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2020
Everybody counts
2021 Everybody learns
Building a Culture Anti-Racism Resources
Organizations to follow on social media:
In the Schenectady City School District, we work to ensure that race,
● Antiracism Center: Twitter @antiracismctr
economics and disability do not serve as predictors of student outcomes.
We identify and help our students in the ways that they need help and ● Audre Lorde Project: Facebook.com/AudreLordeProject
focus our efforts on teaching the whole child, meaning physically, mentally ● Black Women’s Blueprint: Twitter @blackwomensbp
and socially. ● Color Of Change: Twitter @colorofchange
We continue to be dedicated to equity, empathy and inclusion. We are ● Colorlines: Twitter @colorlines
proud to be a culturally diverse district and strive every day to provide a ● The Conscious Kid: Twitter @consciouskidlib
culturally-responsive education. ● Equal Justice Initiative: Twitter @eji_org
● Muslim Girl: Twitter @Muslimgirl
● NAACP: Twitter @NAACP
● United We Dream: Twitter @UnitedWeDream
Read More Anti-Racism Resources at
www.antiracismproject.org
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
School Hours School Closings and Delays
School delays or closings will be
Registering your child
for school
Required Vaccinations
for Students
broadcast by or listed on the websites of Registration for school must take place New York State Public Health Law
Elementary Schools the following: in person by the parent or guardian at the mandates all students enrolled in
Classes: 8:00 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Central Registration Office located in the PreK-12th grade, regardless of their
WGY (810-AM) WRGB (TV 6)
District Central Offices at Mont Pleasant learning virtually or in-person, to provide
Half Day: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. WTRY (98.3-FM) WTEN (TV 10) Middle School. documentation that they have received
WFLY (92.3-FM) WNYT (TV 13) all of their required vaccines. Students
At this time, registration is by appointment
Middle Schools must be excluded from school if this
WROW (590-AM) WXXA (TV 23) only. Please call 518-370-8101 Ext. 28116 documentation is not in place.
Classes: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or 28127 to make an appointment to
WPYX (106.5-FM) Spectrum News
Albany come in and register your child. • Polio (IPV/OPV)
Schenectady High School WGNA (107.7-FM)
• DTap, DPT, or Tdap (Diptheria,
SCSD website: Office Hours
Classes: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Tetanus and Pertussis)
www.schenectady.k12.ny.us Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
If school is closed … To register your child, you will need the • Hepatitis B
All classes and activities—day and student’s birth certificate, immunization
record, copy of a current physical done • Varicella (chickenpox)
evening—are canceled.
within a year (for kindergartners only), • Meningitis
One-Hour Delay proof of residency and picture ID for the
parent/guardian.
• The school day will begin one hour later Food Services
than normal. Acceptable forms for proof of residency In the Schenectady City School District,
• Students who are transported will be include current utility or phone bill, cable we believe that providing adequate
Infinite Campus picked up at bus stop locations one television bill, rental agreement, auto nutrition is one of the most important
Parent Portal hour later than normal. insurance policy, current NYS driver’s ways we can help our children perform
Infinite Campus is the student license or a payroll check. (Proof must be academically. Thanks to the Community
Two-Hour Delay
information system of the dated within 30 days of registration.) Eligibility Provision (CEP), all students
• The school day will begin two hours Please contact the registration office at in the Schenectady City School District
Schenectady City School District.
later than normal. 370-8101 Ext. 28116 if you are having receive free daily breakfast and lunch.
Parents who register to use it have
access to their child’s schedule, • Students who are transported will be trouble obtaining acceptable forms of proof. There are no minimum requirements.
attendance, grades, behavior, health, picked up at bus stop locations two
hours later than normal. Health History
state and district assessment and
other information. You can also view All new students must have a physical
and print your child’s report card. Sign up for text exam completed within 10 days of Check our website for
message alerts entering school. Please contact the the latest information on
For more on how to sign up,
Visit the district website at
school nurse if the exam will be done reopening schools.
visit www.schenectady.k12.ny.us by your family doctor. A healthy history
www.schenectady.k12.ny.us to sign Please check the district website for
and click on the link for form must be completed by the parent
up to receive text message alerts about information and updates regarding
Campus Parent Portal under or guardian of the child and returned to
transportation delays and school closings. COVID-19, protocols and procedures.
the “parents” tab. Video tutorials and the school nurse. Please notify the school Find important information regarding
instructions are also available on the nurse of any special needs your child health and safety protocols in the
district website. might have, such as allergies, medication, rear cover of the calendar or visit
or physical limitations. www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
It is not our
differences that
divide us. It is our
inability to recognize,
accept, and celebrate
those differences.
SHS Teen Advocacy Group is made up of — Audre Lorde
Schenectady students who seek to center youth
voice in the conversation regarding disproportionality
in hopes to generate collaborative spaces between
youth and educators to advance equity in schools.
We are #StrongerTogether Start Here
Raising Anti-Racist Children Do you avoid talking about race with Seek environments where your child
your kids because you’re afraid you’ll experiences diversity.
Racism is the marginalization and/or oppression of people of color based on say the wrong thing? Breaking the silence
a socially constructed racial hierarchy that privileges white people. about race with kids can be challenging. Seek experiences to increase your
With practice, you can help your child child’s exposure to different cultures.
