Welcome new teachers

The district's new teachers for 2005-06 recently attended three days of orientation. Welcome to all the new teachers and staff who will be joining Niskayuna schools this fall!

High School summer reading lists
Get ready for September! High School summer reading lists can be downloaded here (these are all PDF documents, which require Adobe Acrobat Reader to be viewed):
Freshmen
Honors Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors

Niskayuna High School students return from performing, touring in Europe

Eight Niskayuna vocal students and choral director Paula Brinkman traveled this summer in Europe through the American Music Abroad Red Tour Honors Choir. Above, students pose by the Hintertux Glacier in Austria. From left, they are: Rachel Hoorwitz, Emma Ladouceur, Laura Isabella, Emma Poole, Allison Tepper, Claire Ligon and Jennifer Lefsyk. Missing from the photo is Kaitlyn Bittner. Congratulations!

2005 District Report Card published
This 20-page document includes four years of test scores, and shows that Niskayuna schools and students are maintaining their academic excellence. Download the 2005 District Report Card (Note: This is a PDF document, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to be viewed).

Looking for something to do this summer? Enjoy some great books!
The elementary and high school media centers are open for summer hours when residents are welcome to browse and borrow books.

Get into shape with D.A.R.E. family fun walk/run
Get into shape this summer while having fun with your family! D.A.R.E. has set evening dates in July and August when family and friends can walk or run together as a group. Download an information sheet for details (this is a PDF document). [This link has been disabled, as the program is finished.] Are you planning to participate in D.A.R.E.'s 13th Annual Fall 5K Run/Walk on September 17? Download an application to run in September (this is a PDF document).

Summer School: July 5 - August 15
Download the Summer School Brochure here for more information: in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Questions? Call the high school at 382-2511, ext. 4305.

2005 Exit Survey results compiled
Responses to the exit survey conducted at the May 2005 budget vote have been compiled. A total of 1,778 surveys were tallied, and this report contains a variety of statistics, including the age and parental status of voters, and what voters think of the conditions of the schools. Download the exit survey report (Note: this is a PDF document, which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader to be viewed.)

2005-06 district calendar online
District calendars have been mailed to families and are available at the District Office (1239 Van Antwerp Road), Niskayuna Town Hall, the Niskayuna town library and online

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