Congratulations to this week's Titan Strong Certificate winners!

The CASEL’S SEL framework was used as the inspiration for the Titan Strong Certificates. The focus is on Self- Awareness, Self- Management, Social Awareness, Relationship Skills, and Responsible Decision Making. Students and staff who exhibit behaviors from this framework receive a Titan Strong Certificate.

There are new winners every week!

There is no newsletter this week due to state testing. The newsletter will return on Friday, April 25th.

Are you interested in helping shape the future of Taconic Hills? Become a candidate to join the TH Board of Education!

This year we have one (1) five-year term commencing on July 1, 2025 and expiring on June 30, 2030 to succeed Board Member Heidi Beneke-Main, whose term will expire on June 30, 2025.

For more information, please visit our School Board Member Election Information webpage here.

Applications are due no later than Monday, April 21st at 4:00PM

REMINDER!!

Spring Recess is April 14-21. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 22.

Have a safe break!

Register your child (ages 5-13) now for the Town of Claverack Summer Camp!

Five Weeks of summer fun beginning July 7th! The program runs from 9AM-2PM

Registration is free for town of claverack residents, and $125 per out of town resident. pleae note that there are additional costs to attend field trips.

Registration is open until June 1! Space is limited to 70 campers.

Apply online here or at the Claverack Town Office.

The Town of Claverack Summer Camp is now hiring for camp counselors!

Learn, Earn, and Enjoy! The program runs Monday-Friday July 7 through August 8, from 8:30AM-2:15PM.

To apply, you must be:
- 16 years or older by June 1, 2025
- have or be able to attain working papers
- able to commit to working all of the above dates
- prepared to attend an orientation (date TBD)
- excited to work with kids ages 5 to 13

We are hiring at $15.50 per hour for new counselors, or $16 per house for returning counselors.

Clcik here to apply online! Applications are due by April 25.

Email Jane Rodd, Camp Director, at janerodd7@gmail.com with any questions.

Do you have unresolved concerns regarding your child's special education classification, services, or placement? Do you want to learn more about dispute resolution options? Participants will become more familiar with the Special Education Basic Mediation process to increase the use of this dispute resolution option to resolve complaints regarding the education and experiences of students with disabilities. Preschool and school age parents, families, and professionals working with families and students with disabilities are encouraged to attend this training!

Join us on Wednesday, April 30th from 10AM - 12PM on Zoom for this discussion and more!

Click here to register.

Join us on April 26th, 2025, at 10:00 am for a FREE IN-PERSON event: Mini Horse Mania!

First, visit the “adoption barn” and learn all about how firefighters cared for fire horses. Then pick your own stuffed horse to adopt and call your own! Finally, all kids will have the opportunity to meet our guests: mini horses!

All activities are FREE and will be outdoors (tents will be used in the event of rain). FREE admission to the Museum will also be offered to all who attend this special event. RESERVATIONS ARE NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. So, come horse around with us at the Museum!

Going, going, almost gone!

Taconic Hills High School (Grades 9-12) has ordered a limited number of extra yearbooks for late purchases.

Act fact - they are being sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Order yours by May 23rd. Click here to reserve your copy now!

Attention Junior High Students (Grades 7&8)!

Buy your 2025 Yearbook now!

The cost is $45. Click here to purchase.

PLEASE NOTE: THE LOGO FOR THE JR HIGH YEARBOOK IS THE TITAN. IF YOU SEE THE TH LOGO, YOU ARE ON THE HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOK PAGE WHICH IS INCORRECT.

Please contact Mr. Hutchinson or Ms. Posillico with any questions.

Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open!!

PreK Eligibility Requirements:

• child must turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2025

• child must be a resident of the district at the time of registration & thereafter

Kindergarten Registration for new families is also open!

Kindergarten Eligibility Requirements:

• child must turn 5 years old on or before December 1, 2025

• child must be a resident of the district at the time of registration & thereafter

We will also be hosting a Parent Night on Tuesday, April 8 2025. This will be a great opportunity for families to meet Principal Backlund, connect with the Pre-K and K teahers, and tour the elementary school. We will also cover how to support your child as they are transitioning from Pre-K to Kindergarten. RSVP by April 4 for Parent Night here.

Any questions regarding student registration should be directed to Karen Regina, District Registrar, at (518) 325-2806 or kregina@taconichills.k12.ny.us.

Additional information regarding registration can be found on the student registration page of our website here.

The Taconic Hills CSD Food Pantry will be open the following dates from 3PM-4PM in Room E102:

• Thursday, May 1

• Wednesday, May 21

• Thursday, June 12

All Taconic Hills families are welcome!

Cub Scout Pack 2130 is looking for Boys & Girls in Kindergarten-5th Grade to join!

Cub Scouting is a year round family oriented program designed for boys and girls who are in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Through this parent volunteer run program, we combine fun with education activities and lifelong values. Cub scouting is designed to support and encourage family and community involvement. Kids can join at any level.

Contact us at bsapack2130@gmail.com if your student is interested in joining!

We are seeking the following:
- Substitute Food Service Worker ($16.00/hr)
- Substitute Bus Drivers ($23/hr)
- Substitute Bus Attendants ($16.00/hr)
- Substitute Teachers ($140-$168/day)

Click here to complete the application, and send to Eileen Olson, Human Resources Coordinator at eolson@taconichills.k12.ny.us

Visit our Community & Parent Resources page for information regarding mental health, local food pantries, Columbia Opportunities' Headstart Program, and more.

Emergency Mental Health Service
8 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7 days a week
518-943-5555
- On-site face-to face mental health assessments
- Referrals to available services
- Follow-up from psychiatric hospitalizations
- Wellness calls when someone is concerned
- Phone assessments
- Consultations

https://www.mhacg.org/mcat-team

Taconic Hills Elementary PTO
The Taconic Hills Elementary PTO has a Facebook page and new website! Please follow these pages to see all of the ideas and fun activities we have planned for your children. We would also love for you to join us. We meet the 1st Thursday of every month at 2:50pm in E146, and would love to see you there and hear any ideas that you might have. Contact us at taconichillspto@gmail.com