Sacandaga Elementary Home
Sacandaga Elementary School
30 Wren Street
Scotia, NY 12302
Phone: (518) 347-3600 ext 4900
Fax: (518) 347-3617
Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 375 students
Principal: Tonya Federico
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
School Hours: 8:25 AM – 3:15 PM
Message from the Principal
Dear Sacandaga Families,
Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! I look forward to partnering with you to help your child achieve their best year at Sacandaga.
I believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success. We are all committed to providing a nurturing and challenging learning environment, and your active participation in your child's education plays a vital role.
Here are a few tips to help your child achieve their full potential:
Celebrate effort and progress: Focus on your child's hard work and improvement, rather than just grades.- Encourage reading: Read with your child daily, even for just 15-20 minutes. This helps develop vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of reading.
- Limit screen time: Set reasonable limits on television, video games, and other electronic devices, especially during study time.
- Ensure adequate sleep and nutrition: A well-rested and nourished child is better able to focus and learn.
- Establish a consistent homework routine: Designate a quiet, well-lit space for homework and set a regular time for its completion.
- Communicate with the teacher: Use ParentSquare to stay in regular contact with your child's teacher to discuss their progress, address any concerns, and collaborate on strategies to support their learning.
We believe that by working together, we can create a strong foundation for your child's academic and personal growth. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the school office if you have any questions or need additional support.
Warm regards,
Principal Federico
More Information
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Volunteering at School:
- Classroom assistance: Help with activities, read to students, or assist with projects.
- School events: Volunteer at events like book fairs, fundraisers, or school dances.
- Library support: Help with shelving books or reading to students.
- Field trips: Accompany classes on educational outings.
Participating in School Organizations:
- Parent-Teacher Association (PTA): Attend meetings, participate in fundraising, and support school initiatives.
- Shared Decision Making Council: Participate in decision-making processes. Requires a monthly time commitment for attending the council meeting.
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ParentSquare
All schools in our district use ParentSquare for school communication primarily with email, text, and app notifications.
ParentSquare automatically syncs with our student information system, SchoolTool, to generate an account for each parent, using their preferred email address and phone number on file in SchoolTool. We encourage parents to access their ParentSquare accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified.
If you are not receiving ParentSquare notifications, you may need to update your email address and/or phone number in SchoolTool. To update, please:
- Self-Service: Login to your SchoolTool account > Home > Forms > Update Contact Info
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- School Support: Reach out to your child’s main office to request these changes:
Glendaal Elementary glendaal@sgcsd.net (518) 347-3600 ext.. 1900 Lincoln Elementary lincoln@sgcsd.net (518) 347-3600 ext.. 3900 Sacandaga Elementary sacandaga@sgcsd.net (518) 347-3600 ext.. 4900 SG Middle School middleschool@sgcsd.net (518) 347-3600 ext.. 5900 SG High School highschool@sgcsd.net (518) 347-3600 ext.. 6900
ParentSquare is a safe, secure, and modern approach to communication and collaboration between school and home. Learn more and get started today by viewing our ParentSquare web page.
- Self-Service: Login to your SchoolTool account > Home > Forms > Update Contact Info
Enrollment
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