South Colonie Central School District

On Thursday, February 18 at approximately 3:55 p.m. EST the Perseverance Mars Rover landed on planet Mars. Did you know that a former South Colonie CSD student is playing a role in this historic project? Sean O’Brien, a Class of 2013 graduate, is a contractor for NASA and has built a component of the device to gather materials from the planet, while keeping it secure for research purposes back on Earth. Learn more about his effort to assist on this project: bit.ly/2MzahFS

Did you know that the PAES Lab is making a difference in our community? The program currently offers CCHS special education students with the opportunity to access and learn about 300 different jobs in five major categories. Learn more about the program and the staff that makes it happen: bit.ly/3raWlB3

Students in Mrs. Jaskot and Mrs. Khan’s third-grade class at Roessleville enjoyed some good books during #FlashlightFriday

The Saddlewood Pre-K classroom took on a project to make care packages to show kindness and say thank you to dedicated healthcare workers at Albany Med. The students were so proud to share these Kindness Bags with the nurses in the Pediatric Emergency Room. Here are a few pics of the nurses accepting the bags. Way to go Saddlewood Pre-K! Kindness rules!

South Colonie students continue to achieve their goals in today’s classroom. Recently, CCHS Senior Reilly Pannone received his Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry certification. As a student with the Capital Region BOCES Career and Technical School, he can now pursue his federal EPA 608 certification. The certification shows future employers and government regulators that students know how to maintain, service, and dispose of equipment without releasing harmful refrigerants into the environment.

Have you ever felt the need for a boost of positivity during a work day? Sand Creek Middle School is providing a great alternative to increase school spirit, while helping life skill students with opportunities to socialize and build confidence. Learn more about this ‘kindness’ program here: bit.ly/37vGbKy

The South Colonie Board of Education will hold a board meeting tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 5 at 7 p.m. The public is invited to participate virtually. Details here https://www.southcolonieschools.org/south-colonie-board-of/

During the 2020-21 school year, students and staff at Saddlewood Elementary set a building-wide goal to keep connected. Throughout the month of December, each class developed a ‘kindness’ project and shared those highlights, via email/video/photos, with fellow students. Such a fun project to continue acts of kindness in today's classroom.

Did you know that 3:55 p.m. EST is the estimated time that the Perseverance Mars Rover will land on planet Mars? Did you know that a former South Colonie student played a role in making this happen? Stay tuned for that story in the coming days! For now, check out the live feed from NASA for your afternoon viewing experience: go.nasa.gov/3axqHrh

Check it out! Distancing learning couldn't keep these students from participating in 'Grinch day' with their classmates. On Monday, Dec. 21 students in Mr. Underwood's class celebrated by dressing up in their favorite Grinch gear. #ThisIsColonie

For the third year consecutive year, the South Colonie Central School District Transportation Department went above and beyond to support South Colonie families during the holiday season. Last weekend, members of the department donated, collected, and distributed a generous supply of food prior to the holiday break. To learn more about their yearly effort, visit bit.ly/2Jg4S4R