There is going to be another holiday added to school districts in New York State this year. There have been a few holidays that are getting recognized by more schools across the State. This one will happen before this school year ends in June.
There is going to be a big change when your kid walks into school and it can happen as early as this September. Governor Hochul is going to be spending $13.5 million on making sure that schools have enough money to put these in schools.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced her intent to call for free breakfast and lunches for all students in New York State schools, an action meant to keep kids prepared to learn and to destigmatize financial difficulties in the homes of some students.
Parents on Twitter were mad about schools having sensors in the bathroom to alert the administration of kids breaking the rules. The Holland Schools have the same sensors to alert principals if someone is vaping in the bathroom. Apparently, the sensors detect the chemicals in the vape and will sound the alarm.
The other day, Val was telling us this hilarious story about a kid who brought his FISH to school! It was a local teacher that had this surprise happen all before 9 AM! I'm pretty sure it was a Beta fish that he put in a water bottle (he also was drinking out of the water bottle as well...
'Remind' is an app a lot of teachers in Western New York use so that they can communicate to their students. It's a great tool, not to mention that you don't have to give out any phone numbers.
You will no longer be able to send free messages on the 'Remind' app starting January 28...