Author: julia.lilkendey
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With Great Sorrow We Inform You of the Passing of Coach Peter Mravlja
North Colonie is grieving the loss of a beloved teacher and coach, Peter Mravlja. Peter taught physical education at Southgate, was a longtime coach, and a valued member of our school community. Southgate Principal Jerri Lynne Dedrick and Athletic Director Matt Stein met this evening with faculty and staff. The crisis team is meeting tomorrow…
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Making Progress Against the Pandemic, Building a Culture of Support & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, It is certainly encouraging to feel the weather getting nicer, the amount of vaccinations steadily increasing, and COVID-19 infection rates dropping. We understand the questions we have been hearing, when can the configuration of school schedules change? Please know our goal is to see every child back at school and we…
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The Spirit of Giving Back Adds Up
Twelve juniors from Shaker High have been using their math and social skills to relate with younger students. This has led to sharper learning and connection skills. “It seems the 6th grade students and 11th grade tutors genuinely enjoy working with each other, and I think the high school students have served as excellent role…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Shaker High School An individual associated with the 9-12 learning community at Shaker High School who was last in the building on 2/23; no school contacts. Please reach out to your child’s school principal…
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Four Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases include: Shaker High School An individual associated with the 9-12 learning community at Shaker High School who was last in the building on 2/24/21; all contacts have been notified An individual associated…
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Children Coping With Stress and Anxiety During COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Families, The district understands the toll the pandemic has taken on our students and we want to try to help make things easier. We are thrilled to announce that we are hosting a virtual presentation with Dr. Jennifer Smitkin for all North Colonie Elementary School families. Dr. Smitkin will share strategies for…
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Mark Your Calendars For a School Day, Alumni HOF & Weekly Boost
Dear North Colonie Families, It was great having our students back in the buildings after the February recess. I hope everyone had a restful and enjoyable break. As we head into the weekend, I have a few updates to share with you: School is in session March 19 After our district calendars were printed and…
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Young Playwright Will See Work Come to Life
A play written by Maya TerryStein, a senior at Shaker, will be produced by the Capital Repertory Theatre this summer. The play is called ‘Our New Colossus’ and uses the Statue of Liberty poem by Emma Lazarus as the lens for exploring the tensions, anxieties, and dreams of four young immigrants surveying America. “Congratulations to…
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Four Individuals in School Community Test Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in our school community. The cases include: Latham Ridge An individual associated with the Latham Ridge K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 2/23; all contacts have been notified Loudonville An individual associated with the…
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One Individual in School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
Dear North Colonie Community, The North Colonie Central School District has confirmed one new case of COVID-19 in our school community. Loudonville An individual associated with the Loudonville K-3 learning community who was last in the building on 2/23; all contacts have been notified Please reach out to your child’s school principal with any questions.…