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2010-11 School Year

June 2011

• Read and Win library program ends another successful year
• Class of 2011 Graduation
• School board approves employee contracts
• Fourth-graders recognize Mabee Farm slaves
• Poet Laureate writes to sixth grade class
• Fifth-graders learn to resist peer pressure
• Jefferson kindergartners present "Goldie and the Bears"
• Jefferson students celebrate Flag Day
• High schoolers receive "kudos" with tasty treats
• MS students perform music in relaxed setting
• Senior wins a day in her dream career
• H.U.G.S. Club donates quillos to Ronald McDonald House

May 2011

• Woestina, Jefferson students talk weather together
• Brian Hunt to start new chapter of his career
• Jefferson student won guest host spot on homework help show
• Schalmont residents approve 2011-12 budget
• Schalmont to honor doctor and engineer on Alumni Wall of Distinction
• Varsity Softball Team wins first Richard Pepe Tournament
• Jefferson students take the stage to get F.I.T.

April 2011

• Middle school students celebrate Arbor Day; Wells Fargo and Schalmont Alumni Reunion Association plant roots
• HS honors students explore the human body from the inside-out
• MS, elementary schools navigate time of transition
• Guest architect teaches students that success is in the details
• Jefferson students recognized for winning essays
• Board adopts budget proposal for the 2011-12 school year, which includes no tax levy increase
• Schalmont students win big at SkillsUSA Regionals
• Jefferson fifth-graders create booktalks
• Freshman participates in FIRST robotics team 

March 2011

• Shari Lontrato named new pupil personnel services director
• District agrees to rent Woestina Elementary School to BOCES
• Students tie personal interests to healthcare careers
• Trip abroad proves to be eye-opening experience
• Students tie personal interests to potential healthcare careers
• Community budget forum slated for Monday, March 21
• Schalmont partners with area schools, county for efficiency grant
• Schalmont hosts Schenectady County Music Festival
• Budget Advisory Committee convenes for budget discussions
• Dollars for Scholars phone-a-thon set for April 5-6

February 2011

• Committee forming to ease transition for fifth-graders
• Board unanimously adopts resolution to close schools, relocate fifth-graders
• Schalmont Athletic Association raises more than $5,000 at bowling event
• Schalmont to host Schenectady County Music Festival
• Governor's executive budget proposal calls for drastic cuts in state aid

January 2011

• Superintendent outlines draft budget proposal; fiscal challenges ahead
• Popular children's author and illustrator visits Schalmont
• Fourth annual SAA Bowling Outing set for Feb. 5
• Spring Adult Education program brochure now online
• SAA to host Youth Basketball Night
• NovaNET program provides remediation services
• State-of-the-art multimedia space enhances student learning
• Nominations sought for Alumni Wall of Distinction
• Youth wrestling tournament to be held Jan. 23

December 2010

• 'Tis the season for holiday giving
• District concludes efficiency study discussions; Board of Education decision likely in mid-February
• Kindergartners collecting donations for Albany Medical Center's Children's Hospital
• Rachel's Challenge program inspires students to make a difference
• Chef's Club members compete for culinary title

November 2010

• Student-athlete to pursue dream of becoming a professional bowler; Signs letter of intent to bowl at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
• Varsity football team completes outstanding season
• Enjoy lunch with Santa while supporting elementary music programs
• Schalmont to form districtwide Transportation Committee
• Residents discuss new enrollment scenario, moving fifth-graders to middle school and potential budget cuts
• Jefferson Elementary School honors veterans
• High school drama club to present Harvey, Nov. 17-18
• Schalmont residents analyze scenarios, discuss pros and cons
• Athlete organizes team's participation in charity walk
• Emergency Go Home Early Drill to be held Nov. 10
• Fundraising dinner to be held Nov. 14; Proceeds to benefit local family
• Community invited to roundtable discussion Nov. 3
• Start holiday shopping at Schalmont's Craft Fair

October 2010

• Parents, residents discuss district's future
• Follow Schalmont on Facebook and Twitter
• Schalmont to kick off 1,000 Book Child Program Oct. 15
• Varsity football team participates in walk for food allergies

September 2010

• Community invited to series of roundtable discussions: RSVP online
• Schalmont Athletic Association raises more than $11,000 at golf tournament
• Schalmont to celebrate Homecoming 2010
• Schalmont parents encouraged to attend open house
• District accepts efficiency study; Community input to be sought
• Fall Adult Education brochure corrections
• Schalmont joins the fight against ovarian cancer

August 2010

• Capital project update: Features include a newly expanded fitness center and multimedia education space
• Help raise money for ovarian cancer research and awareness activities
• Don't forget to update your SNN notifications
• Six students perform with children's honor choir
• Fall Adult Education brochure now online
• 2010-11 sports season to kick off on September 3
• Welcome back! School resumes Wednesday, September 8
• Students discover the fun side of math and science
• Fourth Annual Schalmont Athletic Association Golf Classic set for Sept. 20
• District announces 2010-11 Free and Reduced Price Meal Program

July 2010

• State testing results reflect newly adopted scoring procedures
• Therapy dogs help students build reading skills this summer
• Musicians hone skills at summer camp
• Summer isn't a snooze at Schalmont