FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR
What’s in the Nov. 4 Edition:
An Update from Superintendent Corr
NC Kicks off United Way Campaign
Parents’ Advisory Council Meeting
Weekly Boost – NC Soccer Teams Headed to States
Haikus All Around – SHS Students Represent at Poetry Festival
Supporting our Community Partners
An Update from Superintendent Corr
Dear North Colonie Community:
I am writing to follow-up on the racist incident that occurred at Forts Ferry Elementary last weekend. North Colonie CSD continues to work closely with the Colonie Police Department on the ongoing investigation.
In the spirit of justice, as we move forward we continue to acknowledge the impact of the pain and hurt of this act on our Black and Brown students, families, and staff. We continue our planning and work to acknowledge, recognize, educate, and respond to this hateful act.
Please know that I will continue to provide updates to the school community as appropriate.
Sincerely,
D. Joseph Corr
Superintendent
NC’s Kicks off United Way Campaign
North Colonie CSD is pleased to announce their continued partnership with the United Way of the Greater Capital Region and the North Colonie PTA Council to raise funds to support our students in need. One in five students at North Colonie live in poverty. There are also many more living just above the poverty line. All of these students have struggles with food insecurity. Monies donated to this fund drive will go to off-set the cost of student meals, fill backpacks, provide necessary items for our food pantries and support our holiday giving program. Click here to read more about our campaign and how you can help.
Watch NC’s Meeting about Community Safety and Well-Being
Earlier this week, the Parents’ Advisory Council (PAC) held a meeting to discuss community safety and well-being. They were joined by Casey Bardin, North Colonie CSD’s director of pupil services; Tricia Doyle, North Colonie’s CSD’s K-12 director of counseling and mental health services; and Lieutenant Todd Weiss and Sgt. Anthony Sidoti of the Colonie Police Department. The meeting was recorded and is available for viewing here.
Weekly Boost
Shaker runs Section II soccer! ⚽
Both the boy’s and girl’s teams took home the sectional title and will move on to the states competition on Sat., Nov. 5. #HornsUp
Girls Varsity Soccer v. Fayetteville-Manlius – Noon at Mechanicville High School – Field A
Boys Varsity Soccer v. Cicero-North Syracuse – 5 p.m. at LaSalle Institute High School
Click here to see the sports schedules.
Haikus All Around – SHS Students Represent at Poetry Festival
Shaker High School was well represented at the Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival High School Student Day! Traveling to Newark, N.J., for the festivities were 36 10th- through 12th-grade students and six English teachers.
The student day, held Oct. 21, is part of a three-day event designed to introduce teenagers to living poets from widely diverse backgrounds. The Shaker students who attended came from a range of clubs, including English Council, the Shaker Writing Center, Visions Literary and Art Magazine, The Bison student newspaper, and Project Lit.
Both teachers and students described the day as inspirational! The lineup included former U.S. Poets Laureate and Pulitzer Prize winners, and the participants attended a variety of panel discussions, craft talks, and readings.
Tenure Appointments
The following NCCSD teachers received tenure appointments during the Oct. 24 Board of Education Meeting:
- Emily Anderson, Loudonville, Reading (10/1/2023);
- Aric Kucel, Shaker High School, Physical Education (2/1/2023);
- Carla Natale, Forts Ferry/Latham Ridge, Guidance (2/1/2023);
- Meagan White Bianchino, Boght Hills, Music (3/20/2023).
Important Dates
Sunday, Nov. 6 – Fall back! Daylight Saving Time Ends (turn clocks back 1 hour)
Tuesday, Nov. 8 – Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences (½ day for elementary students)
Friday, Nov. 11 – Veterans Day (no school)
Wed., Nov. 23 – Friday, Nov. 25 – Thanksgiving Recess
Check out our District Calendar online here.
Events
Winter Sports
Registration for winter sports is underway!
Varsity, JV, & Freshman – Deadline is Nov. 15
Modified – Deadline is Nov. 22
Click here for more sports information and to register.
🎵 Music Faculty Recital – Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. 🎵
The annual Music Faculty Recital is back! This year’s recital will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. in the Shaker Middle School auditorium. The one-hour concert features our teachers from the North Colonie Music Department — all who are experienced professional musicians. Our program includes vocal and instrumental music from a wide variety of styles and genres including: classical, jazz, musicals, and more. The North Colonie Friends of Music will accept donations at the door, fundraising for senior music awards for the SHS graduating class.
Supporting our Community Partners
Colonie Library
The Colonie Library’s November/December Newsletter is available – click here. There are lots of upcoming events for youths and teens!