Color blindness is the belief that race, and race-based differences should challenge stereotypes, embrace antiracist
not be taken into account when decisions are made, impressions are formed thinking and speak up for racial justice. Be intentional with play and learning.
and behaviors enacted. The logic is that color blindness can prevent prejudice Do the books on your shelves and the
and discrimination because if people do not notice race, they cannot act in a Model the behavior you want to see toys your children play with lack diversity?
in your child. Pay attention to your One of the key ways to foster empathy in
racially biased manner. children is through imagination, reading
behavior. Do you extend the same effort
at communication and friendliness to your and play. Diversify your bookshelf.
Did you know that being “color blind” is a form of racism? Black neighbors? Children are sponges
and they take their cues from you. Point out racism and stereotypes
Being color blind creates a society that denies racial experiences, rejects in media. By pointing out racism and
cultural heritage, and invalidates perspectives of people of color that are Explore your own biases. Reflect on your discrimination, you are helping your child
unique. own biases and how they impact your develop critical thinking skills.
thoughts and behaviors.
Color blindness tends to blame individuals for conflict and shortcomings while Diversify the media you introduce by
ignoring the larger picture, the context. Cultural differences, stereotypes, and Educate yourself. There are many books having specific media addressing
values are important in understanding the conflicts and challenges. to read, podcasts to listen to, articles to racism and race. Share stories that
read, movies to watch and leaders and highlight people of color that reflect the
The colorblind approach teaches children that race shouldn’t be talked about advocates to follow on social media. We characteristics and values your
have a list of resources on our website. children want to have (kindness,
and makes it harder for them to talk to parents about their questions. Silence compassion, ingenuity).
about race reinforces racism. Diversify your social network. Look
at your social group and increase your Teach your child to be an ally.
exposure to diverse people.
Take action. There are different ways to
Be an advocate. Actions speak louder act including protesting, signing petitions,
than words. Commit to actions. organizing, art activism, stepping in and
stepping up when needed.
Have ongoing conversations about
racism scenarios your child might Identify real-life applications.
encounter in real life on online. Discuss
and model the different approaches to be Share your mistakes. You will make
active. Identify when it might be best to mistakes in the process and so will your
just listen, to call someone out, to amplify child. Reinforce that being anti-racist is a
someone’s voice to share resources. process with some missteps
along the way.
Have discussions that are open and
ongoing. These will deepen as children
get older. If parents do not have the
conversations with their children, the world
will shape your child’s thinking and ideas
about race.
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Students who are socio-politically
conscious and socio-culturally
responsive acknowledge the
limitations of their own perspectives.
They have empathy for others while
they appreciate and respect others’
differences. They demonstrate
cooperation and teamwork, using
active listening and communication
skills to resolve conflict. They use
interpersonal skills to build and
maintain strong relationships,
including those along lines of
difference, in their class and
school communities.
To bring about change, you must not be afraid
to take the first step. We will fail when we fail
to try. — Rosa Parks
ANTI-RACISM
Learning about Racism How to be An Anti-racist Talking About Racism Overcoming Your Biases
Video: TEDx “An Interview with Video: The Aspen Institute Video: Talks at Google Video: TEDx “Verna Myers:
the Founders of Black Lives “How to be an Antiracist” — “So You Want to Talk About How to overcome our biases?
Matter” Prof. Ibram X. Kendi Race” — Ijeoma Oluo Walk boldly toward them”
Video: National History Center Article: Greater Good Article: The Atlantic, Video: TEDx “Kimberlé
“Stamped from the Beginning: Magazine, Color Blindness is Crenshaw: The urgency of
The Definitive History of Racist Ten Keys to Everyday Anti- Counterproductive intersectionality”
Ideas in America” racism
— Prof. Ibram X. Kendi Book: The New Jim Crow, Article: Mercury News, Am I
Book: How to be anti-racist?, Michelle Alexander Racist?
Article: https://www.urban. Ibram X. Kendi
org/features/structural-racism- Challenge: Develop a group Book: White Fragility, Robin
america Challenge: Meet with another of diverse parents and family Diangelo
parent or family member in the members to present at a board
Book: Stamped from the district to discuss what you meeting how these issues Challenge: Share all your
beginning, Ibram X. Kendi have learned. impact students in our district. biases publicly with a group of
parents from the school district.
Challenge: Meet with a family
member whose a parent who
has very different views from
you about race to discuss what
you have learned.
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
The beauty of anti-racism is that you don’t have to pretend
to be free of racism to be an anti-racist. Anti-racism is the
commitment to fight racism wherever you find it, including in
yourself. And it’s the only way forward. — Ijeoma Oluo
Social action is a
great way to involve
students. We urge
our students to get
involved in clubs
and activities that
focus on social
issues they feel
strongly about.
NOVEMBER
Sunday Monday Tuesday
2020
Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19.
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Karwa Chauth
Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Daylight Saving CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
Election Day SCLA Industry Advisory Board SAT SHS
Time Ends LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady 5:30 p.m.
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
Keane PTO Meeting 6:30 p.m.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m. NO SCHOOL Howe Gr. 3-5 BINGO
First quarter marking
MPMS Family Fun Night, 5:30 p.m. period closes
Veterans Day
Dhan Teras
1/2 DAY
15 16 NO SCHOOL17 18 19 20 21
BOE Meeting, 7 p.m.
King PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
Guyanese Affinity Group Virtual Meeting
GRADES PK-6
Bhai Dooj GRADES PK-6 LatinX Affinity Group Virtual Meeting
P.M. Parent Teacher
Chhath Puja
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady Pride Conferences
SCLA Day of Action 8:30 a.m. Parent Teacher Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
PK-6 Dismiss at 11 a.m. CPMS College Friday
Conferences Being Bilingual Virtual
Meeting 3:45 p.m. First quarter report cards
Women Leadership Virtual Meeting 4 p.m. sent home
SHS Parent Forum SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m.
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Evening Parent Teacher NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Conferences
Thanksgiving
29 30 OCTOBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Kartik Poornima 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
The path to graduation
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
starts with good attendance.
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
How many days was your
27 28 29 30 31
child absent this month?
____ out of 17
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
I see what’s possible
when we recognize
that we are one
American family, all
deserving of equal
treatment.
— Barack Obama
Our focus on culturally responsive education is grounded in a
cultural view of learning and human development in which multiple
expressions of diversity, including race, social class, gender,
language, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and ability are
recognized and regarded as assets for teaching and learning.DECEMBER
Sunday Monday Tuesday
2020
Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 NOVEMBER 2020
2 3 4 5
S M T W T F S
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
The path to graduation 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
starts with good attendance. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
How many days was your 29 30 Keane PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
child absent this month?
____ out of 17
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Hanukkah
MPMS PTSO Meeting (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN;
CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. ENDS 12/18)
Pleasant Valley PTO
Meeting 2:45 p.m. ACT Test
Zoller BEST Awards
SHS Concert, 6 p.m.
13 14 15 BOE Meeting, 7 p.m.
King PTO Meeting 6 p.m. 16 SHS FAFSA Event, 12 - 3 p.m.
Pleasant Valley Winter
17 18 19
SCLA Day of Action Concert 9 a.m.
Dhanu Sankranti Guyanese Affinity Group 3 p.m.
Woodlawn 4/5 Band, Chorus, CPMS College Friday
LatinX Affinity Group 3p.m. Orchestra Winter Concert, 9:30 a.m.
King Holiday Shop
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady Pride
Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m. Virtual Meeting 4 p.m. Zoller Winter Concert 9 a.m.
Being Bilingual Virtual Meeting 3:45 p.m. SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m.
SHS Parent Forum
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
CPMS Multi-cultural Holiday NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Celebration.
Christmas Kwanzaa
ENDS 1/1
Geeta Jayanti
27 28 29 30 31 JANUARY 2021
S M T W T F S
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
New Year’s Eve 31
Holiday Recess
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usOur school community is
representative of many
cultures. By making
all cultures matter, our
students’ cultures can be
Tolerance, inter-cultural dialogue and respect for positioned as strengths
diversity are more essential than ever in a world and as the foundation
where peoples are becoming more and more closely of empowering and
interconnected. — Kofi Annan innovative learning.JANUARYSunday Monday Tuesday
2021
Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19.
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 DECEMBER 2020 FEBRUARY 2021
2
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
The path to graduation
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
1 2 3
7 8 9 10
4 5 6
11 12 13 NO SCHOOL
starts with good attendance. 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
How many days was your 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 New Year’s Day
child absent this month? 27 28 29 30 31 28
____ out of 19
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
Classes Resume Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Pride Meeting
Keane PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
10 11 12 LatinX Affinity Group Virtual
13 14 15 16
Meeting 3 p.m.
CPMS Winter Concert 6 p.m.
CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m. MPMS PTSO Meeting SHS Auditorium
(1/19/2021 Snow date) Zoller BEST Awards
Pleasant Valley PTO
Meeting 2:45 p.m.
17 18 19 20
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
21 22 23
NO SCHOOL King PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
Guyanese Affinity Group 3 p.m.
Education Foundation (SCSDEF)
Annual Gala at Proctors
Martin Luther LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady Action
Meeting SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m.
King Jr. Day Keane Movie Night, 5:30 p.m.
Being Bilingual Virtual Meeting 3:45 p.m.
Women Leadership Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
2nd Quarter Marking Period Closes
SHS Parent Forum
31 CPMS College Friday
Regents Testing Jan 26 - 29
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usWhen you see
something that is not
right, not fair, not just,
you have to speak
up. You have to say
something; you have
to do something.
— John Lewis
Schenectady students bring a critical lens to the world as they study
historical and current conditions of inequity and learn from historically
marginalized voices. Students learn about power and privilege in the context
of various communities and are empowered as agents of positive
social change.FEBRUARY
Sunday Monday Tuesday
2021
Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m. 2nd Quarter Report Cards
Sent Home
CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
Groundhog Day Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m. Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
Keane PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. SCLA Industry Advisory Board
5:30 p.m.
7 8 9 SCLA SELF DAY 12:30 p.m. 10 11 12 13
LatinX Affinity Group Virtual Meeting
3 p.m.
Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m. Keane Family Brain Break, 5:30 p.m.
MPMS PTSO Meeting.
Pleasant Valley PTO
Meeting 2:45 p.m.
