Fourth graders enjoyed a hands-on lesson about their local aquifer this week thanks to guests from the Town of Rotterdam’s Public Works Department. Gathered around a large model, students pretended to be storms as they sprayed water and watched how the water flowed. Students also tried to control water runoff by placing berms they made …
The Frosty Queen Ice Cream Shop opened up in Mrs. Madej’s kindergarten class this month as students enjoy pretending to serve tasty treats to their classmates! “Scoop after scoop, everyone has been enjoying taking orders and making these imaginative and fun ice cream treats!” explained Mrs. Madej. “The Frosty Queen has provided students with an …
First graders in Ms. Pink’s class used the stories “Snowmen at Night” and “Snowmen at Work” by Caralyn Bueher as inspiration for dioramas and writing activities! Students first wrote fictional stories about what their snowman would do if it came alive at night and had a job. They also created Google Slides to match their …
Schalmont 5th graders celebrated the 1,000 day of school Tuesday with a 1,000 link paper chain representing each of their school days from the first day of kindergarten to the 100th day of school this year! Students gathered in the hallway at the end of the school day to hold the chain and see how …
Jefferson Elementary students found plenty of ways to feel 100 days smarter Tuesday as classes celebrated the 100th day of the school year! Whether counting 100 licks of a lollipop, measuring out 100 snacks, or completing 100 heads or tails coin flips, students enjoyed lots of learning activities! See more photos on our Flickr page.
Congratulations to Greyson Karl who recently won Schalmont Middle School’s Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament! Dozens of members of the school’s Sabre Nation participated in the friendly competition that focused on team building, student engagement, decision making and patience! Congratulations also to Alexa Carney, Bella Santabarbara, Brenden Majkut and Gabe Woodrow, who were recognized for demonstrative …
Congratulations to seniors Karissa Antoine, Mikaela Frank, Madeline Holub, Lily Johnson, Maggie Raymond and Brendan Quick who were honored at Monday’s Senior Nights for Girls Basketball and Sabre Squad! Thank you for all your hard work and making Schalmont proud! See more photos on our Flickr page.
The Board of Education met last night for its regular meeting. Here is a summary. Superintendent Dr. Thomas Reardon provided a school budget update with initial estimates for continuing all programs next year. The budget also includes additional funding for more IT support, athletic trainers at all home contests and practices, and professional development to …
Schalmont is proud to announce the valedictorian, salutatorian and Top 10% students for the Class of 2024! Congratulations to valedictorian Haley Rider, salutatorian Ava Muse, and Top 10% students David Cafarelli, Augusta Cooper, Carmelena Halsdorf, Madeline Holub, Lillian Johnson, Hope Kasowski, Evan Krenav, Jason Natalie, Noah O’Connor, Jayden Quindara, Maggie Raymond and Aidyn Soehl! Students …
Second graders in Mrs. Knapik’s class enjoyed sharing everything they learned about their favorite dinosaurs at last week’s Dinosaur Museum! Students presented to first grade class visitors as well as families who were invited to visit the museum. “Students research and write a report and a fantasy story about their dinosaur,” explained Mrs. Knapik. “They …
