Category: Archive
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Blue Creek receives NYSAHPERD grant for snowshoes
Blue Creek recently received a $700 grant for snowshoes from the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (NYSAHPERD). PE teacher Rebecca Kohn was instrumental in writing the grant and teaching our students how to use the snowshoes. The grant was a result of the school’s shared decision making team exploring…
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SHS senior Zachary Novkov-Bloom publishes op-ed in The Times Union
During the fall semester, SHS senior Zachary Novkov-Bloom took Participation in Government and, as part of the course, completed a semester-long civic action capstone project. For part of the project, Zach wrote an op-ed to The Times Union titled “Changes need in mental health education in New York.” The op-ed was published on Friday, Feb.…
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February Break, High-Risk Sports & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, I would like to wish everyone a safe and enjoyable February break. If you are going out of state, please review the NYSDOH quarantine requirements and travel carefully. We are all instrumental in maintaining a healthy environment that allows our school buildings to be open for in-person learning. Higher-Risk Sports The…
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Nursing Home Residents Feel the Love
Valentine cards for senior citizens, straight from the hearts of K-6 students at Blue Creek. Principal Annette Trapini said it’s the first time the school sent Valentines to nursing homes, but it was such a gratifying project, it might just become a new tradition. “With all of the appropriate restrictions we have related to COVID,…
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Shaker Artists Recognized with Honors
North Colonie Central School District is proud to showcase the work of some of our very distinguished art students in grades 10-12. “This exhibit represents the outstanding creativity and accomplishments of our high school art students and staff,” said Superintendent Joe Corr. “They are such a wonderful source of joy to our entire school…
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Two individuals in school community test positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases by building include: Southgate An individual associated with the 4-6 learning community at the junior high school who was last in the building on Wednesday, Feb. 3; no school contacts. Transportation An…
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In-Person Learning Will Resume Wednesday, February 10
Dear North Colonie Community, We are pleased to announce that we have the necessary transportation for our schools to reopen for in-person learning tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 10 for all K-12 students. In addition, we have worked all today to implement supports and procedures to continue to transport for the remainder of the week. Please note…
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COVID-19 Testing for Grades 7-12 Starts Next Tuesday & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, As we enter a new month, I was encouraged to see the sun shining yesterday with slightly milder temperatures. Hopefully we don’t truly have six more weeks of winter and nicer weather is on the horizon. As we close out another week, I have some updates for you to review: Grades…
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One individual in school community tests positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Friday, Feb. 5, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Latham Ridge An individual associated with the K-3 learning community who was last in school on 1/27/21; no school contacts Please reach out to your child’s school principal with any questions.…
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SHS junior Avi Bagchi named recipient of two Scholastic Writing Awards
SHS junior Avi Bagchi was recently named the recipient of two Scholastic Writing Awards! Avi won a gold key for his critical essay titled “World History: Knowledge in Motion” advancing his essay to the national competition in New York City. Avi won a silver key for a second essay submission titled “Civil Discourse in Times…