Beginning, Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, all students at South Colonie Central School District will enjoy the benefit of receiving free complete breakfast and lunch meals at school. This development, made possible through the expansion of the federal Community Eligibility Provision, aims to ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals without any cost to …
Kindergarten students are invited to join us for a bus orientation, supply drop off and a chance to meet their teacher in the classroom. Students will meet their teacher, take a short ride in the parking lot, and discuss bus safety and the rules of riding a bus. Please note: Kindergarten Orientation is just for …
The supply drop off for Veeder Elementary will be September 6 during the following time slots. Kindergarten, 9 to 9:45 a.m. First Grade, 10 to 10:45 a.m. Second Grade, 11 to 11:45 a.m. Third Grade, 1 to 1:45 p.m. Fourth Grade, 2 to 2:45 p.m. Link to flyer Supply list by grade Please see the …
As the end of the school year quickly approaches, it is an exciting time to reflect on the past year and to imagine how the next year will go. A new school year can mean new teachers, new subjects, new buildings and sometimes even a new school district. Students set to graduate with the Colonie …
Veeder Elementary’s talented third-grade students showcased their engineering talents today, as they designed and tested their very own race cars! Armed with materials and their creative minds, these budding inventors crafted cars capable of carrying an egg while racing down a ramp and braving a collision with a cement block. It was a race against …
Students on the Veeder Elementary School’s Odyssey of the Mind team recently competed in the New York state finals competition, placing eighth against other elementary schools across the state. This final competition was conducted at the New York state fairgrounds in Syracuse mid-April. Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that teaches students how …
The Veeder Elementary School hosted their Art Festival to celebrate the creativity that the students have displayed throughout the school year. Staff and parents joined Veeder Elementary Art Teacher Betsy Ryan to transform the hallways of the school into an art gallery. The team hung up over 1200 pieces of art that they students had …
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that teaches students how to develop and use their natural creativity to become problem-solvers. The program emphasizes teamwork, budgeting, time management, public speaking, and so much more. This weekend, seven Veeder Elementary students attended the first round competition, the Region 7 tournament at Shenendehowa Central School District …
Alex Van Wie is a fourth grade ELA teacher at Veeder Elementary. She started her career at South Colonie six years ago at Roessleville as a long-term substitute and has been with the district ever since. Her nomination comes from an appreciative coworker, “Mrs. Van Wie goes above and beyond to make engaging lessons for …
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 …