Category: District News
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North Colonie News: Nov. 10
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR A Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Corr Veterans Day is a time to come together and recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve our country. This day in November stands not only as a permanent reminder of the service of our veterans, past, present, and…
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North Colonie Schools Show Gratitude to Service Members
Here are some examples of how our students and schools recognized our vets: Latham Ridge Elementary fifth graders held a celebration and invited veterans from the community to brunch. The school has a variety of veterans from five different branches of the military, including two North Colonie employees, and several students’ family members. During the…
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A Veterans Day Message from Superintendent Corr
Dear North Colonie Families: Veterans Day is a time to come together and recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice to serve for our country. This day in November stands not only as a permanent reminder of the service of our veterans, past, present, and future, but as a challenge for us to live up…
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Student Athletes Participate in Mock Signing Ceremony
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, nine student athletes participated in a mock signing ceremony, to celebrate their commitments to playing sports at the collegiate level. James Easton – Lacrosse (St. John’s University) Katie Field – Lacrosse (Wingate University) Carter Fort – Lacrosse (Siena College) Eric Hennessey – Lacrosse (Manhattan College) Kaleigh Higgins – Track and Cross…
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It’s a Wrap! Latham Ridge Trees Get “Life” from 5th-Grade Artists
The two young saplings out front of Latham Ridge Elementary may need to be replaced, but they are certainly spending their remaining days in colorful style! “Back in September, it became obvious that the two saplings flanking our main entrance were not healthy and would likely need some attention,” said Martha Hacklin, LR art teacher.…
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Support Our Troops: Care Package Drive EXTENDED through Nov. 10!
Shaker High and Middle Schools are sponsoring a Care Package Donation Drive! The Care Package Donation Drive is extended through the morning of Nov. 10. “The community response has been wonderful and in recognition of everyone’s desire to contribute we are extending our collection through the end of the morning on Thursday, Nov. 10 before…
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North Colonie News: Nov. 4
FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR What’s in the Nov. 4 Edition: An Update from Superintendent Corr NC Kicks off United Way Campaign Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting Weekly Boost – NC Soccer Teams Headed to States Haikus All Around – SHS Students Represent at Poetry Festival Tenure Appointments Important Dates Events Supporting our…
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Message from Superintendent Corr
Dear North Colonie Community: I am writing to follow-up on the racist incident that occurred at Forts Ferry Elementary last weekend. North Colonie CSD continues to work closely with the Colonie Police Department on the ongoing investigation. In the spirit of justice, as we move forward we continue to acknowledge the impact of the pain…
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Livestreaming Tonight: Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting @ 7 p.m.
The Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) meeting is tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be livestreamed: https://youtu.be/ndZsMd75acw The topic is community safety and well-being. We will be joined by: Casey Bardin, North Colonie CSD’s Director of Pupil Services; Tricia Doyle, North Colonie’s CSD’s K-12 Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services; and…
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North Colonie Partners with United Way to Raise Funds for School Community
Did you know that over one in five students at North Colonie live in poverty? There are also many more living just above the poverty line. All of these students have struggles with food insecurity. North Colonie CSD is pleased to announce their continued partnership with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and…