Category: Boght Hills
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Boght Hills K-3 plans to reopen Monday, April 12
Dear Families: I hope that everyone is enjoying this break week. I wanted to update our community regarding the progress made at Boght Hills Elementary School since last week’s fire. First, I would like to again thank the multiple town of Colonie fire departments that arrived quickly and rapidly extinguished last week’s fire. Thanks to…
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New Details on Boght Hills Fire and Next Steps
Dear North Colonie families, We know the news of the Boght Hills fire this morning was startling, but please be assured that we are working diligently to restore the building so that we can welcome our students back. The alarm was triggered at 6:40. There were no students including CYC children or counselors in the…
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Fire is out at Boght Hills
Please note, the fire is out at Boght Hills. Crews are currently assessing the scene. We would like to thank all the first responders for quickly responding to Boght Hills and are grateful nobody was injured. The Boght Hills K-3 building remains closed for the day. Mr. Chamberlain and Ms. MacFawn will be speaking with…
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Board of Education adopts 2021-22 school calendar
At its regular meeting on March 22, the Board of Education adopted the 2021-22 school calendar. The important dates are listed below: July 5: Independence Day Observed Sept. 6: Labor Day Sept. 7-8: Supt. Conf. Days Sept. 9: Classes Begin, Gr. K-12 Sept. 16: Yom Kippur Oct. 8: Early Release Day Oct. 11: Columbus Day…
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On Hand Coping Support for The Loss of Southgate Teacher, Peter Mravlja
Dear North Colonie Families, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our teacher and dear friend, Peter Mravlja. This will take time to process and an effort to be there for one another. The district is prepared to respond to the needs of our students, staff and families. Coach Peter Mravlja was a veteran…
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The Spirit of Giving Back Adds Up
Twelve juniors from Shaker High have been using their math and social skills to relate with younger students. This has led to sharper learning and connection skills. “It seems the 6th grade students and 11th grade tutors genuinely enjoy working with each other, and I think the high school students have served as excellent role…
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Student Rights & Responsibilities handbook/pamphlet
The district has an obligation to educate students in the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. As part of their education, students should be made aware of, and should exercise, those rights and responsibilities as they exist within the school environment. Typically, the district is able to share the Student Rights & Responsibilities documents with students…
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Parents/Guardians: Fight the flu at home and school
Each year, the NYS Department of Health requires public and non-public schools to share information about influenza (flu) and the benefits of flu vaccination at the start of flu season in early fall. This year, flu vaccination is more important than ever because the flu and the virus that causes COVID-19 may both be spreading.…
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School playgrounds open to community use with guidelines
Dear North Colonie families and community members, I am pleased to share with you that the school year is off to a great start, given the extraordinary circumstances that we faced with reopening. I am writing to let you know that our school playgrounds are open to the community when school is not in session.…
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K-12 Transportation Update
Dear North Colonie Families, Due to a number of changes and additions since the beginning of the school year, the Transportation Department had to make a large number of updates to many of our bus routes. Please be sure to check the parent portal on Monday, Sept. 28 to see if your student was impacted…