On Aug. 9, 2022, voters residing within Capital Region BOCES component districts and the City School District of Albany will have the opportunity to cast their vote on the sale of two buildings.

BOCES programs located at the current Career and Technical School, Albany Campus and Maywood School are moving to new, state-of-the-art facilities constructed at 925 Watervliet-Shaker Road in Albany. Work on the new Career & Technical School and Special Education school began in early 2021. Both schools are complete and opening for students in September 2022.

There is no tax impact from the sale of the two sites currently under Capital Region BOCES ownership.

To find out more information on the vote, please visit Capital Region BOCES’ website at: https://www.capitalregionboces.org/vote-on-sale-of-two-boces-buildings/

Where can I cast my vote?

While voters can vote in any of the locations listed below, it is highly encouraged to vote in the county you reside in. You can find polling locations broken out by county below:

• Albany County polling location: Capital Region BOCES, 900 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Albany
• Saratoga County polling location: Clifton Park Halfmoon Library, 475 Moe Road, Clifton Park
• Schenectady County polling location: Niskayuna Branch Library, 2400 Nott Street E, Niskayuna
• Schoharie County polling location: Capital Region Career & Technical School (CTE), Schoharie Campus, 174 State Route 30A, Schoharie

When will the polls be open?

Polls will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on August 9, 2022.

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We hope everyone is having a safe and healthy summer. During this time our staff is working hard to ensure every student has the proper tools to succeed this coming school year. Please read the following information regarding your student’s school supplies. 

Realizing that almost half of Mohonasen families are economically disadvantaged according to measures determined by the NYS Department of Education, Mohonasen will supply students with all their basic school supplies beginning in September.  At some grade levels there may be exceptions to this, such as with backpacks and lunchboxes. 

If your family is experiencing hardship in regards to paying for such items, please let your teacher, guidance counselor, or principal know as we have limited supplies of such items we can provide to students in need. Also, for families who wish to supply their own school supplies, this remains an option.  If this is the case please ensure you contact your child’s teacher to ensure you get the supplies needed for a particular grade level or a particular class.  Together we will continue to ensure that all Mohonasen students will receive what they need in order to access a great education.

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Mohonasen Central School District will now share Board of Education meeting agendas, minutes and other documents with the school community through BoardDocs, a cloud-based school board management software. BoardDocs enables the district to maintain transparency by providing community members with easy access to important school board-related documents, all in one place.

Use this link to access the site: MohonasenBoardDocs

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The Mohonasen Central School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, August 10, at 6 p.m. in the District Office Conference Room. The Board will enter into executive session to interview candidates for the open athletic director position. No additional board business is planned for the evening.

The agenda is available on: MohonasenBoardDocs

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We are excited to announce that Mohonasen has been awarded the New York State Public High School Athletic Association’s (NYSPHSAA) School of Excellence Award.

To earn this distinction, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award. According to NYSPHSAA, the purpose of the School of Excellence Awards is to unite varsity coaches in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide honor. 

“The School of Excellence and School of Distinction Awards highlight the best student-athletes in New York State”, said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA Executive Director. “For 234 member schools to be honored for their commitment to academics as well as athletics is a testament to the outstanding leadership and student-athletes we have in this state.”

Mohonasen Superintendent Shannon Shine expressed his enthusiasm regarding NYSPHSAA’s recognition, saying, “Mohonasen’s athletes are a continuing source of district pride and NYSPHSAA’s formal designation only underscores the quality of our student-athletes.”

The School of Excellence winners will be awarded a plaque at their local athletic director workshop. 

The full list of School of Excellence Award winners is below: https://nysphsaa.org/news/2022/8/3/general-nysphsaa-announces-school-of-distinction-and-school-of-excellence-winners-for-2021-22.aspx

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Dear Students, Parents and Guardians,

I hope that all of our students are enjoying a restful and relaxing summer! Personally, I have loved the heat wave, since we get to see so little of the sun throughout the year. When I’m not outside, I’m here at school with our team, working hard to be ready for what is sure to be a fun and exciting school year. We have been very busy here at the high school getting ready for the return of our students, and I have a bunch of updates to share with you. I’m sure this list is not all-inclusive, and I will share more information as it becomes available. Stay well, enjoy what’s left of the summer, and I look forward to seeing you soon. 

