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Posted 4/27/12

Mrs. Cushman’s and Ms. Smith’s 4th grade classes teamed-up to research NYS animals in a project called “Ask the Animal!”

Posted 4/27/12

In April Mrs. Allen's class invited Parents and friends into the classroom for their ‘Wax Museum’. The children researched a person of interest and wrote a 5 paragraph essay, made a windsock, a biopoem and held a wax museum showcasing our famous people.

Posted 4/16/12

Shatekon’s Drama Club Presents…
The Rockin’ Tale of Snow White

SAVE THE DATES: Friday, April 27th at 6:00 PM & Saturday, April 28th at 2:00 PM
Adults: $5.00 and Children: $3.00
Order forms will be sent home in April
Additional tickets may be available at the door

Posted 4/4/12

4th Grade - Miss Smith’s & Mrs. Cushman’s fourth graders are working in collaborative partnerships on an animal research project called, “Ask The Animal.”

Posted 4/4/12

1st Grade - Shatekon 1st graders recently wrote informational How-To books. The students enjoyed writing steps for all the things they know how to do!

Posted 4/4/12

 QUEST students in Shatekon use math and problem-solving skills to program Lego Robotics.

Posted 3/27/12

Teams from three elementary schools competed in a reading tournament in the Tesago cafeteria on March 8. Shen Kids Read was modeled after the “Battle of the Books” competitions, and involved students answering questions about several books in a game show fashion. The teams were comprised of five 5th graders from Okte, Tesago, and Shatekon that had won their own respective school competitions. Their school library media specialists served as coaches, and the event was moderated by Skano librarian Susan Kirby LeMon.

Posted 3/16/12

Shatekon Elementary School recipient of 2012 Saratoga Arts Council Arts in Education Grant for fourth grade Reader's Theater residency with Poet Jacqueline Sweeney.

Pictured are:
Poet, Jacqueline Sweeney, Shatekon fourth grade teacher, Katie Cushman, Saratoga Arts Council Grants Administrator, Sharon Scarlata

Posted 3/6/12

Mrs. Anderton’s third grade class displayed biography museum exhibits and ‘dressed up’ as a culminating activity to their biography unit.

Posted 3/6/12

Fourth grade student, Joey Meyer, from Miss Benardo’s class wins a contest and becomes Siena College’s ball boy for a terrific game! Congratulations, JOEY!!!

Posted 3/6/12

Author of the popular Lunch Lady and Punk Farm books visited Shatekon on Wednesday, February 29th. He discussed his work as a writer and illustrator as well as autographed books that the students had purchased.

Fourth grader, Stephanie Dickert won first place for her writing piece she did in Shenendehowa’s Reflections program. Congratulations to Stephanie for all her hard work!!!

Posted 2/17/12

Author Jarrett Krosoczka will be visiting grades 2-5 at Shatekon Elementary school on February 29. Jarrett comes to us from Northhampton MA, and is a graduate of the Rhode island School of Design. He is the author of the Punk Farm picture books and the very popular Lunch Lady graphic novels.

Posted 2/17/12

Shatekon’s 1st Grade celebrated the 100th day of school on February 14th . Young and old centurions celebrated in ‘good old fashioned’ fun!

Posted 2/14/12

To supplement their Nutrition Unit, Shatekon 5th graders toured Hannaford and learned about making healthy food choices.

Posted 2/14/12

The Shatekon Museum Art Club students created a 20 foot dragon to celebrate the Chinese new Year. On January 23, the students had a dragon parade to celebrate the year of the dragon.

Posted 2/14/12

Students in Second Grade learned about our Solar System by participating in a virtual field trip to NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio.

Posted 2/8/12

We are pleased to announce that Erica Ryan was appointed as the principal of Shatekon Elementary School by the Board of Education. Currently, she serves as an elementary principal in the Duanesburg Central School District. Previously she worked at Shenendehowa in Skano Elementary school, first as a literacy specialist and then as an academic administrator. Prior to that she taught in the Taconic Hills and Cohoes school districts. She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from the State University College at Oswego. She received a master’s degree in literacy and administrative certification from the State University at Albany. She is scheduled to start on Monday, February 27.

Posted 2/8/12

On January 18th the Shatekon library hosted its first annual Battle of the Books for 5th graders.  Four teams from each class competed in a spirited competition demonstrating what amazing readers they are!

Posted 2/8/12

Shatekon Kindergarten students painted winter scenes using ‘Puffy Paints’ (glue mixed with shaving cream).

Posted 2/8/12

The Scotia Glenville Travelling Museum visited Kindergarten at Shatekon and brought real furs and bones for the students to feel and explore.

