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.(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 (photos)
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"TEAM MENANDS" participates in the 2013 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge (photo)
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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. (Citizens and Scholars) (Honor Rolls)_________________________________________
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. (photos)
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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. (photos)
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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)
___________________________________________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)Field Day 2013 (more info)
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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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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 & Sports3rd 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
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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 YearIn 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
