tuesday, March 6, 2012:

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga

SDM/SSShine, 2:45 p.m., High School

Wednesday, March 7, 2012:

SDM, 4 p.m., Glen-Worden

Districtwide Band Festival, 7 p.m., High School (snow date: March 8)

Friday, March 9, 2012:

PTA Fun Days, Glen-Worden

Progress reports mailed, Middle School

Grade 6 Teen Town, 7-9 p.m., Middle School

NYSSMA Piano Festival, March 9-10, College of St. Rose

Monday, March 12, 2012:

Progress reports mailed,. High School

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School (2012-13 budget)

Tuesday, March 13, 2012:

Grade 2 music program, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga (snow date: March 14)
CHANGED to 6:30 p.m.,March 15, Snow date: March 20

SDM, 2:45 p.m., Middle School

Wednesday, March 14, 2012:

PTA, 6 p.m., Glendaal

PTA/SDM, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln

Thursday, March 15, 2012:

Grade 2 music program, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga (snow date: March 20) NEW DATE

Orientation to Grade 6 Night, 7 p.m., Middle School

Friday, March 16, 2012:

PTA Games Night, Glendaal

PTA Fun Days, Glen-Worden

Grades 7/8 Teen Town, 7-9 p.m., Middle School

Monday, March 19, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School (2012-13 budget)

Tuesday, March 20, 2012:

PTA, 7 p.m., Glen-Worden

Grade 1 music program, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga (snow date: March 21)
CHANGED to 6:30 p.m., March 22, Snow date: March 27

PTSA, 5:30 p.m., High School

Wednesday, March 21, 2012:

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Glen-Worden

Art in 3 Forms Gallery, Glendaal (snow date: March 22)

Thursday, March 22, 2012:

Bus evacuation drills, AM elementary and MS/HS riders

Curiosity Showcase, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Glen-Worden

Grade 1 music program, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga (snow date: March 27) NEW DATE

Friday, March 23, 2012:

Superintendent's Conference Day - STAFF ONLY

Monday, March 26, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School (2012-13 budget)

Tuesday, March 27, 2012:

Kindergarten music program, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga (snow date: March 28)
CHANGED to 6:30 p.m., March 29, Snow date: April 3

Kindergarten screening, March 27-29, Glen-Worden

Wednesday, March 28, 2012:

PTA Council, 7 p.m., Lincoln

Art Show, March 28-April 2, High School

Thursday, March 29, 2012:

Kindergarten music program, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga (snow date: April 3) NEW DATE

SDM Literacy Night, 6:30-8 p.m., Glen-Worden

Friday, March 30-Saturday, March 31, 2012:

Spring musical, 7:30 p.m., High School

Sunday, April 1, 2012:

Spring musical, 2 p.m., High School

Monday, April 2, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School (2012-13 budget)

Tuesday, April 3, 2012:

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga

SDM/SSShine, 2:45 p.m., High School

Wednesday, April 4, 2012:

PTA/SDM, 3:30 p.m., Lincoln

National Honor Society induction, 7:30 p.m., High School

Capital Region BOCES annual meeting

Thursday, April 5, 2012:

Art Night, grades 4-5, Lincoln

Third marking period ends, Middle School/High School

Friday, April 6, 2012:

Good Friday  - NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 9-Friday, April 13, 2012:

Spring recess - NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 9, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School

Tuesday, April 17-Thursday, April 19, 2012:

State English Arts tests, grades 3-8

Tuesday, April 17, 2012:

SDM, 2:45 p.m., Middle School

PTSA, 5:30 p.m., B-2, High School

Wednesday, April 18, 2012:

PTA, 6 p.m., Glendaal

SDM, 4 p.m., Glen-Worden

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Middle School

Kindergarten screenings, April 18-20, Lincoln

Friday, April 20, 2012:

Report cards mailed, Middle School

Grade 6 Teen Town, 7-9 p.m., Middle School

NYSSMA Solo/Ensemble Festival, April 20-21, Burnt Hills

Monday, April 23, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Glen-Worden (Vote on the Capital Region BOCES administrative budget/board member election)

Wednesday, April 25-Friday, April 27, 2012:

State mathematics tests, grades 3-8

Wednesday, April 25, 2012:

SDM, 6 p.m., Glendaal

Kindergarten screening, April 25-27, Sacandaga

2012 Prom tickets go on sale beginning today after school until May 4. The Prom will be held on Friday, May 18.

NYSSMA Instrumental Majors Festival, April 25-26, Burnt Hills

Friday, April 27, 2012:

PTA Movie Night, Glendaal

Drama Club production, April 27 and 28, 7 p.m., Middle School

Tuesday, May 1, 2012:

Kindergarten screening, May 1-3, Glendaal

PTA, 7 p.m., Glen-Worden

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga

SDM/SSShine, 2:45 p.m., High School

Wednesday, May 2, 2012:

2012-13 budget hearing, 7 p.m., Middle School

PTA Council Meet the Board of Education Candidates Night, 7:30 p.m., Middle SChool

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Middle School

Friday, May 4, 2012:

Spring Dances: Gr. 6, 4:30-6 p.m.; Gr. 7/8, 7-9 p.m., Middle School

LAST DAY  to buy tickets for the 2012 Prom on Friday, May 18

Saturday, May 5, 2012:

SAT exam, High School

Monday, May 7, 2012:

TWO-HOUR DELAYED OPENING - grades 6-12, Staff Development

Library Book Fair, May 7-11, Middle School

High School concert band/orchestra, gr. 7 chorus and gr. 8 band, 7 p.m., High School

