The next Board of Education Meeting will be held on Monday, March 9th at 5:30 p.m.
(please note change in time)
Middle School Dance Held
A wonderful time was had by all at the
Menands Middle School dance. Music was provided by DJ Todd Moffre
and he had all the students up on their feet! Please see our
photos to view all the fun!
(photos
set 1)
(photos
set 2)
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 with an age-eligible Kindergarten student, please pass the word!
Menands School Expands High School Choices
Menands
graduates have always had the unique opportunity to select from designated high school choices. We are very excited that we have worked this year to increase the available choices from three to five, thus expanding the options and opportunities available to our graduates. In the 2015 -16 school year, students will have the option of attending Heatly Junior/Senior High School, Shaker High School, South Colonie High School, Tech Valley High School, or Watervliet Junior/Senior High School. This year we held a high school fair where the members of the Class of 2015 and their parents could meet representatives from the different high schools. (information) (photos 1) (photos 2)
Honor Rolls, Citizens and Scholars Named for Quarter 1
The Honor Roll and Citizens and Scholars Assembly for quarter 2 was held on February 11. Students named to the Superintendent's List, High Honor Roll, and Honor Roll were presented with certificates
(photos). Citizens and Scholars and a student with special recognition for the quarter were also honored. (photos)
Winter Concert Held
On the evening of Thursday, January 29, the annual Winter Concert was held. Students in grades K-7 sang choral music, and the grades 5-8 band performed. The concert was under the direction of Mrs. Sarah Horaczek, Menands School music teacher, was a big success and enjoyed by all. (photos).
Representatives from District Attorney David Soares Speak to Students About New Program
In conjunction with the Menands School District's committment to the OLWEUS anti-bullying program, a morning of lessons and activities were held on Tuesday, February3. The students joined representatives from DA David Soares' Community Justice Outreach Center who presented information about the Words Can Hurt/Words Can Heal program. DA Soares is challenging students in Albany County to put their words into action by doing random acts of kindness. The students at our school have enthusiastically taken part in the Random Acts of Kindness initiative since the beginning of the school year.
(photos) (Words Can Hurt/Words Can Heal website)
Author James Preller Visits
James Preller, author of many children's books including Bystander, Priate's Guide, Before You Go, Scary Tales, and Jigsaw Jones, visited Menands School on Thursday, February 5, and met with students throughout the day, answering their questions about and discussing the writer's life and career. In the evening, Literacy Night was held at the school, with lots of special activities. (photos)
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.
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.
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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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
