Category: Elementary School
Just Run Program Starting for Grades 2-4
Jefferson Elementary is excited to announce a new Just Run program for our Grades 2-4 students! Just Run is a national running and track and field program that helps young children build running strength and endurance safely, learn to be good teammates, and offers the opportunity to compete with other young runners. The program is …
Jefferson Reads for Ronald McDonald House Letter
Jefferson Elementary is once again participating in the Read for Ronald McDonald House Program this year! The program supports the Ronald McDonald House of Albany, which provides housing and supportive services to families of children who are sick and receiving treatment from our local area hospitals. Our Jefferson students will once again be reading to …
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Native American History Museum
Fourth graders in Ms. Week’s class proudly shared their research projects last week during their Native American Artifact Museum! From longhouses to drums to meticulously made wampum jewelry, students proudly shared their creations with families and other classes who complimented their work and asked questions. Students were only too eager to share what they learned, …
Snowshoe Fun at Jefferson
Snowshoe fun at Jefferson this week thanks to Thacher State Park staff who spent three days teaching our 1st graders how to snowshoe! Thacher State Park provided plenty of snowshoes for students to try as they learned how to put them on and trekked across the back fields. Students also learned about animal tracks and …
Intramural Volleyball Fun
Jefferson students finished up their volleyball intramural program last week with the help of some Varsity Volleyball Team Lady Sabres! 🏐 Students learned fundamental volleyball skills like bumping, setting and serving. They then put their new skills to the test with some fun scrimmages. “It’s been a great afterschool activity to introduce the sport and …
Fun Learning at Dinosaur Museum
Mrs. Knapik’s 2nd graders enjoyed a great day showcasing their writing, science and art skills last week at the annual Dinosaur Museum! Students welcomed families and first grade guests as they shared all that they had learned about their dinosaurs. “Students researched and wrote a dinosaur report, as well as wrote and illustrated a fantasy …
2nd Grade Biography Portfolios
Ms. Santabarbara’s 2nd grade class welcomed family and friends for a Biography Portfolio Party, where students proudly shared the hard work they put into their presentations! Thank you for visiting Jefferson and brightening our students’ day! #sabrepride See more photos on our Flickr page!
Schalmont Shares Lead Testing Results
Dear Schalmont families, We would like to share with our families information about the recent lead testing that was conducted in our schools. As you may know, all school districts in New York are required to test water fixtures for the presence of lead every five years. This year, New York State lowered its lead …
Transportation Team Committed to Bus Safety
Schalmont is beyond fortunate to have this simply amazing Transportation team, who gathered Wednesday evening for an annual School Bus Safety Refresher Course. We could not be prouder of the work they do to ensure the safety of our students, not only at trainings like this but each and every day as they bring our …
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