Request for Qualification - (Architectural Services)
New Valentine's Day Tradition
Menands School will be starting a new tradition of NON FOOD VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS! Please send in only valentine's that do not have any food/candy associated with them. We have many students with different food sensitivities and allergies and we want all to be safe and healthy!!!
We appreciate all of your support in guiding our children to make healthy and safe, but most importantly FUN choices!! Remember food/candy valentine's will be sent back home with your child, so please help them choose wisely! If you have already purchased them, just be sure to remove the candy/food item. Thank you.
Author Visit
On February 5th, local author James Preller will be visiting Menands School. Mr. Preller will be meeting with students throughout the day talking about what it is like to be an author, the writing process, and share some of his newest books.
Literacy Night
Calling all pirates and detectives! Please join us on February 5th from 6-7 p.m. for a James Preller style evening of literacy games and fun!
Kindergarten Registration
If you are a resident of the Menands Union Free School District and have a child who will be 5 years old on or before December 1, 2015, please call Menands School at 465-4561 to register for the upcoming school year.
Save the Date - There will be a Kindergarten Parent Information Night for parents only held at the school on Wednesday, April 15th at 6:00 p.m. in the library. If you know a neighbor wil an age-eligible Kindergarten student, please pass the word!
INCLEMENT WEATHER & SCHOOL CLOSINGS
When there is inclement weather, residents should tune to WGY, WROW
or WTRY radio as well as TV channels 6, 10 and 13 for school
closings or late openings.
If the Menands School is opening later due to weather, all
bus runs will be delayed in Menands.
For example, if the Menands School is opening one hour late,
then all buses transporting students outside the district will also
be running one hour later.
If the Menands School is closed due to weather,
transportation to high schools and private schools will be at the
discretion of the Superintendent.
Also, when school is canceled during the day, after-school
and night activities at the school are also canceled.
If parents have changed home and/or work
phone numbers or emergency contacts, please contact Menands School
at 465-4561 to update contact information.
District Goals for 2014-2015 (goals)
PTA Pancake Dinner (photos)
Notice Regarding Recess During the Winter Months
Students in grades kindergarten through
eighth grade will continue to go outside for recess during the
winter months. Now that
the snow and cold temperatures have arrived, all students need to be
prepared by having the following clothing items with them during
recess: winter coat, hat, scarf, gloves or mittens, snow pants, and
boots. Remember to pack
your sneakers or shoes to wear in school.
Menands Participates in Holiday Caroling
Menands School would like to thank the students, parents, and special guests who participated in the holiday carolilng at Colonie Center on Sunday, December 7, 2014. Menands School earned ten thousand Colonie Center School Bucks Bonus Points and had a wonderful time performing at the mall. Congratulations to everyone who joined the event. Happy Holidays! (photos)
Honor Rolls, Citizens and Scholars Named for Quarter 1
The Honor Roll and Citizens and Scholars Assembly for quarter 1 was held on December 2. Students named to the Superintendent's List, High Honor Roll, and Honor Roll were presented with certificates (photos). Citizens and Scholars for the quarter were also honored. (photos)
Class Officers Elected for the Class of 2015
Our eighth grade class elected officers to represent them during the year. They also help conduct the honor roll assemblies.
(photo)
Successful Turkey Trot Run at School
Our annual Turkey Trot was held at school in November. View the photos to see the fun we had! (photos)
Menands School Student Health and Wellness Club News...
The Student Health and Wellness Club under the direction of our school nurse, Mrs. Kulpa, collected Halloween candy over the last week and made "thank you" cards to send to the brave service men and women for all they do to keep us safe. The club collected 15 pounds of candy that will make our troops very happy and keep our bodies and our teeth healthy. We would like to thank Dr. Lipinski and his staff at Lipinski Dental in East Greenbush for shpping our candy for us. (article) (photos) (click for card)
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Register for First Call Notification System
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2014-2015 School Calendar (calendar)
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2014-2015 School Supplies Lists (list)
**Important Addition...
STUDENTS IN GRADES K-6 NEED HEADPHONES AND A FOLDER FOR LIBRARY!
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Free and Reduced Lunch 2014-2015
If your family income or your family
situation has changed, your child(ren) may be eligible to receive
free and/or reduced priced meals in school. This includes both
breakfast and lunch.
(letter)
(application)
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The Menands School PTA will be participating in the Colonie Center School Bucks for the 2014-15 school year. This is an easy way to help our school earn points. Please bring any original receipts (within 60 days of the purchase) to the Customer Service Desk at Colonie Center or to Menands School. At the end of the school year, Colonie Center will award cash prizes to the top ten winning schools. Our school placed tenth this year and was awarded $500. Thank you for your support.
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Menands Board of Education Elects Officers for 2014-15
Congratulation to Mr. Jeff Masline, board president, and Mrs. Evelyn Harris, vice-president.
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Free Parent Today Subscription Available
Parent Today is a fee email service that offers parenting information and tips every two weeks and is sent right into your inbox. (how to subscribe and information )
Online Meal Prepayment System Available Now
We are pleased to offer a new option to help make your life easier. Myschoolbucks.com is an on-line system that allows you to make deposits into your student’s cafeteria account
Click here for more information. My School Bucks (PDF)
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Town of Colonie Sex Offender Watch
Menands School District works
closely with parents and guardians to ensure the safety of students
at all times. Parents can become informed about convicted sex
offenders living in this area by following this link to the Town of
Colonie Police Department website.
(more information)
Dr. Maureen A. Long
Superintendent
Mrs. Antonietta Schroeder
Principal
Phone: (518) 465.4561
Fax: (518) 434.2840
19 Wards Lane
Menands, NY 12204
