Sixth graders in Mrs. Rogers’ Social Studies class at Sand Creek Middle School culminated a study of Medieval Times by presenting their research in a role in Feudal society. They discussed what their daily responsibilities were, whether they lived on a Feudal Manor or in a Monastery, and their rights and responsibilities within the Feudal …
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Forest Park Elementary School students were recognized for demonstrating the character trait of Honesty at Morning Program in May.
Sand Creek Middle School students celebrate National Physical Education and Sports Week with exercise and games of ultimate Frisbee in the gym. The South Colonie Board of Education declared May 1-7 National Physical Education and Sports Week to recognize the contributions and efforts of the school professional in providing education to students in physical education …
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Master Seargent Sally Baker visited third graders at Veeder Elementary School and told the class about her work in Antarctica. She discussed the weather, terrain, work sites, environment and much more. The children were so interested in what she had to share. It truly was a “once in a lifetime” lesson about a place in …
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More news from South Colonie Friends of Theatre Arts … We just had a fun and exciting afternoon with Cathryn Wake the Broadway actor from “The Great Comet” and her latest show “The Other Josh Cohen.” She did a mini workshop with some of Colonie High School’s Line n Cue actors and a few of …
First graders from Forest Park Elementary School went on a field trip to Indian Ladders Farm this week and interacted with the baby animals. The children were able to pet and learn about chicks, turkey poults, ducklings, goslings, bunnies, lambs, goat kids, piglets, and calves. They visited the goat playground and learn about goat behavior. …
Welcome home to the intrepid South Colonie travelers who visited France over spring break 2019! The photos posted on social media from Paris, the Loire Valley and Normandy are utterly breathtaking. Mr. Mensching, Lisha Kill Middle School French teacher and group leader of the trip, reported that the tour ran very smoothly with lots of smiles every …
The Colonie Central High School Art Club went on a field trip to the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art (MASS MoCA) this spring. MASS MoCA is a museum in North Adams that showcases contemporary artwork. Amanda Harris also chaperoned the event.
Forest Park Elementary School continued its STEM challenge tradition this spring featuring Mrs. Geddes’ fourth graders and Miss Capobianco’s first graders. Together, students used jelly beans, marshmallows, and toothpicks to create standing structures. Forest Park STEM Challenge Photo Gallery
Shaker Road Elementary School third graders held their annual technology challenge in April with many families in attendance. Students were challenged to build a car that would safely and quickly carry a raw egg down an ramp into a barrier. This activity was completed at home and cars were test run at school a few weeks …
