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Karigon Dad Chief Greenberg, teaches Mrs. Lagowski’s first graders at Karigon about riding in an ambulance, who to call in an emergency and what to expect when help arrives.

Karigon Dad Chief Greenberg, teaches Mrs. Lagowski’s first graders at Karigon about riding in an ambulance, who to call in an emergency and what to expect when help arrives.

Students in Ms. St. John’s 6th grade social studies classes analyzed Paleolithic cave art and created their own prehistoric drawings. They worked as anthropologists to create a story about each drawing.

Students in Ms. St. John’s 6th grade social studies classes analyzed Paleolithic cave art and created their own prehistoric drawings. They worked as anthropologists to create a story about each drawing. 

Karigon Y-Time students used their creativity to make this beautiful handprint wreath for Principal Jones.

Karigon Y-Time students used their creativity to make this beautiful handprint wreath for Principal Jones.

After completing a unit on the characteristics of different genres and how to identify them, students in Mrs. Potter’s Grade 6-2 Reading classes participated in a “Starbooks” Book Tasting. Students moved from station to station to “taste”, “sip”, and “read” from several different genres.

After completing a unit on the characteristics of different genres and how to identify them, students in Mrs. Potter’s Grade 6-2 Reading classes participated in a “Starbooks” Book Tasting. Students moved from station to station to “taste”, “sip”, and “read” from several different genres.

Mrs. Shutts and Mrs. Leuzinger’s ISD classes had a great time exploring the Vischer Ferry Fire Department truck during their visit to Okte. Firefighters from Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Jonesville, Vischer Ferry, and West Crescent Volunteer Fire Companies came to Okte during National Fire Prevention Week and taught important lessons on fire prevention and safety!

Mrs. Shutts and Mrs. Leuzinger’s ISD classes had a great time exploring the Vischer Ferry Fire Department truck during their visit to Okte. Firefighters from Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Jonesville, Vischer Ferry, and West Crescent Volunteer Fire Companies ca me to Okte during National Fire Prevention Week and taught important lessons on fire prevention and safety!

The SEED Coalition worked with Fatima, an expert, on getting a Tower Garden up and running here at the High School.  “Daisy” lives in HS East, where she will serve as an instructional resource for Environmental Science and AP Environmental Science. She will be managed through the SEED Coalition and student clubs, like Science Honor Society, Garden Club, and Environmental Club. Bounty from this program will be used to provide fresh vegetables in our own cafeteria.

The SEED Coalition worked with Fatima, an expert, on getting a Tower Garden up and running here at the High School.  “Daisy” lives in HS East, where she will serve as an instructional resource for Environmental Science and AP Environmental Science. She will be managed through the SEED Coalition and student clubs, like Science Honor […]

Skano students invited their teachers to attend Adirondack Tae Kwon Do’s anti-bullying night. At the end of the night, all teachers successfully broke boards.

Skano students invited their teachers to attend Adirondack Tae Kwon Do’s anti-bullying night. At the end of the night, all teachers successfully broke boards.  

Mr. Symond’s classes  observed Mr. Verhagen’s construction classes and got to tour the new home the class is building.  From here, Mr. Symond’s class will be constructing a scale model house just like the one at the High School.  The students are having a blast!

Mr. Symond’s Tech-8 classes  observed Mr. Verhagen’s construction classes and got to tour the new home the class is building.  From here, Mr. Symond’s class will be constructing a scale model house just like the one at the High School.  The students are having a blast!

Mrs. Trotta’s first graders have been learning about Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month in music class. We learned that Hispanic Heritage month is a time dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and traditions of those from a Spanish speaking culture. To celebrate the musical traditions of Hispanic cultures, Mrs. Trotta’s class learned and performed a traditional Mexican folk dance to the song “La Raspa.”

Mrs. Trotta’s first graders have been learning about Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month in music class. We learned that Hispanic Heritage month is a time dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and traditions of those from a Spanish speaking culture. To celebrate the musical traditions of Hispanic cultures, Mrs. Trotta’s class learned and performed a traditional Mexican folk […]

Sixth graders in Mrs. Schloth’s social studies class studied Paleolithic Cave Art. They created modern representations and worked as anthropologists to analyze their peer’s paintings.

Sixth graders in Mrs. Schloth’s social studies class studied Paleolithic Cave Art. They created modern representations and worked as anthropologists to analyze their peer’s paintings.