Tuesday, May 8, 2012:

Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga

SDM, 2:45 p.m., Middle School

Parent Book Fair Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Middle School

PTSA, 5:30 p.m., B-2, High School

Wednesday, May 9, 2012:

Glendaal Book Fair, May 9-14

PTA, 6 p.m., Glendaal

PTA/SDM, 3:30 p.m., Lincoln

Gr. 6 band, gr. 7/8 orchestra and gr. 8 women's chorus; High School concert choir, 7 p.m., High School

Thursday, May 10, 2012:

Walk About/Ice Cream Social, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln

Friday, May 11, 2012:

Sadie Hawkins dance, Glen-Worden

Gr. 8 Science Club Field Trip, Middle School

Monday, May 14, 2012:

Walk About/Book Fair Night, 6-8 p.m., Glendaal

Community Walk About/Book Fair Night, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School

Tuesday, May 15, 2012:

2012-13 Budget and Board of Education vote, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., High School

Grades 4/5 cross country race, 4 p.m., High School

Wednesday, May 16, 2012:

SDM, 4 p.m., Glen-Worden

Thursday, May 17, 2012:

Lincoln gr. 4/5 chorus, band and orchestra; gr. 7 band and gr. 6 orchestra, 7 p.m., High School

Friday, May 18, 2012:

HALF DAY - grades 6-12, Staff Development Day

Junior-Senior Prom, 7-11 p.m., Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf Road, Colonie

Saturday, May 19, 2012:

PTA Bottle Drive, 9 a.m.-noon, Glen-Worden

Monday, May 21, 2012:

Progress reports mailed, High School

Tuesday, May 22, 2012:

Grades 2/3 field days, Lincoln (rain date: May 23)

Sacandaga grades 4/5 chorus, band and orchestra; gr. 6 chorus, 7 p.m., High School

Wednesday, May 23-Friday, June 1, 2012:

State Science Performance tests, grades 4 and 8

Wednesday, May 23, 2012:

Memorial Day parade, Mohawk Avenue, Scotia

Thursday, May 24, 2012:

Grades K/1 field days/Family Picnic, Lincoln

Glen-Worden grades 4/5 chorus, band and orchestra; gr. 8 men's choir; High School chamber choir, 7 p.m., High School

Friday, May 25, 2012:

Progress reports mailed, Middle School

Monday, May 28, 2012:

Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 29, 2012:

Senior art exhibit, senior awards, Pop's Concert, 7 p.m., High School

Wednesday, May 30, 2012:

Glendaal grades 4/5 chorus, band and orchestra; High School symphonic band, 7 p.m., High School

Thursday, May 31, 2012:

Grades 4-5 field days - all schools - at High School. Tentatively set for 9:15 a.m. to 1:30  p.m.  (rain date: June 1)

High School Senior Banquet, 6-9 p.m., River Stone Manor

Friday, June 1, 2012:

Senior awards assembly, 8 a.m.; Senior Picnic following, High School

Monday, June 4, 2012:

State Science Written tests, grades 4 and 8

Tuesday, June 5, 2012:

PTA, 7 p.m., Glen-Worden

Grades 2/3 field days, Sacandaga (rain date: June 6)

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Sacandaga

PTSA, 5:30 p.m., High School

Wednesday, June 6, 2012:

Grades K-2 field days, Glendaal (rain date: June 7)

Instrumental recruitment night, 7 p.m., High School

Thursay, June 7, 2012:

Grades K-2 field days, Glen-Worden (rain date: June 8)

Grades K/1 field days, Sacandaga (rain date: June 8)

Friday, June 8, 2012:

Songtime, 7:30 p.m., High School

Monday, June 11, 2012:

Fourth marking period ends, High School

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School

Tuesday, June 12, 2012:

Elementary District Track Meet, 4 p.m., High School

Wednesday, June 13, 2012:

Grades 4/5 swim day, Glendaal (rain date: June 14)

PTA, 6 p.m., Glendaal

Grades 4/5 swim day, Lincoln (rain date: June 20)

PTA/SDM, 3:30 p.m., Lincoln

Grade 4 swim day, Sacandaga (rain date: June 18)

PTA, 6:30 p.m., Middle School

Regents exams - students attend for exams only - June 13-22

Thursday, June 14, 2012:

Elementary marking period ends

HALF DAY - grades K-5, Report Cards Preparation

Friday, June 15, 2012:

Grade 5 End of Year Activity, 12-3 p.m., Glendaal

Grade 5 luncheon, Glen-Worden

Grade 5 picnic, Lincoln

Grade 5 picnic/luncheon, Sacandaga

Monday-Thursday, June 18-21, 2012:

HALF DAYS - grades 6-8, Exams days

Wednesday, June 20, 2012:

Fourth marking period ends, Middle School

Thursday, June 21, 2012:

Last Day of School for students

Friday, June 22, 2012:

Graduation rehearsal, 8 a.m., High School auditorium

Regents Rating Day/Last Day for Staff

Saturday, June 23, 2012:

Class of 2012 graduation, 9:30 a.m., Proctor's Theater, Schenectady

Monday, June 25, 2012:

Report cards mailed, Middle School/High School

Board of Education, 7 p.m., Middle School

Wednesday, June 27, 2012:

Tentative date for summer school registration, Middle School and High School

Thursday, July 5-August 15, 2012:

Tentative summer school schedule

Monday, July 9, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., District Office (2012-13 reorganizational meeting)

Monday, July 23, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., District Office

Monday, August 13, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., District Office

Monday, August 27, 2012:

Board of Education, 7 p.m., District Office