Women Leadership Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Valentine’s Day
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Presidents’ Day Ash Wednesday
Winter Recess
21 22 23 24
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
25 Purim
26 27
(BEGINS IN EVENING; ENDS 2/27)
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m. CPMS Black History Celebration Zoller BEST Awards
6 - 8 p.m.
Being Bilingual Virtual CPMS College Friday
Meeting 3:45 p.m.
MPMS Black History Celebration
SHS Parent Forum
28 JANUARY 2021 MARCH 2021
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 The path to graduation
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 starts with good attendance.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 How many days was your
28 29 30 31
31 child absent this month?
____ out of 15
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usCircle Up! In our circles, students describe the ways their race has affected them,
and how others perceive them. These times allow students to speak candidly
about how they have thought and felt about themselves. By including school
leaders and teachers in the circles, it gives the students a chance to feel heard
and to grow important student-adult school relationships.
Prejudice is
a burden that
confuses the
past, threatens
the future,
and renders
the present
inaccessible.
—Maya AngelouMARCH Sunday Monday
2021
Tuesday Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19.
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6
CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. Keane PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m. Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
The path to graduation MPMS Book Fair 3/1 - 3/5 Keane Literacy Night, 5:30 p.m. CPMS Women’s History MPMS Musical
starts with good attendance. Celebration 6-8 p.m.
How many days was your
child absent this month?
____ out of 23
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m. Maha Shivaratri
MPMS PTSO Meeting
Pleasant Valley PTO
Meeting 2:45 p.m.
14 15 16 St. Patrick’s Day 17 18 19 20
Board of Education Budget
Meeting, 7 p.m.
Daylight Saving SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m.
King PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
Time Begins
Guyanese Affinity Group 3 p.m.
LatinX Affinity Group 3 p.m.
SHS Spring Musical, 7 p.m.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Board of Education Meeting, 7 p.m.
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
CPMS College and Career CPMS College Friday
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
Day 6 - 8 p.m. Passover
Being Bilingual Virtual MPMS Cultural Fusion (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN; ENDS 4/3)
SCLA Showcase 6 p.m.
Meeting 3:45 p.m.
SHS Parent Forum
28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY 2021 APRIL 2021
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
Board of Education Budget 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
Meeting, 7 p.m. 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Holi 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Zoller BEST Awards 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
28 25 26 27 28 29 30
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usThe diversity of our district
is one of our gems. Look for
events in your school that
celebrate and promote the
culture and diversity of the Our district is incredibly diverse, with nearly 10,000 students
students. It’s important for and more than 30 different languages spoken. Diversity
students to understand and promotes student growth and reflection, helps students
appreciate cultural differences,
and overcome stereotypes.
collaborate and communicate with different cultures and
backgrounds and prepares them for citizenship in our
multicultural world.APRIL Sunday Monday
2021
Tuesday Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 MARCH 2021 MAY 2021
2 3
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3
7 8 9 10
4 5 6
11 12 13
2 3 4 5 6 7
1
8
NO SCHOOL
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Good Friday
28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Easter Sunday
NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL
Spring Recess
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
Ramadan LatinX Affinity Group Virtual Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
BEGINS AT SUNDOWN; Zoller PTO Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Meeting 3 p.m. ACT Test
SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m.
ENDS 5/11 LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
3rd Quarter Marking
Period Closes
Board of Education Budget
Meeting 7 p.m.
King PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
SCLA Opportunities Day 12:30 p.m.
SCLA Advisory Board 5:30 p.m.
Guyanese Affinity Group 3 p.m.
Being Bilingual Virtual
Meeting 3:45 p.m.
NYS ELA Exams 4/20-4/21
25 26 27 28 29 30
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
3rd Quarter Report Cards Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
CPMS College Friday The path to graduation
Sent Home Women Leadership Virtual starts with good attendance.
Meeting 4 p.m. How many days was your
child absent this month?
SHS Parent Forum
IB Testing Begins through 5/21 ____ out of 16
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usTrauma-Sensitive
School Institute
Events such as the Trauma-
Sensitive Institute and the
Urban Schools Conference
Our ability to reach unity in diversity provide all staff with tools
and resources to ensure that
will be the beauty and the test of our work is done through a
lens of equity.
our civilization. — Mahatma GandhiMAY Sunday
2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19.
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 APRIL 2021 JUNE 2021
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
The path to graduation 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 SAT Testing SHS 8:30 a.m.
starts with good attendance. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
How many days was your 25 26 27 28 29 30 27 28 29 30
child absent this month?
____ out of 20
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m. MPMS Pep Rally
Keane PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Teacher
Appreciation Week 5/3-7
NYS Math Exam 5/4 - 5/6
9 10 11 LatinX Affinity Group Virtual 12 13 14 15
Meeting 3 p.m.
Eid al-Fitr
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN, Pleasant Valley Spring
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m. ENDS 6/21) Concert 9 a.m.
Mother’s Day Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
Moonlight Serenade 5-7 p.m., CPMS Cultural Fusion Night.
SHS Cafe
Zoller Spring Concert 9 a.m.
Pleasant Valley PTO
Meeting 2:45 p.m.
16 17 18 19
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m.
20 21 22
Annual King PTO Meeting 6 p.m.
