October 25-29:

Niskayuna High School Craft Fair, Haunted House slated for Saturday, October 30
The annual Craft Fair and Haunted House at Niskayuna High School are slated for this Saturday. The Craft Fair will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., while the Haunted House will run from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Don't miss these popular events!

High School collects school supplies for Iraqi children this week -- October 25-29
Niskayuna High School social studies teachers and students are seeking help to send school supply kits to Iraqi children. Donations of supplies, money to help ship the supplies and time to help sort donations are all needed. For details, open the project flier (as a PDF document, or as a Microsoft Word document), [These links are no longer current and have been disabled.] see a High School social studies teacher, or call the Social Studies Department at (518) 382-2511, Ext. 4381.

Talking about student stress, academic integrity and home-school communications ...
The Board of Education is hosting several educational issues forums this school year to discuss and explore various topics with the public. The first is scheduled for tonight -- October 26 at 7 p.m. and will cover the topics mentioned above. Details [This link is no longer current and has been disabled.]

Review of buildings underway
Details from the district-wide review of school buildings are available online, including meeting minutes, general timeline and a list of upcoming events. Facility review

What do these staff members have in common?
Garry Boomhower, Carolyn Bourgeois, Ann Coleman, Brian Fisher, James Haber, Kristine Maxwell, Glen McCormack, Bob Nevulis, Diane Schermerhorn and Bob Winchester? Answer

Students recognized in national  program
Twenty-one Niskayuna High School students have been named "Commended" students in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship Program, for their scores on the PSAT. They are: Abigail Alger, Erin Armenia, Sadra Azizi, Monisha Datta, Kayla Eisman, Kevin Fuller, Benjamin Gifford, Jennifer Kleindienst, Caley Kovler, Kevin Kreifels, Jeffrey Leppert, Emily Levine, Michelle Lobo, Sylvia Lou, Robert Manor, Anjali Nirmalan, Adelaide Pagano, Elizaveta Plotnikov, Manuel Possolo, Katherine Sheehan and Alec Wilson. Congratulations!

1,000-Book Kid Program begins love of reading early
Each of the elementary schools offer this free program to families with preschoolers. Details
If your child will one day attend Craig Elementary School, don't miss the school's program kickoff on Thursday, October 21 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Craig kickoff details [This link is no longer current and has been disabled.]

Van Antwerp students read for a cause
Eighty-four Van Antwerp Middle School students spent a recent Friday evening (October 1) participating in a read-a-thon at the school to raise funds for the Double H Hole in the Woods Camp (a camp for critically ill children). Together they raised $4,808.18 -- great job students!

Surprise recognition for Board of Education
On Monday, October 18 at 7 p.m. everyone is invited to join a celebration of the Niskayuna Board of Education. Details [This link is no longer current and has been disabled.]

Best of Nisk-Art Show reception tonight
A reception for the Best of Nisk-Art show, now on display in the Nisk-Art Gallery (at Niskayuna High School) is scheduled for Thursday, October 14 at 6:30 p.m. Work from more than 100 students is on display -- congratulations students!

Special Education forum postponed
The Community Education forum on Special Education that was listed in the district calendar for October 13 has been postponed. The new date will be advertised when it has been determined.

Class of 1984 and Class of 1969 reunions scheduled
See the Alumni Reunions page for details about these upcoming events. And while you're there, check out the new Alumni Database.

Birchwood Elementary welcomes new principal, new school year

Birchwood students and staff created a mural at the school to welcome new Principal Debra Berndt (above) and the new school year. The mural features giant birch trees with handprints for leaves. Great job everyone! 

Students recognized in U.S. scholarship program
Congratulations to nine Niskayuna High School seniors, for being named National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists (based on their PSAT scores). They are: Scott Brainard, Elizabeth Brown, Michael Corey, Danielle Dignon, Anthony Guzman, Alice Lee, David Leib, Steven Leib and Denise Zong. Less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors are named semifinalists. Congratulations!

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