FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR
SCHOOL STARTS IN 45 DAYS
Summer is flying by! Remember that there are some logistical changes this year. Our teachers will have all of their professional development days the first week in September, so school for all K through 12 students will start on Monday, September 12.
Please also note that all of our elementary schools will shift to the same schedule, with the elementary school day running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The middle school schedule will shift from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the high school schedule will be from 7:10 a.m. to 2:06 p.m.
Click here to read the message from Superintendent Corr about the start of school.
Click here to see the school schedules for 2022-23.
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS ARE AVAILABLE
To find the school supply lists, go to northcolonie.org and click on your student’s school under “Our Schools.”
🌞 SUMMER NEWS 🌞
NORTH COLONIE’S SUMMER CAMPS KEEP STUDENTS CONNECTED AND ENGAGED
For the second year, the district is offering free Summer Engagement Camps that allow students to engage with fellow students and have fun while learning something new. The programming as the result of a federal funding stream to help with expenses related to COVID-19. Last year the camps were geared toward secondary and high school students. They were such a success that the offerings were expanded this year to include K-5 students. A total of 43 camps are running at three locations – Forts Ferry Elementary, Latham Ridge Elementary, and Shaker Middle School.
SUMMER MEALS INFORMATION
Kids ages 18 and under can get free, healthy meals this summer at places nearby.
No sign up needed—just drop by when meals are served!
Find Summer Meals:
Text “Food” to 304-304
Visit SummerMealsNY.org
Call 211 or 311 (in NYC)
or 1-866-3-HUNGRY
WEEKLY BOOST
SHS STUDENT ANABELLE VASQUEZ HONORED IN D.C.
Shaker High School junior Anabelle Vasquez was honored in Washington, D.C. recently as winner of the 2022 Congressional Art Competition in the 20th District of New York.
Anabelle’s artwork was chosen from among 24 student submissions representing nine high schools across the 20th congressional district. The winners from across the United States, in each district, were invited to the U.S. Capitol for a breakfast reception, Capitol tour, and a program led by members of Congress and key staff. Click here to read more about Anabelle’s accomplishment.
REMINDERS / UPDATES / EVENTS
FALL SPORTS TEAM REGISTRATION
Fall sports season Family ID registration is underway varsity, JV, freshman, and modified teams. Click here to register for the fall season.
NORTH COLONIE IS HIRING! BUS DRIVERS ARE ESPECIALLY NEEDED
North Colonie is hiring and we’d love for you to be a part of our team. Transportation hosted a successful “Drive-A-Bus” event July 28 to recruit applicants. Interested or know of someone who might be? Have them reach out to Transportation by phone (518) 785-9486 or email amanda.cutter@nccsk12.org, claudine.beck@nccsk12.org or denise.towne@nccsk12.org
We’re hiring many other instructional support positions as well.