Dear Parents & Families, Recently we’ve seen an increased number of COVID cases nationwide, including the Capital Region. It reinforces the importance of being diligent in implementing all recommended health and safety protocols and procedures in school and at home. We remain committed to continuing these efforts at Menands School. Despite our diligence and mindfulness, …

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Get your Menands gear now through Nov. 23! Menands School Apparel Store Once your order is ready, you will be contacted to schedule a pickup date for your items. All proceeds go to support the Menands School PTA.

For those who didn’t have an opportunity to participate in the Square1 Art fundraiser earlier in the school year, our shop will be open through Nov. 27. Search for your child’s art These items, made using art created by our talented students, make great gifts around the holidays!

Menands families are invited to attend the virtual PTA meeting set for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17. Join the meeting via Zoom Meeting ID: 711 809 8518 Passcode: 4hRvkw

Governor Cuomo recently announced new travel guidelines eliminating the “restricted states list” and instead allowing travelers to New York to “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travelers from states that share a border with New York are exempt from the travel advisory.  Please note that our daily health attestation has been updated to reflect …

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The 2020 virtual pumpkin contest was met with much enthusiasm by the Menands School community. Students, teachers, and the superintendent showcased their creativity by crafting a variety of pumpkin characters such as the Velveteen Rabbit, Dog Man, Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter. Voters certainly had a difficult time choosing favorites, as results were very close!  …

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Menands School is once again participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities (Read for RMHC) program! The program supports Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region (RMHC-CR), an organization dedicated to supporting children and families, especially those struggling with childhood illnesses and injuries. They work to keep families together and close to …

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Support our school and help your child discover new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more! You’ll love the fun new option to shop for Book Fair exclusives directly from the interactive booklist and enjoy free shipping on book-only purchases over $25. Our Book Fair will be open now through Sunday, Nov. 22. Go shopping …

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As we prepare for the second trimester of the K-5 school year, we would like to give families the option to update their preferences for the model of instruction that best meets the needs of their children. Families will also have the opportunity to update their transportation preference. We are asking all K-5 families to …

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The deadline to participate in the Virtual Pumpkin Run has been extended to Saturday, Nov. 7. It looks like we’re going to have some nice weather later in the week, so we hope more students will be able to get outside and join the fun! The Menands School community is invited to join the 2020 …

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