The South Colonie School District is embarking on a journey of compassion and goodwill as it celebrates its 75th anniversary. In an initiative aimed at spreading kindness throughout the community, the district has unveiled the “75 Acts of Kindness for 75 Years” campaign, set to kick off on the first day of the school year, …
Please see the supply lists below by grade level for the 2023-24 school year. Supply lists by grade Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade
Kindergarten Orientation May 11th from 5:00-6:00 You & your child are invited to join us for a tour of Saddlewood, meet the Kindergarten teachers, and see your classrooms! Families will be split up into 2 groups alphabetically. One group will tour, while the other group meets the teachers, & then we will switch! We hope …
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Playground to be built in honor of former Saddlewood Elementary student Charlie Fernandez who lost her battle with cancer in 2021; playground to feature areas for children with visual impairments Playground build set to begin on June 14; Ribbon cutting event to be held June 17 South Colonie Central School District announced today new details …
The Saddlewood Elementary School community joined the South Colonie Central School District to Stuff the Bus with Toys for Tots to ensure children in the community receive gifts during the holiday season. Toys For Tots, sponsored by the Marines Corps since 1947, annually provides some 237,000 Capital District children with toys for the holidays. U.S. Marine …
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South Colonie Central School District announced today its continued partnership with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve and the Village of Colonie for the 2022 “Stuff the Bus” Toys for Tots Campaign. For the 16th consecutive year, the district will host numerous toy collection drives to ensure children in the community receive gifts during the holiday …
Our elementary schools took part in celebrating World Peace Day on Wednesday, Sept. 21 by attending a read-aloud of the book Can We Say Peace! Students in the district’s five elementary schools participated in individual assemblies geared towards opening a dialogue about what peace means. “It is important to teach students what it means to …
This message was emailed to South Colonie families on Aug. 24 at 9 a.m. Dear South Colonie Parents/Guardians, This message is to inform you that the 2022-23 school information for your child(ren) will be released and available to view on the ASPEN portal at the following times: Elementary and Middle School schedules and teacher assignments …
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Today’s economy is quickly shifting with educators, administrators and families seeking ways to engage students earlier with curriculum and project-based efforts to deliver Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) into today’s classroom. Whether it is science, technology or mathematics – these areas are being quickly defined as items of interest and need for students …
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Earlier this month, students, faculty and staff at Saddlewood Elementary worked to raise funds for humanitarian efforts centering on supporting families and individuals displaced by the recent crisis in Ukraine. As part of that building-wide effort, students – – with support from faculty and staff – – worked to raise $2,400.25, in addition to highlighting …
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