Team Building & Peer Mediation at MS

Team building and peer mediation training took center stage during a recent peer leadership field trip for our Middle School students. “Students participated in a variety of activities to help expand their communication and listening skills for conflict resolution,” explained School Counselor Mrs. Romano. More photos

Students Lead Hanukkah Presentation

Fifth graders in Ms. Scotti’s class had a wonderful experience with a student-led presentation on Hanukkah Thursday. The lesson was part of a classroom exploration of diverse celebrations around the world. In honor of the first day of Hanukkah, students delved into the traditions and enjoyed playing the dreidel game. Great job, students!

Kindness Project Spreads Holiday Cheer

First graders in Mrs. LeRoy’s and Miss Pink’s classes teamed up recently with Middle School students for a Holiday Kindness Project! Middle School student leaders helped first graders make holidays cards and Christmas tree crafts that will be delivered to a local nursing home and children’s hospital. Great job! More photos

Mrs. Madej’s Class Opens Hot Cocoa Stand

Mrs. Madej’s kindergartners have opened up their own Hot Cocoa Stand for the holiday season! “Students have been taking turns during center time to ‘take orders’, read recipes and count out/scoop out ‘chocolate, marshmallows, and peppermint’,” explained Mrs. Madej. “They also have been working on language skills and delivering their orders to students and teachers …

Mrs. Knapik’s Class Shares Thanksgiving History

Mrs. Knapik’s 2nd graders visited kindergarten classes this week to perform a reader’s theater about the first Thanksgiving, sharing with younger students and building their own literacy skills. “While learning about the first Thanksgiving, they practiced their reading skills, including fluency and reading with expression. They did a great job!” said Mrs. Knapik. #schalmontpride

Mrs. Bennett’s Class Welcomes Families

Plenty of smiles in Mrs. Bennett’s class last week as 4th graders welcomed family to see their work and enjoy pie and other treats! Thank you so much for making time in your day to visit! More photos

Families Join Mrs. Miller’s Class

Special moments in Mrs. Miller’s class last week as kindergartners welcomed family to their classroom for a Thanksgiving celebration! Thank you so much for visiting! More photos

Students Helps Families Enjoy Thanksgiving

Schalmont Middle School students helped make Thanksgiving brighter for hundreds of area families by collecting 606 boxes of stuffing through their food drive for Concerned for the Hungry! Each year, the National Junior Honor Society organizes a food drive to help the volunteer organization that fights hunger in Schenectady County. Donations help fill food baskets …

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