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Veeder Elementary School won this year's annual Amy Tisa Memorial Basketball Game vs Shaker Road, an event that raised $4,600 for two local families. view a photo gallery
Veeder Wins Amy Tisa Memorial Basketball Game
Posted on May 20, 2013
Veeder and Shaker Road elementary schools held the annual Amy Tisa Memorial Charity Basketball Game in May (postponed from a winter snow storm earlier this year) and raised $4,600 to help two local families. view a photo gallery
'Eat Like a Rainbow' Focuses on Healthy Choices
Posted on May 16, 2013
Songwriter/guitarist Jay Mankita was a special guest at the Veeder Elementary School, presenting a concert for students focusing on healthy choices - food, fresh air, exercise, and sustainability. The program is entitled: "Eat Like a Rainbow." full story
Veeder Hosts Fairytale Ball Fundraiser
Posted on May 13, 2013
Veeder Elementary School was transformed into a magical fantasy on May 10 for the second annual Fairytale Ball in memory of Sophia Rossetti. More than 350 Veeder students and family members packed school for a great time and to support a great cause, raising money to help families through For The Love of Sophie Foundation. view a photo gallery
Veeder Spring Physical Education Fun Newsletter
Posted on May 1, 2013
Click here (pdf) to view the spring edition of the Veeder Elementary School Physical Education Fun newsletter.
Veeder Elementary Celebrates Its Annual Art Show
Posted on May 1, 2013
The Veeder Elementary School sponsored its annual art show on Friday, April 26th showcasing over 2200 pieces of artwork designed and created by elementary students in grades K-4 under the direction of art teacher, Anthony Jesmain. view a photo gallery
Kindergartners Take On Clean Up Project in Honor of Earth Day 2013
Posted on April 22, 2013
In honor of Earth Day, Mrs. Backus’ Kindergarten class at Veeder Elementary School is learning how important it is to take care of the Earth and how humans can have a positive and negative impact on the planet. full story
Superintendent Helps Veeder Third Graders on Library Research Project
Posted on April 15, 2013
The Veeder Elementary School library had a special visitor recently to help third graders with their research project - South Colonie Superintendent Jonathan Buhner. full story
Winter Learning in Kindergarten Class
Posted on March 25, 2013
Laura Backus’ Kindergarten class at Veeder Elementary School has had a very busy winter of learning. This photo gallery features some highlights from Dr. Seuss’s birthday reading program, giving our letters to the mail carrier and counting various objects to celebrate the 100th day of school. view a photo gallery
Kindergartners Win Day of Bowling From Amy Tisa Basketball Raffle
Posted on March 25, 2013
Veeder Elementary School kindergartners were the teacher winners in the Amy Tisa Memorial Basketball Game raffle and were treated to a day of bowling with all the Kindergarten teachers. full story
Veeder Holds Home Spun Dance Program
Posted on March 15, 2013
Veeder Elementary School held a Home Spun Dance program this winter, a blend of tradition and exercise for students and staff. full story
PTA Donates $1,500 in Books to School Library
Posted on March 14, 2013
In these times of budget cuts, it was a welcome surprise to receive more than $1,500 in books for the Veeder Elementary School library through the Scholastic Book Fair sponsored by the PTA. full story
Veeder Students Participate in Odyssey of the Mind Competition
Posted on March 7, 2013
Three teams from Veeder Elementary School competed at the regional Odyssey of the Mind tournament on March 2. full story
Veeder February Physical Education Fun Newsletter
Posted on February 28, 2013
Click here (pdf) to view the February edition of the Veeder Elementary School Physical Education Fun newsletter.
Penny Harvest Group to Help Ronald McDonald House
Posted on February 25, 2013
Jeffrey Yule, the Executive Director of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, visited the Veeder Elementary School Penny Harvest/Service Projects Committee in February. full story
Slapstick Science Comes to Veeder School
Posted on February 5, 2013
The students of Veeder Elementary School were treated to an entertaining and educational assembly entitled "The Notion of Motion" by Slapstick Scientist Dr. Quinton Quark. full story
Second Graders Turn Classroom Into Animal Museum
Posted on February 1, 2013
Mrs. Parisi’s second graders at Veeder Elementary School turned their classroom into a Animal Museum. full story
• Penny Harvest Group Makes Valentine Cards full story (January 31, 2013)
• Kindergarten Cozy Reading Day view a photo gallery (January 28, 2013)
• PARP Campaign Kick Off full story (January 7, 2013)
• Students Entertain at Ingersoll Place full story (December 21, 2012)
• Obama Writes to Second Graders full story (December 17, 2012)
• Veeder Penny Harvest Underway full story (November 30, 2012)
• Third Grade Thanksgiving Feast full story (November 27, 2012)
• Jeff Nathan Visits Veeder full story (November 15, 2012)
• Kindergartners Sweet November Election full story (November 15, 2012)
• Fourth Graders Hold Presidential Election full story (November 10, 2012)
• Fall Learning in Kindergarten Class view a photo gallery (November 7, 2012)
• Penny Harvest Committee Organizes full story (November 6, 2012)
• Veeder Halloween Parade view a photo gallery (November 2, 2012)
• Fire Prevention Week Drawing Contest full story (October 11, 2012)
• South Colonie Students Return to School view a photo gallery (September 5, 2012)
• School Menu Changes Enacted For New School Year full story (August 30, 2012)
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• Veeder Elementary School 2009-2010 News Stories archives
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