🧥 Winter Coats Available for Pre-K Kids (Sizes XS-L) 🧥
If your Pre-K through 6th grader child needs a winter coat, we have a variety available in sizes XS to L.
📧 Contact Heather Staszak hstaszak@rcsd.k12.ny.us to check availability.
🧙♂️ Join Us for Our Fall Play This Weekend! 🧙♀️
We’re thrilled to present "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" this weekend. 🧙♂️✨ Below, you’ll find everything you need to know to join us for this magical production:
Performance Schedule:
- 🪄 Friday, November 24th, at 7:00 PM
- 🧙 Saturday, November 25th, at 7:00 PM
- 🧙 Sunday, November 26th, at 2:00 PM
Admission:
🎟 General Admission: $10.00
Show Synopsis:
Set 19 years after the events of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," the story follows Harry Potter's son, Albus, as he struggles with the weight of his father’s legacy at Hogwarts. Together with Scorpius Malfoy, he embarks on a daring attempt to rewrite the past using a Time-Turner, unleashing unexpected consequences and a new danger to the wizarding world.
We hope you’ll join us for this unforgettable journey into the wizarding world!
Directed by:
Andrew, Mike & the Drama Students
🏈 Section 2 Senior All-Star Football Game 🏈
🗓 Tonight at 6 PM
📍 Shaker High School
Come cheer on our very own Airik Duncan as he takes the field! 🎉
If you'd rather stay warm, you can still support from home by watching the live stream https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/latham/organization/16727/shaker-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MTYyNjA0NA%3D%3D📺
Let’s go, Airik Duncan! 🙌
❌🏀 Rensselaer Modified Basketball Open Gym Canceled
We regret to inform you that the open gym for boys' modified basketball scheduled for Thursday, November 21st, from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM, has been canceled.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. Stay tuned for updates on future sessions! 🚨
📢 Free Student and Family Support Opportunity for Rensselaer CSD Families
Through the RCSD Project AWARE program, we are excited to announce our partnership with St. Catherine's to offer the Rensselaer Connects Program and the Family Engagement Specialist position as part of our comprehensive approach to supporting students and families.
The program aims to connect students and families with vital community-based mental health and social supports, including:
- Emergency support (food, heat, housing)
- Mental health counseling
- Referrals to additional community-based agencies
The services provided are completely FREE for any family with a child attending the RCSD Pre-K through Grade 12 school program.
Respectfully,
Jan Zadoorian
jzandoorian@rcsd.k12.ny.us
Project AWARE - Program Director
Rensselaer City School District
25 Van Rensselaer Dr.
Rensselaer, NY 12144
📚 Catch Up with Ramblurr Edition #1 – Missed It? Here's Your Chance!!
We’re thrilled to share the first edition of the Ramblurr Student Newspaper, created by the amazing seniors in our Media Literacy class! 🎉
📖 Read the Ramblurr Edition #1
Here’s a sneak peek of the highlights:
- 🏠 Homecoming Photos (Pages 2 & 3)
- 📜 Senior Rights (Page 4)
- 🛋️ Senior Lounge (Page 5)
- 📱 Yondyr Pouches (Page 8)
- 🎶 The Downfall of Diddy (Page 9)
- 🏈 RAMS Football Update (Page 10)
- 🌪️ Hurricane Crisis (Pages 6 & 7)
- 👩🏫 What’s Up w/ Mrs. Mahar? (Page 11)
- 🎤 Interviews (Pages 12-15)
- 📷 Photo Drop (Pages 18-21)
A special thanks to all the teachers and coaches who contributed content, and an extra shout-out to Mrs. Ryan for sharing her heartfelt experience recovering from the Florida hurricanes. 🌴
🏀 Rensselaer Modified Basketball Open Gym Announcement 🏀
There will be an open gym for boys' modified basketball on Thursday, November 21st, from 3:15 PM to 4:30 PM.
Don’t miss this chance to get ready for the season—see you there!
🪄 Recap of the Magical Harry Potter Half Day!
Relive the excitement from yesterday’s Harry Potter-themed event with our https://www.canva.com/design/DAGW2ZPsm8E/eJSTa1EbEj1I0bFRxMVV6Q/edit
🪄 We also invite all students to bring the wands they created during Wand Making 101 to the upcoming performances of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child:
- Friday, November 22nd: 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 23rd: 7:00 PM
- Sunday, November 24th: 2:00 PM
Please check out our website for all live links: https://www.rcsd.k12.ny.us/live-feed
✨ Rensselaer CSD Brings the Magic of Harry Potter to Life! ✨
Earlier today, Rensselaer CSD transformed into Hogwarts for a magical half-day event in celebration of our upcoming Drama Club play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (running November 22nd–24th).
