Field Day a Success

Another successful Field Day was held on Monday, June 16. Thanks to Mrs. Aileen Nicoll and the Menands PTA for all their efforts in overseeing and planning the day.  (photos)

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Eighth Grade Class Trip

The Class of 2014 went to Boston for their class trip on Wednesday, June 11.  The students visited the Museum of Science, went on a Duck Tour of the city, and ended their day at Quincy Market.  (photos)

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Menands School Art Exhibit (view here)

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Albany County Department of Health Summer Newsletter

(click here)

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Menands School Budget Approved!

Thank you to the Menands School Community for approving the school budget.  Voter turnout was a bit higher than ususal with 151 people voting for the budget:  101 yes votes, 50 no votes.  This equates to support of 67%.

Joe Pustay and Jen Wilson were re-elected to the board.  Congratulations to them both. 

The library budget was passed as well, with Joe Kelley being re-elected to the library board. 

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Budget Edition of PawPrints
Please read the latest information on the 2014-2015 budget. (PawPrints)

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Hoops for Heart Event

On Tuesday, May 13, the seventh grade health class, and their teacher, Mrs. Wheeler, sponsored a Hoops for Heart event to inform the student population about the importance of a heart healthy life style.  (photos)

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Citizens and Scholars, Senior Citizen, and Rotary Dinner Held

A dinner was held on Friday, May 16, to honor our Citizens and Scholars, Senior Citizens, and Rotary members. (photos)

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Honor Roll and Citizens and Scholars Assembly Held

The students named to the Quarter 3 Honor Rolls, and the Citizens and Scholars for Quarter 3, were honored in an assembly at school on May 14 .  (Honor Roll Students)  (Citizens and Scholars)

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The King and I  Presented by Menands School Drama Club

On Saturday evening, March 23, the Menands School Drama Club presented Rodgers and Hammerstein's The King and I to rave reviews. Please view the photos and share in this special evening.  (photos)

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Author's  Visit

Author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen came to Menands School on March 27. Ms. Bardhan-Quallen writes both fiction and nonfiction books for children and teens.  She conducted writing workshops for students in grades 5-8 and presented her fractured fairy tale style books to grades K-4.  She also joined students for literacy night later that day.  For more information on Ms. Bardhan-Quallen please see her website www.sudipta.com. (photo)

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Cultural Fair Held

In celebration of all of our families here at Menands School, the PTA is held a cultural fair on Thursday evening, March 6. For the second year in a row, our gym was transformed into a global arena with family run tables representing different countries and cultures, from around the world and within the United States. (photos)

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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 )

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Walking and Biking Safety Resources

Pedestrian Safety - Tips for parents and other adults

Bicycle Safety – Tips for Parents, Guardians and Kids_

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Grades 6-8 Math School Supplies List for 2013-14,

General Supplies for Grade 5, and All Supplies K-8

Please check our school supplies list for the upcoming school year. (school supplies) (6-8 math supplies)

general supplies grade 5

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Register for First Call Notification System

New Online Meal Prepayment System Available Now

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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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