Board of Education recognized
October 24-28 was New York State Board of Education Week -- if you see board members, please thank them for all they do for Niskayuna students and schools!

Craig students collect school supplies for Gulf Coast children

Craig Elementary School students recently finished their collection of more than 100 school supply kits for students affected by Hurricane Katrina. Above, fourth graders who helped organize the supplies display some of the bags. Great job!

Donate your old glasses to someone in need
Van Antwerp Middle School's 73 Team is collecting eye glasses for the Lions Club and the Gift of Sight Foundation. Used glasses are tested, cleaned and sent to people in need. Glasses can be dropped off at the Van Antwerp main office, or call teacher Catey Merriman at 370-1243 for more information.

Preschool Story Hour and 1,000-Book Kid programs available
Do you have a child who will enter kindergarten in Niskayuna schools next fall? Free Preschool Story Hour programs are offered in all elementary schools. All Niskayuna children are also invited to participate in the 1,000-Book Kid Program.

Homecoming weekend
Thank you to district Groundsmen Jim Stapleton and Mahey Nuhu, for painting a giant "N" in the center of the high school's football field for Homecoming! View all sports schedules on the Athletics pages

Students, staff help in Gulf Coast relief
Niskayuna students and staff are helping with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in a variety of ways. For instance, Glencliff and the high school are making donations to a Texas school, Hillside is selling beads to benefit the Red Cross, and Iroquois is raising donations to help pets displaced in the hurricane. Want to help? Contact your school's main office for more information.

National Merit Commended students named
Congratulations to the following students, who have been named "Commended Students" by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation for placing in the top 5% on the PSAT exam. They are: Evan Ballan, Brandon Bartell, Jamie Brooks, Stephanie Cogen, Matthew Conlon, Carolyn Dartt, Erik Donhowe, Rachel Hoorwitz, Leanne Merrill, James Mobley, Ahalya Nirmalan, Herbert Reilly, Adam Schwartz, Sara Shechter, Russell Sherrill, Chelsea Stone, Julia Stori, Sarah Tishler, Timothy Vo and Eric Zhou. Congratulations!

Rosendale recognized during statewide bike tour

On September 30 Activ8Kids!, a statewide bike tour encouraging healthy eating and activity among children, stopped at Rosendale Elementary School. (Above, students greet the bikers in a school-wide assembly.) Rosendale was also recognized by Activ8Kids! for its work to promote healthy lifestyles for students -- congratulations!

Best of NiskArt 05 on display at NiskArt Gallery
The reception for this exhibit -- featuring artwork from grades 1-12 -- is scheduled for Tuesday, October 11 from 6:30-8 p.m. See some of the artwork online

Operation Safe Stop meant to raise awareness of bus safety
Every day motorists illegally pass stopped school buses, endangering the lives of students. To help raise public awareness of this danger, police and transportation agencies are joining together on Thursday, October 6 for Operation Safe Stop. Details

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