Best,

Mr. Chandler

Mohonasen High School Updates

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At Draper Middle School, High Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 94.5 or above. Honor Roll is awarded to students who achieve a grade point average of 84.5 to 94.5.

2021-2022 School Year

Draper High Honor Roll Quarter 4

Grade 6

Beach, Aidan James
Bien, Julian Peralta
Blanchard, Madison June
Borzymowski, Annabeth Lynn
Cejka, Kaleb Daniel
Coburn, Adelle Terese
Concepcion, Isabella
Dalrymple, Cody Joseph
DeWolf, Riley Alexander
Friends, Rylee Alexandra
Gomez, Victoria Celeste
Haig, Leah Madison
Harmon, Noah Michael
Hauf, Michael Markovich
Hayes, Julianna Lauren
Lakeragh, Shivanie
Lindemann, Ava Elizabeth
McDonald, Ryan Griffin
McFarland, Calynn
McMillian, Madison Denise
McMullen, Zachary Rudy
Mullen, Emma Elizabeth
Mullin, Ella Kate
Murray, Estella Belle
Parkhurst, Ava-Grace
Payton, Kaylana
Pelletier, Skyler Jean
Pigliavento, Mason Vincent
Poodiack, Skylar Renae
Ray, Olivia Gail
Regan, Kevin
Rickard, Jaylynn Nicole
Scepkowski, Olivia
Schrader, Aiden Michael
Smeaton, Haley Elizabeth
Sukhdeo, Alana Bethyln
Swint, Genevieve
Tarasovich, Calvin Kelly
Thompson, Ava
Turnbell, Chloe Blakeslee
Usher, Sydney Maida
Verhayden, Emily Claire
Walker, Jordan Tia
Wright, Johanna Mae
Wright, Mia

Grade 7

Badger, John Thomas
Bean, Kara Allison
Bowers, Zachary Alphonse George
Bradshaw, Emma Isabelle
Bruce, Ozymandias
Colomb, Zoe Leilani
Crux, Alexis Raelynn
Curry, Zoey Keiunna
Dames, Kaitlyn Marie
Degnan, Jack Thomas
DeMyer, Van Daniel
Diaz, Alexander Rosalio
Dillion, Amanda Renee
Dolan, Kaydence Scarlett
Elliott, Piper Dominique
Feeney, Adrienne Willow
Fitch, Cadence
Folckemer, Lily Elizabeth
Gallione, Giovanni Giuseppe
Gianatasio, Thomas Dean
Grunenwald, Alyssa Mary
Hoyt, Kierstyn James
Husain, Noah
Kingsbury, Jenna Marie
Kurick, Natalie E
Laudano, Olivia Lyn
Leclerc, Katelyn Victoria
Makovik, Isabella Andrevevna
Marriner, Ella
Musto, Lucy
Palleschi, Olivia Alexandra
Pikcilingis, Graham William
Quinn, Brenden Michael
Radley, Timothy Michael
Recheizer, Aidan
Robbins, Isabelle Sydney
Schuch, Jianna Mary
Smith, Marissa Jameson
Sullivan, Eila Dee Wygal
Talbert, Audrey Belle

Grade 8

Abbott, Daniel
Avery, Lucas
Baldwin, Brooke Elizabeth
Barbosa, Amy Lynn
Bencze, Rachael Jessica
Blessing, Leah
Burgess, Isabella
Buskey, Ava Marie
Casterlin, Piper Lily
Ceccucci, Hannah
Corsaro, Nicholas
DiLallo, Chloe
DiPietro, Isabella
Edwards, Liliana
Fitzgerald, Kelsey
Fredenburg, Miley Cole
Gilbert, Zachary
Gilboy, Zoe Lynn
Glenn, Madison Marie
Goldstein, Evan
Hawley, Madison Marie
Hunter, Lucia Patricia
Iadicicco, Alexander
Iuliano, Cristian
Jalwaj-Soubai, Soufiane
Karp, Laurel
Keller-Scholten, Hope Grace
Lagasse, Jenna Erin
Lavenia, Meghan
Macapinlac, Kianna Ly
Matteo, Brianna
McGovern, Keegan
McGuire, Rowan Aolfe
Miller, Eric
Miller, Shelby
Moore, Aeden
Olszewski, Noah
Palleschi, Vanessa
Parent, Alexander L.
Quenneville, Abby
Reynolds, Allyson
Rosado, Airelyss
Ryan, Jacob
Salvio, Zac Shaun
Sanders, Danyella
Secor, Cole Patrick
Vasquez, Mekka
Viall, Michael Anthony
Whipple, Payton

