Kindergarten Registration for School Year 2012-2013
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, 2012, please call the Menands School at 465-4561 to register for the upcoming school year.
Open Meetings Law Amendment
In compliance with a recent amendment to the Open Meetings Law, copies of records to be discussed at the public meeting of the Board of Education will be posted on the web site attached to the agenda link of that month’s meeting. These attachments will remain posted until the following month’s meeting. click here
Martin Luther King Jr. Art Exhibit
Ten Menands School students had the honor of having their artwork displayed at Siena College for the 25th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King Artwork and Writing Exhibition on January 13, 2012. The ten Menands students had the honor of winning and received certificates. Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to Mrs. Patricia Testo for supervising their art work. photos of the exhibit
Grades K-3, Grades 4-7 and Band Winter Conterts
During the month of January the band and grades 4-5, and grades K-3 presented winter concerts under the direction of Mrs. Sarah Horaczek, music teacher and band director. The concert showcased the way music is integrated with ELA and social studies. Mrs. Horaczek and her students are to be congratulated for two wonderful evenings of music and dance. photos of grade 4-7 and band photos of grade K-3
Video of Presentation on Property Tax Levy Cap
If you were unable to attend the December 12 Menands Board of Education meeting, please click here to view a presentation on the property tax levy cap. The purpose of the presentation was to help all of our constituents understand the new law, how the law will affect the school district budget and its programs, and how it may affect property taxes. Pamphlet on Understanding New York State's Property Tax Cap
Before School Care Program
As of December 1st,
the Troy YMCA has been offering a “Before Care Program” at Menands
School. The program
begins at 7:00 a.m. and is limited to 30 students.
If you are interested in registering your child(ren) for this
program, or would like further information, please contact the Troy
YMCA Family Branch at 272-5900.
Lost and Found
A “lost and found” table has been set up at the cafeteria entrance of the school. If your child is missing any items, please have them check the lost & found tale.Olweus
Please check out our message about bullying. [infomation]
Citizens and Scholars Named for the First Quarter
Citizens and Scholars were named for the first quarter of school year 2011-12. Voted on by the faculty, this is an honor students aspire to. Please view the photos of this quarter's recipients.
First Quarter Honors
Students who have been named to either the Superintendent's List, the High Honor Roll, or the Honor Roll for the first quarter of school year 2011-12 are pictured here.
School Start Time
School starts at Menands at 8:10 each day.
Parents who drive their children to school need to drop them
off as close to 8:10 as possible so that students are not marked as
tardy. Being in school
on time ensures that each student has a smooth start to the day.
Students in Grades 1-8 Take "MAPS" Assessments
The "MAPS" assessments (Measure of Academic Progress) are computer based assessments taken three times a year in order to inform teachers' classroom instruction. The assessments will help to signal the objectives in the curriculum that students have mastered and the objectives that need to be reinforced. more
Teacher Professional Development Days
By September 2012, all public school in the state need to be in full implementation of the new Common Core Learning Standards. We are being very ambitious in ensuring that our teachers have the professional development neede to transition to the changes equired by NYSED. more
Class Size
While many school districts are experiencing a decline in their number of students, Menands School has reached the highest enrollment in its history. We currently have 259 students in kindergarten through eighth grade. more
Free or Reduced Price Breakfast and Lunch
Given the economic challenges that many
families are facing, your children may qualify for free or reduced
price school meals. If
you would like more information about this, please call our school
counselor, Mrs. VandenBerg, or our secretary, Mrs. Miller.
If your family is eligible, we want you to have this benefit.
Colonie Center Wants to Help Us Earn Money For Our School!
Every time you, your family. and your friends shop at Colonie Center, you help Menands School earn points. At the end of the school year, Colonie Center will give away $20,000 in cash prizes to the top 10 schools. (continued)
Exciting Club and Athletic Offerings for 2011-12
This year we have many clubs that will appeal to all different talents and tastes (yes, there is a cooking club!) Please check out the offerings.
Superintendent
Principal
Phone: (518) 465.4561
Fax: (518) 434.2840
19 Wards Lane
Menands, NY 12204
