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Shenendehowa serves students in southern Saratoga County, N.Y. including the towns of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Ballston, Malta, Stillwater and Waterford.

January 28, 2012

Superintendent: Dr. L. Oliver Robinson

5 Chelsea Place, Clifton Park, NY 12065 • 518-881-0600

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  • Future doctors at Skano listen hearts and the valves snapping shut as the blood enters the chambers of the heart.
  • Shen High School sent 13 students to the STOP (STUDENTS TOGETHER OPPOSING PREJUDICE) Conference at Siena College.
  • Tesago students celebrated great stories and reading together at the second annual PARP Pajama Story Night.
  • Mrs. Banagan’s 3rd grade class from Skano presented the character counts word; caring at Morning Program this month.
  • All three middle schools received awards at the Capital District Future City competition. Acadia placed first and will move on to the national level.
  • Algebra is fun in fourth grade at Tesago!
  • Acadia competitors in the semi-final round of the National Geographic Geography Bee.
  • Soccer coach Michael Campisi announces his retirement after 32 years.
  • 5th grade students at Shatekon organized a canned food drive for CAPTAIN.
  • Gowana students celebrate peace and kindness in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.
  • Chango's Student Council donated hats, gloves, scarves and mittens to CAPTAIN and the Schoharie families recovering from the flood.
  • Shatekon 2nd graders made reindeerswith recycled materials from home.
  • Congratulations to Gowana’s Geography Bee finalists. Luke MysLiwy placed first.
  • Karigon students learn about different forms of art by watching A Christmas Carol put on by the the Puppet People.
  • Acadia eighth-grader Julia Smith came in first in the girls’ event at the Queensbury Invitational Giant Slalom.
  • Okte 5th graders celebrate their writing with a Sub Sandwich party... a fun way to learn the necessary parts needed for a complete writing sample.
  • The winner of this year’s Spelling Bee at Acadia is Rithika Raj Kumar Pradeep and the runner-up is Dean Kuhne
  • Okte 5th graders donate money, toiletries and other small items to women and children in need.
  • Acadia team 8-1 held a food drive to support local families in the community.
  • Acadia students on team 6-1 adopted local families to provide wonderful holiday gifts.
  • Acadia grade 8 students design and build innovative business card holders in Mr. Symond's tecnology class.
  • The HS Robotics Team had a rare opportunity to learn about and drive some of the latest robots in use by the Army in the Middle East.
  • Okte held its annual Sing-a-Long. Each grade prepared a song selection that they had practiced during music class, then performed it as a group.
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Announcements heading

1/10/12- 2/7/12 - Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teenagers [MORE]

1/18/12 - MS Gr. 6 LOTE Parent Meeting, 6:30pm, aud.

1/21/12 - Kindergarten Registration, 8am-12n, District Office

1/23/12 - Kindergarten Registration, 6-8:30pm, District Office

1/24-27/12 - Regents Week, no classes gr. 9-12

1/25/12 - Kindergarten Registration, 6-8:30pm, District Office

1/27/12 - Half Day Gr. K-8 (AM kind. in session)

1/28/12 - Saturday Scholars Registration [MORE]

 

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Posted 1/23/12

Chango Elementary wins $500 in the Healthy Changes Everything video contest sponsored by Blue Shield of Northeastern New York. Click here to view the video Video.

Posted 1/23/12

The Shenendehowa Teacher’s Association will hold a BLOOD DRIVE in the gym at Gowana Middle School on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Please e-mail Amber Quinn at quinambe@shenet.org or call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED CROSS to schedule an appointment. Give a pint and get a free pound of Dunkin Donut's coffee.

Posted 1/23/12

The Shen Baseball Dugout Club is sponsoring an All-U-Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, February 5, from 8 a.m to 12 noon at the Elk’s Club, 695 MacElroy Rd, Ballston Lake, NY 12019. Tickets are $5 to benefit Shenendehowa Baseball. Children 5 and under eat free. Thank you to IHOP for your donation!

Posted 1/19/12Michael Campisi with Chris Culnan and Dr. L. Oliver Robinson

Shenendehowa Varsity Boys Soccer Coach Michael Campisi will retire from coaching after 32 years. Among his accomplishments:
• He coached two National championship teams: 1988, 1991
•  He coached six New York State Public High School Athletic Association State champions in soccer: 1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 2005
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Posted 1/19/12

Registration for Spring Driver's Education is open. Students are enrolled on a first come-first-serve basis by class, beginning with seniors. The course is open to all Shenendehowa students age 16 and up. Click here for the all Spring registration information and forms!!!

Posted 1/18/12

Congratulations to Shen football players Brandon Miller (linebacker) on being chosen 2nd Team All-State Defense, Mark Thomas (offensive line) 3rd Team All-State Offense and Tony Fusco (running back) 4th Team All-State Offense.

Posted 1/18/12

SAGE (Shenendehowa Advocates for Gifted Education) is once again offering Saturday Scholars, an enrichment program open to all students in the Capital District in grades 1-8. [MORE]

Posted 1/17/12

The CogAT test is used to assess students’ abilities in reasoning and problem solving using verbal, quantitative, and nonverbal (spatial) symbols. Information gathered about a student through administration of the CogAT test may be used by the school for instructional planning and to identify students who qualify for further testing for math acceleration. For students currently enrolled in Shenendehowa, this will be the only time of year that this testing will be offered. Click here for information on the CogAt for Quest and the CogAt for Critical Inquiry.

Posted 1/12/12

Message from Dr. L. Oliver Robinson about the Sexual Health Curriculum

The question of why we "pulled" Planned Parenthood as our regular guest speaker for 10+ years seems to have morphed into the primary focus of opinions and perspectives about our health education program. First and foremost our certified health teachers will continue to provide a comprehensive sexual health unit to appropriately educate our students. It is the district's prerogative to review all aspects of the instructional program and this is done often across all curricula areas. This prerogative is not exercised arbitrarily or capriciously. [MORE]

Posted 1/12/11

Shen girls' soccer donated gently used soccer gear to teenage girls in Haiti. Optometrist Anshu Chandra asked Shen soccer coach Holli Mulholland to help get the soccer team in Fond-des-Blancs some new gear after seeing them play in tattered equipment and flip-flops. Teaming up with their rival, the Shaker Girls' soccer team, they were able to send 21 balls, 68 pairs of cleats and 35 shirts, among other items to the poverty-stricken town.

Posted 1/12/11

Dr. L. Oliver Robinson, superintendent of schools, will host a Community Conversation on Saturday, January 14 at 9:30 a.m. in the Tesago cafeteria. All are welcome to attend to discuss educational and district-wide topics.

Posted 1/10/12

Want to Improve your Parenting Skills??? Then Try Systematic Training for Effective Parenting of Teenagers. The sessions will be held for 5 consecutive Tuesday evenings from January 17th through February 14th from 5:00pm-6:30pm in Koda Middle School, Room 704. [MORE]