August 2020

• 7: SGCSD Back to School Parent Survey – due by Friday, August 14, 2020
• 6: Scotia-Glenville files its Reopening Plan with the state
• 6: Students enjoy summer learning opportunities – even if they are virtual
• 6: PLEASE return Chromebooks, textbooks and library books

July 2020

• 30: Parent/Staff survey results; Town Hall video
• 29: Town Hall to discuss reopening set for Wednesday, July 29
• 28: Board of Education adopts 2020-21 tax rates; lower than projected in June
• 23: FAQs about school reopening from the NYS Education Department
• 23: Interested in Choralaires? Tryouts for 2020-21 are happening now
• 22: S-G establishing teams to study reopening plans; Town Hall planned for July 29
• 16: Parent Survey about reopening school this fall
• 16: Will schools reopen this fall?
• 15: Check out these summer enrichment opportunities!
• 15: Entry guidelines for the six SG schools and District Office
• 15: Lincoln yearbooks won’t be back from the publisher until late August or early September
• 10: Meal locations available in Schenectady

June 2020

• 30: Special instructions for parents registering their children for school
• 27: Class of 2020 says goodbye to Scotia-Glenville High School
• 26: Check out Scotia-Glenville’s virtual ceremony!
• 25: Class of 2021: time to get your senior portraits taken!
• 24: Food program from school ending on Monday, June 29
• 22: Lincoln annual awards ceremony
• 18: Details about the SG cap and gown ceremony on June 19 and graduation ceremony on June 27
• 18: Check out this farewell video to Middle School students
• 17: High School yearbooks not coming until late July
• 16: Thank You, Scotia-Glenville!
• 16: Gr. 5 and school parade set at Sacandaga on Wednesday, June 17; link to annual virtual awards ceremony
• 13: Glen-Worden grade 5 ‘reverse parade’ brightens the end of the year
• 12: Students and faculty at Lincoln ham it up during Talent Show
• 12: Grade 8 students get a fond send off during “reverse parade” at the Middle School
• 12: 182 Class of 2020 picture signs put up along the front of the high school
• 12: Scotia-Glenville’s library media specialists have some suggested reading for this summer
• 11: Scotia-Glenville artists at work during the COVID shutdown, senior art show
• 11: Watch the virtual grade 8 Graduation/Moving Up Ceremony
• 9: Information for seniors
• 8: Here are some of the plans being made to recognize the Class of 2020
• 5: Varsity athletes can pick up their plaques and have their photo taken
• 5: Congratulations to Scotia-Glenville’s Academic Honor Medalists
• 5: Watch the Virtual Senior Awards Ceremony – June 5, 2020
• 4: Congratulations to these Scotia-Glenville retirees

May 2020

• 29: End of year grading requirements for students in MS and HS
• 27: Founder’s Day tickets to be refunded
• 15: Attention parents of 3 and 4 year olds who need preschool in the fall
• 12: Four candidates seeking three Board of Education seats during June 9 voting
• 6: Lincoln staff and teachers bring joy to students’ homes during parade
• 5: Thoughts about the school closure extension, retrieving items from schools
• 4: Board of Education and budget vote scheduled for June 9 by absentee ballot
• 1: Superintendent’s Letter: Schools closed until the end of the academic school year

April 2020

• 17: School closed until at least Friday, May 15; classes could resume on Monday, May 18
• 16: Information about grading for parents during the school closure
• 8: Superintendent’s letter: School Closure Extended to April 29 and June Regents exams are canceled
• 2: Message to members of the NYSLRS regarding retirement

March 2020

• 31: Online learning to continue through April 15 – including during previously scheduled spring break
• 30: Letter to Families – New Home Learning begins this week
• 27: Classes canceled until Wednesday, April 15 by state order
• 27: Glendaal staff “parade” in their cars to students’ houses
• 25: UPDATE to parents – 3/25/20; New learning to begin April 1
• 24: Board of Education adopts $58.1 million budget for the 2020-21 school year
• 21: K-12 learning resources during the school shutdown
• 20: Message from Superintendent Susan Swartz; Chromebook survey
• 20: NYS grades 3-8 tests canceled by state
• 20: Printed academic materials to be made available to parents
• 20: Childcare information for first responders and health care workers
• 19: Frequently Asked Questions from Scotia-Glenville
• 18: SG campuses are OFF LIMITS
• 17: Update to school closing information: schools closed until at least March 31; backpack pickup information
• 16: Use of track during school shutdown
• 16: Food to be provided for K-12 students during shutdown
• 13: All S-G schools closed March 16-20 “out of an abundance of caution.”
• 13: All activities involving community, visitor use of schools are canceled until at least April 20
• 13: Dress as Your Favorite Book Character Day at Glendaal
• 13: Guidance for Schools with Identified Cases of COVID-19
• 11: Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer
• 11: Incoming kindergarten teacher
• 11: Superintendent proposes nearly $465,000 in reductions; no impact on current programs
• 10: Notification about lockdown drills in schools – followup question
• 9: Update on the coronavirus situation

