Dear Parents & Families, We hope this communication finds you well. It is hard to believe that spring has sprung, and next week marks the start of the final months of the school year. As we transition to the third trimester on Monday, March. 29, I share the following: Second Trimester Elementary Report Cards are …
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The 2021-22 school year is almost here! We are excited to welcome our new kindergarten students and their families to the Menands community. Registration begins Mar. 4 for families in the Menands Union Free School District with children who turn five years old by Dec. 1, 2021. The first step in the process is to …
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Music in Our Schools Month continues with a clip from a recent band lesson! Watch 8th grade saxophonists Sanvi Jaju and Tanisha Muralimanohar perform Seven Nation Army” by The White Stripes, featuring Mrs. Hayes on the trombone! Embedded YouTube video of 8th grade saxophonists perform Seven Nation Army
Interested in running for the Board of Education? Qualified residents looking to run for the board in the May election can contact our District Clerk, Jeanne Mentiply, at jmentiply@menands.org to receive a nominating petition. All petitions must be filed with the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on April 19, 2021. Nominating petitions must …
March is Music in our Schools Month! Our 4th graders have been working on their desk drumming with Mrs. Hayes. Here they are performing ‘Don’t Start Now’ by Dua Lipa. In addition to learning the different rhythms, students came up with their own choreography! Embedded YouTube video of desk drumming to Dua Lipa
We are so impressed by the creativity and conviction our students and staff put into their displays in celebration of Black History Month! The artwork you see here coincided with important classroom lessons and discussions focused on recognizing the accomplishments and significance of Black Americans, past and present. See our public Facebook album with more …
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Embedded Youtube video of Virtual Kindergarten Information Night
Grade 8 students and families, Administrators and teachers at Shaker High School have put together a comprehensive video presentation to help incoming 9th graders familiarize themselves with the school. Click on the link below to learn more about Shaker and each subject area. Grade 8 transition to Shaker HS presentation Take a look at the …
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