 |
|
 |
The latest news ...
Thursday charter hearing cancelled,
additional hearing planned Sept. 16
The City School District of Albany received notification that the
application for the Mosaic Stone Charter
School has been withdrawn. The public
hearing on this application that had
been scheduled for Thursday night at
Albany High School also has been
cancelled.
This is the second time in four
months that the Mosaic Stone
application has been unsuccessful.
Also, the district will hold a
public hearing Thursday, Sept. 16
regarding the renewal
application for Albany Community
Charter School (also K-4). The
public hearing will be from
5:30-6:30 p.m. at Montessori Magnet
School, located at 65 Tremont
Street. (MORE)
Celebrating student achievement
Exceptional Albany public school students
showcased
 They are your neighbors.
You may have seen them perform at concerts or compete
in athletic events. Perhaps one babysat your children, mowed your lawn
or taught you how to program your cell phone.
They are exceptional students in the City School
District of Albany. And they will be featured in the 2010-11 school
calendar that district families will receive shortly.
Principals from every district school selected representatives
who exemplify the thousands of exceptional students who attend Albany’s public schools. (MORE)
Opportunity. Achievement. Success.
School begins Tuesday, Sept. 7
Visit
the Central Registration Office in Lincoln Park to register your children
for the 2010-11 school year. You can choose from a wide range of schools and
programs to find the environment that will be the best fit.
Central Registration is located near the intersection
of Delaware and Morton avenues. You also can call 462-7207 for more
information and to find out what you'll need to register.
Visit the Student Registration
section for more details and to download applications.
The
2010-11 school year begins Tuesday, Sept. 7.
Harriet Gibbons
High School to close
as part of
high-school restructuring efforts
The City School District of Albany will close Harriet Gibbons High
School and enroll all students that would have attended the ninth-grade
academy at Albany High School this fall.
The district is developing a
plan for the students who had been scheduled to start their high-school
careers at Harriet Gibbons. The plan will include a special focus on all
freshmen who need additional academic and social-emotional supports. (MORE)
District calls for
State Ed to support
drastic changes in
math, ELA testing
The City School District of Albany joined school districts across the
state Wednesday in calling for the State Education Department to do more
to support the drastic changes in the scoring system for state tests in
math and English language arts.
"We applaud State Ed for recognizing that our education system needs to
be improved statewide,” said Board of Education President Daniel Egan.
“Chancellor Tisch is right when she says that the state tests were not
testing the right things in the right way. Albany is prepared to move
forward in making changes, but we also need additional resources and
support.” (MORE)
Summer reading
materials
available for
students at all grade levels
 During summer vacation, the City School District of Albany
wants to remind students and families about the fun and importance of summer
reading and writing.
Visit our Summer Reading
section for required and suggested projects for students at all grade
levels, as well as additional resources to plan fun summer projects between
school years.
School news
directly to your
cell phone, e-mail
from School News Notifier
The City School District of Albany has launched
a new e-mail and text-message notification system that allows parents and
community members to choose the information they will receive from each
school and around the district.
School News Notifier will provide text alerts up
to 140 characters regarding school closings, delays and other time-sensitive
emergencies. E-mail notices will provide the same level of information as
well as more detailed notices about a wide range of additional news and
events.
You can choose to sign up for this “opt-in”
service, and can unsubscribe at any time. Sign up by clicking the “Albany
SNN” logo on the right-hand menu on this page. (MORE)
Make your
reservations today for the
2010 Hall of Fame
induction dinner
The
14 members of the City School District of Albany Hall of Fame Class of 2010
will be inducted during a dinner reception Friday, Oct. 8, kicking off
Albany High School's annual Homecoming Weekend.
Tickets for the dinner are $35 if purchased by the reservation deadline of
Sept. 17. Tickets will be available at the door for $45. You can
download the dinner invitation and reservation form, and
visit the Hall of Fame section for more information about the Class of
2010 and more Homecoming Weekend activities.
Important safety tips for families
to review with children
The safety of our students is a top priority
in the City School District of Albany. We would like to remind parents of important safety
tips to review with the entire family.
These tips are intended to keep children
safe while they are walking, biking or riding a bus, as well as anytime they are out
in the community without parental supervision. (MORE)
Information about
pesticide use
The City School District of Albany will provide information to parents,
guardians and staff who want to receive advance notice about pesticide
use.
The district uses
pesticides as a last resort. And when pesticides are used, the district
practices Integrated Pest Management (IPM) -- a process for managing,
preventing and suppressing pests with minimal impact on human health and
the environment. The district hires outside pest-control contractors who
are required to follow IPM procedures. IPM is most successful when
teachers, students, employees and contractors work together.
If you would like to
be notified of pesticide use in the district, please contact the Buildings and
Grounds Office at 462-7324 to request a notification form, or
click here to download the form.
Annual inspection reports available
The City School District of Albany's annual
visual and fire inspection has been completed
for 2009. The inspection includes all school
buildings the district owns or leases.
