May 23, 2013

Karin Skarka, Principal

100 Chango Drive, Ballston Lake, NY 12019 • 518-881-0520

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Chango Elementary School building

Located in the northern part of the district, Chango Elementary School is one of four off-campus schools. It opened in 1974.

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Posted 5/20/13

Congratulations to the following Chango students who were elected for the received the 2013 Physical Education Student Leadership Award: Benjamin Kniskern, Nicholas Lemire, Matthew Miller, Emma Norris, Annabelle Sala. These students were selected for consistently demonstrating sportsmanship, displaying positive attitudes, possessing a strong work ethic, exhibiting a willingness to learn and improve, being involved in the school community, and for being role models for their fellow peers.

Posted 5/17/13Mrs. Pavlick's 5th grade class making the entrance of Chango beautiful, by weeding, planting and raking.

Mrs. Pavlick's 5th grade class making the entrance of Chango beautiful by weeding, planting and raking.

Posted 4/30/13

Fun Day 2013 will be held on Wednesday-June 5th (with Rain Dates of Thursday-June 6th and Wednesday-June 12th if needed). There will be more information to follow as the event gets closer and you can also check out Coach Fersch’s PE webpage for information as well.

Posted 4/9/13Fifth graders at the Capital

Our fifth graders had the opportunity to meet with Senator Hugh Farley at the state capitol.

 

Posted 3/15/13Measures for Measuring

Chango 4th graders participate in the “Measures for Measuring” program provided by the Scotia-Glenville Children’s Museum. [MOREMore Photos]

Rocks and MineralsPosted 3/15/13

Chango students perform labs on Rocks and Minerals for Science.

 

100th Day of SchoolPosted 3/6/13

First graders march in the 100th day of school parade. [MOREMore Photos]

Dinasaur FossilsPosted 3/6/13

First graders see and touch a real fossils and participate in their own dinasaur dig. [MOREMore Photos]

Posted 3/4/13Favorite books

The Chango fifth graders complied lists of their favorite books. The lists are now on display to help other students select books from and so the students can challenge themselves to read across the different genre types.

Posted 2/15/13Crayfish Olympics

Mr. Kuhn’s 4th grade class holds the Crayfish Olympics. [MOREMore photos]

 

Posted 2/12/13

Women't League of Voters AwardMrs. Barbagelata’ s 5th grade class was presented with the “Women’s League of Voters” Award by Assemblyman Tony Jordan.

Posted 1/23/13Face proportion

Chango 5th Grade students are learning about correct facial proportion. They were rewarded with a fun exercise that included teamwork, sportsmanship and creativity. Mr. C’s 5th Grade did an excellent job working together to create amazing portraits. http://www.youtube.com/embed/W6XY02eqo00

Posted 1/7/13Chango Concert

Former Chango student Kevin Cook accompanies the Chango chorus at their winter concert.

Chango music teacher JChango Concertennifer Lee-Alden leads the elementary chorus in presenting songs to celebrate the holiday season!

Posted 1/7/13

Chango Elementary School PTA is offering two $750 scholarships to graduating Shenedehowa seniors who attended and graduated from Chango Elementary School. Scholarships are granted based on academic achievement, participation in extra-curricular activities, and community service. Applications are available at HSE Counseling Center and should be completed and returned by March 8, 2013.

Posted 12/6/12Food drive

Chango Student Council members collected non-perishable food items for their Annual Food Drive. It was a great success!

Posted 12/6/12Veteran Wall

Chango honored America's Veterans is a special way. A Veteran wall, banner, and display case proudly showed their appreciation and thanks!

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5/21/13 - School Budget Vote and Board Election [MORE]

5/22/13 - NYS Gr. 4 and 8 science performance test, Click here for "Don't Stress the Test" info

5/24/13 - No School

5/27/13 - Memorial Day, No School

6/14/13 - The 2012-13 calendar erroneously left off this elementary half day. Please be advised that it is a half day for elementary students. AM kindergarten attends.

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Kindergarten- Home Page

Grade 1 - Home Page

Grade 2-Home Page

Grade 3 - Home Page

Grade 4

Mrs. Kuhn

Grade 5 - Home Page

 

Special Areas

Speech Department

Mrs. Lee-Alden, music

Mrs. Schram, accelerated math

Coach Fersch, physical education

Mrs. Tallman, Shen Strings

Mrs. Kinne, Functional Skills Development

Department Webpages:

ELA/Literacy

Mathematics

Social Studies

Science

Fine Arts

World Languages (LOTE/ESL)

Health

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