Month: March 2023
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Give Our Maintenance and Custodial Crews a Round of Applause!
The winter storm this last week dropped some wet and heavy snow. But thanks to very early hours, hard work, and dedication of both the maintenance and custodial crews, our students and staff returned to safe and ready schools. Plows and removal equipment were operated by Director of Facilities Brian Craft’s crew. Custodial Director Mark…
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JV History Bowl Teams Headed to Nationals
Two Shaker High School Junior Varsity History Bowl teams are headed to nationals. They earned the honor after competing recently in the Regional History Bowl Competition held in Ithaca. The Shaker Team B members are: Everest Nelson-Holder, Faiz Shaikh, and Haadi Shoaib who won the JV division and were awarded a “Champions” plaque. The Shaker…
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Congratulations ZaQuan Irby: SHS PE Teacher to Receive State Coach of Year Honor
Shaker High School PE Teacher ZaQuan Irby will be honored at a national conference as New York State’s high school strength coach of the year. Coach Irby developed SHS’s Performance Fitness program, Currently over 700 students are enrolled. The National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) will recognize Coach Irby at its June conference in…
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NCCSD Closed – Tuesday, March 14: No remote learning; all district closure.
Dear North Colonie Community, All the area forecasters are predicting a major winter storm that is expected to impact our area throughout the day. The combination of heavy, wet snow and high winds makes this a particular dangerous storm, and in her press conference yesterday morning, Governor Hochul emphasized the possibility of “widespread power outages…
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Forts Ferry Serves Up Breakfast; Hosts Officials Who Laud Importance of Feeding Students
Let’s keep the momentum going NCCSD families! There was an increased number of breakfast trays filled in most North Colonie schools during National School Breakfast Week March 6-10. But the importance of having a healthy start and filling those students’ stomachs every school day, every week was emphasized by a slate of officials during a March…
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Introduction to 23-24 Budget Provided at First in Series of Meetings to Discuss Funding
PLEASE NOTE: The schedule (dates and locations) for the remaining 2023-24 Budget Meetings has changed. This web story was updated 3-27-23 to reflect those changes. The annual series of committee meetings to develop the NCCSD 2023-24 budget kicked off March 6. “This is an important process and an opportunity to share ideas,” Superintendent Kathleen Skeals…
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SHS Students Guests of Honor at New York State Governor’s Women’s History Month Event
When the Shaker High School First Amendment, First Vote students attended Gov. Kathy Hochul’s inauguration in January, they had hoped to meet the governor in person. Their wish came true on March 7 when they were invited to the Governor’s Mansion for a Women’s History Month reception, where senior Kamellia Barrett and sophomore Sakthi Jagannath…
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“Immersion Experience:” World Language Studies Put to Use in Costa Rica & Germany
Mid-winter break was an eye opening opportunity for two different groups of Shaker High School students who traveled to Costa Rica and Germany. Spanish teacher Jessie Morgan and German teacher Christine Connor along with adult chaperones, helped students enjoy the memorable, “immersive experience.” Both educators described it as, “culturally educational with language exposure.” Highlights of…
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Panorama Family Survey: Your Insights Are Appreciated
Dear North Colonie families, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your participation in the North Colonie Panorama family and community survey. Your feedback is extremely important to us as we strive to continually improve our programs and services for our students and families. Your insights and comments will help us…
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March 6, 2023 – Special Meeting Minutes
Members Present: Also Present: List of others on file Members Absent: President Harrison opened the meeting at 7:00 pm The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Cannon offered a motion, seconded by Alber to approve the MOA with the NCTA for sick leave donations, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools. Yes: 8No: 0Absent: 1 Motion…