Tag: Shaker Middle School
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Shaker Middle School Announces High Honor, Honor and Merit Roll for Second Quarter
High Honor Roll – Grade 8 Taqih Aayan, Youssef Abdelmeged, Rehan Adeel, Rayhan Ahmad, Zariya Ahmed, Lana Aiossa, Zain Alam,Kerry Alexander, Saanvika Ancha, Anton Anshelevich, Jannat Areeb, Julia Arze, Carabelle Audi, MakenzieBaker, Matthew Bernabe Banson, Aiden Barber, Declan Barnes, Rileigh Barton, David Batchelor,Alexander Behrens, Assil Benantar, Mehdi Benantar, Lydon Benson, Gregory Bertasso, Aanya Bharti,Arjanveer Bhattal,…
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Sixth Grader AriaRose Fredieu is Named Kids Care Recipient for February
Shaker Middle School sixth-grader AriaRose Fredieu is being recognized as the February North Colonie Kids Care recipient for her kindness, inclusivity, and commitment to helping others. AriaRose was nominated by Ms. Kiersten Cosgrove, who highlighted her dedication as a peer buddy for students with diverse communication needs. AriaRose first began volunteering in fourth grade at…
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North Colonie Schools Explore Technology from NERIC Model Schools
Several classes in the North Colonie Central School District are taking technology to the next level with the help of the Northeastern Regional Information Center (NERIC). From virtual reality headsets to an “Active Floor” educational activity mat, NERIC’s Model Schools provide educational technology to districts to incorporate into their classrooms and curriculum. Loudonville Elementary School…
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Black History Month: A Message from Superintendent Kathleen Skeals
When Black History Month was first recognized by President Gerald Ford in 1976, he called on people to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Black History Month is an opportunity for us all to celebrate the contributions of Black Americans from…
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Students Explore Math Transformations From Around the World
Mrs. Huyck, an eighth grade math teacher at Shaker Middle School, collaborated with Ms. Weimer and Ms. Phillips in the library, to teach students about how math transformations (translations, reflections, dilations, rotations) exist in other cultures around the world. The students participated in a two day station activity where they interacted with six separate stations. Each station was…
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North Colonie Employee Celebrates Newly Attained U.S. Citizenship
It was a moment years in the making for Mariana Zahopoulos. On Friday, December 13, Mariana became Marianna Kilinkarova Zahopoulos… officially attaining United States citizenship. Zahopoulos was one of 30 individuals to take part in the naturalization ceremony in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York with the Honorable Mae A.…
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SMS Announces High Honor, Honor and Merit Roll for First Quarter
High Honor Roll – Grade 8 Taqih Aayan, Youssef Abdelmeged, Rehan Adeel, Rayhan Ahmad, Zariya Ahmed, Lana Aiossa, Zain Alam, Kerry Alexander, Samantha Ambadipudi, Saanvika Ancha, Anton Anshelevich, Jannat Areeb, Lauren Armstrong, Julia Arze, Carabelle Audi, Makenzie Baker, Matthew Bernabe Banson, Aiden Barber, Declan Barnes, Rileigh Barton, David Batchelor, Blake Bedard, Zoey Beesmer, Assil Benantar,…
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Communications Classes Explore Innovation Labs at SMS
Since the addition of Innovation Labs to Shaker Middle School back in 2021-22, sixth graders in the North Colonie Central School District have had the opportunity to participate in state-of-the-art technology classes aimed at inspiring the next generation of engineers. With classes including Coding and Robotics, Clean Technology, and Wellness, it’s easy to see why…
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North Colonie Ranked #1 School District in Albany Area
We’re #1 and we’re proud of it! The website Niche.com recently released its Best Schools and Districts rankings and North Colonie and Shaker High School are both at the top of the list! Niche ranked North Colonie Central School District the #1 School District in the Albany Area with an overall grade of A. The…
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Trio of Siblings Honored as September Kids Care Recipients
It’s not a miracle, it’s hard work! The Latham Ridge garden and outdoor learning space look immaculate and it’s partially thanks to our September Kids Care recipients… the Miracles! At the Board of Education meeting on September 23, 2024, Sahana, Ruby, and Max Miracle were honored for their dedication to Latham Ridge Elementary School. The…