Reports for each building are available. To
receive a copy, or for additional information,
call the Buildings and Grounds Department at
462-7323.
|
|
 |
Mark your calendar
Upcoming
events |
|
9/2 |
Delaware Community School Regular Pre-K and
K Orientation, 10-11 a.m. |
|
9/2 |
Thomas O'Brien
Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST) Pre-K and
K Orientation, 3-4:30 p.m. |
|
9/2 |
Board of Education
meeting, Albany High School, 7 p.m. |
|
9/3 |
Delaware Community School Dual-Language
Program Pre-K Orientation, 10-11 a.m. |
|
9/6 |
Labor Day, no
school |
|
9/7 |
FIRST DAY OF THE
2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR! |
|
9/9 |
Rosh Hashana, no
school |
|
9/10 |
Montessori Magnet
School Ice Cream Social, 6-7:30 p.m. |
|
9/14 |
Albany
High School Open House, 6:30-9 p.m. |
|
9/16 |
Board of Education
roundtable, Montessori Magnet School, 7 p.m. |
|
9/16 |
Delaware Community
School Open House, 6 p.m. |
|
9/16 |
North Albany Academy
Open House, 6:30 p.m. |
|
9/16 |
Pine Hills
Elementary School Meet the Teachers Night, 6:15-8
p.m. |
|
9/21 |
Giffen Memorial
Elementary School Open House, Pre-K-Grade 3,
6-7:30 p.m. |
|
9/21 |
New Scotland
Elementary School Open House, 6-8 p.m. |
|
9/21 |
William S. Hackett
Middle School Open House, 6:30 p.m. |
|
9/22 |
Montessori Magnet
School Parent Open House, 6:30 p.m. |
|
9/22 |
Thomas O'Brien
Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST) Open
House, 6:30-8 p.m. |
|
9/23 |
Eagle Point
Elementary School Open House, 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
|
9/23 |
Sheridan Preparatory
Academy Fall Open House, 6 p.m. |
|
9/24 |
Delaware Community
School Welcome Back Picnic, 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
|
9/24 |
Pine Hills
Elementary School Ice Cream Social, 6:30-8 p.m. |
|
9/25 |
Giffen Memorial
Elementary School Back-to-School Celebration, 11
a.m.-1 p.m. |
|
9/25 |
North Albany Academy
Homecoming, North Albany YMCA, 11:30 a.m. |
|
9/30 |
Eagle Point
Elementary School Literacy Celebration, 5:30-7:30
p.m. |
|
9/28 |
Arbor Hill
Elementary School Meet the Teacher Night, 6 p.m. |
|
10/2 |
APSTA Scholarship
Fundraiser Golf Outing, Capital Hills Golf Course,
Albany, 11 a.m. (Details) |
|
10/2 |
Schuyler Achievement
Academy Welcome Back Health Fair and Open House, 1
p.m. |
|
10//6 |
Giffen Memorial
Elementary School Open House, Grades 4-6, 6 p.m. |
|
10/7 |
Board of Education
meeting, Albany High School, 7 p.m. |
|
10/8 |
Hall of Fame Class
of 2010 dinner and induction ceremony, Clarion Inn,
3 Watervliet Ave., 6 p.m. (Details) |
|
10/9 |
Hall of Fame Class
of 2010 "Wall of Fame" ceremony, Albany High School,
11 a.m. (Details) |
|
10/9 |
Homecoming parade,
Albany High School to Bleecker Stadium, noon |
|
10/9 |
Homecoming football
game vs. Colonie, Bleecker Stadium, 1 p.m. |
|
10/11 |
Columbus Day, no
school |
|
10/13 |
Pine Hills
Elementary School Harvest Olympics, 6-8 p.m. |
|
10/14 |
Arbor Hill
Elementary School Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, 6-7:30
p.m. |
|
10/14 |
Pine Hills
Elementary School Hispanic Heritage Night, 6-8 p.m.
|
|
10/14 |
William S. Hackett
Elementary School Hispanic Heritage Celebration, 6
p.m. |
|
10/15 |
Delaware Community
School Family Math Night, 6-8 p.m. |
|
10/16 |
Albany School of
Humanities (ASH) Fall Cleanup, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
|
10/19 |
New Scotland
Elementary School "McNSES Night at McDonald's"
fundraiser,
4-7 p.m. |
|
10/20 |
Arbor Hill
Elementary School Movie Night, 6 p.m. |
|
10/21 |
Board of Education
roundtable, Arbor Hill Elementary School, 7 p.m. |
|
10/21 |
Schuyler Achievement
Academy Family Fun Night and Book Fair, 6 p.m. |
|
10/21 |
Sheridan Preparatory
Academy Book Fair, 6 p.m. |
|
10/22 |
Deadline for high
school winter sports sign-ups |
|
10/22 |
Eagle Point
Elementary School Multicultural Day, 5:30-7:30 p.m. |
|
10/22 |
William S. Hackett
Middle School Fall Harvest Dance, 7-9 p.m. |
|
|
