Modeling a culture of thoughtfulness · this year on “Modeling a Culture of Thoughtfulness.” We believe “thoughtfulness” encompasses a lot, because when we are thoughtful,

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#ItStartsWithUs#ItStartsWithUsModeling a culture ofthoughtfulness

Modeling a culture ofthoughtfulness

#ItStartsWithUs#ItStartsWithUs

At Mohonasen, we believe it is our responsibility not only to teach but more importantly to model character in our day-to-day actions. We’ve used the phrase “It Starts With Us” frequently throughout the past year as a reminder that we all have a role in modeling positive behavior for our students. Last year, we laid the foundation with our theme “Constructing a Culture of Acceptance and Adaptability.” We talked about important issues that challenge our society, and we formed a committee to address issues of acceptance and adaptability. That committee helped bring Sweethearts and Heroes, a program designed to empower students in the face of bullying behavior, to the district. Also last year, professional development focused on understanding the many challenging issues our students face both at home and at school.

But our work is not done. We know that what we do and say can have a profound effect on our students and school community – and so we are have

purposefully chosen to build on last year’s theme with a focus this year on “Modeling a Culture of Thoughtfulness.” We believe “thoughtfulness” encompasses a lot, because when we are thoughtful, we are also respectful, reflective, understanding, compassionate, accepting, adaptable … all those characteristics that simply make us kind people.

We’ll continue using #ItStartsWithUs on social media to highlight activities that support this year’s theme – and also as a reminder that we each have a responsibility to model thoughtfulness. Please take a moment to follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook if you don’t already. You’ll also find samples of how the district works to address our theme on the pages of this year’s calendar.

Please join us as we work to create an even more thoughtful culture at Mohonasen. Together, we can create and embody a culture every one of us can be proud of.


S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y

#ItStarts WithUs#ItStarts WithUs

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STAFF ORIENTATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT

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CLASSES BEGIN

Mohon Masque Fall Drama Auditions, 3-6 p.m., Black Box Theatre, CAT

Board of Education Instructional Presentation, 7 p.m., HS Farnsworth

Technology Center

Marching Band Competition, Home Show, 6 p.m., Mohonasen

Mohon Masque Fall Drama Informational Meeting,

10th Period, HS Auditorium

Registration deadline for Oct. 7 SAT Exam and Subject Tests

Watch for a brochure about Fall STEM Programs coming home

over the next two weeks!

EID AL-ADHA (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

LABOR DAY

Modeling dedication Bradt Primary School teacher Lynette Griesemer prepared for 12 years to watch her kindergarten students cross the stage at graduation in June 2017. After making a promise to them in their first year as Mohonasen students to attend their high school graduation, she followed through and showed up to cheer on her 22 former students and present them with a personalized letter of congratulations. Mrs. Griesemer said she plans to continue this tradition for all of her former kindergarten students until 2033 – when her last kindergarten class will have finished their senior year – no matter what obstacles come her way. Her dedication is a shining example of commitment, love and Mohonasen pride.. #ItStartsWithUs

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

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No School for Students

ROSH HASHANAH (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

Grade 1 Open House, 6:30 p.m., Bradt

Mohon Masque Fall Drama Auditions, 3-6 p.m., Black Box Theatre, CAT

Pinewood Instrument Orientation Night 6:30 p.m., Pinewood Cafeteria

Mohon Masque Cabaret, 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, CAT

Teen Town, 7-9 p.m. at Draper Middle School Cafeteria

Marching Band Mini-Camp, 12-5 p.m., Mohonasen High School

Fall Bottle Drive, sponsored by Mohonasen Music Parents,

7-11 a.m., Mohonasen High School

ACT Exam

Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m. , HS Farnsworth Technology Center

High School Picture Day

Grade 2 Open House, 6:30 p.m., Bradt

High School Picture Day

Grade 3 Open House, 6:30 p.m., Pinewood

High School Open House, 6:30 p.m.

Grade 2 Morning Program (Students only)

Registration deadline for Oct. 28 ACT

Kindergarten Orientation for Students & Parents,

Bradt Cafeteria

Kindergarten Open House, 6:30 p.m., Bradt

Grade 1 Morning Program (Students only)

Grade 4 Open House, 6:30 p.m., Pinewood

Grade 5 Open House, 6:30 p.m. at Pinewood

Kindergarten Morning Program (Students only)

PTO Liaison Meeting, 6 p.m., Pinewood

Grade 7-8 Open House, 6:30 p.m., Draper MS Cafe

Music Parents Meeting, 7 p.m. HS Cafe B

Bradt Picture Day

Draper Middle School Picture Day

College Caravan at the Center for Advanced Technology, 1:15-1:45 p.m.

