Board of Education determines scope of school construction project
The Board of Education unanimously decided September 19 on the scope of a school building project, which residents will vote on January 24. Details

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What problems would the proposed construction project address? Access the photo galleries below, or by following the "Facility Review process" link at top right.
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"O say, can you see!"

On September 16, Van Antwerp students celebrated the anniversary of the writing of The Star-Spangled Banner by learning the history of the anthem, then performing it together as a school. The activity was part of the National Anthem Project, a campaign by the National Association for Music Education to celebrate and spread knowledge of the song.

Rosendale to be recognized Friday as part of statewide Activ8Kids! bike tour
The Activ8Kids! Promotional Bike Ride and School Recognition Event (a program developed by Gov. George Pataki and the NY State Health Department) is heading across NY State, and Friday (Sept. 30) will stop at Rosendale. Details

Niskayuna teacher presents at Oxford; students featured in Scholastic book
Congratulations to Iroquois teacher Kelly Millett-Wilson, who was selected to present at the University of Oxford in England over the summer. Her presentation was on teaching literacy through classroom discussion. That same topic -- which Millett-Wilson has been researching with SUNY Albany's Center for English Learning and Achievement -- is also featured in a new Scholastic book that will be released this fall. The book includes Niskayuna students' work and classroom photographs (including a photo of student Madeline Tiberio on the cover). Congratulations!

Latin Program honored with state-wide award
Congratulations to the Latin program (including teachers Meghan Miller and Tom Caffrey), which has been named "Outstanding Latin Program in New York State" by a state-wide association. The award recognizes quality Latin programs and Latin teachers of strong dedication and creativity. Read details

Congratulations National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists
Congratulations to the following students, who have been named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists, based on their PSAT scores. They are: Nicole Bieber, Katerina Gross, Leslie Johnston, Matthew Law, Manisha Padi, Michele Reitz, Kevin Ryan, Jeremy Wolos and Yingchen Xiong. Less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors are named semifinalists. Congratulations!

It's going to be a busy year!
The Board of Education recently reviewed the district's 2005-06 goals, which include publicizing the proposed building project, exploring ways to expand the high school student day, and reviewing the current program for academically talented students. Read more

Foreign Language rolls out new web pages
Check out the Foreign Language Department's new web pages -- you'll find updated department news, links to online dictionaries, staff information, links to tours of Paris, and more! Visit the Foreign Language pages

Board of Education sets final tax rates
The final 2005-06 tax rates are lower than previously estimated for most Niskayuna residents Read details

Register for D.A.R.E. 5K Run/Walk
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 (this is a PDF document).

Fall Continuing Education catalogs available
The fall Continuing Education catalogs have been mailed to all district residents. The catalog can also be downloaded here (this is a PDF document)

Board of Education agrees on major middle school, elementary school repairs
At meetings in August, the Board of Education decided the tentative scope of middle and elementary school repairs and renovations. Read details

Staff recognized for years of service
Congratulations and thank you to the following staff for their many years of service to Niskayuna students and schools:
25 years: Caryn Feig; Madeline Foley; Vic Greco; Sven Gudmundsen; Paul Kent; Sara Kostoss; Rosalie Lauber; Rita Lazarek; Ronald Myers; Gladys Pinze and Phyllis Sadow
30 years: Paula Brinkman and MaryAnne Mangano
35 years: Charles McCambridge

Welcome back!

Welcome new staff
Several administrators joined the Niskayuna school district over the summer. To read their biographies, click on a link below:
Van Antwerp Middle School Principal Luke Rakoczy; Craig Elementary School Principal William Anders; Director of Music Christopher Neubert; Director of Science Jonathan Walter; and Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds John Rabine. Welcome!

Facilities Information Team to meet Thursday, September 8
A volunteer group of community, parents, students and staff helping to distribute information about Niskayuna school district's proposed building project will meet September 8 at 7 p.m. Details

High School student modified schedule
The high school has a modified schedule for students on Wednesday, September 7 and Thursday, September 8. (Note: School day hours will be as normal, 7:40 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.) See the schedule

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