Meachem Elementary School

2018-19 School Supply Lists By Grade: Kindergarteners: A labeled LARGE backpack 2 (24 packs) of pencils 2 boxes of tissues 2 (24 packs) of crayons 1 (4 pack) of Black dry erase markers 4 glue sticks or 1 bottle of glue 1 (4 pack) of Playdoh- (2 cans will be for home (homework) and 2 for school) BOYS: 1 box of QUART sized zip lock bags GIRLS: 1 box of GALLON sized zip lock bags Headphones 1 st Graders: A labeled LARGE backpack 2 (24 packs) of pencils 4 glue sticks 1 bottle of Elmer’s glue 1 package ... more >>

Back to School Parent Engagement Tips: Welcome to the 2018-19 school year! As we work together in Building Our Future and helping to prepare our students for #SCSDSuccess, our families play a critical role. Here are some helpful tips from our school teachers and administrators on how parents and guardians can best become active partners in their children’s education.   TIP 1: Email is key when communicating with teachers Since many teachers don’t have telephones in their classrooms, the best way for parents  ... more >>

Do You Have Back to School Questions? #SCSDCares: WE ARE EXCITED TO WELCOME OUR STUDENTS & STAFF BACK TO SCHOOL FOR THE 2018 - 19 SCHOOL YEAR! As with any new beginning, a new school year comes with questions and unknowns. To serve as a resource for families, several Syracuse City School District departments and offices have compiled their most frequently asked questions - with answers - relating to the back-to-school season. Please see below for these questions, separated by department. If you have ... more >>

Upstate Oasis Program Brings Mentors to SCSD Schools: “Which do you like better… reading or coloring?” Oasis tutor Rosalind NaPier asked a first grader at McKinley-Brighton as the youngster colored in an ‘About Me’ book. “Hmm…” the student pondered as she completed a crayon drawing of a monkey, her favorite animal. “I like reading better!” Thanks to a partnership with Oasis Tutoring through Upstate Medical University, first and third grade students have built a love of reading ... more >>

You're Invited; Kindergarten Information Sessions: The Syracuse City School District is pleased to host a series of Kindergarten Information Sessions! If you are a city resident with a child who will be five years old by 12/1/18 (born between 12/2/12 and 12/1/13), you are invited to attend. Information Sessions are an opportunity to meet the principal and school staff, tour a kindergarten classroom and learn about our Personalized Learning structure, discuss the kindergarten schedule, learn about school resources and Family Engagement practices ... more >>