Grade 6 Open House, 6:30 p.m., Draper MS Cafe

Bradt Picture Day

PTO Liaison Meeting 6 p.m., Bradt

YOM KIPPUR (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

FALL BEGINS

For a full listing of Mohonasen Marching Band events, please visit the

district website at www.mohonasen.org/marchingband

First Day of Kindergarten

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COLUMBUS DAY

Emergency Early Release Day*

Manufacturing Week Press Conference, 11:45 a.m., CAT Building

*Students are dismissed from school 15 minutes early today.

PSAT Exam for Juniors, 7:45 a.m., HS Cafeteria A

CASDA Music Educators’ Symposium, 8 a.m.- 3 p.m., SCCC

Winter Sports Physicals, 2 p.m.. HS Nurse’s Office

Marching Band Variety Show 7 p.m., HS Auditorium

Marching Band Mandatory Rehearsal 12-5 p.m., Main Field

Suburban Council Auditions (Jazz Only), Ballston Spa HS

ACT Exam

8th Grade Make a Difference Day

Marching Band, Carrier Dome

Marching Band Trip, Washington, D.C. (through Oct. 9)

Registration deadline for Nov. 4 SAT Exam and Subject Tests

SAT Exam & Subject TestsBoard of Education Instructional Presentation, 7 p.m., HS Farnsworth

Technology Center

STEM Enrichment Cardboard Challenge, Grades K-5, Bradt & Pinewood

Pinewood Picture Day

Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m., HS Farnsworth Technology Center

High School Picture Makeup Day

Draper Middle School Picture Makeup Day

1st Quarter Interim Reports available online, Grades 6-12

Homecoming Football Game

College Application Kickstart, 6:30 p.m., HS Computer Labs

Skills USA Induction Ceremony (5:30 p.m.) and CTE Open House (6 p.m.),

Center for Advanced Technology at Mohonasen

Halloween Dance, 6-8 p.m. at Pinewood

Grades 3-5

Teen Town, 7-9 p.m., Draper Middle School Cafeteria

Business Advisory Board Meeting, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Center for Advanced

Technology at Mohonasen

Grade 2 Morning Program, 9 a.m., Bradt

PTO meets at 6 p.m., Pinewood


SUKKOT(BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

HALLOWEEN

Odyssey of the Mind Information Meeting,

7 p.m., Draper Room 107

Kindergarten Morning Program, 9 a.m., Bradt


HS Academic Letter Ceremony, 7 p.m., Mohonasen High School Auditorium

A Halloween Hoopla for K-5, 12-5 p.m., Mohonasen High School. Hosted by

Classes of 2019 and 2020

Powder Puff Football Game, 7 p.m.

EARLY RELEASE FOR ALL STUDENTS

Staff Development Day

Modeling kindness Bus drivers at Mohonasen receive extensive training to prepare them for the important work they do throughout the school year. Our bus drivers are the first and last faces our students see each school day, and they contribute to a positive school climate for each and every one of their riders. Our drivers show kindness and respect to our students and underscore the importance of a safe and supportive environment. #ItStartsWithUs

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THANKSGIVING

VETERANS DAYVETERANS DAY(observed)

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME ENDS

Area All-State Music Festival, 1-5 p.m., Saratoga HS

1st Quarter Report Cards Available Online, Grades 6-12

Mohon Masque Fall Drama, 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, CAT

1st Quarter Marking Period Ends, Grades 6-12

Area All-State Music Festival, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Saratoga HS; Concert

at 2 p.m.

Marching Band in Schenectady Gazette Holiday Parade

Craft Fair, sponsored by Mohonasen Winter Guard, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Draper MS

Mohon Masque Fall Drama, 2 & 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre, CAT

All National Music Festival, Orlando, FL (through Dec. 3)

EARLY RELEASE, ELEMENTARY ONLY

Bradt & Pinewood Parent-Teacher Conferences


All-State Music Conference, Rochester (through Dec. 3)

Gaelyn Lea Music Workshop and Concert 9-2 p.m., Mohonasen HS

STEM MoTech Night: Criminal Science, for Grades 5-8; 5:30-7 p.m.,

Center for Advanced Technology



Technology Center

HS Winter Sports Start


HS Faculty Basketball Game, 7-10 p.m., HS Gym

Senior Portraits

Registration deadline for Dec. 9 ACT Exam

HS Semi-Formal, 7 p.m., Waters Edge Lighthouse

Draper Student Recognition Breakfast

SAT Exam & Subject TestsRegistration deadline for Dec. 2 SAT Exam and Subject Tests

FAFSA Workshop, Half-hour appointments starting at 6 p.m.,

HS Computer Labs 26 & 27




Parents as Learning Partners event, 6:30 p.m., Pinewood

Bradt Picture Makeup Day

MiSci Mission Control, 3-4 p.m., Draper Middle School (also 11/14; 11/21, field

trip 3-6 p.m.). Open to Grades 6-8.

