Category: Southgate
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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…
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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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Student artwork featured in virtual Empire State Plaza Art Collection Student Art Exhibit
The North Colonie art department is thrilled to celebrate 14 students whose artwork is displayed in an online gallery representing this year’s ESP K-8 Student Exhibit! This annual exhibition opportunity helps our region celebrate National Youth Art Month. Students’ artwork is directly inspired by one or more of the modern art master works in the…
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Student Rights & Responsibilities handbook/pamphlet
The district has an obligation to educate students in the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. As part of their education, students should be made aware of, and should exercise, those rights and responsibilities as they exist within the school environment. Typically, the district is able to share the Student Rights & Responsibilities documents with students…
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Parents/Guardians: Fight the flu at home and school
Each year, the NYS Department of Health requires public and non-public schools to share information about influenza (flu) and the benefits of flu vaccination at the start of flu season in early fall. This year, flu vaccination is more important than ever because the flu and the virus that causes COVID-19 may both be spreading.…
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School playgrounds open to community use with guidelines
Dear North Colonie families and community members, I am pleased to share with you that the school year is off to a great start, given the extraordinary circumstances that we faced with reopening. I am writing to let you know that our school playgrounds are open to the community when school is not in session.…
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K-12 Transportation Update
Dear North Colonie Families, Due to a number of changes and additions since the beginning of the school year, the Transportation Department had to make a large number of updates to many of our bus routes. Please be sure to check the parent portal on Monday, Sept. 28 to see if your student was impacted…
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VIDEO: Grades 4-6 Parent Forum
If you were unable to watch the Grades 4-6 Parent Forum on Thursday, Sept. 3, you can watch the recording here.
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Chromebook pick up for new students grades 3-12 and make up days for grades 3-5
Dear Grades 3-12 Parents and Guardians, In order to limit the sharing of devices among students and provide greater flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be expanding our Chromebook 1:1 program to include all students in grades K-12. There is no cost to families for the program unless the device is damaged, lost, or…
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Chromebook pick up for Grades K-2
Dear K-2 Parents and Guardians, In order to limit the sharing of devices among students and provide greater flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be expanding our Chromebook 1:1 program to include all students in grades K-12. There is no cost to families for the program unless the device is damaged, lost, or stolen.…