This month is National Native American Heritage Month, a time to honor Indigenous Peoples, their histories, and advocate for solutions for the struggles they still face today. The U.S. is home to 579 federally recognized sovereign tribal nations. We honor the rich heritage and diverse cultures and traditions of all Native American and indigenous communities and their integral importance to our past, present and future.

Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. Veterans Day National Committee recognizes select Veterans Day observances throughout the country that represent fitting tributes to America’s heroes and serve as models for other communities to follow in planning their own observances.

L Loving and caring person

O Outstanding teacher

R Reading was her passion

I Incredibly Generous

Lori McCambley

"She was so many things. A wife, a mother,a sister, an Aunt, an amazing friend to so many and a fantastic teacher. Lori always made you feel welcomed. She was great at listening to others. She had the best advice for any situation. She will forever be in our hearts and thoughts".

- Donna Anderson

November is a month of empowerment, education, and inspiration for communities far and wide who have been touched by pancreatic cancer. It is our opportunity to shine a light on this disease, to elevate our voices to raise awareness and to invite others to join us on the journey towards a cure.

Dear Families, Students, and Staff,

As we continue to navigate the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible power of unity and collaboration within our staff & community. Your consistent presence in and out of the classrooms plays a vital role in establishing routines and rituals that positively impact our students’ daily experiences. It is through our collective efforts that we create an environment where every student can thrive. I would also like to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your support of our recent initiative for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness. Coming together for such a meaningful cause honors the legacy of our beloved teacher, Lori McCambley. Her unwavering dedication to our school community exemplifies what it truly means to be “all in.” As we approach Veterans Day on November 11, let us take a moment to honor and thank all those who have served our country through the armed forces. Their sacrifices allow us to enjoy the freedoms we have today.

Thank you once again for your hard work, commitment, and support. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of our students and honoring the values that bind us as a community.

Warm regards,

Principal DeFazio

Ms. Michele Manners Assistant Principal for Curriculum and Instruction at Mt. Pleasant Middle School.

Mr. Andrew Jablonski 6th Grade Assistant Principal Mont Pleasant Middle School.

Mr. Kirk Wilkinson 8th Grade Assistant Principal Mont Pleasant Middle School.

Mr. Scott Seligman is the Assistant Principal of Building Operations and Safety at Mont Pleasant Middle School.

Ms. Roshney Licorish is the 7th Grade Assistant Principal at Mont Pleasant Middle School

Dear Families,

we want to remind everyone of our important safety protocols:

• Identification Badges: All students must wear their identification badges at all times while on campus.
• Late Arrivals and Early Dismissals: If your child will be arriving late or dismissing early, please notify the school staff in advance to ensure a smooth process.
• Visitor Sign-In: All guardians must sign in upon entering the building for safety reasons.

• Lockers, Jackets Book Bags & Electronics: all students will be provided with lockers to store their belongings including electronic devices. As the weather gets coolers students must have their jackets and outdoor attire placed in lockers as well. Please contact the Main Office to connect with your student if needed.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we prioritize the safety and well-being of our school community. Let’s make this a great year together!

Mrs Hart, Math Instructional Coach - Mrs Hart has been in Schenectady City Schools for 17 years as math teacher and now instructional coach. Mrs Hart's role is to support staff members with math instruction.

Mrs Sellepack, School Librarian - Mrs Sellepack has been at Mont Pleasant for 6 years as the school librarian. Mrs Sellepack's role is to maintain & curate the library collection and support students and teachers in learning inquiry skills.

Mrs Tyler, ELA Instructional Coach, NBCT - Mrs Tyler has been in Schenectady City Schools for 17 years as a social studies teacher and instructional coach. Mrs Tyler's role is to support staff members with English Language Arts & Reading instruction.

This document below has ways to practice reading, writing and math at home to build literacy and math skills! We have created a list of phone or tablet apps and no technology strategies for you to try at home.

School Counseling Office @ MPMS Newsletter

Mont Pleasant Middle School

Anna Robinson

(518) 603-6120

RobinsonA@schenectadyschools.org

Events

PTSO 11/16/24

Schenectady County Connects Get Jobs Application Career Counseling, Resumes, Interview Prep and more Every Wednesday at MPMS make an appointment call Kiarra Shelley 518 837 7893

Please join us and welcome Raphaël Feuillâtre to Mont Pleasant Middle School on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. Mr. Feuillâtre is a Djibouti-born, France-raised young artist considered to be one of the finest guitarists in the world and who has an exclusive Deutsche Grammophone recording contract. Admission is pay as you wish. Students are free. For more information visit this website: https://capitalregionclassical.org/product/feuillatre/

Our AVID students learned about some of the different majors and motivations of the college student's to attend SUNY Albany. They were also introduced to some of the labs and the instruments that were used to conduct research and create projects. Our tour guides were college students enrolled in The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity. Our students had the opportunity to tour the following facilities.