Modified Winter Sports Start

2nd Quarter Marking Period begins, Grades 6-12

ELECTION DAY

THANKSGIVING RECESS

THANKSGIVING RECESS


Middle School and High School Parents as Learning Partners event: “Screenagers”

movie and discussion, 6:30 p.m., Mohonasen High School Auditorium

Trimester 1 Report Cards for Grades K-5 will be

issued at parent-teacher conferences.

Bradt STEM Night, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Grades K-2, Bradt

Modeling giving Members of the National Junior Honor Society at Draper Middle School integrate the spirit of giving into their activities throughout the year. In 2016-17, the students took part in helping out at the City Mission in Schenectady, an organization that provides resources for community members in need. They also spent time assembling craft packages for patients at the Albany Children’s Hospital (pictured below). The students are able to learn about the power of giving, empowering others and setting a positive example for their peers. #ItStartsWithUs

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HS Winter Music Assembly, 1 p.m.; , HS Winter Music Concert,

7 p.m., HS Auditorium Snow date Dec. 15


Little Shopper’s Shoppe, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Pinewood

Little Shopper’s Shoppe Evening, 6-8 p.m., Pinewood


Grade 6 Winter Music Assembly, 1 p.m., Winter Music Concert, 6 p.m., HS Aud.

Grade 7 & 8 Winter Music Assembly, 9 a.m. Winter Music Concert, 7:30 p.m., HS

Auditorium Snow date Dec. 13

Kindergarten Morning Program for Classes F1-F6, Bradt

Mohon Masque Spring Musical Informational Meeting, 10th Period,

HS Auditorium

Transition Fair, for Grades 9-12, 3-7 p.m., Center for Advanced Technology Building

Kirvin Cup Basketball Tournament, 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Kirvin Cup Basketball Tournament 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Mohon Masque Spring Musical Auditions, 3-6:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre,

CAT (through Dec. 21)

2nd Quarter Interim Reports available online, Grades 6-12

Teen Town, 7-9 p.m. at Draper MS



Mohon Masque Spring Musical Auditions, 3-6:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre,

CAT (through Dec. 21)

Pinewood Winter Music Assembly, 9 a.m., Pinewood Winter Music Concert

7 p.m., HS Auditorium Snow date Dec. 21

Kindergarten Morning Program for Classes E2, E7, F7-10, 9 a.m., Bradt


PTO Craft Fair and Lunch with Santa, 12-3 p.m., Draper MS

SAT Exam & Subject Tests

Pinewood School Picture Makeup Day


Technology Center

ACT ExamEARLY RELEASE, ELEMENTARY ONLY


EARLY RELEASE, PINEWOOD ONLY

Pinewood Parent-Teacher Conferences

Coding is Cool, 5:30-7 p.m., for Grades 3-6, Center for Advanced Technology



HANUKKAH(BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

KWANZAA

WINTER BEGINS

Modeling helpfulness Tech-savvy students from Mohonasen High School used their knowledge to help senior citizens sharpen their computer and electronic device skills. On an evening at the Center for Advanced Technology at Mohonasen, students worked with members of the Rotterdam Senior Citizens Association to set up email accounts, troubleshoot technical questions, discuss cybersecurity and find interesting smartphone and tablet apps that helped them keep tabs on their health, improve their sleep and have a bit of fun. #ItStartsWithUs

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NEW YEAR’S DAY CLASSES RESUME

Regents ExamsBoard of Education Business Meeting,

7 p.m. , HS Farnsworth Technology Center

Regents Exams

Mohon Masque Jr. Middle School Musical 7 p.m., HS Auditorium

Suburban Council Festival Columbia HS

Regents Exams Regents Exams

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

DAY No School for Students

Mohon Masque Jr. Middle School Musical 7 p.m., HS Auditorium

Suburban Council Festival Columbia HS

Schenectady All-County Music Festival, Niskayuna

ICHSA Northeast Quarterfinals, 7 p.m.

2nd Quarter marking period ends, Grades 6-12

Schenectady All-County Music Festival, Niskayuna


Technology Center

HS Course Registration

MiSci Mission Explore, 3-4 p.m., Grades 3-4; Pinewood

PTO meets at 6 p.m., Bradt

HS Course Registration

STEM MoTech: Night Tinkering and Making, Grades 2-5; 5:30-7 p.m., Center

for Advanced Technology Building

MiSci Mission Explore, 3-4 p.m., Grades 3-4; Pinewood


Parents As Learning Partners event at Bradt: Writing Celebration, 6:30 p.m.