Draper Honor Roll Quarter 4

Grade 6

Antonacci, Douglas Theodore
Baker, Nya Dawn
Barno, Jaylynn Olivia
Barnoski, William Cameron
Barrett, Gianna
Barry, Jillian
Blanchard, Roxanne Jean
Bullinger, Brady Michelson
Cabrera-Robinson, R’Jehnna
Cai, Zihao
Cappuccitti, Joseph Thomas Anthony
Carson, Jordyn Emilee
Ceccucci, Nicholas
Clarke, Lyric Donovan
Collins, Calleigh Elizabeth Lynn
Condon, Jamie Lynn
DeJoy, Gabriella
Dickershaid, Isabel Kathleen
Dukes, Jevan Joseph
Escobar, Devon Michael
Farricker, Jamie Denise
Flatt, Riannyn Rojeana
Foley, Natalie Marie
Friends, Jamie Thomas
Gallione, Marissa Jean
Giardino, Lucas Quentin
Gilmore, Zion Riley
Gleichsner, Tyler Michael
Hood, Logan
Jackson, Dakahrie
Johnson, Briana
Jones, Sean Joesph
Karp, Maya Avery
Kownack, Matthew
Marciniak, Nicholas Edward
Mayanja, Alma Namiro
McGuire, Declan Hobbs
McIntyre, Zariyah Nashaya
McMullen, Tyler John
Montanye, Dominick Edward
Moore, Elizabeth
O’Brien, Eoin Maclan
Pannitto, Jacob Tyler
Parker, Deeanna Lei
Parkes, Gabriella
Parkes, Madison Evelyn
Parkhurst, Quin
Payne, Kordae
Peacock, Hailie Jade
Peacock, Madeline Elle
Pfister, Gianna Ella
Piecuch, Sally Caitlyn
Pigliavento, Aurora Lee
Pincher, Owen Kelsey
Power, Sebastian Tyler
Puretz, Maya Grace
Quinn, William Cary
Rabine, Anthony Paul
Rapp, Sophia Grace
Riccardi, Caleb Thomas
Richardson, Jakob Tyler
Ridgeway, Joshua Ryan
Robillard, Makenna Marie
Rodriguez, Angel Joel
Ruiz Bidot, Adiarelyz Tee
Samuels, Lilianna Patricia
Santiago, Abbygail Elizabeth
Smith, Isioma Inari
Stricos, Travis Nicholas
Terry, Linaja
Thompson, Khylee Jordyn
Thwaits, Charles Mitchell
Tomaselli, Lorenzo
Turner, Isabella
VanVranken, Jason
Vasquez, London Marae
Verhayden, Kyle Joseph
Viall, Maria Lynn
Wells, Vincent Allen
Williams, Elijah Alvin
Wilson, Ashley Marie
Wright, Cassidy Jae
Yauri, Tristen Jade

