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Student Leaders Visit the State Capitol
The night before our trip, we received an email from Senator Michelle Hinchey’s office offering our students the chance to attend a real-time Senate Agriculture and Food Committee meeting. We said yes immediately! The students observed Senator Hinchey as she led an eight-bill agenda, giving them a firsthand look at how government works.
After the meeting, the students visited Senator Hinchey’s office, where they asked thoughtful questions and learned more about her role. The day continued with a tour of the Capitol building and lunch, followed by a meaningful stop at the Ronald McDonald House, where students delivered collected pop tops as a donation. Students who participated in our Read-a-Thon also received special certificates.
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On May 20, Saugerties held its fourth Superintendent’s Conference Day of the year at the High School campus. The day focused on how staff can empower students to help create the ultimate Sawyer experience.
Student government representatives from all three elementary schools recently traveled to Albany for a special visit to the State Capitol — and thanks to some great timing, the day turned out to be even more exciting than planned!