Sixteen students from grades 4-8 will compete on Dec. 11 in Menand’s annual spelling bee. The students won their individual classroom contests to advance to the school-wide event. The winner of the school competition will advance to the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee, Menands English Language Arts teacher Caroline Purdy said. Purdy said parents can attend the Wednesday competition, …
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Professional players from the Albany FireWolves are hoping interest in lacrosse takes flight this week among Menands School students. Players Sam Firth, Will Johansen and Dyson Williams are leading a weeklong clinic for students in the Pre-k through 8th grade school. “It’s pretty cool. We go into schools all across the Albany area and it’s …
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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.
Twenty Menands Middle School students volunteered their time on Nov. 21 to make the holidays brighter for young children across the region. Seventh and eighth grade students accompanied teacher Tom Schweizer and Community Resource Officer PJ Stone to the Toys for Tots warehouse in Mechanicville where they sorted toys and assembled gift bags. “I like …
Manvitha Pateela likes to read – a lot! That’s why the sixth grade student won last year’s annual Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) challenge at the Menands School and why she is once again in hot pursuit of the title. “Reading is something I am really interested in. I enjoy it a lot. …
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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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