February 2020

• 25: Board of Education opts against exceeding maximum 2.67% state tax levy cap
• 7: Class reunion information
• 6: High School parking lot in rough shape
• 3: What musical is the Drama Club at the high school performing this spring?

January 2020

• 28: Shaun Evans brings his son’s story of grit to Glendaal
• 13: When did the first quarter end?
• 8: General Notice Of COBRA Continuation Coverage Rights

October 2019

• 10: Grade 6 students participate in Kindness in Chalk: An Anti-Bullying Movement

September 2019

• 25: Can students wear athletic gear to school?
• 23: Where can I buy Tartan Wear?
• 6: Mentoring Appointments, 2019-20
• 6: Board of Education goals, 2019-20
• 5: Scotia-Glenville students return to school after a restful summer break
• 3: When is the open house?
• 3: Leftover lunch account money

August 2019

• 26: Do we need to watch the Khan Academy videos?
• 13: Growth in the town tax base cuts the S-G tax increase for 2019-20

July 2019

• 24: Wearing a mouth mask at school
• 1: Why are old pictures used in the yearbook?

June 2019

• 29: Graduation speeches – June 29, 2019
• 24: Language finals are NOT Regents exams
• 7: Board of Education recognizes students and retirees

May 2019

• 7: These six artists will be featured in the Festival of Young Artists 2019 at SPAC
• 7: 2018-19 budget at a glance

April 2019

• 22: Three candidates seeking two seats at on Board of Education at the May 21 vote
• 18: Glendaal students get a lesson in making healthy smoothies
• 18: Nearly 50 students help to feed 14,000 across the world
• 17: Parrots pay a visit to kindergarten students at Sacandaga
• 16: Spring Fling at the MS
• 10: Synthetic turf field proposal accepted by the Board of Education
• 4: State legislators adopt 2019-20 budget
• 1: Sixth grader wants to play tennis next year

March 2019

• 28: Is there a link to the GIVE program on this web site?
• 27: Public Displays of Affection (PDA) at the Middle School
• 22: Why do we have the Tartan as a mascot?
• 21: Glen-Worden students stretching their minds after school in the Learn to Code Club
• 19: RPI Ambassadors bring their love of engineering to students at the Middle School
• 19: Board of Education adopts $56.95 million budget; still hopes to bring tax increase down
• 15: Empire State Plaza artwork to return to Scotia-Glenville for a reception on March 26
• 14: S-G very short on bus drivers, doubling up runs and causing buses to arrive late and early in some cases
• 14: Congratulations to Mariel Calderon for having her artwork recognized in a regional art show
• 14: Middle School Spring Dance?
• 13: Budget update: spending plan will include elementary mental health and guidance services
• 11: Mamma Mia scheduled for March 22 and 23 at HS auditorium
• 11: Petition to run for the Board of Education is now available
• 8: BOE members discuss their hopes for 2019-20 budget; support adding elementary mental health services
• 8: Congratulations to these 13 artists who are displaying their work at the Four Freedoms display
• 8: Glendaal students and families raise money for the American Heart Association
• 4: Sacandaga MAGS event for boys was a hit!

