Van Schaick puts the “i” in ‘kindness’
In celebration of World Kindness Day, Van Schaick Grade School students on Wednesday became the “I” in kind. “Our students are kind every day,” said principal Jacqueline DeChiaro. “But today …
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Van Schaick wraps up a busy week!
Van Schaick Grade School had a busy week to say the least! Oct. 21-25 was Character Education Week, with students wearing different color shirts each day to represent a positive …
Van Schaick art project reminds students there’s ‘only one you’
By week’s end, the base of the tree in front of Van Schaick Grade school will be a lot more colorful. As part of an art project inspired by the …
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4th Annual MENtors Walk draws big crowd
Hundreds of male mentors, from dads and grandads to older brothers and uncles, turned out Wednesday morning for the elementary schools’ 4th Annual MENtors Walk. Abram Lansing and Harmony Hill …
Free breakfast and lunch for all Cohoes students
District leaders were recently informed that in 2019-20 all Cohoes students will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch for free under the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). Last year, only …
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Van Schaick students achieve “yeti goals” (video)
Embedded Youtube video of Van Schaick students achieving goals
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …