Author: karen.nerney

The district learned Thursday of a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the Menands School community. District leaders are working closely with the Albany County Department of Health to supply contact tracing information. Any students or staff members who were considered a close or proximate contact have been contacted by a school administrator and will also …

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Menands residents should be on the lookout this week for the 2021-22 budget newsletter. A digital version of the newsletter is also available. PROPOSED BUDGET INCREASES TAX LEVY BY 0.31% Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 18 to vote on a proposed $10.28 million spending plan for the 2021-22 school year. …

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Superintendents List (95+ average) Aayushii B Tanisha M Sam D Neha P Adithya T Adityamithran S Sanvi J Ishae P N MaKenzie E Preetham B G Divyasri B Yashaswin B Caileigh N Lilly N Josephine L Besem O Mudaser N Ali H Ella P Pranav K Basirika Z Keerthika K Liam N Jeffrey B Sivahari …

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The Menands Scholastic Book Fair helps our students discover new books, favorite characters, and more! Every purchase earns our school rewards for much needed resources. Plus, shipping is free on book-only purchases over $25. The online shop will be open May 10-23. Take a moments to scroll through the virtual flier! Some of the books …

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Proposed budget increases tax levy by 0.31% Menands residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 18 to vote on a proposed $10.28 million spending plan for the 2021-22 school year. Under the proposed budget, spending would increase by $451,265 over the current year. The increase is offset by a significant increase in revenue …

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A few Menands teachers are putting in time over spring recess to bring some positivity to an unusual location in our school. Michele Ervin, Rachel McQuade, Trisha O’Connell and Pat Testo are beautifying two of our bathrooms with colorful painted images and encouraging messages. The group comprises the Sunshine Committee and the idea to brighten …

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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 …

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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