Dear Jefferson Families, The Halloween season is upon us. The following letter will provide information regarding Halloween celebrations and expectations within our school. This year, we will host a “Trunk or Treat” on Friday, October 24 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Jefferson in both the bus parking lot, as well as the music parking …
Jefferson Elementary would like to let families know that the school will be celebrating Go Pink Day this Friday, October 24. Students are encouraged to wear pink as the school comes together for this annual breast cancer awareness event. Thank you.
Schalmont’s Functional Skills class enjoyed recent field trips to the Capitol in Albany and the Rotterdam Police Station! Teacher Ms. LaBarge explained that both field trips were community-based learning trips to go with the students’ “My Country, My Rights” unit. Great job, Sabres! #sabrepride See more photos on our Flickr page.
Schalmont Middle School students kicked off Bullying Awareness Month by engaging in classroom lessons on respect and building a classroom community, with the goal of fostering a positive and inclusive environment. Great job, Sabres! #sabrepride See more photos on our Flickr page!
Schalmont Middle School’s Student Council is holding a Pumpkin for a Pal Fundraiser the week of October 20 to 24. Students can buy a pumpkin treat for a friend or themselves. Cost is $2. Pumpkin treat delivery will be during homeroom on Halloween.
Schalmont’s Science Honor Society spent a day volunteering in a greenhouse and in the fields of Patroon Land Farm last week during a school field trip! The group of 20 High School students spent Friday morning washing radishes and planting garlic that will be harvested next summer. The Patroon Land Farm supplies fresh produce for …
First graders enjoyed field trips to their local library this fall as part of a new tradition at Jefferson Elementary! The field trips to the Rotterdam Branch Library were a huge hit with children as they explored the library, eager to find books before finding comfy spots to read. Students even got their own library …
Schalmont’s Pre-K students had their very first Fire Prevention Day on Thursday thanks to the Rotterdam Junction Volunteer Fire Department! The visit by our local firefighters was a huge hit with our students as they learned about fire safety and even got to try on some firefighter helmets, gloves and coats. Of course the fire …
Firefighters (and their fire trucks) visiting school? Fire Prevention Day is always a great day at Jefferson for our K-2 students! Thank you as always to our South Schenectady Fire Department for reminding our children about fire safety. And sure, getting in a fire truck is the best part. But even then you’re there for our …