February 2019

• 26: Carry forward budget for 2019-20 presented by superintendent; situation looks better than past years
• 26: District-wide Faculty Talent Show being held on Thursday, Feb. 28
• 15: Are tank tops allowed at the Middle School?
• 11: Trying to find names of staff members on website
• 6: Congratulations to these eight PTA Reflections regional winners
• 5: SPAC’s Classical Kids program treating grades 4 and 5 on May 9

January 2019

• 31: Connection Circles rescheduled to Thursday, March 21
• 31: The weather outside is frightful…be sure your children are dressed appropriately; bus garage has no phone service
• 30: BOE receives update on May 2018 capital project
• 23: Is the Middle School a safe place for LGBTQ+ students?
• 2: Kindergartners and guests at Sacandaga gather for Storytime fun

December 2018

• 20: Jared O’Connor part of the effort to help the ill wife of a BOCES teacher
• 12: Kindergartners, first graders enjoy first Book Buddies program at Sacandaga
• 7: Sacandaga kindergartners explore wet Gingerbread men
• 6: Cookie Fundraiser on Dec. 8 will benefit the Weekend Backpack program and high school food pantry
• 5: Students recognized for their creativity in the PTA Reflections contest
• 3: Connection Circle to be held on Thursday, Dec. 6; SG wants to hear from families and students
• 3: Art Club students decorate a tree for the Festival of Trees

November 2018

• 13: HS fundraiser for Glendaal student nets hundreds for her and the girls’ basketball program

October 2018

• 23: Congratulations to the newest Wilson reading graduates on the SG staff!
• 12: Went to pick up my grandson today during the school relocation drill (at Glendaal)
• 4: The Drama Club has a play listed on the calendar for the 20th and 21st but does not say what the play is?

September 2018

• 27: S-G state test scores show high levels of proficiency
• 10: Computers for kids program collecting names of students who need computers
• 7: Music Lovers – Join the Friends of Music!
• 6: Welcome back to school! Check out a few photos from all six schools.

August 2018

• 27: Athletic Department stresses the 7 C’s of Athletic Leadership through Service
• 23: Advice for incoming kindergarten students – and their parents
• 15: Be sure your child gets a physical before school starts if necessary
• 14: Board of Education receives capital project update
• 14: Scotia-Glenville, Niskayuna, and BOCES create new shared transportation service
• 8: Can Middle School students come into the building before schools starts?

July 2018

• 25: Katie Gallagher spending her senior year in Morocco
• 10: Bucciferro, Feinberg elected as Board of Education officers

June 2018

• 12: Retiring staff and students are recognized by the Board of Education
• 5: NYS Comptroller issues audit on S-G finances and extra-curricular clubs

May 2018

• 26: 2018 budget exit survey results available
• 15: Thank You, Scotia-Glenville!
• 4: UPDATED LOCATIONS: Two more sessions scheduled to discuss details of the Capital Project on May 5 and May 14
• 3: May is Children’s Mental Health Awareness Month; check out these daily parent tips

April 2018

• 19: Dozens attend Community Safety Forum
• 10: Board of Education adopts 2018-19 school budget
• 5: State approves budget, S-G to get an additional 1.9 percent

March 2018

• 27: Superintendent outlines possible program reductions
• 22: More details released about the May 15 capital project vote
• 20: Superintendent presents first list of potential budget reductions
• 19: Glenville police conclude investigation into social media threat
• 15: Board of Education hears financial impact of capital project
• 15: Board of Education reviews budget, decides not to exceed state tax levy limit
• 15: The situation the day after the social media threat
• 14: Walk Outs held despite social media threat
• 14: A message from Superintendent Susan Swartz
• 5: Superintendent outlines buildings and grounds, transportation budgets

February 2018

• 13: “Roll over” 2018-19 budget presented to the Board of Education
• 5: Career and Technical School offers opportunities for students

January 2018

• 31: Information about the flu
• 31: The fields used by hundreds of students each day are in rough shape, getting worse
• 18: Governor Unveils Executive Budget, School Aid Proposals

November 2017

• 29: Do you know a child who is homeless?
• 13: Show your Scotia-Glenville pride with TartanWear!

October 2017

• 23: Capital project moving forward; BOE needs to trim proposal
• 1: NEWSLETTER STORY: Fields, auditorium proposal going to the voters May 15

September 2017

• 18: NYS Education Department approves new learning standards
• 11: Teachers, nurses and school district reach four-year contract
• 11: Next Generation Learning Standards adopted by state

July 2017

• 6: S-G sharing Niskayuna bus garage this summer; may continue to use after school begins

June 2017

• 15: Turf Field program brings small crowd
• 14: Remember to bring your thoughts and questions to the Fields Forum

December 2016

• 1: Final lead in water testing results from the MS and HS show no drinking fountains exceeded the state standard

September 2016

• 30: New state law requires lead testing in water at schools