Category: SJHS
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Eighth Grader Creates Intricate 3D Structures
A SJHS student has taken an interest in creating 3D renderings of places he dreams of traveling to one day. Everest Nelson-Holder gave us an idea of how much time goes into creating these works of art. “My print Le Arc De Triomphe took about 30 hours to print and 2-3 hours of removing support…
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SJHS students take top prize at Capital Region New York State History Day Competition
Congratulations to Saad Ashar, Zayd Bhatti, Pavithra Jayakumar and Gopika Sarvepalli for coming in first place in their respective categories in the Capital Region New York State History Day competition! Both teams developed their projects over the course of several months with the History Research and Competition Club (HRCC), which is open to both high…
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Global Pandemic Through a Virtual Student’s Lens
“Coronavirus is like a tsunami that hits you unaware. It is like an impenetrable wave of fury, as the clear sky fades to stormy gray, and shouts of fear fill a surprised world. It is indifferent to everyone: a head of a nation, a trained medical worker, or a seventh-grader like me.” Such profound thoughts…
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SJHS German Students Cultural Exchange
Shaker Junior High students practicing a newly learned language have made cyberfriends from Germany and gleaned insight into their culture. SJHS German teacher Rosa Reeves and her teacher partner, Renee Thorpe have coordinated efforts with Christina Bannenberg, the English teacher from the Mons-Tabor-Gymnasium school in Germany. They have been connecting students through virtual spaces like…
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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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FUTURE CITY: SJHS Students Take Second at the Regional Competition
Seventh grade students from SJHS placed 2nd overall in this year’s regional Future City competition that challenged them to design a livable city on the Moon. Surabhi Krishnan, Lucas Zhang, and Surya Bommasani also took the top award for: Best City to Live In, Best City Skyline, and Best Surveying Practices. This is the second…
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Two SJHS students qualify for MATHCOUNTS state competition
Seven SJHS students recently competed in the MATHCOUNTS chapter invitational. Two SJHS students, Kevin Lu (3rd) and Isabella Hu (4th), will move on to the state competition! The MATHCOUNTS Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that reaches students in grades 6-8 in all US states and territories with 3 extracurricular math programs. More than a…
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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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Student artwork featured in virtual Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art Exhibit
The North Colonie art department is thrilled to celebrate 14 students whose artwork is displayed in an online gallery representing this year’s ESP K-8 Student Exhibit! This annual exhibition opportunity helps our region celebrate National Youth Art Month. Students’ artwork is directly inspired by one or more of the modern art master works in the…
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SJHS students compete in MATHCOUNTS competition
SJHS students recently competed in the MATHCOUNTS chapter competition. A total of 15 students competed this year and nine out of the top 20, including the top score, are Shaker students! The MATHCOUNTS Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that reaches students in grades 6-8 in all US states and territories with 3 extracurricular math…