Category: Forts Ferry
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Engaged & Empowered Learners: June’s NC Kids Care Honorees
We are very humbled to present this 10th and final group of NC Kids Care honorees for the 2022-2023 school year. Thanks to Mrs. Parks Forts Ferry Elementary fifth grade Learning Enrichment Program class, we will go out with a proverbial “bang.” This group could not reflect more North Colonie’s Academic Excellence Pillar, because they…
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A Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families, As we close out another school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation for the invaluable partnership and support you have extended throughout this school year. From the excitement and wonder of kindergarten to the bittersweet anticipation of high school graduation, it has been our…
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Join Us Monday: NC Kids Care Honorees Have A Proposal for the BOE
There no better way to wrap up the 2022-23 NC Kids Care program than with “pillars of academic excellence.” Academic Excellence is one of the three NCCSD pillars and Amy Parks’ Forts Ferry Elementary 5th grade Learning Enrichment Program class exemplify it. These engaged & empowered learners have been studying the Hudson River Watershed, runoff and permeable…
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Capital Region BOCES will hold a proposition vote to construct a storage building
On July 11, 2023, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will vote to authorize the construction of a storage building at the Career & Technical Education Center – Schoharie Campus. Polls will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at various locations throughout the region. BOCES is…
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Summer Food Service: Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed
Do your students know they can get free, nutritious meals all summer long? In addition to the breakfast and lunch programs that run during the school year, the U.S. Department of Agriculture also supports a Summer Food Service Program at community sites, including public schools, throughout the summer. Summer meals are available to all children up to…
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For Thursday, June 8: Air Quality Impact Update
In light of the Air Quality Alert for Albany County now extending into Thursday, June 8, we will continue to hold recess and PE indoors tomorrow. We are continuing to monitor and consult with officials to ensure appropriate precautionary measures are being taken.
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District is Monitoring Air Quality; No Outdoor PE or Recess Today
As you are likely aware, the poor air quality alert remains in effect across the region through today, Wednesday, June 7. As a result, we wanted you to be aware there will be no outdoor PE or outdoor recess. We will continue to monitor throughout the day and follow advice of our district physicians.
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Marcus Puccioni to be Appointed Shaker High School Principal
It is with great enthusiasm that Superintendent of Schools Kathleen Skeals recommends to the Board of Education the appointment of Marcus Puccioni to the position of Shaker High School Principal. Mr. Puccioni is currently principal of Boght Hills Elementary. The Board of Education is scheduled to act on this recommendation at the June 12, 2023…
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Seeking Families Eligible for Universal Pre-K: Apply by 4 p.m. June 7
The North Colonie Central School District is again offering Universal Pre-K (UPK) as part of funding from the New York state adopted budget. UPK is a free program that will be open to North Colonie families with children who will be four years old by December 1, 2023. Please note that students who are age-eligible…
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A Memorial Day Message from Superintendent Skeals
Dear North Colonie Families and Staff – As Memorial Day approaches, we gather together to remember, reflect, honor and pay tribute to the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Over this long weekend, I hope we may all find time to pause and recognize…
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