Grade 7

Alread, Carleigh Renee
Arsenault, Mya Marie
Badalucco, Matthew Thomas
Barnett, Sophia
Barry, Alyson Jacquelyn
Batcher, Giana Sofia
Beer, Ember Ann
Beswick-Ross, Lorelai Veronica
Burke, April Christine
Bustelos, Madeline Olivia
Castiglia, Elijah David
Cochran, Jevon Wesley
Collura, Michael Thomas
Cyrus, Maliyah Mary
DeLorenzo, Gianna
Dennis, Marissa Althea
DonVito, Vincent
Edwards, Jordyn Mykah
Farnam, Miley Josephine
Ferrus, Orley-Ann
Friello, Madison Marie
Galarza, Aiyanna Rose
Gomez, Miya Ann
Grimmer, Theodore Lawrence
Hamzat, Ahmad P
Hart, Lauran Faith
Haws, Sophia Ying
Hayden, Nathan Alexander
Hewitt, Ryder James
Horaczek, Ian
Insero, Chloe
LaBounty, Logan Wayne
Lawton, Adelyn May
Lopez Chilel, Katerin Yanira
Lorenzo-Monts, Carlena Merran
MacTurk, Brenna Paige
Major, Gavin
Marsello, Madeline Grace
Massaroni, Isabella Josephine
McAllister, Madalyn Kay
McClelland, Michelle Yvonne
Miller, Colby
Moonsammy, Ajay
Morreale, Dominik Kristopher
Mowery, Nicholas Anthony
Murphy, Isabella Jean
Nanci, Frank Anthony
Obie, Ella
Panter, Maximilian Thomas
Parker, Sadie
Payton, Kiana Marie
Pena-Ramirez, Evan
Petersel, John Gino
Pulver, Rylee Sage
Richards, Joseph
Rickard, Ella Shay
Rivenburgh, Meleana Abigayle
Romero, Marlo Michael
Rushia, Lilah Fenway
Ryan, Alyssia Marie
Semione, Ava
Shaul, Lucia
Sloane, John Aleksander
Smith, Alexandra Frances Hermias
Smith, Madison Marie
Sostre, Lilyana
Starr, Reece Orin
Stephens, Hunter Edward
Streeter, Olivia Eleanor
Taj, Breshna
Thompson, Noah Brandon
Tingley, Ella Grace
Unser, Shawn Robert
VanVranken, Jailynn Marie
Varga, Mason
Viveiros, Madison Renee
Warner-Saunders, Lily Ann
Zyskowski, Ethan James

Grade 8

Beblowski, Jessica
Bink, Catherine
Britten, Bailey
Calderon, Emilia Scarlett
Carota, Gabriella Rose
Castelli, Olivia Rose
Ciccarelli, Haelie May
Clemovich, Ronald
Corsaro, Daniel
Cox, Stella Marie
Dicostanzo, Anna Rosa
Dombrowski, Claire Morgan
Donnelly, Ian
Fowler, Tyler
Friends, Hailey
Gerstman, Makaila
Giardono, Lucas
Graber, Ethan
Harris, Demajae Leilani
Henry, Romari Patrick
Hicks, Anayah Rena
Hodson, Gianna
Jones, Jamie
Kehrer, Alyson Marie
Lehman, Cole
Lombardi, Bella
Lopez, Adam
Lu, Sammie
MacDormand, Kendi
Marmaduke, Alyssa Anna-Marie
McDonald, Keonte Lechleiter
Nerney, KC Elaine
Overman, Micheal Lee
Palmer, Christian Ray
Paul, Henry
Perretta, Sadie
Poulopoulos, Alice Lorraine
Prusecki, Mariah
Quinlivan, Arianna Hope
Quinlivan, Nicolas
Ramlall, Andrew Kenton
Raym, Zachary
Rexford, Andrew James
Ricciardi, Lucas
Robert, Rayna
Roberts, Carson Michael
Salamone, Dominick
Salhan, Yuvraj
Schultz, Emma Marie
Schultz, Jacob Tyler
Secor, William Thomas
Shaffeeullah, Azzahra
Shepard, Shawn Edward
Smith, Brooklyn Paige
Spaulding, Andrew J
Starks, Savannah Georgia
Struffolino, Olivia
Toma, Emma
Tourville, Bridget
Turner, Madeline
Tyrell, Brooke
Vedder, Gracie Lyn
Vignolesi, Paolo Roberto
Zinnershine, Ruby

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The Mohonasen Central School District Board of Education will hold its next regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 15. Prior to the board’s business meeting, there will be two public hearings: one regarding the district’s Code of Conduct, and a second regarding a proposed resolution on the Open Meeting Law.

The meeting will be held in the LGI Room at Mohonasen High School, 2072 Curry Road, Schenectady, with in-person public attendance. 

The agenda is available on: MohonasenBoardDocs

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On August 24 the high school doors will be open to all incoming freshmen and new students. There will be two campus tours, one from 9-11 a.m. and the second from 1-3 p.m.

