Karigon is one of four K-5 elementary schools located on the main campus. It is connected to Orenda Elementary School sharing a cafeteria/auditorium. It opened in 1968.
Posted 5/22/12
The award was announced this morning live on the show. Bryan
was one of five finalists nationwide. Bryan’s prize includes
a trophy, laptops for his classroom and a $25,000 donation
to the district.
Mr. Sawyer’s commitment to his students and their success is
unwavering. He is a champion for learning and excellence. We
are proud of the work he does at Karigon Elementary &
Shenendehowa Central Schools.
Congratulations, Bryan, on your well-deserved honor! [MORE
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Posted 4/25/12
The Buddy Program is an afterschool program for students of all abilities run by Mr. Sawyer and Ms. Kunz. This program occurs every other Wednesday for the entire school year. The children participate in a variety of activities including arts & crafts, cooking, and games. The goal of the Buddy Program is to provide the opportunity for all students to work and play as a member of a group while learning to be compassionate and caring individuals.
Posted 4/16/12
Karigon 5th graders in Mrs. Palmieri’s class had a video conference with students in Hudson City Schools. Students practiced parts of speech by sharing MadLibs.
Posted 4/16/12
The third annual "5th Grade's Got
Talent" show was held in March and it was a wonderful
night!
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Posted 3/27/12
On Saturday, March 3rd, two teams from
Karigon competed in the Regional Odyssey of the Mind
Competition.
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Posted 3/27/12
On Tuesday March 20th, Fourth Grade
string students from Karigon participated in their first
Orchestra Showcase Performance.
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Posted 3/27/12
Karigon Kaleidoscope workshops are
once again a big hit.
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Posted 3/16/12
Friday, March 
9th Karigon families
took part in the Relay for Life Dance Party. Relay for
Life helps communities across the globe celebrate the
lives of people who have battled cancer and fight back
against the disease. [MORE
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Posted 3/2/12
As part of Shenendehowa’s “Turn It Off” Respect the Earth Campaign, Mrs. Morrissey’s 3rd grade students will read their persuasive letters about saving energy to students in grades 1-3 on Friday, March 16th at Karigon Elementary School’s Morning Program in the Cafeteria. Click here for more information regarding this month long event at the 8 elementary schools.
Posted 2/17/12
The Karigon Family Science night
was
held 2/3/12 and was a night filled with family fun. There was
Jenga, Rockets, Bubble experiments and more. [MORE]
Posted 2/17/12
Mrs. Adams’ 5th graders made a positive
contribution to their community by sewing their class quilt for
the Shenendehowa Quilting Project.
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Posted 2/14/12
Third grade students from Mrs.
Bortoloni and Mrs. Henson’s class at Karigon are learning
to get along with each other. Third graders celebrated
Martin Luther King, Jr., by sharing artwork and listening
to the inspirational work of Martin Luther King, Jr. They
created and shared this project at Karigon’s Morning
Program.
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Posted 2/14/12
Karigon students created snowflakes
representing each caring and compassionate deed they
carried out during the months of December and January.
They are on display on the moveable wall in the cafeteria.
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Posted 2/1/12
The second grade students in Ms. Douty and Mrs. Karpovich’s class know the importance of staying active year round. They wanted to give others ideas for staying active in the winter, so they created a Photo Story for Karigon’s Morning Program. [MORE]
Posted 1/13/12
On December 20 & 21 the Karigon PTA
sponsored "A Christmas Carol" by The Puppet People for the
3rd and 5th graders in the Media Center.
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Posted 12/16/11
Karigon & Orenda 4th & 5th graders
once again are enjoying the Intramural Ice Skating program
at the Clifton Park Arena. [MORE
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Posted 12/7/11
Compassion is the Character Word for the Month of December. This PowerPoint by MRS. KNISS’ FIRST GRADE CLASS also demonstrates the Profile of an Elementary Student in practice.
Posted 11/17/11
Each year the Karigon School faculty
and staff invite parents to accompany their child(ren)
into the classroom as a way of celebrating “Bring Your
Parents to School Day” during American Education Week.
This year 356 parents attended![MORE
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Posted 11/1/11
Karigon 4th Graders arrive to school in a fire truck after winning the Fire Prevention Poster contest!
Posted 11/1/11
The Monster Mash party at Karigon.
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Posted 10/13/11
Students in Mrs. Philo's 4th Grade class at Karigon enjoy hands-on math with Base 10 blocks funded through DonorsChoose.org!
POsted 10/4/11
Sunday, October 2nd was the first
Karigon Fun Run. The sun came out and the event was a
success with 50 student walkers and several parents.
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5/25 - 28/12 - No School, Memorial Day Weekend
6/2/12 - A Green and White Night, Shenendehowa Educational Foundation Fundraiser 6:30 p.m., Hilton Garden Inn
6/8/12 - Half Day ES, AM Kdg in Session
6/15/12 - Half Day ES, AM Kdg in Session
6/21/12 - Half Day ES, No Kdg, Last Day of School
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Mrs. Kniss; Mrs. Trotta; Mrs. Chew
Grade 2 - Home Page
Grade 3
Mrs. Morrissey; Mrs. Paupini, Mrs. Flynn
Grade 4- Home Page
Mrs. Race;
Mrs. Philo;
Mrs. Schmitt;
Mrs.
Andrews;
Mrs.Philo's and Mrs. Fischer's webquest
Grade 5-Home Page
Mrs. Adams;
Mrs. Palmieri;
Mrs. DiBari;
Mr. Feher
Special Areas
Mr. Decker, Physical Education
Mrs. Schram, accelerated math
Academic Intervention Services (AIS)
Mrs. Jasinski- Elementary Strings
| GRADES 1-5 School starts at 8:05 a.m. School dismisses at 2:15 p.m HALF DAYS Dismissal is 11:15 a.m |
AM KINDERGARTEN |
PM KINDERGARTEN |
