Author: julia.lilkendey
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SJHS German Students Cultural Exchange
Shaker Junior High students practicing a newly learned language have made cyberfriends from Germany and gleaned insight into their culture. SJHS German teacher Rosa Reeves and her teacher partner, Renee Thorpe have coordinated efforts with Christina Bannenberg, the English teacher from the Mons-Tabor-Gymnasium school in Germany. They have been connecting students through virtual spaces like…
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Two Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Monday, March 22, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed two new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. Boght Hills An individual associated with the K-3 learning community at Boght Hills who was last in the building on 3/12/21; no school contacts. Forts Ferry An individual associated with the…
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Fall 2 2021 Athlete of the Week – Sophia Marra
Congratulations to our athlete of the week, varsity volleyball player Sophia Marra. The Shaker junior is being recognized for her service points and scrappy plays. In a 3-0 victory over Bethlehem, Sophia had 13 service points, 4 kills and 4 digs.
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FUTURE CITY: SJHS Students Take Second at the Regional Competition
Seventh grade students from SJHS placed 2nd overall in this year’s regional Future City competition that challenged them to design a livable city on the Moon. Surabhi Krishnan, Lucas Zhang, and Surya Bommasani also took the top award for: Best City to Live In, Best City Skyline, and Best Surveying Practices. This is the second…
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2021 Yearbooks and Class Keepsakes
Psst, we have a sneak peek at the partial design of the new SHS yearbook cover. How the overall cover will look will be revealed when they arrive. Order now so you don’t miss out. Class jewelry and other keepsakes are also available to purchase. For questions, please contact yearbook advisors: Chloe Clark chloeclark@ncolonie.org or…
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Football, Music, Breaking Through Stress & Your Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, The countdown to kickoff is at 6PM for our first varsity football game! Shaker heads to Shen tonight and we can feel the excitement. Spectators are limited due to DOH rules, but you can watch the live stream broadcast here. Upcoming music masterclasses with HS students Calling all elementary school musicians!…
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Limited Edition Masks from the Speech and Debate Team
If it’s about time to switch your mask game up, consider ordering one from the Shaker Speech and Debate Society. They are selling masks for $10 to raise money for entry fees to the various tournaments they compete in. There’s a limited quantity, so order early by using this form. Cash or checks made payable…
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PAC recap, Send Us Budget Questions, Living on the Moon & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the sunshine and incredible temperatures this week. Don’t forget to set your clocks forward an hour Saturday night. Spring is getting closer and I cannot wait. As we head into the weekend, I have a few updates: PAC meeting recap On…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, Today, Thursday, March 11, the North Colonie Central School District confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Southgate: An individual associated with the K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 3/8/21; no school contacts. Please reach out to your child’s school principal with any questions.…
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On Hand Coping Support for The Loss of Southgate Teacher, Peter Mravlja
Dear North Colonie Families, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our teacher and dear friend, Peter Mravlja. This will take time to process and an effort to be there for one another. The district is prepared to respond to the needs of our students, staff and families. Coach Peter Mravlja was a veteran…