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Updated: August 7, 2020 Program at Craig to Run Aug. 10 through Sept. 4 We are pleased to announce that Schenectady City Ministries, known as SICM, has added a stop at Craig Elementary School to its summer meal program for children beginning Monday, August 10. From 11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., every Monday through Friday …
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Governor’s Decision Expected this Week Governor Andrew Cuomo has said that he will be making a decision this week about whether schools will be able to open for in-person learning in September. We will provide you with an update as soon as possible after the Governor’s decision. The reopening plan that we shared with you …
Our School Reopening Plan has been posted on the district website for our community and submitted to New York State. As we approach this year, we are focused on the health and safety of our students and our faculty and staff, and providing the very best educational program we can within the precautions that will …
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All families of students entering grades K-12 this year are urged to complete the Returning Student Registration process by Friday, July 31. This process asks families to complete a secure, online form that asks for accurate family contact information and student medical information, and also contains questions related to reopening schools. In light of COVID-19, …
The School Reopening Task Force held a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 29, to provide an update on our reopening planning to all members of the school community, gather feedback, and answer questions based on the information available at the time. View the Presentation from the Virtual Town Hall The reopening plan that is …
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The Reopening Task Force will hold a virtual town hall on Wednesday, July 29, at 6 p.m. to provide an update on our reopening planning, gather feedback, and answer the questions we can at the time. More details about how to access the town hall will be shared via e-mail and on the website by …
Last Updated: July 31, 2020 As part of our school reopening planning, we are working in partnership with the Schenectady JCC to establish a JCC-operated childcare program at district schools. The program will have a written plan that addresses social distancing, PPE usage, cleaning and disinfection requirements, as well as risk of COVID-19 transmission. Protocols …
Families urged to look for an e-mail later this month, complete process immediately Families may recall that prior to the start of each school year, the district uses an online process to gather contact information and other important data to start the year. This year, the district is accelerating that process in order to gather …
While schools across the country face significant uncertainty and a range of potential scenarios for the fall, one thing is for sure in Niskayuna: Reopening our schools will be a community-wide undertaking. Upwards of 385 members of the school community—teachers, parents, residents, staff and students—responded to the invitation to participate in the Niskayuna Reopening Task …
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June 11, 2020 Dear Families, We appreciate your partnership and dedication to our schools and the community as we work through these challenging times. To that end we are asking for your feedback about your experience during this period of virtual learning. Please see the survey link below. Thank you in advance for taking the …
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