HS Graduation Speaker Contest Applications Due

HS Info Night for 8th Graders and Parents, 6:30 p.m., CAT Building

Snow date Jan. 18


Panel Discussion for College-Bound Juniors, 6:30 p.m., HS LGI

Pinewood Character Counts reception, 8:45 a.m., Pinewood



MiSci Mission Explore Field Trip, 3-6 p.m., Grades 3-4; Pinewood


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3rd Quarter marking period begins, Grades 6-12

Modeling cooperation Members of Pinewood School’s faculty and administration make up One Pinewood, a committee formed in summer 2016 to inspire a positive culture in the building and work toward improved student success. Committee members collaborate to do what is best for the students by looking for and assuming the best in each other. In its first year, the committee has helped open up lines of communication as students and staff continue to make Pinewood a place, “Where great students emerge!” #ItStartsWithUs

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PRESIDENTS DAY Winter Guard Home Show 5 p.m., Mohonasen HS

GROUNDHOG DAY

VALENTINE'S DAY

Registration for March 10 SAT Exam Bradt’s Sweetheart Dance (Parent and Child), 6-7:30 p.m.


Technology Center


High School Talent Show, 6:30 p.m., MHS Auditorium


High School Talent Show/ Student Assembly,

1 p.m., MHS Auditorium

5th Grade Career Day, 8:30-11:30 a.m., Pinewood

2nd Quarter Report Cards available online, Grades 6-12


ASH WEDNESDAY

K-5 Science Fair, 5:30-7 p.m., Draper MS




Staff Development

Modeling acceptance Sweethearts and Heroes, an organization devoted to educating communities about

the impact of bullying, visited Mohonasen schools in 2017 to give students and staff a look into the devastating effects of bullying on students. The group of speakers discussed personal stories of loss and triumph and shared resources and tools audience members could use to help combat any bullying they encounter. Through acceptance, the students learned, they had the power to become someone’s hero. #ItStartsWithUs

WINTER BREAK Through Friday, Feb. 23

Stay in touch with what’s happening around

the district! Like us on Facebook and follow us on

Twitter (@MohonCSD).

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Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Mallozzi's

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

DAY No School for Students

Mohon Masque Spring Musical, 7 p.m., HS Auditorium


Pinewood Color Guard at Albany High School


Tri-M Workshop Day 8 a.m.-2:15 p.m., Center for Advanced

Technology at Mohonasen

Pinewood Staff Appreciation Lunch

ICHSA Northeast Semifinals, 7 p.m., TBD

Bradt Staff Appreciation Lunch


Technology Center

High School Spring Sports Start

Board of Education Business Meeting, 7 p.m. , High School Farnsworth

Technology Center

HS Dodgeball Tournament, 4 p.m., Draper MS Gym

Trimester 2 Report Cards Issued, Grades K-5

3rd Quarter Interim Reports available online, Grades 6-12

Registration deadline for April 14 ACT Exam

Teen Town, 7-9 p.m., Draper Middle School Cafeteria

SAT Exam

EARLY RELEASE, BRADT ONLY

Bradt Parent-Teacher Conferences

Sports Physicals, 2 p.m., HS Nurse’s Office

Parent Information Meeting Re: NYS Assessments, 6 p.m., Pinewood



Get Up & Go Career Event, for Grades 6-12, Center for Advanced Technology

Building

PTO Talent Show Tryouts, 6:30 p.m., Pinewood


Bradt STEM Night, 5:30-7 p.m., Bradt ES


Draper Student Recognition Breakfast

PALM SUNDAYPURIM

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GOOD FRIDAY

PASSOVER(BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

SPRING BEGINS

ST. PATRICK'S DAY


High School Parents as Learning Partners event, 6:30 p.m., Mohonasen High School

Parents as Learning Partners event at Bradt: Math Madness, 6:30 p.m.

Modified Spring Sports Start

PTO meets at 6 p.m., Pinewood

STEM MoTech Night: Medicine and Health, for Grades 3-6, 5:30-7 p.m.,


Modeling thoughtfulness Draper Middle School art teacher Steve Blais

and his students created their own pair of angel wings to send an uplifting message to the Draper school community. Modeled after the Global Angel Wings Project, the wings were intended to remind viewers that they are all “angels of Earth.” Since 2012, colorful wings have made their mark in countries around the globe, continuing to spread a message of positivity. #ItStartsWithUs

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Board of Education Instructional Presentation, 7 p.m., HS

Farnsworth Technology Center

SPRING BREAK Through Friday, April 6

Varsity & JV Winter Guard Competition, MYCGC Championships, East Syracuse Minoa HS