Woodlawn Band, Chorus, Orchestra,
Shavout School District 9:30 a.m. SHS Prom
(BEGINS AT SUNDOWN; Budget Vote Zoller Science Fair
SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m. SCLA CommUNITY Day 4 -7 p.m.
ENDS 6/18)
Noon to 9 p.m. Guyanese Affinity Group Virtual
Meeting 3 p.m.
CPMS College Friday
SHS Parent Forum
23 24 25 SCLA Day of Action 12:30 p.m.
26 27 28 29
CPMS Spring Concert
SHS Underclassmen Awards 6 p.m. CONTINGENCY DAY
(THIS WILL BE AN ADDITIONAL
SHS Aud 6 - 8 p.m. LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady
RECESS DAY IF THE DISTRICT
30 NO SCHOOL 31
Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m.
Being Bilingual Virtual
DOES NOT USE THREE SNOW
DAYS.)
Meeting 3:45 p.m.
Memorial Day NYS Science Performance Test 5/25 - 6/4
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usSchenectady High School
students who participate in
at least one club, activity, or
sport demonstrate increased
positive attendance. They
are also half as likely to have
a behavioral incident or to
fail any classes. With a wide
menu of offerings, we have
something for everyone. TV
Club, Spanish Club, Hip-Hop
Club, Gay Straight Alliance
and Students Honoring and
Embracing Diversity (SHED)
are just few from the long list
of options.
None of us alone can save the nation or the world. But
each of us can make a positive difference if we commit
ourselves to do so. —Cornel WestJUNE Sunday
2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Woodlawn PTO Meeting 5:45 p.m.
LGBTQ Educators of Schenectady SCLA Awards Night 6 p.m.
The path to graduation MPMS Spring Concert SAT, 8:30 a.m.
starts with good attendance. Pride Virtual Meeting 4 p.m. SHS Project Dance, 7 p.m.
How many days was your Keane PTO Meeting 5:30 p.m.
child absent this month?
____ out of 19
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
MPMS PTSO Meeting
Zoller Bringing Up Celebration
CPMS Principal Coffee Hour 9 a.m. SHS Senior Awards Pleasant Valley PTO
SHS Pops Concert, 6 p.m. ACT Test
Zoller PTO Meeting 6 p.m. Meeting 2:45 p.m.
Grade 4 NYS Science Written Test
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Board of Education Meeting 7 p.m. Keane End of Year
BBQ/Block Party
Zoller PK - K Graduation
Zoller PK - K Graduation SANKOFA Virtual Meeting 3:30 p.m. CPMS College Friday
LatinX Affinity Group Virtual
Meeting 3 p.m.
Regent Exams through 6/24
20 21 22 1/2 Day Elementary
and Middle School 23 24 25 26
1/2 Day Elementary
CPMS 8th Grade Celebration 2 p.m. and Middle School Class of 2021
Pleasant Valley PreK Moving Up Dance 5 - 7 p.m.
Father’s Day Guyanese Affinity Group Graduation
Ceremony 9 a.m. Pleasant Valley Kindergarten Pleasant Valley 5th Grade
Moving Up Ceremony 9 a.m. Stepping Up Ceremony 9 a.m. Regents Rating Day
SCLA Senior Celebration 4 p.m. End of 4th Quarter Marking period
Regents Exams
27 28 29 30 MAY 2021 JULY 2021
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 1 2 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4th Quarter Report Cards
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Sent Home 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usWe can disagree
and still love each
other, unless your
disagreement
is rooted in my
oppression and
denial of my humanity
and right to exist.
— James Baldwin
This summer check out all of culturally-
relevant book titles that have been carefully
selected by the #SchenectadyReads staff.
The library offers a wide-variety of cultural,
LGBTQIA and religious diversity, available
for all reading levels. Most of the selections
have been released within the last
two years.JULY Sunday
2021
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19.
Thursday Friday Saturday
1 JUNE 2021
S M T W T F S
AUGUST 2021
S M T W T F S
2 3
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
27 28 29 30 29 30 31
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Independence Independence BOARD OF EDUCATION
REORGANIZATIONAL & BUSINESS
Day Day (Observed) MEETING 7 P.M.
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Eid al-Adha
(BEGINS AT SUNDOWN,
ENDS 7/20)
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SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usI refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional Graduation is a significant milestone to our seniors and their families. We would love will have the like to recognize all students in the graduating class of 2021 for their hard work final word. and perseverance. We wish them the best of luck in the next chapter of their —Martin Luther King Jr. lives. We look forward to celebrating the class of 2022 next spring!