Additionally, there will be time to meet with staff members in the CAT building across from the high school. The school counselors will speak at 11:30 a.m., followed by the assistant principals at noon and Principal Chandler at 12:30 p.m. We look forward to welcoming everyone! 

Mohonasen High School is located at 2072 Curry Road Schenectady, NY 12303.

A message from our assistant principals.

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On August 15, the Mohonasen Board of Education approved the appointment of Matthew Ronca as the new Mohonasen Director of PE, Athletics and Health Education.

Ronca will be transitioning to his new role for the start of the 2022-2023 school year and will provide leadership and vision in the ongoing planning, implementation, development, direction and evaluation of the district’s physical education and athletics programs.

Ronca, a Mohonasen graduate, began his educational career teaching at Cobleskill-Richmondville where he taught health and physical education. In addition, he coached football, wrestling and softball, eventually becoming the Cobleskill-Richmondville Athletic Director. Ronca then transitioned to Schalmont where he was the Director of Health, PE and Athletics before taking the position of Assistant Director of Health and PE at Schenectady City Schools. 

With the appointment of Ronca, Superintendent Shannon Shine is certain the future of Mohonasen Athletics is bright.  “I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge that we have seen high turnover in the AD position at Mohonasen over the past number of years, but I believe that time is now over. In keeping with our District goals for long term planning, Matt was specifically hired to bring long term stability to the position, something which will only benefit our student athletes and our athletic programs.”

Ronca earned his bachelor’s degree in physical education from SUNY Cortland and a master’s degree in health education from SAGE Graduate School. Additionally, he holds an advanced master’s degree in educational leadership from Stonybrook University. 

A lifelong resident of Rotterdam, Ronca is looking forward to beginning his career at Mohonasen. “I was so happy when I got the job offer, I just couldn’t believe it. I had such a great experience as a student athlete here and to be the Athletic Director at my old high school is just a dream opportunity.” He continues, “I am looking forward to meeting new people and learning how the district operates. I have truly missed athletics so I am looking forward to supporting our coaches and athletes as they compete.”

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Dear Parent/Guardian of a Mohonasen Athlete,

Our fall Meet the Coaches Night will be held on Tuesday, August 23.  The meeting will be in the high school LGI room at 6:00 p.m. Looking forward to seeing everyone there.

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Dear students and community members,

If the pressures of life are feeling too heavy please know that Crisis Text Line is available to you if you need someone to listen. Text Got5 to 741-741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor who is always ready to support you and help you get to a calm and safe headspace during a difficult moment.

It’s free, anonymous, available 24/7 and most importantly – it’s for everyone.

Always remember, your mental health matters!

Check out the video from NYSOMH’s Prevent Suicide NY to learn more.

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To apply for free and reduced-price meals for your children complete one form for your household, sign your name and return it to the address listed below. Students can qualify for free and reduced-price meals based on not only income but on how many individuals live in their household. Call 518-356-8225, if you need help. 

Return completed applications to: Mohonasen Central Schools
                                                              2072 Curry Road
                                                              Schenectady, NY 12303

Complete and return the current application right away!

Why are these forms so important? Free and reduced-price meal forms can connect eligible families with other benefits beyond free or reduced-priced school meals. Families may be eligible for:

• reduced price internet service
• waived college admission test fees and college applications
• academic offerings such as pre-K, digital education programs and evening and summer classes for HS students
• free or reduced-cost athletic programs registration

Please direct completed applications or any questions to Lynn Flansburg at lflansburg@mohonasen.org or call 518-356-8225.

For more information about the food service program, click here.

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The annual Continuing Education and Swim Program booklet will be in mailboxes soon. In the meantime, the district has a printable version, which can be viewed here: Continuing Education 2022-23

Please note that September 12 is the deadline to sign up for the continuing education programs offered in the booklet. Classes begin the week of September 20.

You can learn about all of the available swim programs beginning on Page 8 of the booklet. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Additional questions about the swim program can be answered by calling (518) 356-8270.

Please feel to reach out with any questions: adulteducation@mohonasen.org

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The latest guidance and recommendations from the New York State Department of Health regarding COVID-19 may be found here, “What Parents/Caregivers Should Know about COVID Mitigation Strategies for the 2022-2023 School Year” (August 2022). 

