Author: samantha.bloem
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An update from the superintendent – Friday, March 20
Dear North Colonie Families, Thank you for taking the time to read all of the updates we have been sending. Per Governor Cuomo’s orders, we are closed through April 1. It is important to note that we have to be closed per Governor’s directive or per Department of Health directive in order to be compliant…
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An update from the superintendent – Wednesday, March 18
Dear North Colonie Community, First, I want to thank you all for your continued patience, understanding and cooperation during this difficult time where things continue to change by the day. As you are most likely aware, Governor Cuomo has closed schools in our region through Wednesday, April 1. With this extended closure, we know that…
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An update from the superintendent – March 17
Dear North Colonie Families: At this time, there are no confirmed cases of coronavirus in the North Colonie Central School District; however, as you are most likely aware, Governor Cuomo has closed schools in our region for a two-week period beginning Wednesday, March 18. With this extended closure, we know that there are many families…
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COVID-19 Notice from Albany County Department of Health
The following is a message from the Albany County Dept. of Health: As a precautionary measure, the Albany County Department of Health is looking to contact anyone who attended the events of two local congregations and may have come into contact with individuals who have tested positive for the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). If you were…
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An update from the superintendent – Monday, March 16
Dear North Colonie Families, First, I want to thank you all for your continued patience, understanding and cooperation during this difficult time. The North Colonie Central School District DOES NOT currently have any confirmed or suspected cases of COVID-19. As announced on Friday, North Colonie Schools are closed through Friday, March 20. Today, Gov. Andrew…
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Shaker High School Theatre to present “Chicago” on March 27-29
Shaker High School Theatre is set to present its spring musical “Chicago” on March 27-29. The performances will be held as follows: Friday, March 27 at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 29 at 2 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online. Thank you for your support!
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2020-21 Budget Meeting #1 Highlights
A video of the entire meeting and presentation slides can be seen here. On Monday, March 2, district officials presented the overview and context for the 2020-21 budget process at the Budget Committee’s first meeting of the year. Below are highlights from the meeting: Superintendent Corr started the presentation by sharing the district’s mission statement…
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Board of Education petitions now available
Board of Education petitions are now available for the Tuesday, May 19 board election. The election will be held along with the district’s annual budget vote. This year, there are two seats available, each for a five-year term. At least 25 signatures from voters registered in the district are required on the petitions. Petitions can…
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Request forms for transportation to non-public schools now available; due by April 1
Request forms for transportation to non-public schools for students in grades K-12 for the 2020-21 school year are now available. These forms are required to be completed each year and filed with the district’s transportation department no later than April 1 of each year. Forms are also available at the Transportation Department located on the…
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SJHS seventh grader swims one mile and raises $945 for cystic fibrosis research
Shaker Junior High School seventh grader Mackenzie Hunter was honored as the North Colonie Kids Care recipient for February at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Feb. 24. Mackenzie was nominated by her swim coach, Coach Leslie Archer. In January, Mackenzie and her teammates on the modified swim team participated in a one mile…