AUGUSTSunday Monday
2021
Tuesday
Note: Events listed here are accurate as of September 2020. Events scheduled may be cancelled, delayed, or held virtually due to COVID-19
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Raksa Bandhana
29 30 31 JULY 2021 SEPTEMBER 2021
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 3 1 2 3 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Krishna Janmashtami 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
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SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us2020-2021 Board of Education Central Administration Offices
John Foley, President
Board of Education Meetings at Mont Pleasant Middle School Central Services
108 Education Drive
Cathy Lewis, Vice President City residents, school staff, students and others Facilities 40101
Schenectady, NY 12303
are welcome to attend Board of Education Main Phone: 518-370-8100 Breakfast/Lunch Program 40111
Andrew Chestnut
Dr. Aaron Bochniak, Central Receiving 518-881-3089
Nohelani Etienne
meetings, which are generally held on the first and
third Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Due to Interim Superintendent
Princella Learry Bochniaka@schenectady.k12.ny.us Equity, Diversion, and Inclusion
COVID-19, board meetings are being held virtually. Patrick Jean-Pierre, District Director
Patricia Paser,
Ann Reilly Please check the website for the link to connect Assistant to the Superintendent jeanp@schenectady.k12.ny.us 36484
Bernice Rivera
and for any changes regarding meetings in paserp@schenectady.k12.ny.us
2020-2021. Superintendent’s Office 40105 or 40107 Human Resources
Christina Mahoney, District Director
A series of March meetings will be held to address Business and Finance mahoneyc@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Kimberly Lewis, District Director Employee Benefits 40103
the district’s 2021-22 budget.
lewisk@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Public Comments Director of Business and Finance 40128 Technology
Payroll Department 40113 Chris Pietrantonio,
Residents and district personnel can address Innovation & Technology Officer
Tax Office 518-881-3988
the board at regular board meetings. A written pietrantonioc@schenectady.k12.ny.us 40145
Purchasing 40115
statement may be mailed to the Clerk of the Board
or left at the meeting following presentations. All Communications
statements will be made part of the meeting’s Karen Corona,
public minutes. coronak@schenectady.k12.ny.us 40137
Contacting the Board Planning and Accountability
Sara Schneller, Acting District Director
Correspondence can be sent to Clerk of the Board,
schnellers@schenectady.k12.ny.us 518-881-3405
Schenectady City School District, 108 Education Federal & State Programs 518-881-3405
Drive, Schenectady, NY 12303. Central Registration 518-370-8101
Testing & Accountability 518-881-3404
Board Vision Transportation 518-370-8103 Our district is dedicated to fostering
The Schenectady City School District will be a Technology Services 40141 positive relationships, building trust and
Data Processing 40123
effectively communicating and engaging
continually improving school district dedicated with our parents, staff, students and
to excellence in teaching and learning, equity, Quality Assurance 518-881-3400 ext. 26037
community members. In order to do this
Medicaid Compliance 518-881-2020
engagement and efficiency. we must always maintain an open line of
Pupil Personnel Services communication and hear what you have
to say about important topics and current
Andrea Tote-Freeman, District Director initiatives.
totea@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Special Education 518-881-3412 “Let’s Talk” provides you with an
Student Services 518-881-3412 opportunity to share what’s your mind
anytime and from anywhere. Visit the
Curriculum and Instruction district website and look for the “Let’s
Carmella Parente, Talk” button on the left. You can ask a
District Director of Educational Equity & question or submit a comment.
Instructional Support
parentec@schenectady.k12.ny.us 40116
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usDirectory of Schools
Schenectady High School Mont Pleasant Middle School Martin Luther King Jr. Woodlawn Elementary School
1445 The Plaza - 12308 1121 Forest Rd. - 12303 Elementary School 3311 Wells Ave. - 12304
shs.schenectady.k12.ny.us mpms.schenectady.k12.ny.us Located at 1065 Baker Ave. for 2020-21 woodlawn.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Main Office 518-881-2044 Principal king.schenectady.k12.ny.us Principal
Principal Nicole Biette 370-8160 Principal John Perreault 370-8280
bietten@schenectady.k12.ny.us perreaultj@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Christopher Chank 44801 Kristin Munrett 370-8360
chankc@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Guidance Office 370-8379 munrettk@schenectady.k12.ny.us Nurse’s Office 370-8282
Class Principals Nurse’s Office 370-8182 Nurse’s Office 370-8364
Attendance Office 370-8198 Yates Elementary School
Jocelyn Hoffmann (‘21) 44838
hoffmanj@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Lincoln Elementary School located at 1880 Lancaster St. for 2020-21
Oneida Middle School 2 Robinson St. - 12304 yates.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Jon Goyette (‘22) 44830
goyettej@schenectady.k12.ny.us
1629 Oneida Street - 12308 lincoln.schenectady.k12.ny.us Principal
Kargsia McDuffie (‘23) 44834 oms.schenectady.k12.ny.us Robert Flanders 370-8320
Principal
mcduffiek@schenectady.k12.ny.us Principal Job Thomas 518-881-3780 flandersr@schenectady.k12.ny.us
David Preston (‘24) 44834 Tony Farina 370-8260 thomasjo@schenectady.k12.ny.us Nurse’s Office 370-8322
prestond@schenectady.k12.ny.us farinat@schenectady.k12.ny.us Nurse’s Office 518-370-8357 Zoller Elementary School
Steinmetz Career & Leadership Hamilton Elementary School Paige Elementary School 1880 Lancaster St. - 12308
Academy (SCLA) Located at 408 Eleanore St. for 2020-21 Located at 3311 Wells Ave. for 2020-21 zoller.schenectady.k12.ny.us
