North Colonie News: Sept. 9

FROM THE OFFICE OF SUPERINTENDENT D. JOSEPH CORR

 BACK TO SCHOOL 

The first day of school for all K through 12 students is Monday, September 12.

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM SUPERINTENDENT CORR

Click here to read a letter from Superintendent D. Joseph Corr.

IMPORTANT BACK TO SCHOOL INFO

SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULES

All of our elementary schools are shifting to the same schedule, with the elementary school day running from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The middle school schedule will shift from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the high school schedule will be from 7:10 a.m. to 2:06 p.m.

See the school schedules for 2022-23 here.

WHAT’S CHANGING WITH SCHOOL MEALS

The need to apply for free and reduced school meals has returned. All families will receive an application in postal mail. This mailing also includes information about the district’s new system for paying for school meals. Please read the web story about important updates for school meals by clicking here.

front cover image of application for free and reduced meals
Free and Reduced Price Meals are available to families who believe they may qualify. If your family chooses to apply please complete a Free and Reduced Meal Price Application Form.

COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

North Colonie Central School District has issued guidance for parents/guardians related to illness protocols for the 2022-2023 school year. Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 protocols.

ABSENCE FORM

All students who are absent from school, regardless of the reason, must complete the Google Absence Form daily.  Parents/Guardians should indicate “COVID-like” symptoms on the form, if applicable. This form is to report a full or partial day absence.  Report your child absent here.

 

WHAT YOU CAN FIND IN THE PARENT PORTAL

Now is the perfect time to review and update your contact information through the Campus Parent Portal. Learn more about the Campus Parent Portal here.

Here’s some helpful information you can find in the Parent Portal.

  • Elementary homeroom placement letters (in the Backpack). Parents can find the Backpack by logging in to the Portal, then selecting more in the left column and then clicking on the Backpack. 
  • Shaker Middle School student schedules. 
  • Shaker High School student schedules.
  • Transportation schedules.
  • Your student’s ID # (click the “Today” tab).

          Click here to log in to the Campus Parent Portal.


          🎉 WEEKLY BOOST 🎉

          Superintendent Corr offered a strong and optimistic opening address to North Colonie educators ahead of the 2022-23 school year. Click here to read more about the Opening Day for educators.

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          Superintendent Corr welcomed educators at NC’s Opening Day.

          REMINDERS / EVENTS

          SHS School Pictures

          SHS Picture Days are Sept. 12-14. Click here for more information about SHS Picture Days.


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          IN THE NEWS

          North Colonie students, staff, alumni, and beyond are often recognized in the local, regional, state, and national news. Here are the recent ones! See a headline? Drop it to us at communications@ncolonie.org 

           


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