Students across Van Rensselaer Elementary and Jr. Sr. High School enjoyed a day full of themed activities that brought the wizarding world to life:
- 🪄 Wand-making and relay races for our elementary students
- 📚 Harry Potter-inspired lessons and activities in the Jr. Sr. High School
- 🎭 A sneak peek of the play, trivia, games, and performances during a special assembly
- 🍽️ A delicious themed lunch to complete the experience
Thank you to everyone who helped make today’s magical event a success!
📅 Don’t miss Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in the Rensselaer CSD auditorium:
- Friday, November 22nd: 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 23rd: 7:00 PM
- Sunday, November 24th: 2:00 PM
🎥 Check out highlights from the day below, and stay tuned—more pictures will be uploaded tomorrow!
#RensselaerCSD #HarryPotterDay #MagicalLearning
High School Winter Sports start November 18th
Here are the start dates and practice times for the first week:
Modified Wrestling will start on November 25. Modified Basketball will start on December 2. Practice times will be announced next week for modified sports.
*Anyone planning to participate in any of these sports should be signed up through the school health office. An eligibility packet must be signed and returned to the health office and an up to date physical must be on file.
*Anyone who has signed up and is need of a physical will be able to receive one in school the morning of November 18.
*Any students who participated in a fall sport should have returned any school issued uniforms and/or equipment to their coaches at this point. If they have not, they must do so asap. Anyone who has not returned fall equipment will be held out of practices and not allowed to participate in a winter sport until they have returned their school issued items.
🧙♂️ Embrace the Magic: Harry Potter Half Day at Rensselaer CSD! 🧙♀️
Rensselaer CSD is excited to announce that on Monday, November 18th, we will celebrate the upcoming Drama Club play, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (running from November 22nd to 24th), with a magical half-day event! 🎉
To immerse ourselves in the magic of Hogwarts, the entire day will be Harry Potter-themed! 🧙♂️🧙♀️
Van Rensselaer Elementary students will attend either Wand Making 101 with Mrs. Thomas or Mrs. McNamara, or participate in Harry Potter-themed relay races 🪄.
In the Jr. Sr. High School, each grade level has been assigned a Hogwarts house. We encourage all students to dress in their house colors 🏰, and lessons throughout the day will embrace the enchanting world of Harry Potter, making it an educational yet fun experience for everyone!
During Period 3, Jr. Sr. High School students will be called down to the auditorium for exciting trivia, a sneak peek of the play 🎭, and a variety of fun games 🎲.
Additionally, all students will enjoy a Harry Potter-themed lunch in the cafeteria 🍽️!
We are looking forward to a magical day of learning and camaraderie! ✨ Don’t forget to wear your house colors (Jr. Sr. High) or your favorite Harry Potter gear (Pre-K to 5th grade) and get ready to embrace the spirit of Hogwarts! ⚡
House Assignments:
- Seniors: House Hufflepuff – Yellow & Black🦡
- Juniors: House Gryffindor – Red & Gold 🦁
- Sophomores: House Ravenclaw – Blue & Bronze 🦅
- Freshmen: House Slytherin – Green & Silver 🐍
- 8th Grade: House Gryffindor – Red & Gold 🦁
- 7th Grade: House Ravenclaw – Blue & Bronze 🦅
- 6th Grade: House Slytherin – Green & Silver 🐍
- Grades Pre-K – 5: Harry Potter Gear ⚡🧙♂️🧙♀️
FYI: The play will run at the Rensselaer City School District’s auditorium (25 Van Rensselaer Drive, Rensselaer, NY) on the following dates:
General Admission: $10
- Friday, November 22nd at 7:00 PM
- Saturday, November 23rd at 7:00 PM
- Sunday, November 24th at 2:00 PM
Jr. Sr. High School Picture Retake Day is TOMORROW, November 15th
Friday, November 15th from 8:00 AM to Noon for teachers & students in grades 6 - 11.
Order forms for cash/check orders are available in the main office. You can also order pictures online at www.mylifetouch.com using Code: NY21951F24.
Instructions for Absentee/Retake Day:
- Mark your calendar!
- Absentees and new students/staff should be photographed on this day to be included in class photos and/or the yearbook. (No purchase necessary.)
- The original picture day order form may be used for cash/check orders on make-up day.
- To submit a new online order, families should wait for the updated proof sheet and submit an order using their student's personalized online code. Online orders will be mailed directly to the home address.
- Retakes: There is no cost for a retake. If you or your student are not satisfied with the original picture, please have a new photo taken. It is helpful to include a note with the returned pictures explaining desired changes.
- Students should return the complete Picture Package in the envelope to the photographer on Retake Day. We cannot exchange your order with the new picture until the Picture Package and its contents have been returned, but a new photo can still be taken even if this information is not provided on the day.
Elementary Retake Day is Wednesday, November 20th. Order pictures at www.mylifetouch.com using Code: EVTTJS6TZ.
