Van Schaick students achieve “yeti goals” (video)
Embedded Youtube video of Van Schaick students achieving goals
Category: Van Schaick News
Free breakfast and lunch all summer
The district’s summer meal program provides free breakfast and lunch for all Cohoes children from July 1 to August 30. All children age 0-18, regardless of income, are welcome to join us for breakfast or lunch. All food must be eaten at the school. Walk-ins are welcome! Abram Lansing Monday – Friday, July 1 – …
Van Schaick supply lists for 2019-20
Kindergarten Black dry erase markers Folders – 2 green (homework), 1 blue (Wednesday folder) 76 ct. crayons for art class 2 -24 ct. crayons for class 3 glue sticks 2 dozen pencils 2 boxes Kleenex 1st Grade 4 – 2-pocket folders, 2-yellow, 2-green (pocket folders with 3 holes) 2 – 2-pocket folders of your choice …
Van Schaick Field Day
A little rain wasn’t going to stop our Van Schaick students on Tuesday from going all out at their Field Day! They had a blast with the inflatable bouncy obstacle course, giant velcro dart board, relay races, face painting, and photo booth. See more photos on our public Facebook album.
Prevent “summer slide” with these free reading opportunities
“Summer slide” is the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year. The effects of summer slide are cumulative, as researchers estimate that by the time a struggling reader reaches middle school, summer reading loss has accumulated to a two-year lag in reading achievement. Thankfully, we …
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Cohoes students recognized for P.E. leadership
Students representing four Cohoes schools were recognized on May 6 at the 34th Annual Capital Zone NYS Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Leadership Awards Ceremony at Hudson Valley Community College. Students who received this award were selected by their physical education teachers on the basis of leadership skills. The students – from …
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Van Schaick “peeps” make a difference
“The Peeps at Van Schaick Grade School Make a Difference to Others” They certainly do! Students and staff teamed up last week to put together treat bags for local homeless shelters. Van Schaick families donated all of the treats, which filled bags that were colorfully decorated by students.
Cohoes families experience the world at ENL picnic
Cohoes students and their families traveled the world on April 19 at the annual ENL picnic. The event featured foods from Moldova, Italy, Sudan, Pakistan, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Puerto Rico, Republic of Congo, Albania, and the United States. Students researched where they were born, where they live now, and used Google Maps to show off their …
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Van Schaick recognizes Autism Awareness Day
Van Schaick Grade School students and staff recognized National Autism Awareness Day on Tuesday by wearing blue or rainbow colors. School leaders lead discussions about autism and discussed with students ways they can be a friend to a person with autism. “We learned that we’re all pieces of a puzzle,” said Principal Jacqueline DeChiaro.
Van Schaick celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
Van Schaick Grade School students and staff packed the gym Thursday morning to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD). The event was especially meaningful to Van Schaick parents Jeff and Caroline Stallmer, whose sons Oliver and Oscar have Down syndrome. “It’s just amazing for the school to support these guys and bring together kids with …
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