EASTER

NYS ELA Assessment, Grades 3-8

Varsity Winter Guard Competition, WGI World Championships, Dayton, OH (through April. 15)


High School Graduation Speaker Contest, MHS Auditorium

PTO Talent Show with Chili and Bake Sale, Pinewood, 6 p.m.,

Mohonasen High School

3rd Quarter marking period ends, Grades 6-12


NYSSMA Elementary Ensembles & MS Band, MS & HS Orchestra, Ravena

NYSSMA Elementary Ensembles & MS Band, MS & HS Orchestra, Ravena

ACT Exam

HS Select Music Concert 6:30 p.m., HS Auditorium


Parent Orientation for Incoming Kindergartners, 6:30 p.m., Bradt Cafeteria

Incoming Kindergarten Parent Orientation, 6:30-8 p.m.

3rd Quarter Report Cards available online, Grades 6-12

Earth Day Stations, Grades K-1, Bradt

Earth Day Presentations, Grades 3-5

Registration deadline for May 5 SAT and Subject Tests

Makeups for NYS ELA Assessment, Grades 3-8

4th Quarter Marking Period Begins, Grades 6-12





Earth Day Stations, Grades K-1, Bradt


Family Fun Fair, 6-8 p.m., Draper Middle School

Earth Day CANStruction (daytime), Pinewood (Grades 3-5)

Teen Town, 7-9 p.m. at Draper MS

MoBots STEM Camp, Grades 3-5 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.,



Incoming Kindergarten Evening Registration, 5:30-7:30 p.m., BradtEARTH DAY

Incoming Kindergarten Daytime Registration, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Bradt


Staff Development

PTO Talent Show Rehearsal 6 p.m., Mohonasen High School

Modeling inclusion Each year, Mohonasen High School students with and without disabilities team up for an exciting spring season of basketball. Over several weeks, the unified basketball team members practice their skills and bring their game faces to compete against other unified teams in the region. In addition to providing students a fun, healthy and engaging athletic opportunity, the program emphasizes the value of teamwork, positive sportsmanship and solidarity. #ItStartsWithUs

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MEMORIAL DAY

ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

BUDGET VOTE

AP Exam: U.S. History, 8 a.m.

NYSSMA Draper & HS Choir, HS Orchestra & Band, Glens Falls

NYS Math Assessment, Grades 3-8 NYS Math Assessment, Grades 3-8 NYS Math Assessment, Grades 3-8

World Language Honor Society Induction Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., HS Auditorium/LGI

Registration for June 2 SAT Exam & Subject Tests

Contingent School Recess Day* *See p. 14 for details

Marching Band in Rotterdam Memorial Day Parade


High School Spring Music Concert 7 p.m., MHS Auditorium

AP Exam: World History, 8 a.m.

Kindergarten Screening by appointment

6th Grade Orientation for 5th Gr. Parents


Pinewood Spring Music Assembly 9 a.m., HS Auditorium

Pinewood Spring Music Concert 7 p.m., HS Auditorium


NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Performance Assessment

Kindergarten Registration paperwork due to Bradt School

HS/MS Orchestra NYC Trip

Senior Citizens’ Prom, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Draper MS Cafe

Registration deadline for June 9 ACT Exam

Gr. 6 Spring Music Assembly, 1 p.m.; Concert, 7 p.m., HS Aud.

Grades 7/8 Spring Music Assembly, 9 a.m.; Concert, 7:30 p.m., HS Aud.

Math/Science Honor Society Induction, 6:30 p.m., HS Aud.

Pinewood Character Counts reception, 8:45 a.m., Pinewood

Teen Town for Grade 5, 7-8:30 p.m., Draper MS

4th Quarter Interim Reports available online, Grades 6-12

Kindergarten Screening by Appointment

Mohonasen HS Music Awards/ Tri-M Induction Ceremony 6:30 p.m., HS Auditorium


NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Perf. Assmt

Parents as Learning Partners event at Bradt: Reading Celebration, 6:30 p.m.

Board of Education Budget Hearing & Meet the Candidates Night, 6 p.m.,

High School Farnsworth Technology Center


Technology Center



HS Academic Awards Ceremony, 6:30 p.m., HS Auditorium


Mohonasen Music Parents Spring Bottle Drive, 7-11 a.m.,

Mohonasen High School


AP Exam: English Lit. & Comp., 8 a.m.

Grades 7-8 National Junior Honor Society Induction, 7 p.m., HS Auditorium

AP Exams: Biology, 8 a.m.

3rd Grade Orientation for 2nd Grade Parents, 6 p.m., Pinewood

Gr. 6-8 Science Showcase, MHS

AP Exams: Music Theory; Calculus AB, Calculus BC, 8 a.m.

