5th Annual iCARE Chili Cook-Off Raises $3,000 For Equinox

Colonie Central High School 5th annual iCARE Chili Cook-Off on Jan. 18 raised some $3,000 for Equinox, iCARE’s partner in battling domestic violence and raising awareness and support for those in need of safer relationships and home lives. This was the chili cook-off’s largest fundraising total ever. The event was held at the Village of …

Governor Unveils Executive Budget; District Foundation Aid Increase Proposed at 0.25 Percent

New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo presented a state budget proposal on Jan. 15 that includes a $956 million school aid increase for 2019-20. Under the governor’s proposal, total school aid would be $27.7 billion, which represents a statewide increase of 3.6 percent. For South Colonie, the governor has proposed a 1.99 percent or $423,423 …

iCARE Chili Cook-Off Serves Up More Than Just a Warm Meal

iCARE Chili Cook-Off Serves Up More Than Just a Warm Meal – local news story. Come on out today, Friday, Jan. 18, 4-8 p.m., at the Village of Colonie Rec Center. View a Preview Video of the Chili Cook-Off

Veeder Kindergarten Winter Fun

Veeder Elementary School Kindergartners made two types of snow in science class this week. Then the children compared their manmade snow to the real thing. They also played a game to see who could dress for winter the fastest. They finished their winter fun by making paper snowflakes for the school office.  Veeder Kindergarten Winter …

Roessleville Holds Math Olympiad

Roessleville Elementary School students participated in the Math Olympiad. The Math Olympiad is a program that stimulates enthusiasm and a love for Mathematics.  Students are introduced to important mathematical concepts, and are taught strategies for problem solving. The Math Olympiad develops mathematical flexibility in solving problems, strengthening mathematical intuition, and fostering mathematical creativity and ingenuity. …

Roessleville Morning Yoga

Roessleville Elementary School students in grades K-2 participate in morning yoga led by Mrs. Tedisco and Mrs. Ringer.

Third Graders Engage in STEM Experiments With Sand Creek Teacher

Mr. Brown, STEM teacher from Sand Creek Middle School, visited Mrs. LoPresti’s third grade classroom at Roessleville Elementary School to lead science experiments. The students worked in pairs to see firsthand how non-touching forces can work. Mr. Brown then led a group experiment to deepen the students’ understanding of this concept.

CCHS CEIP Student Works in Elementary Education at Roessleville

Colonie Central High School senior Liberty Sager is enrolled in the Career Exploration Internship Program course and is in the process of completing her internship in Elementary Education at Roessleville Elementary School. Liberty plans on attending SUNY Oneonta in the fall of 2019 and major in Childhood Education. She was hired (during the term of …

Roessleville Second Graders Experience ‘Matter, Matter, Everywhere’

The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST) visited with Roessleville Elementary School second graders in January to present “Matter, Matter, Everywhere!” Students were able to investigate and learn about the three states of matter through many fun and fascinating science experiments. Thank you to our PTA for funding this exciting program! View a Photo …

Forest Park Student ‘Snowflaked’ at Morning Program

Forest Park Elementary School students, throughout the month of December, made snowflakes as part of our ongoing mindfulness series. The snowflakes were on display in the school hallways. Last week students were challenged to estimate the number of snowflakes and submit their answers. Arabella’s estimation was the closest. For coming closest, she was “snowflaked” at …

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