880 Oakwood Ave. - 12303 hamilton.schenectady.k12.ny.us paige.schenectady.k12.ny.us Acting Principal
scla.schenectady.k12.ny.us Principal Desmond O’Connor 370-8290
Principal
Principal Renee Beaulieu 881-3720 oconnord@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Matthew Berkshire 370-8300
Christopher Chank 44801 beaulieur@schenectady.k12.ny.us berkshirem@schenectady.k12.ny.us Nurse’s Office 370-8292
chankc@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Nurse’s Office 881-3723 Guidance Office 881-2000 Washington Irving
House Principal
Howe Elementary School Nurse’s Office 370-8302 Educational Center
Gregory Fields 370-8183
1065 Baker Ave. - 12308 Pleasant Valley Elementary School 422 Mumford St. - 12307
fieldsg@schenectady.k12.ny.us
howe.schenectady.k12.ny.us Located at 2300 Guilderland Ave. wiec.schenectady.k12.ny.us
Guidance Department 370-8200
Nurse’s Office 370-8212 Principal for 2020-21 Adult & Continuing Education Director
Attendance Office 370-8196 Sue Gorman 370-8295 pv.schenectady.k12.ny.us Jesse Roylance 370-8220
gormans@schenectady.k12.ny.us roylancej@schenectady.k12.ny.us
SCLA Guidance 370-8247 Principal
Nurse’s Office 881-3548 Christina Howard 881-3640 Guidance Department 370-8230
SCLA Nurse’s Office 370-8246
howardc@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Central Park Middle School William C. Keane Elementary School
located at 2 Robinson Street for 2020-21 Nurse’s Office 881-3643
421 Elm St. - 12304
cpms.schenectady.k12.ny.us keane.schenectady.k12.ny.us Van Corlaer Elementary School
Principal Principal 2300 Guilderland Ave. - 12306
Jason Rogers 370-8250 Kerri Messler 881-3960 vc.schenectady.k12.ny.us
rogersj@schenectady.k12.ny.us messlerk@schenectady.k12.ny.us Principal
Guidance Department 370-8251 Nurse’s Office 881-3964 Michaela Miranda 370-8270
Nurse’s Office 370-8252 mirandam@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Attendance Office 370-8253 Nurse’s Office 370-8154
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usChild Find Notice Special Education Referrals When are health exams
Parents – if you have concerns about If you have a pre-school child and of public school students
your child’s physical, social, or academic you have noticed that your child is not required by law?
progress, please contact your school developing skills such as walking, talking
principal to make a referral to the or playing like other school children, you Education Law Article 19 and Regulations
Committee on Special Education. If your may want to talk to your family doctor. If of the Commissioner of Education
child does not attend a district school, the doctor is concerned, or you remain (8 NYCRR) require physical examinations
please contact the Director of Pupil concerned with your child’s progress, you of public school students:
Personnel Services at 881-3412. may make a referral to the school district’s
Committee on Pre-school Special • Entering the school district for the
Education (CPSE). To make this referral, first time, and in grades pre-K or
Notification for Services at kindergarten, 2, 4, 7 and 10; and at any
call the Office of Pupil Personnel Services
Private Schools at 881-3413 and ask to speak with the grade level by school administration,
Resources for raising June 1 is the deadline for notifying the Chairperson of the CPSE or her secretary. at their discretion, to promote the
anti-racist children: Schenectady City School District if you They will help you through the process. educational interests of the student
● Books: want special education services at a • In order to participate in strenuous
Coretta Scott King Book Award private school located within the district. If your school-age child is having physical activity, such as
Winners: books for children and young Please contact the Quality Assurance difficulties in school, first talk to his or her
adults interscholastic athletics
Manager at 881-3400 ext. 26037 to teacher. Our schools offer supports for
● Podcasts: request those services. students within regular education who • In order to obtain an employment
Parenting Forward podcast episode are experiencing difficulties. This is done certificate
‘Five Pandemic Parenting Lessons with
through the School Based Support Team
Cindy Wang Brandt Family Education Rights and • When conducting an individual
(SBST) in your child’s building. You can evaluation or re-evaluation of a student
Fare of the Free Child podcast Privacy Provisions (FERPA) contact the chairperson of this team by suspected of having a disability or a
● Articles: Under the Family Educational Rights calling your child’s school and asking to student with a disability
PBS’s Teaching Your Child About Black and Privacy Act (FERPA), parents and speak to the school psychologist. You
History Month
students 18 or older may inspect official can also discuss your concerns with your
Your Kids Aren’t Too Young to Talk records relating to them — including child’s teacher and ask them to help you
About Race: Resource Roundup from
progress reports, grades, aptitude and request assistance.
Pretty Good
achievement test scores, psychological
The Conscious Kid: follow them on tests and teacher evaluations. If you are concerned that your child’s
Instagramand consider signing up for teacher and School Based Support Team
their Patreon
A record may be challenged by parents have not adequately been able to help,
or students who are 18 or older if they your child may have a disability which
believe it is inaccurate or misleading. The affects his or her learning. To find out,
district will not disclose information from you can make a referral to the Committee Stay Up to Date:
students’ records without prior written on Special Education. You can do this Schedules, events and information
request of a parent or eligible student, by talking with the SBST or directly is subject to change at any time
except as permitted by law. A record of contacting the Office of Pupil Personnel in response to COVID-19. Please
requests for information disclosures is Services at 881-3413. check our website often for important
maintained and may be viewed by those information and updates.
