Residents pass budget, bus proposition
Niskayuna residents approved the proposed 2004-05 district budget by a vote of 1,945 to 1,139 on May 18. Also:
-Residents approved a proposal to purchase buses by a vote of 2,209 to 855
-Three Board of Education members were elected: David Hudson (1,907 votes), Jeanne Sosnow (1,833) and Jane Carol Glendinning (1,779)
Thank you to the community for supporting the budget, and for making an investment in our children!

Lord of the Rings music editor visits

Jonathan Schulz, music editor for the Lord of the Rings movies, visited three Niskayuna schools May 12 to tell students about the process of adding music to films. Above, Schulz visited the high school's MIDI Technology class, in which students learn how to arrange and compose music on computers for film and video.

High School Senior Art on display
Come see artwork by Niskayuna High School seniors, now on display through June 11 in the Nisk-Art Gallery. The gallery is open during school hours (stop in the main office to get a visitor's pass, or call 382-2511, Ext. 4337 to make an appointment). Everyone is also invited to the exhibit's reception on Tuesday, June 1 at 7 p.m.

Attention alumni and NTA retirees -- the Niska-Day Committee needs you!
Niskayuna alumni and NTA retirees are sought to participate in the Niska-Day parade on May 22. Details ... [This link is no longer current and has been disabled.]

Join the fun -- attend Niska-Day on Saturday, May 22 -- today!
Everyone is invited to Niskayuna's annual community event -- Niska-Day! Sponsored by N-CAP, this year's event will celebrate the district's 50th anniversary. Bring your friends and family to watch the parade, listen to some great entertainment and enjoy food and crafts.
Get details, including a full entertainment schedule

"Johnny B. Goode" rocks Birchwood Elementary School

Birchwood Elementary School recently celebrated the district's 50th anniversary with a special assembly describing the history (including popular culture) of the 1950s. Included was a performance of Chuck Berry's "Johnny B. Goode" by Birchwood students (above).

Birchwood principal, English administrators appointed

Debra Berndt has been named Birchwood principal.

The Board of Education has appointed Debra Berndt as Birchwood Elementary School Principal, effective July 1. She will succeed Tom Buckley, who is retiring this spring after 32+ years of service to the district. Debra is currently principal at Salem Elementary School.

The Board of Education also recently appointed Gail Moon as director of English for grades 6-8 and Eva Jones as coordinator of English for grades 9-12. Congratulations!

Everyone invited to celebrate learning May 18
What event brings together fiddlers, giant artwork and an online auction? The district-wide Celebration of Learning! Details... 

Meet the four Board of Education candidates tonight
The public is invited to Meet the Candidates Night on Monday, May 10 -- tonight! -- at 7 p.m. in the Van Antwerp Middle School auditorium. At the event -- sponsored by the PTO Council -- residents will have the opportunity to ask questions of all the candidates. [This link is no longer current and has been disabled.]

High school students, staff participate in day of service during spring recess

On April 16 Niskayuna High School students and staff participated in the Schenectady County Youth Service Day, helping with a variety of activities from cleaning up Central Park to working with senior citizens. Above, some students and staff gather before a fundraising walk around Central Park. Niskayuna participants carried purple balloons in honor of student Stephanie Bomeisl, who had served on the event's steering committee.

Budget public hearing slated for Tuesday, May 4
Learn about the proposed 2004-05 district budget at the Board of Education's budget public hearing at 7 p.m. on May 4 in the District Office, 1239 Van Antwerp Road. An agenda is posted. [This link is no longer current and has been disabled.]

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