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Menands School District and Menands Library Budgets Pass

On Tuesday, May 21, residents of the Menands Union Free School District approved the proposed $7,838,649 budget for 2013-2014 with a 77.6% approval rating. The approved budget represents a spending increase of 2.15% and a tax levy increase of 1.99%. Jeff Masline, current president of the Board of Education, was re-elected to a five year term.

The Menands Library budget passed with an approval rating of 82.6%. Leslie Carolus was elected to a five year term as a library trustee.

Thank you, residents, for your continued support of the Menands School District and the Menands Library
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(Important links to budget information)
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NYS and Regents Exam Reminders

Wednesday, May 22 - Gr. 8 NYS Science Performance Exam
Wednesday, May 29 - Gr. 4 NYS Science Performance Exam
Monday, June 3 - Gr. 4 & 8 NYS Science Written Exam
Friday, June 7 - Earth Science Lab Exam (a.m.)
Wednesday, June 12 - Integrated Algebra Regents Exam (p.m.)
Friday, June 14 - Earth Science Regents Exam (a.m.)
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Menands Field and Track
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"TEAM MENANDS" participates in the 2013 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge
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Quarter Three Students Honored

The awards assembly for Quarter 3 was held at school. Citizens and Scholars and Honor Roll students were honored.
 
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Citizens and Scholars, Rotarians, and Senior Citizens Honored
On Friday, May 3, Menands School honored its Citizens and Scholars and their families, Rotarians and the Menands Senior Citizens.
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2013 Physical Education Leadership Award Winners
Congratulations to the students in grades 4 and 8  who received 2013 Physical Education Student Leadership Awards on Monday, May 6 at Hudson Valley Community College.  These students have demostrated good citizenship, leadership, and contributed to the total physical education program at Menands.
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First Grade Visits Exhibit

 Through the Body" at Colonie Center. Students enjoyed interactive presentations on the heart, lungs, and the ears. They inflated healthy and diseased lungs and examined a cow's heart and compared it to their own. (photos)

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Second Grade Guests of Honor at Earth Day Celebration

Menands School second graders were the guests of honor at Peebles Island State Park in Waterford on Monday, April 22 at a celebration of Earth Day and the release of a new book on New York State wildlife. Students participated in a program on "Watchable Wildlife," which included making their own binoculars and wildlife masks, observing snakes and turtles, and studying animal skulls and skeletons. Ask any of our second graders about the song they performed - "Grey Squirrel, Grey Squirrel, Shake Your Bushy Tail!"...or wach the video! (video)

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Field Day 2013
 
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Annie Jr.
Enjoyed by All

The Menands School Drama Club, under the direction of Mrs. Jennifer Cannavo and Mrs. Sarah Horaczek, performed Annie Jr. on the evening of March 23.  The students impressed everyone with their dramatic, comedic, and musical talents.

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Celebrating Us-Menands School PTA Cultural Fair Menands School PTA hosted a cultural fair to celebrate the many cultures and customs represented in our school and community. The event was held on March 7, 2013, from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. in the school gym. Everyone enjoyed traveling to sixteen different countries to learn interesting facts and sample traditional foods and dishes. Please enjoy the photos! (Photos)   
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2013-2014 Student Transportation Requests

All requests for transportation to private or parochial schools that students will be attending during the 2013-14 school year must be submitted by residents to the Menands School.  The includes students attending Shaker H.S., Watervliet H.S., Tech Valley and all private schools. Separate request forms must be completed for each child. (Information) 
(Request Form)

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2013 After-School Clubs & Sports
3rd Trimester Clubs/Sports begin on March 11th.  For a complete list of club offerings, descriptions and club permission slips, please visit the "Clubs & Activities" section
of the school website.
 
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Register for First Call Notification System

The Village of Menands has made it possible for the Menands School District to be connected to their emergency notification system,entitled First Call. Through this system, the school will be able to send electronic messages to you about such emergencies as an early dismissal, or such notices as a reminder to vote on the annual school budget in May. Click here to register  (be sure to check the box to receive notifications from Menands School.) (First Call)
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New 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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School Calendar for 2012-2013 School Year

In order to assist you in your planning, we are publishing the school calendar for next year. (see calendar)
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Free and Reduced Lunch

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. For more information, please call our secretary, Mrs. Pattie Miller, or our school counselor, Mrs. Cheri Vandenberg, at 465-4561.
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Town of Colonie Sex Offender Watch

The 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)

 

 

 


    Ms. Kathy Meany
   Superintendent

 

   Mrs. Antonietta Schroeder
   Principal

Phone: (518) 465.4561
Fax: (518) 434.2840
19 Wards Lane
Menands, NY 12204

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