Mohon Music Department Concert, 5 p.m., HS Gym and Gym Lobby

Kindergarten Morning Prog., 9 a.m., Bradt








Business Advisory Board Meeting, 3:30-5 p.m., Center for Advanced

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PTO Meeting and Vote for Open Seats on PTO Board, 6 p.m., Pinewood

RAMADAN(BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

SHAVUOT (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)MOTHER'S DAY

Mohon’s Got Talent Show, Mohonasen High School Auditorium

Color Run

Modeling learning Draper Middle School students share their love of science with younger Mohonasen peers during special Demo Day presentations, such as the one pictured above. Draper science students visit Bradt Primary School to set up learning stations featuring hands-on projects in order to break down scientific concepts into engaging, grade-appropriate lessons. The Draper students serve as role models, demonstrating their knowledge and love of learning in this activity that connects students across schools and emphasizes the power of education. #ItStartsWithUs



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ACT Exam

Last Day of School (Regents Rating Day)

Senior Breakfast, 10:45 a.m.-noon, MHS Gym

Graduation Rehearsal, noon-2 p.m., Proctors

4th Quarter Marking Period Ends

High School Graduation, 2 p.m., Proctors

HALF DAY Early Dismissal for Grades K-5

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Grade 5 End-of-Year Trip


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NYSSMA Draper & HS Choir, HS Orchestra & Band, Shaker, Colonie, NY

Jr./Sr. Ball Walk-In, 4:30-6:30 p.m., MHS; Jr./Sr. Ball, 7 p.m., Troy Hilton Garden Inn; Prom Afterglow, 11:30 p.m., TBD

NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Perf. Assmt

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Work-Based Learning Employer Recognition Ceremony



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Last Day of Regular Classes, High School

Senior Walk-Through at all Schools

Senior Picnic

Marching Band and Pinewood Color Guard in Rotterdam Flag Day Parade

American Young Voices Concert, Times Union Center

BOCES CTE Awards and Recognition Ceremony, 8:45 a.m., Mohonasen HS

NYS Grades 4 & 8 Science Written Exam


Technology Center

Grade 5 Track and Field Day, Draper MS

Rain date June 8

MS/HS Summer School Registration, 9-11 a.m., MHS Cafe B

4th Quarter Report Cards available online, Grades 6-12

Grade 5 Moving Up Ceremony, 9 a.m., HS Auditorium

Trimester 3 Report Cards Issued, Grades K-5

Grade 1 Field Day

Regents ExamsFlag Day Celebration, 9:15 a.m., Pinewood

Grade 2 Field Day

Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony

Grade 5 visit to Draper


Grade 8 Graduation, 9:30 a.m., HS Auditorium

Grade 8 Farewell Celebration, 7-9:30 p.m., Draper MS Cafeteria

Grade 4 Field Day

EL AL-FITR (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

SUMMER BEGINS

FLAG DAY

Modeling empowerment Just weeks before graduation, Mohonasen seniors participate in a Cap and Gown Walk – a tour that takes them to their former stomping grounds around Mohonasen to celebrate their accomplishments and inspire younger students to work hard. The high school students walk through the halls of Draper, Pinewood and Bradt, where they are greeted with the smiling faces of former teachers and the cheers of future Mohonasen graduates. This symbolic event empowers students to dream about what they can achieve through dedication to their education and hard work. #ItStartsWithUs

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Independence Day

HS Freshmen & New Student Orientation,

6 p.m., MHS Auditorium

Summer School Begins


Bradt & Pinewood Walk-Throughs

Grade 6 Tours & Ice Cream Social, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.,

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MS New-Student-to-District Orientation,

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Grade 6 Tours & Ice Cream Social,

1-3 p.m., MS

Sports Physicals, 8 a.m., HS Nurse’s Office

Sports Physicals, 8 a.m., HS Nurse’s Office

EL AL-ADHA (BEGINS AT SUNDOWN)

Modeling character Mohonasen High School collaborates with the Schenectady County Human Rights Commission and seven participating Schenectady County districts to work with students in Study Circles. Each school sends students to represent their district as they work collaboratively and with trained facilitators to discuss human and civil rights issues, race relations, LGBTQ topics and more. Students in Study Circles have helped found Mohonasen traditions, like the popular Hugs Day, and work in creative ways to address school climate, fight against stereotypes and barriers and bring their understanding and positivity to their peers. #ItStartsWithUs

Central Administration2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303 Fax: 518-356-8247Superintendent of SchoolsDr. Kathleen Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8200 [email protected]

Assistant Superintendent for BusinessChristopher Ruberti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8210 [email protected]

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and InstructionLisa Cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8205 [email protected]

Board of EducationPresidentLisa Gaglioti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] PresidentPamela Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Escobar . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] MacTurk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] McFarland . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Piccirillo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected] Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]

