Grade 8 Goes to Camp Chingachgook
From September 12-September 14, eighth graders went to Camp Chingachgook in Lake George. They completed team building initiatives, did archery, climbed the high ropes and had a campfire with songs and skits! It was a wonderful trip and the class really learned and enjoyed themselves. (Click for photos)
Very Special First Day of School
School started on Wednesday, September 7, and we had a wonderful day! The Menands Association of Teachers sponsored the annual Welcome Back to School Breakfast, and this year the theme was the Olympics. There was a competition between all the grades and lots of fun for all. What a great way to start the year! (Click for photos)
2016-2017 After School Clubs and Sports
First trimester clubs and sports have begun. The following clubs have reached the maximum number of participants and are CLOSED: PE Sports Intramurals Gr. 2-3, Pay it Forward, Tennis Gr. 3-4, Tennis Gr. 5-6, Soccer Club Gr. 4-6 and Drama Club Art Crew.
Please ONLY send in club enrollment forms for the current trimester. If you have sent in a form for the 2nd or 3rd trimester clubs, they will be returned to you.
Click the link below for a complete listing of club offerings and descriptions 2016-2017 Clubs
Box Tops for Education
Box Tops for Education Product List (link)
Supply List 2016-17 (supplies)
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Update about Emergency Communication
Through the Village of Menands, we have an additional way of communicating changes in the school day schedule with you. Through the new Everbridge notification system (please note this is a change from the Code Red notifiation system that we previously used), the school can send emergency messages to your home phone, cell phone, computer, smart phone and iPad. All parents and guardians are urged to sign up for Everbridge, as this will make it much easier to communicate with you about emergencies and/or important notifications. To register, go to Everbridge Resident Alert System. Once you have enrolled in the Everbridge notification system be sure to select to receive "Menands School Notifications". Please remember to keep your phone numbers and email addresses up to date.
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Eighth Grade High School Choices
Students from Menands can choose to attend either Shaker High School (North Colonie), Colonie Central High School (South Colonie), Watervliet High School, Heatly High School (Green Island), or Tech Valley High School. (Click for HS Flyer)
Youth Employment
Working papers can now be found online. Please go to the "Quick Links" section of the website and click on "forms".
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.
(letter)
(application)
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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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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