The College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity

The College of Nanotechnology, Science, and Engineering's Department of Environmental & Sustainable Engineering
The College of Arts and Sciences: Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences and Department of Chemistry research labs
Atmospheric Sciences Research Center
Center of Excellence in Weather & Climate Analytics
The National Weather Service’s Regional Forecast Office and Training Program
The New York State Mesonet
The Small Business Development Center
Office for Innovation Development and Commercialization/Technology Transfer
Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence Institute
Private partners such as TruWeather Solutions LLC

AVID is a college readiness class, preparing students for academic greatness.

“Being an AVID student isn’t just about being in this class. It’s about who we are, what we do, and what we are striving to become.”

PBIS in October was another fun filled month. We celebrated our students on the Month with a sweet treat. These students have displayed Safe, Responsible and Respectful behavior and were nominated by their teachers. Also the Monster Bash was this month, this is always a very popular night with students and families. All enjoyed the numerous activities such as the Haunted Hallway, pumpkin painting, cookie decorating and food and goodie. Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us. This month PBIS will officially open the school store and be selling Hot Cocoa which students can purchase with PBIS points. Please ask your child at home how they can earn PBIS points and how many they have.

Lights on Afterschool

The 21st Century Program at Schenectady City School District invited parents/caregivers, program staff, students, and community members to celebrate Lights On. Attendees participated in a variety of activities such as STEAM, Ghanaian Drumming, arts and crafts, writing, team building activities and more!

21st Century Program participated in the national 25th annual Lights On Afterschool event yesterday. Lights On Afterschool is held to celebrate and recognize afterschool programs and the importance of these programs in the lives of children, families and communities. More than 8,000 events nationwide showcased the many ways afterschool and summer programs support students and families. We held a variety of activities such as STEAM, Ghanaian Drumming, arts and crafts, writing, team building activities and so much more.

The Liberty Partnerships Program (LPP) at SUNY Schenectady is a college and career opportunity program designed for historically underserved students who may be considered "at-risk" for not graduating from High School. Our primary goal is to increase the retention rate and help our students prepare for the rigors of higher education and the competitive demands of the workforce. We work with our students to create long and short term goals to help with their academic, personal/social and college/career goals. Please use the link below to register

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdRaRtXbPTL2kjiEQGAkHSbp-jQmwexHQONVJIwkxnWMSZE2A/viewform

RISE HIGH is a program for Schenectady area youth where participants learn about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and other skills to success, in a fun and nurturing environment. Students are exposed to a wide variety of careers in technology. Rise High uses hands-on, experiential learning to promote problem-solving and critical thinking. Students exercise their creativity and are provided with support to help them reach their goals.

OUR MISSION Provide sustained exposure to diverse enrichment learning opportunities in STEM to under-resourced youth in our community via comprehensive approaches that address and overcome barriers to academic, personal, and wellness development.

https://risehighstem.org/

Art and Garden Club is a fun and creative space where students can explore their love for both nature and art.

From planting flowers and growing vegetables to creating beautiful art projects, we combine

nature and creativity in exciting ways. Join us to discover the beauty of the outdoors and

your own artistic talents!

After School Math help will begin. Please reach out to Mr. Davis davisma@schenectadyschools.org

Hello Schenectady Students,

Below is an interest form for the 24-25 Schenectady Wrestling Team. This is for Boys and Girls as we have a team for each here at Schenectady.

This is strictly an interest form and doesn't sign you up for the sport but it lets Coach Languish and Coach Colvin know that you are at least interested in potentially trying wrestling. I do encourage kids to consider trying this great sport of wrestling as it will challenge you in many ways and make you a great overall athlete as well as person.

If you have any questions you can email

Coach Languish - languishc@schenectadyschools.org - Boys Varsity Wrestling Coach

Coach Colvin - colvinj@schenectadyschools.org - Girls Varsity Wrestling Coach

Shout out to Coach Kent and the teams Schenectady hosted the Pop Warner Eastern Regionals on the brand new field at Mont Pleasant over the weekend! Thank you to all of our teams and support, we are proud of our players, staff and cheer teams! Way to go!

• Election day
• 11/5 - MP (gym) will be a location open for voting for community residents

• Veterans Day

  • 11/11 - No School “Thank you to all who served our country”

  MP Fall Family Night

  • 11/22 (5-7pm) Our Climate and Culture Committee and Parent Engagement Team

    • When? We will be hosting our 2nd community engagement event this Friday from 5:00 -7:30 pm.

    • Who is invited? Students & families, staff & families, and local service providers.

    • Food? Yes, in the cafeteria there will be light refreshments (fruit tray and deserts)

    • Giveaways? Turkeys and MP Swagg raffles

    • Activities? Student and parent competitions in the main gym, free haircuts, face painting, local service providers through the first floor

    • If you are interested in attending either by yourself or with your family please complete the short survey below so that we can get an accurate number for food. :

    • SURVEY LINK HERE

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