Bradt Primary SchoolGrades K-22719 Hamburg Street, Schenectady, NY 12303 Fax: 518-356-8404School Hours: 8:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.PrincipalLeslie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8400 [email protected]

Assistant Principal/K-12 Instructional TechnologyWilliam Vacca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8400

School NurseJudith Clapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8410

Pinewood Intermediate SchoolGrades 3-5901 Kings Road, Schenectady, NY 12303Fax: 518-356-8434School Hours: 8:20 a.m. to 2:50 p.m.PrincipalJason Thompson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8430 [email protected]

Assistant PrincipalThomas O'Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8430

School NurseCarol Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8440

Draper Middle SchoolGrades 6-82070 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303Fax: 518-356-8359School Hours: 7:38 a.m. to 2:10 p.m.PrincipalRichard Arket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8350 [email protected]

Assistant PrincipalKristy Goergen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8351School NurseJeanette Greklek . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8360Draper Guidance OfficeOffice Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-83716th-Grade CounselorAngie Santabarbara7th-Grade CounselorKyra Grimsley 8th-Grade CounselorDeborah Wood

Mohonasen High SchoolGrades 9-122072 Curry Road, Schenectady, NY 12303Fax: 518-356-8309School Hours: 7:38 a.m. to 2:11 p.m.PrincipalKevin Warren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8300

[email protected]

Assistant PrincipalsDaniella DeLuca . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8302William Whitty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8302

AttendanceOffice Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8315

School NurseJennifer Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8310

School Resource OfficerMichael Rumbaugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8214

Counseling and Career Center(aka, “Guidance”) Office Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8322

Counselors:Danielle Gaudio Rebecca PauleyAmy Huszar Duane Wood

Elementary PTOServing students in kindergarten through grade five at Bradt Primary School and Pinewood Intermediate School.

Co-PresidentsMelissa Dumas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-496-3002Becky Ryan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-937-6709Co-Vice PresidentsKim QuinlivanBriana PeterselTreasurerHeather LanaroCo-SecretariesRuth McFarland Pam RogersPTO Email: [email protected]. Yearbook Email: [email protected]

Music Parents AssociationPresidentMichelle Perez. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-331-6563Vice-PresidentJaclyn Paul . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-928-7113TreasurerHope Messersmith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-894-1429 Recording SecretaryKimberly Tompkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-698-4234Corresponding SecretaryWendy DeMarco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-421-3218

Music Parents Email: [email protected]

Band BoostersPresidentLela Carpenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-878-1672TreasurerDonna LeVasseur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-265-5173

May 23, 24 and 25, 2018, are set aside as Contingent School Recess Days, depending on the number of snow days used during the 2017-18 school year.

• If no snow days are used, May 23 will be a Half Staff Development Day (no school for students); May 24 and 25 will be School Recess Days.

• If one snow day is used, school will be in session on May 23; May 24 will be a Half Staff Development day and May 25 will be a School Recess Day (no school for students May 24 and 25).

• If two snow days are used, school will be in session on May 23, 24 and 25.

• If three or more snow days are used, Monday, June 25, will be a Staff Development Day.

Directory & Notifications The staff directory database on the Mohonasen website will help you find

e-mail addresses and phone numbers for all Mohonasen staff members.

To use the database, visit www.mohonasen.org/contact.

LOOKING FOR A STAFF MEMBER?

CONTINGENT SCHOOL RECESS DAYS

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Sign up to receive school notifications in your inbox!By signing up for School News Notifier (SNN), parents and residents can receive e-mail updates and information about district activities, the budget, building projects, closings and delays and much more. SNN is a free, opt-in e-mail alert system (users can also receive text messages for school closings/delays). Users can choose to receive any or all of the alerts, and they can unsubscribe at any time. Go to www.mohonasen.org and click on the SNN link on the right-hand side of the page to sign up today!

Release of Student Directory InformationFrom time to time, student directory information is published on the Mohonasen website, in school publications or released to the media to recognize student achievement or depict activities within the Mohonasen School District. Parents who object to the disclosure of their child’s directory information should notify BOTH the superintendent of schools and their child’s building principal – in writing – on or before September 15 of each school year. For more details, see the “Release of Directory Information” notice on the district website at www.mohonasen.org.

Asbestos ManagementAs required by the EPA, school districts must annually notify parents/guardians and employees of the availability of the asbestos management plan and planned or in-progress inspections, re-inspections, response actions, and post-response actions. Mohonasen conducts periodic surveillances every six months and a re-inspection every three years. The Mohonasen management plan is available for review during normal business hours by contacting Joseph Mayo at 518-356-8228. There are currently no construction projects scheduled that will disturb asbestos containing building material.

