Superintendent Kolakowski will hold a brief public forum this Thursday, March 30th at 7pm in the Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria for an update on our capital project and next steps as our District works towards completion of it’s final phase – a Facebook Live steam will also be available.  Superintendent Kolakowski’s presentation can be accessed …

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What a fabulous Superintendent Conference Day for MCSD staff! The day was packed with many presentations beginning with an inspiring session with Superintendent Kolakowski and ending with a captivating message by Stephen “Dr. Bird” Birchak! #redraiderpride

Ways to Motivate and Engage Your Child   Jan 31, 2023    6:30 PM   https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GIAWEiCZRPiENcIHDpIdng Most of us were raised with behavioral reinforcement systems, such as earning TV time for getting chores done and a little extra money for good grades on report cards. For some kids, systems like this work well enough, but for kids with …

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Parents as Partners Webinar Series: Help Your Child Learn to Manage Strong Emotions Jan 17, 2023  – 6:30 PM   https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0JtBZXQrSKCeoWHJIVSYyg   Being able to recognize the physical warning signs and knowing how to regulate the body in order to manage strong emotions such as anger, guilt, sadness and even elation, are skills that must be developed …

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Welcome back to our Mechanicville Elementary School Speaker Series.  This episode focuses on Social Media.   Be sure to watch our video, take a look at our flyer (with additional information about popular apps attached) and submit any additional questions you may have to our questionnaire (links within the flyer).  ​December Speaker Series Video – Social Media

Dear Red Raider Families: As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, we want to send each of you a sincere word of thanks and our warmest wishes for a happy and safe holiday celebration.  On behalf of all of us at MCSD, it is our privilege to express our appreciation for the continued, unwavering dedication …

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Dear Red Raider Community:   With winter weather right around the corner (or maybe I should say already here) we wanted to share how a delay or school closing will be communicated. Any changes to the school day will be communicated through ParentSquare, the district’s mass notification system. The message will also be posted on …

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