A message from principal Jerri-Lynne Dedrick

Often times, education comes with “buzz – words” or “education – ese”. Such jargon can be confusing and/or overwhelming. The latest words to be heard are “The Common Core Standards for Learning”. Given the significance of these standards and their implications, I thought it important to take a moment to share with you a brief explanation. » READ MORE

February Gatepost

The Southgate Elementary newsletter for the month of February is now available. » READ NEWSLETTER [PDF]

Southgate teachers to battle Colonie Police in basketball game fundraiser

We are talented on the court and in the classroom! On February 10th come see your very own Southgate teachers battle it out against the Colonie Police Department on the basketball court. It is sure to be an exciting game so come get front row seats at Shaker High School in the “F gym” at 7:00 pm. Come cheer Southgate’s finest basketball players on! Go Gators!! Doors open at 6:30 pm. Tickets are $3 per person or $8 for a family. All proceeds will benefit Southgate’s Peaceable Schools Program.

A message from Southgate librarian, Mrs. Parmalee

The students are learning many new library and information skills and are being introduced to excellent literature. Most recently, the following topics have been covered. » READ MORE

"Buddy Bucks" designed to support interaction among sixth graders

To encourage, teach and support interaction between all sixth grade students, especially children with special needs, “Buddy Bucks” was created as a reward incentive program.

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Southgate librarian achieves National Board Certification

When a teacher achieves National Board Certification, it is known as the "gold standard" for teaching excellence. What's more, North Colonie could soon have a total of five teachers that are Board Certified. » READ MORE

Elementary Counselors supporting youngest members of military families

The elementary counselors in North Colonie want to support you and your children.
We are available if and when your children need us. Individual and group counseling is available. » LEARN MORE [PDF]

Caldecott Award winning author/illustrator visits Southgate

Over the course of two days last week, Southgate students were treated to a visit from Author/Illustrator Brian Pinkney. » READ MORE

Tips for parents from the school nurse

A child who is sick will not be able to perform well in school and is likely to spread the illness to other children and staff. We suggest making a plan for childcare ahead of time so you will not be caught without a comforting place for your child to stay if he/she is ill. » READ MORE

Southgate holds Peaceable School Bus Program

The program is a school-wide initiative designed to create a climate of community, respect and cooperation while decreasing inappropriate behavior on school buses.

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Southgate celebrates Peace Day

This year’s program was expanded to be incorporated into the newly developed Peaceable Schools program allowing for the tenets of Peace Day to be carried throughout the school year. » READ MORE

Photo Gallery: Peaceful Schools Assembly

Southgate students gathered together this morning to celebrate the first day of school and to learn about a year-long character education program. Each month, Southgate students will celebrate a new character trait. This month's trait is citizenship. » VIEW PHOTO GALLERY

Enroll for Price Chopper Tools for Schools

If you have not already done so, please re-enroll your Price Chopper AdvantEdge Card in the Tools for Schools Program. Price Chopper cleared its Tools for Schools database last spring, and all Southgate families must RE-ENROLL in the Tools for Schools Program to have dollars spent at Price Chopper be counted. » READ MORE

A message to Southgate parents for students in Grades 1-6 from North Colonie Transportation Dept.

It appears that the routing information mailed to parents last week for students in Grades 1-6 was actually the routing information from 2010-11. We apologize for this error and the correct information is being mailed to the affected parents/families today. » READ MORE

2011-12 Supply Lists now available

Download your child's classroom supply list for the 2011-12 school year right here.