North Colonie News: Dec. 2

Friday, December 2, 2022

FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR

South Korean Delegation Visits SHS

Earlier this week, the International Center of the Capital Region (ICCR) hosted a delegation from South Korea and brought the group to meet with Shaker High School’s (SHS) Foreign Policy for Seniors class.

ICCR connects the Capital Region to the world through citizen diplomacy by hosting programs with foreign visitors and events that help establish relationships across borders and cultures. Last school year ICCR brought delegates from the nation of Moldova to Shaker High School. Read more about the visit here.

Members of a Korean delegation meet with SHS students taking an elective course - Foreign Policy for Seniors. Pictured from far left to right: Chang Woo Lee, public affairs officer of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea; David Anthony Rodriguez, political-military officer, Office of Korean Affairs; and Mark Tokola, vice president of Korea Economic Institute. — Members of a Korean delegation meet with SHS students taking an elective course – Foreign Policy for Seniors. Pictured from far left to right: Chang Woo Lee, public affairs officer of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea; David Anthony Rodriguez, political-military officer, Office of Korean Affairs; and Mark Tokola, vice president of Korea Economic Institute.

Watch News 10 ABC’s story about the visit here.

Congrats Bella Miller: November NC Kids Care Honoree

Our November NC Kids Care recipient, Bella Miller, was recognized by the Board of Education during its Nov. 21 meeting.

And it was for a “Dino-rific” reason. The SHS senior spent a lot of time this past summer with Mrs. Eick’s self-contained class in the extended school year program held at Shaker Middle School. But one day of her work, in particular, caught several adults’ attention. Click here to read more about Bella.

SHS Senior Bella Miller also volunteers her time at the Colonie Youth Court and the Colonie Library.

Music Honors Abound!

A total of 37 Shaker middle and high school students have been named to All-State and regional music festivals. Learn more about their recognitions and performances here.

Our Counselors: Working to Maximize Students’ Potential

Several of our K-12 School Counselors had the opportunity to attend the annual New York State School Counselor Association (NYSSCA) Conference Nov. 17-19.

“This was an excellent opportunity for them to connect with fellow school counselors in the state,” said Tricia Doyle, Director of Counseling and Mental Health Services, “and further develop the skills that allow them to continually evolve our comprehensive school counseling program to help NCCS students maximize their potential.”

NCCSD counselors group shot at conference — Left to right are: Leah Hyldelund, Eileen Satterlee, Julia Morris, Sari Van Sleet, Ann Chu, Tony Rivera

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Blue Star Care Packages Delivered

Twelve boxes of food and toiletry items were recently handed over to the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.– Capital Region NY 2. Pictured below from left to right are: Anne Chu (SMS), Donna Abere (Blue Star Mothers of Capital District), David Wallingford (SMS) Bud Abere (Blue Star Mothers of Capital District). Not pictured: SHS teacher Amber Cost.

Hatsgiving Collection

Thanks to the North Colonie Community for once again donating new winter hats for Hatsgiving — an organization founded by SHS graduate Jeremy Wernick that raises funds to fight childhood cancer.