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 …
“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 …
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
To celebrate Music in our Schools Month, over 30 Jefferson teachers and Superintendent Carol Pallas participated in a survey about their music participation as a student. Not only did teachers sing, dance, act, and play instruments while in school, many have continued their music making into adulthood! A colorful bulletin board was put up to …
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On Thursday, February 28, the fourth grade students at Jefferson Elementary School participated in a career day as part of Schalmont’s career and college readiness month. It was a great day as students listened to parents discuss their occupations and what content and skills are most widely used within their chosen field. The students listened …
As Schalmont residents receive their tax bills for the 2018-19 school year, some taxpayers, particularly in the towns of Duanesburg, Princetown, and Guilderland may notice a sharp increase in the tax rate from last year. Please know that this is due to conditions outside of the district’s control, and that the Schalmont Central School District …
