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January 2021

  • 25: One staff member at Glen-Worden has tested positive for COVID-19
  • 25: Elementary parents: third trimester learning preferences survey
  • 25: MS virtual students may pick up materials on Wednesdays
  • 22: A Middle School virtual student has tested positive for COVID-19
  • 22: S-G planning for COVID-19 testing of students and staff; parents asked to complete consent form by Feb. 12
  • 21: Grade 8 Parent’s Night presentation
  • 21: ***A monthly blog by Susan Swartz, Superintendent***
  • 20: HS and MS team schedules – Crimson, Tartan and Strong – for February-June 2021
  • 19: Three students – two at the HS and one at Sacandaga – test positive for COVID-19
  • 14: One high school student and one middle school staff member test positive for COVID-19
  • 13: Five students at the MS and HS test positive for COVID-19
  • 12: Three students test positive for COVID-19; Sacandaga Elementary reopening on Wednesday, Jan. 13
  • 11: Sacandaga closing on Tuesday, Jan. 12; all students to be virtual
  • 11: A student at the Glen-Worden Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19.
  • 11: Time for MS and HS families to decide on their child’s learning preference after Jan. 29
  • 8: Positive COVID-19 cases at the HS and Lincoln Elementary
  • 8: For families of virtual students at Sacandaga Elementary
  • 6: Staff member at Lincoln Elementary tests positive for COVID-19
  • 5: Positive COVID-19 cases reported at the high school, Lincoln and Glen-Worden
  • 5: Morning health screening app revised to align with CDC and state rules
  • 4: 15 COVID-19 cases reported over the past 12 days
  • 4: Crimson and Senior picture retakes on Thursday, Jan. 7

December 2020

  • 22: Choralaires wish everybody a great holiday season with this video!
  • 22: Middle School switching to remote instruction today – Tuesday, Dec. 22; staff reports
  • 21: Glendaal closed again on Tuesday, December 22; definitely reopening on Wednesday, Dec. 23
  • 21: Paying for yearbooks
  • 21: 44 S-G students show their talent in PTA Reflections Contest this year
  • 21: High School-Middle School Quarter 2 Progress Reports Available
  • 20: Glendaal closed on Monday, Dec. 21 for COVID-19 tracing and investigation
  • 16: Student at Glen-Worden tests positive for COVID-19
  • 16: DECA and FBLA students raise $200 for Toys for Tots
  • 14: Three elementary students at three schools test positive for COVID-19
  • 13: A staff member at Glen-Worden has tested positive for COVID; six staff members and 20 students are excluded from school
  • 9: Two students at the high school test positive for COVID-19
  • 8: COVID-19 cases at Sacandaga and Lincoln elementary schools
  • 8: HS Picture Retakes and Senior Portrait retake information
  • 7: COVID-19 case confirmed in a HS student; 15 other students asked to remain at home
  • 7: Crimson and Strong students at the MS can sit again for pics this week
  • 7: NJHS members helps paint the front of the Centre Glenville United Methodist Church
  • 7: Founder’s Day recipients recognized; original ceremony canceled in March
  • 4: Google Classroom training program set for Dec. 9 for elementary families
  • 4: One positive test result at the HS; two adults and 8 students out of school
  • 3: Art students contribute bird decorations to a tree at the Festival of Trees
  • 1: An adult who works at the high school has tested positive for COVID-19
  • 1: Elementary parents are asked to take a two-question survey in Powerschool regarding Chromebooks

November 2020

  • 30: A staff member case of COVID-19 reported at the High School
  • 30: SG MS Student Council sponsoring toy drive Dec. 1-11
  • 29: COVID-19 cases at Sacandaga, Glen-Worden, the Middle School and the High School
  • 23: Glen-Worden and the HS to reopen on Tuesday, Nov. 24
  • 23: Staff member at Lincoln tests positive for COVID; one classroom excluded
  • 22: HS closing on Monday, Nov. 23; students and teachers should not report
  • 22: Glen-Worden closed for students again on Monday, Nov. 23; some staff members report
  • 20: HS student tests positive for COVID-19; hasn’t been at school all week
  • 19: Glen-Worden closing on Friday, Nov. 20 for contact tracing after a positive COVID-19 case
  • 16: Updated Health Screener App Information
  • 12: Sacandaga reopening on Friday, Nov. 13 for most – but not all – students
  • 10: Sacandaga to be closed on Thursday, Nov. 12 while county conducts contact tracing
  • 6: Sacandaga Elementary reopens on Monday, Nov. 9
  • 5: Sacandaga closed on Friday, Nov. 6; COVID cases at Sacandaga and Lincoln
  • 2: Virtual Undergraduate Awards ceremony
  • 2: How will learning continue while students are quarantined?
  • 1: Case of COVID-19 confirmed at Lincoln Elementary
  • 1: COVID-19 case confirmed at Sacandaga Elementary

October 2020

  • 28: Scotia-Glenville twins making their mark in the Building Trades program at BOCES
  • 27: Picture Days are coming at the High School: Nov. 2-5
  • 22: Flu season is here: Time to consider getting a flu shot
  • 21: Letter provided to staff and families with COVID symptoms
  • 19: Will the Middle School have a Spirit Week this year?
  • 14: College Financial Aid night scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 22
  • 6: 2019-20 high school yearbooks
  • 5: Elementary Parent-Teacher Conference Days and Meet the Teacher Night revised dates
  • 2: Did the Wednesday schedules change?

September 2020

  • 28: MS Meet the Teacher Night being moved from Oct. 1 to Oct. 16
  • 25: Messages about school immunizations and Middle School photos
  • 24: Photos for students learning virtually?
  • 21: My son’s computer quit over the weekend!
  • 18: What happens if we have a COVID case at Scotia-Glenville?
  • 16: Foothills Council to play low-risk, varsity-level contests this fall
  • 14: Back to School today – September 14 – is a mix of in-person and virtual learning for thousands of SG students
  • 9: Food to be distributed to families until June 2021; food is distributed on school days at the high school; all families qualify
  • 4: Back to School Resources – 2020-21
  • 2: 2019-20 yearbooks
  • 2: Middle and High School daily rotation days announced until the end of January 2021

August 2020

  • 31: August 27, 2020 minutes
  • 26: August 25, 2020 minutes
  • 25: August 20, 2020 minutes
  • 21: August 20 minutes
  • 20: Minutes August 19, 2020
  • 19: Schedules for students in grades 6-12 have been released
  • 18: School start date to be Sept. 14; new school start and end times with sample schedules; before and after school care available
  • 17: August 12, 2020 minutes
  • 17: August 13, 2020 minutes
  • 17: August 13, 2020 minutes
  • 14: August 5, 2020 minutes
  • 14: August 5, 2020 minutes
  • 14: Minutes, August 11, 2020
  • 12: Questions and Answers about Scotia-Glenville’s Reopening Plan
  • 12: Minutes August 6, 2020
  • 12: Minutes – August 4, 2020
  • 6: Scotia-Glenville files its Reopening Plan with the state

July 2020

  • 30: Parent/Staff survey results; Town Hall video
  • 23: FAQs about school reopening from the NYS Education Department
  • 16: Parent Survey about reopening school this fall
  • 15: Lincoln yearbooks won’t be back from the publisher until late August or early September

June 2020

  • 25: Class of 2021: time to get your senior portraits taken!
  • 22: Lincoln annual awards ceremony
  • 13: Glen-Worden grade 5 ‘reverse parade’ brightens the end of the year
  • 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

May 2020

  • 29: End of year grading requirements for students in MS and HS
  • 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

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