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Here is a sampling of the press releases sent by Scotia-Glenville schools to local television stations and newspapers.
They highlight student achievement and inform the community about events happening at your schools.

The most recent releases are at the top.

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Flu information

Letter from Susan Swartz regarding H1N1 and season flu
October 2009

 

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The MyNutrikids.com program allows parents to deposit money directly into their child's breakfast and/or lunch account using a credit card or PayPal account.
  • All students will be released from school 15 minutes early on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as part of the annual Go Home Early Drill. The purpose of the early release is to test the communications and transportation parts of the emergency response plan.

High School play Nov. 6-8

The Scotia-Glenville High School Drama Club presents Agatha Christie's "Witness for the Prosecution" on November 6th and 7th at 7:30 pm and November 8th at 2:00 pm in the high school auditorium.

Admission is $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for students and senior citizens.

Read background about
"Witness for the Prosecution" here.

  • Glendaal's Meet the Teacher Night has been rescheduled to Thursday, Oct. 1, from 6:30-8 p.m. It was previously scheduled for Sept. 24, but that conflicted with the Meet the Teacher Night at the High School.

H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) update

Please be sure you keep your child home from school if he or she has a high fever, a cough and exhibits flu-like symptoms. As well, teach your child to cover his or her mouths when sneezing or coughing and to wash his or her hands frequently.
Check below for more information about the H1N1 Flu.

Hand sanitizers versus hand washing - tips for parents

Tips for parents about dealing with H1N1

Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

State Health Department link for updated information

Letter from Superintendent Susan Swartz about H1N1 Flu

School begins on Tuesday, Sept. 8, for all students in grades 1-12. Kindergarten students begin full days on Sept. 11.

  • June 22, 2009
    The Board of Education has decided not to fill the vacancy created by Brian McCann's resignation.
    The seat will remain empty until the May 18, 2010 community vote. At that point, one of the seats up for election would be for the remaining one-year of McCann's term. In 2011, the candidate would have to seek re-election for a full three-year term.

Heading to the May 19 community vote
Forums are scheduled for April 30 and May 6 to discuss the building projects and 2009-10 budget

Board of Education adopts 2009-10 budget
Spending plan adopted on March 30 includes a 1.7 percent spending increase and at least a 0.5 percent tax decrease.

Board of Education adopts scaled-back building renovation project.
Community to consider two propositions that would upgrade the track, replace roofs and public address systems and renovate and expand the middle school library.

Gary Normington and John Yagielski unopposed for
re-election to the Board of Education
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The state requires schools to release this information regarding their 2009 budgets and the most recent report cards (in PDF). Hard copies are available at the schools, District Office and the Scotia and Glenville braches of the Schenectady County library system.


  • Middle School students will present Grease, School Version
    7 p.m. on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25
    Adults $7
    Students and seniors $5

    Middle School auditorium
  • Susan Swartz to meet with parents about full-day kindergarten at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 15, at the Sacandaga Elementary School. This meeting was rescheduled from Jan. 7 because of the weather.
  • New Science Research Course beginning in 2009-2010 to be discussed on Dec. 2. Next year's sophomores are eligible for this college-credit course. Learn more here.

During the Board of Education's organizational meeting July 14, Margaret Smith was re-elected to a fifth one-year term as president of the Board of Education by a 4-3 vote, defeating Ben Conlon. Gary Normington, entering his third year on the board, was elected vice president by a 5-2 vote over Pam Carbone.

Scotia-Glenville's 2008 student test scores released by the NYS Education Department

IN CASE YOU DIDN'T HEAR
S-G receives academic recognition by state Education Department and Capital District Business Review

ominations are due Jan. 31, 2006
Susan Swartz to be named Scotia-Glenville's fifth superintendent since centrali

 

 


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