Category: Van Schaick Grade School
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Believe Day at VSGS brings smiles and hope
Writing a letter to Santa is a tradition that many children enjoy. The students at Van Schaick Grade School have been writing their letters for the past 16 years, knowing that every letter will help make a difference in the lives of other children. The tradition is part of the Macy’s Believe campaign and for…
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Board of Education to meet on December 11
The Cohoes Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 11 in the Middle School library. Doors will open at 5:50 p.m. The agenda will be available on the Board of Education page. A link to a recording of the meeting will be posted to our Board of Education page shortly thereafter.…
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RPI Engineering Ambassadors bring STEM to young students
Once again, the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Engineering Ambassadors visited our elementary schools to engage students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities. Students benefited from this unique learning experience as they worked alongside college students who come equipped with fun, hands-on activities. Why is it important to introduce students to STEM so early?…
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Cohoes firefighters help raise awareness during Fire Prevention Month
October is Fire Prevention Month and with that comes reminders to our elementary students about prevention and safety from our friends at the Cohoes Fire Department, who visited all three elementary schools to spread awareness about fire safety. In 1922, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) named the second week of October Fire Prevention Week…
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School year kicks off with PBIS events
Over the past month, students have been settling into school, learning schedules, developing routines, mastering their lockers and making new friends. One part of the beginning of school that students look forward to is the “PBIS Kick-off.” Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) is a school-wide approach to help prevent misbehavior and learn how to…
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Summer programs prepare students for upcoming school year
Our schools were buzzing with activity over the past five weeks with students enrolled in summer learning, setting themselves up on a path to success for the upcoming school year. From rescuing monarch butterflies to designing lighthouses to doing writing and research-based projects, our elementary students have been enjoying a summer filled with learning mixed…
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CCSD Honors 2023-24 Retirees
At the recent Board of Education meeting, long-time faculty and staff who are set to retire were recognized for their outstanding contributions. There are five employees with a combined total of 110 years of service to the district. Cheryl Barber – School Nurse, Van Schaick Grade School – 14 years Patty Caputo – English teacher,…
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Career Week introduces elementary students to future possibilities
From College Days to Career Week, our elementary students have been introduced to the many possibilities that await them upon high school graduation. Students were excited to learn about the various career opportunities from many friends in our community (a few were even Cohoes alumni) who spoke to them about their particular fields. From a…
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Elementary students learn about higher education
It’s never too early to plant the seed about higher education in students, which is why our elementary schools take part in ‘College Day’ in January. “It’s important to educate our young students early on to expose them to different pathways,” said Cohoes High School Career Education Coordinator Rebecca LaForest. Last week Harmony Hill kicked…
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Van Schaick Grade School celebrates “Believe Day” and Holidays Around the World
For the 15th year in a row, Van Schaick Grade School Principal Jacqueline DeChiaro is bringing Christmas magic to her students with “Believe Day,” which has grown to include an entire week of fun. What originally started in 2008 as a letter writing campaign to Santa Claus has grown over the years to include holidays…