Pesticide Neighbor Notification LawMohonasen has practiced Integrated Pest Management (IPM) for several years. This is the process for managing,

preventing and suppressing pests with minimal impact on human health and the environment. Pesticides are only used as a last resort; however, it is possible that they may be needed periodically. Following state law, Mohonasen maintains a list of staff and parents/guardians who wish to receive notification when certain pesticide applications are used. If you would like to be added to this list, contact Joseph Mayo at 518-356-8228. More information, including a notification request form, can be found on our website.

Closings and DelaysClosings, such as an unplanned early dismissal, are communicated via an automated phone messaging system to all phone numbers parents have provided. Please note, the district does NOT use the automated phone system for snow day announcements. Closings, as well as snow day announcements, are posted on the web at www.mohonasen.org and on Facebook, sent out via e-mail/text message through School News Notifier (SNN) and are also released to all local TV stations and major radio stations. No matter what grade level, make sure your children know what to do if they arrive home unexpectedly and you’re not there. For safety’s sake, now is the time to create a plan.

Release of Student Information Under NCLBPursuant to the federal education legislation No Child Left Behind, Mohonasen must disclose to military recruiters, upon request, the names, addresses and telephone num-bers of high school students. The district must also notify parents of their right, and the right of the child, to request that the district not release such information without prior written parental consent. Parents (or students 18 or older) wishing to exercise their option to withhold their consent to the release of the above information to military recruiters are asked to sign and return a form, which is available in the high school office.

Private/Parochial TransportationParents who want Mohonasen to provide transportation for their children to approved parochial schools are responsible for filing the Request for Parochial Transportation form with the Mohonasen Transportation Department by April 1, 2018. Forms are available on the district website

at www.mohonasen.org (see Transportation page). If you cannot access the district website, please call the Transportation Department at 518-356-8260 for a form. Please note that on staff-only days, there will be no private/parochial transportation. Questions? Call the Mohonasen Transportation Department at 518-356-8260.

Mohonasen Parent Access: SchoolToolAll high school, middle school and Pinewood parents can use SchoolTool to access their child's attendance, academic and discipline records online. High school and middle school interim reports and report cards are available only through SchoolTool. (Elementary report cards are sent home in take-home folders.) See calendar dates for when these reports are scheduled to be made available online. In addition, teachers will update grades and attendance information in SchoolTool on a regular basis. To sign up for SchoolTool, or if you are unable to access the Internet, please contact the high school, middle school or Pinewood main office.

Dignity for All Students ActNew York's Dignity for All Students Act seeks to provide the state's public school students with a safe and supportive environment free from discrimination, intimidation, taunt-ing, harassment, and bullying (including cyberbullying) on school property, a school bus and/or at a school function. The Act includes, but is not limited to, acts of discrimination, bullying and harassment based on a student's race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender (defined to include gender identity or expression), or sex. Each Mohonasen school has a Dignity Act Coordinator (see below) trained to address issues in areas protected by the law. See more at www.mohonasen.org.Dignity Act Coordinators

Kevin Warren, MHS, 518-356-8301 Richard Arket, Draper MS, 518-356-8350 Jason Thompson, Pinewood, 518-356-8430 Leslie Smith, Bradt, 518-356-8400

Other District Contacts Academic Administrators for APPR, Data, State Reporting, Mentoring, Instructional LeadersDeborah Kavanaugh-Farnan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8256Michele Whitley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8253 Academic Administrator for Humanities (6-12)Kathryn McTiernan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8229Academic Administrator for Science & TechnologyMakensie Bullinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8254Aquatics Program SupervisorMarc Vachon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8240Business Office Sup./Dist. TreasurerTracey Freemantle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8235Central RegistrarTerrie Furbeck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8222Communications CoordinatorKaren Nerney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8250Continuing Education CoordinatorPatricia Hopkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8303Director of FacilitiesJoseph Mayo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8228Director of PE, Athletics & Health EducationJason Friesen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8270Director of School Safety & SecurityJames McCrum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8355Director for Special and Alternative EducationKarla Empie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8221Director of Technology ServicesJames Dilbone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8341Facilitator of Performance Arts (K-12)Kim Kondenar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8280Food Service Program SupervisorKimberly Gagnon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8225Theatre and DramaKathleen Derochie, Director (K-12). . . . . . . . . .518-356-8300 Nicole Gabriel, Assistant Director . . . . . . . . . . ... 518-356-8300Transportation SupervisorRandy Jerreld . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .518-356-8260


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Modeling a culture of thoughtfulness · this year on “Modeling a Culture of Thoughtfulness.” We believe “thoughtfulness” encompasses a lot, because when we are thoughtful,