Illness/positive COVID test

As with any infectious illness, students and staff who test positive for COVID-19, or who show symptoms, are asked to stay home from school and it is recommended they follow the Centers for Disease Control’s Isolation Guidance.  

• Someone who tested positive and has no symptoms may return to school after day 5. 
• Someone who is sick (has symptoms) may return to school after day 5 if they have been fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of fever-reducing medication) and symptoms are improving.

It is recommended that people who have been sick, or tested positive, should wear a mask through day 10. 

Testing

Testing is recommended for people with symptoms of COVID-19 as soon as possible after symptoms begin. We do not offer testing at school, but we do have COVID test kits available to families free of charge.

At-home test kits 

Mohonasen Central School District provides at-home COVID-19 test kits for students. If you need a home COVID test, please contact your child’s school as we have test kits available for families.

COVID-19 vaccination

COVID-19 vaccinations are not required to attend school and Mohonasen does not have a position regarding whether or not students should receive a COVID-19 vaccination. Children ages 6 months and older are all eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine if parents wish them to. Children older than 5 are eligible for a booster. For more information you may visit ny.gov/vaxtoschool. 

Masks

Any student or staff member may wear a mask while at school to prevent the spread of illness. Mask-wearing is recommended by the CDC and the NYSDOH for at least 10 days following a positive COVID test, or COVID illness. 

Health and safety protocols 

Routine cleaning in our school buildings continues to be an important strategy for reducing the spread of illness. High-risk areas such as health offices, classrooms, lunchrooms, athletic rooms, bathrooms and high-traffic areas are cleaned frequently. High-touch surfaces such as lunch tables, desks, chairs, light switches and handrails are also routinely cleaned.

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This year the district is offering complete sets of school supplies for students at no cost to families.  If you prefer to buy your student’s supplies, please feel free to do so.  Supply lists can be found on the Draper webpage.

Families may pick up their free supply kits at Draper before the school year starts on August 30 or August 31 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Supply kits will also be available on the first days of school.

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Be sure to save your bottles and cans. The Mohonasen Marching Band will be holding their Fall Bottle Drive on Saturday, September 10 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.  Students in marching band and colorguard use the funds they raise to pay for competitions and traveling expenses. Please drop off your refundable bottles and cans at the high school between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m.

The team also accepts donations through Venmo.  You can email MohonBandBoosters@gmail.com with any questions.  Thank you for your support!

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Dear Mohonasen families, 

I am so excited to share that, as you probably already know, we will be providing all of our high school students with basic school supplies to start them on the path to success. On the first day of school, in homeroom, each student will receive:

• 1 agenda book
• 2, 3 Ring Binders
• 2 packages of loose leaf paper
• 1 package of binder dividers
• 2 spiral bound notebooks
• 4 pocket folders
• 1 package of index cards
• 1 composition notebook
• 1 package of pens
• 1 package of pencils
• 1 package of colored pencils
• 1 pencil sharpener
• 1 eraser
• 2 highlighters
• 2 packages of Post It notes
• 1 pair of earbuds
• 1 wired mouse

All of this will come in a reusable bag. As students begin their classes, and teachers share what students need for their particular class, students can mark these supplies for those particular needs. In some cases, one or two items may need to be purchased.

On September 7, when students enter the building, their homerooms will be posted in the main lobby, the library lobby, the art lobby and the gym lobby. Homeroom will be extended on the first two days of school so that we can distribute supplies, chromebooks for 9th graders and the most up-to-date schedules to all.

Enjoy what’s left of summer, and we will see you on September 7!

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Over the summer, Mohonasen fifth grade teacher Lisa Smith published her first book, “Phoebe Jean, Warrior Queen”. According to Smith, the children’s book is loosely based on her daughter Maggie. “Phoebe Jean, Warrior Queen” is about a girl who discovers that when she uses her voice to speak up for positive change, she becomes a superhero. The book has already gained quite the following. Smith has been asked to speak at several schools, both local and outside the Capital Region.

“Phoebe Jean, Warrior Queen” is available on Amazon in paperback and for eReaders. Smith hopes to continue writing children’s books in the future, including a book with a character based around her son Tommy. 

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