eligible. Contact Student Services at 881-
3412 for more information. visit www.schenectady.k12.ny.us
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.usCOVID-19 Health and Safety Reminders If Your Child is Sick:
Please have arrangements in place, should
Returning to School:
The following is required before a student
Please review the following health practices with your child: your child need to unexpectedly be picked
can return to school after illness:
up from school. While we realize leaving and • A note from their health care provider
Cover your mouth and nose with a face covering when around others:
traveling from work can pose a challenge, must be provided
Face coverings are required at all times including on the school bus and in students cannot remain in the health offices
• A negative COVID-19 test must be
classrooms. Always wear a face covering when you are around people who do or isolation spaces for long periods of provided, AND
not live in your household. The mask is meant to protect other people in case time. Please understand that you might be
you are infected. Students are not allowed to remove face coverings on the bus required to pick up your child if they are • Your child must be symptom free
for 24 hours without any fever-reducing
or in school without the permission of an adult. If your child does not have a exposed to COVID-19, even if they do not
medications.
face covering or forgets to bring it, one will be provided. have symptoms.
If your child is not seen by a healthcare
Please do not send your child to school if he
Keep six feet or more between yourself and others. The mask is not a substitute or she has symptoms of COVID-19, which provider, he or she can return to school once
for social distancing. can include: 10 days has passed and they are
feeling well.
Following directions of signs and arrows: • Fever or chills
• Cough According to NYS guidelines, even if a
Signs and arrows are placed to ensure that social distancing can occur. Always student is diagnosed with an alternative
walk to the right and follow the direction of arrows on the floor or walls. • Shortness of breath/difficulty breathing diagnosis (i.e. strep throat), a COVID-19 test
Clean Hands Often: must be obtained and be negative. These
• Fatigue
guidelines continue to be under review on a
Wash your hands often with soap and water routinely for at least 20 seconds. • Muscle or body aches regular weekly basis and may change in the
Dry hands completely after washing. Use paper towels instead of a hand dryer. • Headache
future.
If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least
60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they • Loss of taste or smell What if My Child Has a
feel dry.
• Headache
Pre-existing Condition
If your child has a pre-existing condition (such
Cover coughs and sneezes: • Sore throat as seasonal allergies, causing congestion or
runny nose, migraines, irritable bowel) he or
Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or • Congestion or runny nose
she will still need to see a health care provider
use the inside of your elbow.
• Nausea to be diagnosed and tested when symptoms
Throw used tissues in the trash. first present. We can then accept a health
• Stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea care provider’s note stating that the student
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If has a chronic condition, and that specific
Per current guidelines issued by the DOH,
soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer listed symptoms can be expected due to
if a student presents with any of the above
that contains at least 60% alcohol. the condition. The note should include a
symptoms, or any symptoms of any viral
management plan if the symptoms reoccur.
If you have any questions or concerns, please submit them through infection including conjunctivitis, they will
Let’s Talk on the district website. need to be sent home. When a student is The SCSD Reopening Plan, in its entirety,
sent home with any of these symptoms, is posted on the SCSD website. Our plan
they should be seen by a incorporates recommendations and guidance
healthcare provider. from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), New York State
Department of Health (NYDOH) and the New
York State Education Department (NYSED).
SCHENECTADY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT www.schenectady.k12.ny.us2020-2021 Calendar Overview
JULY 2020 AUGUST 2020 SEPTEMBER 2020 September 7 Labor Day
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S September 2 Staff Orientation/Staff Development Day
1 2 3 4 1 1 2 3 4 5
September 8 Classes Begin
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 October 9 Emergency Release Day
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 October 12 Indigenous People Day
26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 November 11 Veterans Day (Observed)
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November 17 Parent Conferences/No Students PK-6
OCTOBER 2020 NOVEMBER 2020 DECEMBER 2020 November 19 PM Parent Conferences1/2 day PK-6
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S November 23 Evening Parent Conferences
1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5
November 25-27 Thanksgiving Recess
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 December 24 Holiday Recess Begins
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 January 4 Classes Resume
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 26-29 Regents Testing
JANUARY 2021 FEBRUARY 2021 MARCH 2021 February 15-19 Winter Recess
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S April 2-9 Spring Recess
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6
May 28 Contingency Day*
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 May 31 Memorial Day
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 June 16-25 Regents Testing
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 28 29 30 31
June 23 1/2 day Elementary & Middle Schools
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June 24 1/2 day Elementary & Middle Schools
APRIL 2021 MAY 2021 JUNE 2021 June 25 Regents Rating Day
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S June 25 Graduation Day/Staff Development Day
1 2 3 1 1 2 3 4 5
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 *Special Note: This calendar provides for 3 emergency days school closing
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 days. In the event that all 3 emergency days are not used, May 24 shall be an
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 additional recess day.
25 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30
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KEY:
— Classes Not In Session — Parent Teacher Conference (1/2 day for PreK-6 grades only) This publication was produced in cooperation with
the Capital Region BOCES Communications Service.
— Staff Development Days/No Students — Evening conference held on 11/30/17 Justin Cortese, Lindsay Quackenbush, Editor & Photographer;
Karen Corona, Writer and Concept Design;
— Regents Testing Days — Other Karen Pacelli, Graphic DesignYou can also read
