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Voters Approve 2012-2013 Budget - Posted May 16, 2012
Voters in the East Greenbush Central School District approved the district’s $85,121,842 budget for 2012-2013 on Tuesday, May 15, with 1,636 yes votes and 1,036 no votes. Read More...
Green Meadow Saves Pennies for Patients - Posted May 15, 2012
Green Meadow Student Council officers recently presented a $1,663.57 check to representatives of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). The money was donated by students, faculty and staff at Green Meadow as part of the Pennies for Patients fundraising campaign. Read More...
Clean-Up Day a Success – Posted May 11, 2012
Fifth grade students cleaned the Green Meadow grounds today. With the help of some hard working adults the children pulled weeds, planted flowers and perennials and raked yard waste. Thank you to the students, parents and teachers who volunteered. Click here to see a photo album.
Students Receive Physical Education Leader Award – Posted May 9, 2012
Congratulations to the nine Green Meadow students recently honored for outstanding leadership and excellence in physical education. The Physical Education Leader Award, sponsored by the New York State Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, was presented to the students at a ceremony held at Hudson Valley Community College on May 7th.
Last Day for Voter Registration May 8th - Posted May 4, 2012
The annual East Greenbush Central School District Budget Vote and Board Election will be held Tuesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Those interested in voting must register by Tuesday, May 8th. Read More...
Building Consolidation and Closure Study Begins -Posted May 2, 2012
Superintendent Dr. Angela Nagle introduced The Building Consolidation and Closure Study to the East Greenbush Central School District faculty and staff at 4 pm on April 25th and later to the school community at 7:30 pm. The meeting concluded with a question and answer session that allowed for dynamic discussion to ensure all questions were answered. Read More...
Author/Illustrator G. Brian Karas Visits Green Meadow - Posted May 1, 2012
“I get ideas when I’m walking my dogs, having dinner with my boys; I get my ideas from everything I see and everything I hear,” explained G. Brian Karas to an attentive audience of Green Meadow students. Karas, an acclaimed author and illustrator, spent the day April 27th with Green Meadow students talking about his writing and life experiences. Read More...
Click here for a photo album of his visit.
Students Compete in Writing Challenge – Posted April 24, 2012
Congratulations to students in Ms. DiSanto’s class. A group of dedicated young scholars recently earned certificates for their participation and effort in Ms. DiSanto’s writing challenge.
Meet the Candidates Night Canceled - Posted April 17, 2012
East Greenbush Central School District’s Meet the Candidates night, originally scheduled for May 7th, has been canceled because the Board of Education election is uncontested. Three candidates returned nominating petitions for the three open seats by the April 16 deadline. Read More...
Information on Voter Registration - Posted April 17, 2012
The annual East Greenbush Central School District Budget Vote and Board Election will be held Tuesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Those interested in voting must register prior to the election. Read More…
State Report Shows East Greenbush a District in Good Standing - Posted April 17, 2012
Once again, East Greenbush students performed above the state average in English Language Arts and Math, according to the NYS Education Department’s (NYSED) 2011-12 school report cards, released on April 5. Read More…
Community Meeting on Building Consolidation and Closure Study - Posted April 10, 2012
On April 25, Superintendent Dr. Angela M. Nagle will meet with district staff at 4 p.m. -- and with the community at 7:30 p.m. -- in the Columbia High auditorium to introduce the building consolidation and closure study. The study will be conducted by Dr. Paul Seversky of Advisory Solutions, who will be on hand to provide an overview of the process. Read More...
Mild Winter Means Early Tick Season – Posted April 2, 2012
The unseasonably mild winter has led to an early tick season in upstate New York. While this does not necessarily mean there will be more ticks in our area, it does mean a longer tick season. Read More…
Green Meadow Roller Skating Party – Posted April 2, 2012
On Friday, March 30th Green Meadow Student Council hosted a roller skating party for 4th and 5th grade students in the school gym. Click here to see photos from the event.
Green Meadow Carnival a Huge Success – Posted March 29, 2012
The Green Meadow Carnival held on March 24th was enjoyed by hundreds of children. Thank you to all the volunteers who donated their time and energy. Click here to see a list of carnival basket winners.
St. Patrick's Day at Green Meadow - Posted March 16, 2012
Click here to see pictures of students enjoying St. Patrick's Day activities at Green Meadow today.
Odyssey of the Mind – Green Meadow Team Advances to State Tournament - Posted March 13, 2012
On Saturday, March 10, dozens of students from Green Meadow, Bell Top, Red Mill, DPS, Genet and Goff schools participated in the Region 4 Odyssey of the Mind competition at the Rensselaer city schools. Read More...
Volunteer in our Schools – Posted March 7, 2012
The East Greenbush Central School District welcomes volunteers of all ages who are willing to dedicate their time and skills to support students. From helping out in the classroom to organizing after school activities, hundreds of community members support our children. If you are interested in volunteering visit the new Volunteers page for information on how to get involved.
