The 4th Graders have received information about how to sign up for 5th Grade Band for the 2019-2020 school year. Students will be bringing home an instruction sheet to sign-up using a QR code that will link parents/guardians to the Google Form. The Intrument Request Google Form should be filled out by no later than Friday, …
In May, the Ronald McDonald House in Albany honored all of the schools that read with them for the Read for the Ronald McDonald House project. Both Jefferson and Middle School were recognized for their efforts in the “Read for Ronald” program. Schalmont students in grades K – 6, raised over $10,000! This year the …
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Please be advised that the last day of school for students has changed. The district still has unused snow days which provides the opportunity for one less pupil day and still meets the State Education Department’s requirement of 180 days. Given the fact that the cost of diesel fuel is extremely high, and the district …
Voters have approved the 2019-20 budget for the Schalmont Central School District with 530 votes in favor (72%) and 204 opposed (28%). John DiCocco, Kyrish Iyer and Jean Hanson were elected to 3-year terms on the Board of Education. The bus purchase proposition has also passed with 514 votes in favor and 221 opposed. “Thank you …
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Jefferson first graders had a visit from local journalist and author, John Gray. He read his latest children’s book “Keller’s Heart,” which is based on his rescue dog that is blind and deaf. It is a story that teaches many lessons such as determination, compassion, and acceptance. John has been donating a portion of book …
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Each art student in grades K-12 will have one framed piece of artwork on display during the art show on May 21 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the high school old gym during the education fair and budget vote. Framed artwork can be purchased the night of the show with profits going to support the art …
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
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 …
