Mrs. Barner’s 2nd grade class welcomed friends to their classroom Wednesday for Special Persons Day where students and guests enjoyed snacks and Thanksgiving fun together. Students also volunteered to read their “Turkey Trouble” stories, funny tales they wrote about turkeys outwitting farmers. Students who chose not to read to the group shared their stories with …
Schalmont High School’s Student Commons was overflowing with smiles Tuesday as students enjoyed a visit with therapy dogs during their lunch periods. “The SADD Club invited Therapy Dogs International to the High School because pet therapy has proven to help students’ mood, self-esteem and even decrease depression,” explained Principal Matt Heckman. Thank you to our …
Concerned for the Hungry, Inc., a volunteer organization fighting hunger in Schenectady County, received 585 boxes of cake mixes for their Thanksgiving food baskets thanks to Schalmont Middle School students. The National Junior Honor Society organized the annual cake mix drive after asking the organization how they could help. Last week, volunteers from the organization …
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Mrs. Benkoski’s 1st grade class once again created their own parade balloons this year after inspiration from the book “Balloons Over Broadway: The True Story of the Puppeteer of Macy’s Parade.” After reading the illustrated book, which tells the story of how the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade began in 1924 and how it evolved, students designed …
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Congratulations to our fall sports athletes who were recognized as all-stars for their respective sports! Boys Soccer 2nd Team – Jacob Laribee Cross Country 1st Team – Carter Flowers 2nd Team – Spencer Moreau and Jack Zieber Honorable Mention – Gwen Carter, Connor Hughes and Jurnee Tuttle Girls Soccer 1st Team – Simone Cassano, Gianna …
Mrs. Bennett’s 4th grade class welcomed families into the classroom this week for a pre-Thanksgiving pie party where they enjoyed refreshments together while talking with students about their writing displays. Thank you families for visiting Jefferson Elementary! More photos
Schalmont High School students in Physics had fun recently testing their designs to protect an egg during a drop from the school stairs. Students were challenged to use straws and tape to create a structure that would absorb the impact of the fall without cracking an egg. Students came up with numerous designs but quickly …
Schalmont Middle School held a Sabre Citizen 1st Quarter Award Breakfast Monday to recognize students who have a good attitude, are enthusiastic and put forth a good effort. Faculty and staff nominate students for the awards each quarter and students enjoy a special breakfast during first period where they can spend time with friends. Congratulations …
Mrs. Hughes’ 4th grade class welcomed friends from the Our Lady Queen of Peace preschool class Friday as part of a long-standing buddy program. Students greeted their guests during the classroom visit and had fun coloring, making crafts and sharing time together. Great job! More photos