Mark Wood to Perform with Our Students - Posted February 29, 2012
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Mark Wood, an award-winning composer, international recording artist, and electric violinist, is widely acknowledged as the premier electric rock violinist of his generation.
Mark is bringing his knowledge and expertise in the field of progressive string education to the District's orchestra students, grades 5-12, in a two-day workshop; which, will culminate in a special performance on Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Columbia High School. Read more...
Green Meadow Cafeteria Introduces a new option - Posted February 28, 2012
The Green Meadow Cafeteria has a new ice cream vending machine. Students can buy ice cream from the machine during their lunch period. Read more...
Green Meadow Hosts Gymnastics Show – Posted February 17, 2012
On Wednesday, February 15th, Green Meadow students participated in the annual gymnastics show. Students choreographed elaborate routines to their favorite music in front of a crowd of fellow students, teachers and parents. Click here to see a photo album of the event.
Board of Ed. Approves Changes for Transportation to Daycare/Alternate Location Policy - Posted February 9, 2012
At its January 25th meeting, the Board of Education approved a transportation policy change. Beginning in September 2012, as a cost-saving measure, the District will align itself with the New York State Education Department's guidelines for Daycare/Alternate Transportation in School Districts. Read More...
Green Meadow Student is B-95.5 Kid of the Week – Posted December 23, 2011
Zavion, a second grade student, was chosen as the B-95.5 kid of the week. His nomination stems from a birthday request to his friends – bring a gift for Toys for Tots instead of bringing one for me. Zavion’s birthday guests fulfilled his request bringing a number of unwrapped gifts to his party. Read More...
Parent Portal Users Must Create New Account – Posted December 21, 2011
Beginning December 23, all PowerSchool parent portal users will have to create a new account. An update to Powerschool allows parent portal users to choose their own user names and passwords and link multiple children to their account.
In the past, each child received a separate user account and password assigned by the district technology team. To create a new account you must have the current username and password for each of your children.
For detailed instructions on how to set up your Parent Portal ID and password, click here.
Green Meadow Student Council – Posted December 20, 2011
The Green Meadow Student Council presents a unique opportunity for young students to learn organization, leadership, and teamwork skills and prepares them for later student government positions. Read More…
Green Meadow Students Play and Learn – Posted November 30, 2011
Second-grade students developed hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in physical education classes on Tuesday, November 29th. Click here to see pictures.
Green Meadow Holds Anti-Bullying Program - Posted September 27, 2011
On Wednesday, September 21, the students at Green Meadow had an all-school assembly to review the new anti-bullying program. The Student Bill of Rights was introduced to the students and staff.
A large banner hangs over the entryway to Green Meadow which displays the Student Bill of Rights. On the banner it states: Each student at Green Meadow Elementary School has the right to: learn in a safe and friendly place, be free from harassment and bullying, and receive the help from caring adults if any of the above are violated. Students and staff have been encouraged to sign the banner promising to follow the Bill of Rights. To see pictures from the event click here.
Stop, Think Decide - Updated September 16, 2011
Green Meadow recently implemented a new program designed to help students resolve conflicts. Stop, Think, Decide is a three-step problem solving model which uses a traffic light as a visual aide. Read More.
To see the Stop, Think, Decide poster click here.
Our School Community and Businesses Working Together for Our Students - Posted September 8, 2011
Take Charge of Education® is a Target school fundraising initiative. It offers families, teachers, and community members an easy way to designate a school of their choice to receive one percent of their purchases made with a Target credit card or a Target check card.
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Price Chopper is also working with our school community to assist in giving all seven of our schools an opportunity to receive school supplies from the Price Chopper Advantage Card points earned by the purchases of the program’s participants. Read more...
For additional information visit the Green Meadow PTO website.
| Upcoming Events | |||
Date |
Event |
Time |
Place |
| 5/15 | District Vote | 7 a.m.- 9 p.m. |
At your polling place |
| 5/17 | 5th Grade Visits Goff | 9:15 -11:15 a.m. | |
| 5/24 | Book Fair | 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. | Library |
| 5/16-5/24 | Book Fair | school day | Library |
| 5/25-5/29 | School Recess | NO SCHOOL | |
| 6/4 | Fifth Grade Chorus | 7:00 p.m. | Green Meadow |
| 6/8 | Early Dismissal Half Day K-8 | 11:30 a.m. | |
| 6/13 | Yearbook signing/Pizza Party | 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. | Green Meadow |
| 6/14 | 5th Grade End of the Year Trip | Great Escape | |
| 6/15 | Early Dismissal Half Day K-8 | 11:30 a.m. | |
| 6/20 | 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony | 10:00 a.m. | Green Meadow |
| 6/21 | Last Day of School Early Dismissal Half Day | 11:30 a.m. | Green Meadow |
| 6/22 | Summer Recess Begins for Students |
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Any questions, please contact Joanne Nolette at 207-2640 |
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