Elementary school students in Menands are ‘feline’ fine after helping animals that are being cared for by the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Students in the Pay It Forward club recently made blankets for cats at the shelter and then paid a visit to the shelter, said club advisor Shauna Stack. While at the shelter, the young …
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A kindergarten student in Menands is getting a helping hand from students in RPI. Two groups of aspiring engineers at the prestigious college are working with William Gangemi, a kindergarten student at the Menands Union Free School District. One group of students from the Introduction to Engineering Design class at RPI is working to make …
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A Menands School club is putting young girls in the fast lane for a life of physical fitness and leadership. Girls On The Run is open to girls in grades 3-5 at the school and is part of a national organization that has a stated mission of “inspiring participants to recognize their inner strength, increase …
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Menands School students are thankful for food, family and shelter this holiday season. With the hours winding down for the three-day Thanksgiving recess, students were asked to share what they are thankful for this holiday. “I am definitely thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful that I have shelter and food and a …
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It is that time again! Click the link below to sign your student up for Trimester 2 Clubs! Sign-ups will close Tuesday, November 26th at 11:59 pm Click here for a list of club descriptions and links to sign up.
Life is a lot like a yo-yo and during a Nov. 5 presentation, students at the Menands School were taught how to keep a positive attitude during the ups and downs of everyday life. Noah, a representative of NED’s Mindset Mission, combined yo-yo expertise with illusion and a little bit of humor to preach his …
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Approximately 300 Menands School students took part in the annual Pumpkin Run on Oct. 31. Cheered on by a crowd that included classmates, family and friends, the students completed races on the school grounds that ranged from 100 meters to 1 mile in length depending on the age level. Physical Education teachers Shirah Bettinger and Ryan …
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Students in the Menands Union Free School District are helping families at the Ronald McDonald House while also boosting their own knowledge and skills. Throughout November, students in grades Kindergarten through eight will read books and, in the process, raise funds for the charity through pledges and donations. It’s the 28th year Menands students have …
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Menands students heated up their fire safety knowledge during an Oct. 9 visit to the school by the Menands Fire Co. #1. Students from grades kindergarten through eight learned fire safety tips, the value of smoke alarms, and watched a live burn of a model bedroom during activities led by volunteers from the fire company. …
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