If you have questions, please contact our Customer Service Department at 855-773-3321 (M-F, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM).
For additional information, please visit our website: https://www.rcsd.k12.ny.us/live-feed
🌟 We Have a Hero Among Us! 🌟
Rensselaer CSD's very own 6th grader, Junior Loja Guaman, woke his family up and got them all out of the house in the face of a fire. He acted with clear thought and thoughtful actions in the face of danger.
Rensselaer’s Fire Department, Police Department, and Mayor all gave Junior awards for his bravery. A special thank you to Harding Mazzotti, LLP, who donated $2,500 to his family to help them recover.
Watch the recording of the assembly live stream on YouTube.
Both WNYT and NEWS10 were here to interview our hero after the assembly. Check out WNYT’s Facebook post here.
Please check out our website for more information: https://www.rcsd.k12.ny.us/live-feed
Harding Mazzotti Donation: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MWEuQgtU3JzVDK6ISCo3iRFSOYOIY51S/view?usp=sharing
RCSD Firemen's Speech: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1M_N4VdtBttMAzYDzlAt6uf02cc3QciUd/view?usp=sharing
Mayor's Speech: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MZikrft1JTPV1mnx6RB0FuOw4dHMB43y/view?
🎉 Van Rensselaer Elementary Celebrates Character Education Assembly 🎉
Today, we gathered to honor our PAX Leaders as part of our Character Education Assembly. October's focus was on RESPONSIBILITY, and we recognized the students who best embodied this trait in each class.
We’re also excited to celebrate the classes with the best attendance for the month of October! Congratulations to the following:
Congratulations to all our PAX Leaders and high-achieving classes!
High School Winter Sports start November 18th
Here are the start dates and practice times for the first week:
Modified Wrestling will start on November 25. Modified Basketball will start on December 2. Practice times will be announced next week for modified sports.
*Anyone planning to participate in any of these sports should be signed up through the school health office. An eligibility packet must be signed and returned to the health office and an up to date physical must be on file.
*Anyone who has signed up and is need of a physical will be able to receive one in school the morning of November 18.
*Any students who participated in a fall sport should have returned any school issued uniforms and/or equipment to their coaches at this point. If they have not, they must do so asap. Anyone who has not returned fall equipment will be held out of practices and not allowed to participate in a winter sport until they have returned their school issued items.
Picture ReTake Day is November 15th
Friday November 15th from 8am-noon for teachers & students in grades 6 - 11.
On Wednesday, 11/13, we will hold an assembly at 1pm to honor the heroic efforts of one of our students. Junior Loja Guaman, a student whose quick thinking recently saved lives. Guaman is being recognized for alerting his sleeping family during a fire at their home, demonstrating bravery and presence of mind in a life-threatening situation.
Guaman had recently engaged with the Injury Prevention and Community Engagement Team from our #PartnersInSafety during Public Education Week, where he learned essential safety skills. His actions during the incident reflect the value of community awareness and preparedness.
We will be joined by members of the Rensselaer City Fire Department, Rensselaer City Police Department, and local elected officials to honor him. Chief Brooking, along with both on- and off-duty members and the Community Engagement Team, will be present to recognize Guaman’s heroic efforts.
Our auditorium will be full of students, so if parents or community members would like to watch, please use the live stream.
Joe
🎉 Join the Magic: Harry Potter Themed Day at RJSHS! 🧙♂️✨
Rensselaer Junior-Senior High is thrilled to announce the upcoming Jr.-Sr. High Drama Club production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, set for November 22-24. To celebrate and build excitement, we’re hosting a Harry Potter Themed Day on our half day, November 18. ⚡📅
This day will not only support our drama department 🎭 but also offer a fun, immersive experience for everyone. Themed activities are a fantastic way for students to get involved and show their school spirit! 🎒💫 Plus, the cafeteria will join the festivities by serving Harry Potter-themed lunches! 🍲🧙♀️
Let’s make it a magical and memorable day for all! 🌟🦉
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes at the Veterans Day Assembly 🇺🇸
Today, we gathered to honor the brave men and women who have selflessly volunteered to defend our freedom.
Our Van Rensselaer Elementary students in grades 2-5 put on heartfelt performances to show their patriotism and gratitude.
Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating our veterans and their invaluable service!
Visit our https://www.rcsd.k12.ny.us/live-feed for additional images and video of You're a Grand Old Flag.
FYI: Video was just uploaded https://youtu.be/WfuBLNOKtXE
🇺🇸 The Votes Are In! 🗳️
VRES held our own Election Day on Tuesday, and the results are sweet! With an impressive 441 votes cast, Oreo emerged as the clear winner, claiming 63.7% of the vote with 281 votes, while Chips Ahoy trailed with 160 votes.
Thank you to everyone who participated and exercised their patriotic duty—our students truly embraced the spirit of democracy! 🇺🇸
