Throughout the month of March, the themes of poise and self-control were highlighted by the Sand Creek students and staff. This included the “Fri-yay” activity during lunch periods, which celebrated creativity and featured some Bob Ross inspired fun from some of our amazing staff members. Students recognized by Sand Creek staff members were invited to …
Sand Creek Cast & Crew Drama Club to present Lion King, Jr as Spring Musical. The show is set to be held in April. Show times April 26 Grandparents’ Night, 5:30 p.m. April 27 show 7 p.m. April 28 show 7 p.m. April 29 show 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets All tickets are $6.00 New …
Payton Rundell, a Sand Creek Middle School student and proud Siena Saints fan, wowed an audience of over 6,000 with her impeccable shooting skills during The Shooting Stars competition, sponsored by Northeastern Fine Jewelry held during the Siena men’s basketball regular season home game at MVP Arena on Feb. 12. Watch a clip of Payton …
In late January, the South Colonie Central School District announced that they will host this year’s regional KidWind Challenge, the industry-leading renewable energy design and construction student competition that encourages renewable energy education in the classroom. This year’s regional event will measure power produced as well as have students make presentations to judges at Sand …
Each February, the nation celebrates Black History Month by honoring the contributions African Americans have made throughout history, while also recognizing that the fight for racial justice continues. This month, Sand Creek 7th-grade students in Ms. Medved’s social studies class joined together to celebrate influential Black Americans in honor of the month-long celebration. The students …
An amazing duo of cape-less superheroes will emerge at Sand Creek Middle School to show students and educators how they can spread HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist) in their classrooms—and beyond. Tom Murphy and Rick Yarosh, of Sweethearts & Heroes, a student empowerment and empathy activation team that aims to prevent bullying and suicide, will …
Sand Creek students and staff have taken part in their now-annual Helping Hands food collection drive during the months of November and December. Each homeroom was asked to collect over 20 different food items to be included in holiday care packages that will be given to Sand Creek families in need during the holidays. Thank …
Shaunna Pastuszak is an eighth-grade social studies teacher at Sand Creek Middle School. She has been with the district for 20 years. Pastuszak was nominated twice for a Meet the Pack spotlight. Once by a thankful parent and another by a fellow staff member. Besides being an all-star teacher, Pastuszak is a huge advocate in …
In mid October, the South Colonie Central School District announced a new series titled “Meet the Pack” aimed at highlighting South Colonie staff members that go above and beyond for the school community. Rachel Clement has only been teaching at South Colonie for a year and a half but she is already making waves. Clement …
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Sand Creek participated in the national “Red, White and Jeans” event in advance of Veterans Day . Sand Creek staff wore patriotic colors and made individual donations totaling $542 in support of veterans! The money raised will be donated to the “GI Go Fund”, an organization that provides assistance to all military veterans …
