Students create public service announcements to warn of vascular diseases
Students in Mrs. Remis’ science class have created PSAs to warn of the dangers vascular diseases and promote good health. Check them out below!
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Concert Choir earns gold, Wind Ensemble silver, at NYSSMA Festival
The Concert Choir performed at the NYSSMA Ensemble Festival in April at Niskayuna High School. They prepared three Level 6 songs, considered to be the most difficult level by the New York State School Music Association, and were awarded a Gold Medal with Distinction for their efforts. The award is the highest honor given to …
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Out of the classroom and into the community
Sometimes you have to get out of the classroom and learn right in the community! The Schalmont High School civil engineering /architecture class recently visited the Vista Square apartment complex on Curry Road. Students had previously been given the opportunity to design a building for the open section in the project. As a follow up, …
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Important Summer School Information
Dear Parents and Guardians: This year, we will be conducting summer school registration on June 25 from 8 am to 2 pm in the High School Guidance office.This year’s summer school registration process will start earlier than usual due to the late end to school year, and the commencement of summer school the week after. …
Grades are posted to eSchool
Dear Parents and Guardians: The third marking period grades are now posted on eSchool. I encourage you to check the grades with your student. If you have any questions about a grade, or concerns about a class, I would encourage you to reach out to the classroom teacher. Also, please remember the guidance counselors are …
Sabres help out at Ronald McDonald House
In early April, several Sabre staffers volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Albany. They prepared dinner and desserts for the families, with BBQ Chicken donated by Wagon Train! TheSchalmont crew included Joby Gifford, Jackie Gordon, Jessica Melchior, Sue DiCaprio and Laurie Hughes, along with Christine DelGallo. They also received a tour from Schalmont parent …
Join us for Literacy Night on Wednesday, April 10
Promote Literacy, take in a show, and win prizes! Our Literacy Night is on Wednesday, April 10, right in the middle of the Middle School Book Fair that runs from April 8-12. Schedule 6:30pm-7pm • Drama Club Performance in the LGI 7pm-8pm (in the MS Library) • Book Fair • Makerspace • Prizes • Refreshments …
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New York State Tests & Test-taking Tips
“Big Picture” Tests It’s not unusual to test students on their ability to retain and apply material covered in class, but changing education standards have led to numerous state tests designed to help schools capture the “big picture” in students’ performance. At the elementary and middle school level, all New York State students in grades …
SHS students learn about vascular health
Schalmont was one of 19 local schools participated in V-Healthy Day, a day devoted to teaching students about the importance of maintaining a healthy vascular system. Members from the Center for Vascular Awareness, Vascular Health Partners of Community Care Physicians, P.C. and Community Care Physicians, P.C. are visiting with different classes to teach students the …
Girls get discount for Camp Invention until Friday, 3/29!
Camp Invention is coming to Jefferson from July 8-12, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.! Until this Friday, March 29, female campers can register using the promo code GIRL25T for a $25 discount at Camp Invention. Check out this site for more information about girls in STEM: https://www.invent.org/girl-power