Posted 1/18/12

Shatekon - Carolyn Anderton’s 2nd grade class made ‘recycled reindeer’, with recycled materials from home.

Posted 1/18/12

Morgan LeBeau 5th grade student at Shatekon organized a canned food drive for the Shatekon students. The food will be donated to CAPTAIN

Posted 12/23/11

Shatekon students investigated the total cost of Christmas based on the gifts given in the traditional carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. This year was a whopping $24,263.18!

Posted 12/23/11

Shatekon students enjoy the Scotia Glenville presentation “In Days Gone By.”

Posted 12/7/11

Shatekon December 2011 Newsletter.

Posted 11/30/11

Odyssey of the Mind is coming to Shatekon Elementary. There will be two informational meetings for parents. Click here to learn more.

Posted 11/30/11

Students are collaboratively and enthusiastically giving a “book talk” to their classmates.

Posted 11/30/11

A second grader shares his small moment story about catching a big fish!

Posted 11/30/11

Shatekon fourth graders were mystery readers in a first grade classroom.

Posted 11/14/11

Shatekon second graders spend time learning in the outdoor classroom.

Posted 11/14/11

Board of Education President, Mary Blaauboer, and Former President, Janet Grey, spoke with Mr. Morcone’s fifth grade class at Shatekon about school district governance. Thanks to all of our board members for their generous service to our school district!

Posted 11/14/11

Shatekon fourth grade students use the document camera to share work with their classmates.

Posted 11/14/11

Third grade students at Shatekon enjoyed looking through their new dictionaries. Thanks to the Rotary Club who generously sponsors the annual donation.

Posted 11/9/11

Principal's November Newsletter

Posted 11/9/11

Shatekon first graders make heart puzzles of things they love to write about.

Posted 11/1/11

High school students in Family and Consumer Science classes worked with Shatekon students as part of their coursework in child development. Students decorated fabric squares which will be sewn into quilts for the Binky Patrol, coordinated by volunteer-extraordinaire, Ann Schwanda.

Posted 11/1/11

Fourth grade winners in the Fire Safety Poster Contest at Shatekon get a very special ride to school! Thanks to our Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire Department for all the hours they spend working with our students!

Posted 10/26/11

Shatekon students participate in our Shenendehowa Bully Prevention Week. A big thank you to our school counselors for raising awareness!

Posted 10/20/11

Shatekon students in Miss Benardo’s class learned to make corn flour at Brookside Museum.

Posted 10/20/11

Students were delighted by the science of bubbles, thanks to a special performance sponsored by our Shatekon PTA.

Posted 10/20/11

Second graders at Shatekon proudly donated new books to students at Middleburgh Elementary who were impacted by Hurricane Irene. In the first photo, Shatekon students proudly hold up books they donated. The second photo shows students at Middleburgh students reading their new books.

Posted 10/20/11

It is Fire Safety month in our schools.

Posted 10/20/11

Shatekon Principal's October Newsletter

Posted 10/13/11

First graders practice Read to Someone, a component of their literacy instruction.

Posted 10/13/11

Second grade students at Shatekon explore the properties of liquid with magnifying glasses.

Posted 10/13/11

First graders in Mrs. Russell’s class take turns leading their class meeting. Class meetings enhance problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and ultimately help to create a community of learners.

Posted 10/13/11

Shatekon students write about the different varieties of apples. Did you know there are over 7,000 varieties in total?

Posted 9/22/11

Students and their parents exchange places at Shatekon's Open House.

Posted 9/22/11

Shatekon Mrs. Burnetter's class celebrated their first full week of hard work and excellent behavior leaving their desks behind and working in tents in their classroom.

Posted 9/16/11

Shatekon second grade students learn about hurricanes from meteorologist, Bob Kovachick. The students have begun a service project to collect books for local children affected by Hurricane Irene, coordinated by St. Rose student teacher, Mrs. Peggy Collins and cooperating teacher, Mrs. Stacey Beck.

Posted 9/12/11

Principal's September Newsletter.

Posted 9/8/11

Incoming kindergarten students met their teachers this week and enjoyed their first bus ride in preparation for their first day, Monday, September 12.

Posted 9/8/11

The rain doesn't stop Shatekon students from enjoying indoor recess and lunch!

Posted 9/8/11

Mr. Aley's fifth grade students get comfortable in their new classroom.

Posted 9/8/11

At Shatekon, we are so glad to be back in school. It means reconnecting with friends. And watching teachers perfect the art of walking backwards (safely!).

Posted 9/7/11

Well, it was a very wet first day, but Shatekon students came ready to learn!

Posted 8/1/11

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