My son is in the 1st grade. I am very pleased with his teacher, assistant teacher, reading teacher, room mother, and could not be more impressed by their support and desire to educate my child.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
My daughter is educated and is above her reading level. But as far as the other great experiences the other ladies are talking about I have not experienced them. I haven't had the chance to share in school experiences with my daughter, such as holidays, time that can not be given back.I do highly regret
... Read more that aspect of this school. I did join the PTA hoping to be involved and have a voice but that didn't happen either. I did enjoy my time volunteering for the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/07
I truly love veeder elementary! currently I have a second grader and in the fall I will have a kindergartner enrolled. There are so many wonderful activities that the school sponsors, both inside the school and else where. Veeder kids & veeder families rock!
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Posted by a parent on 04/03/07
The best Elementary School in South Colonie, has made an impression on my son. Teachers care about the kids. Veeder cares about all children.
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/07
For the past four years, Veeder has provided a safe and warm environment in which my child has been able to flourish both academically and personally. The teachers and staff have been nothing less than outstanding. The opportunity to be involved is excellent. I have been able to be a parent helper in
... Read more the classroom twice a week, chaperone field trips and help out with several of the special days and activities planned for the students. While Veeder itself does not offer sports programs, the district as a whole does. As a third grader, my child is learning to play an instrument in music. At the end of the year there is a very impressive Art Show where the students proudly display their art work for the entire community to view. After which, the art is sent home. Most importantly, my child loves Veeder and all it offers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/07
I think that Veeder is a wonderful school with great teachers! My son loves this school and I believe that there are plenty of opportunities for parental involvement. Academically, my son has done very well. This is a really great school that focuses on the development of each child individually. I feel
... Read more that my son is safe at this school, as the principal finds the safety of the students VERY important! I would recommend this district as well as this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/07
Veeder is a wonderful school. I have two children who attend Veeder and am very pleased with their teachers. When one of my children struggled with reading and writing, he was given extra help in school. The teachers and other staff are always available for advice and have even given me resources
... Read more so that I can help my children at home as well. Their support has been invaluable to me as a parent. We have been through several teachers now and all of them have been accessible and easy to talk to. I always feel welcome to visit my children at school as both of their teachers encourage classroom participation and, when I visit, the office staff is always friendly and welcoming. I also am pleased that the front doors are always locked and that the principal seems to be very conscientious of school safety. Veeder is a wonderful school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/29/07
The truth is that Veeder ranks at the top in all categories statewide. There has been such a swell of people in the community that over 150 homes have popped up over the last three years causing the school to have to expand Twice. Phase one is completed already. Phase 2 will begin soon. We moved here
... Read more because of the school system. Our children get sad on vacation because they miss the school and their teachers. Where else would you see kids line up to hear their principal, and teachers read her favorite books at the local bookstore but in a community that lives for their school and in a school that lives for your kids. Just consider this, there is always one bad grape in every bunch. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
I have two children at Veeder and they love going to school. Vacations and snow days are disappointing. Veeder has a very active PTA with many events such as Beach Party, Field Day, Science Fair and a favoite - Art Show. As a room parent I see first hand the care and support all Veeder children receive.The
... Read more rooms are spacious and many teachers have an aide. The children enjoy a computer class and get a great workout during gym class. The staff is very friendly and helpful.Our principal is always at events. My daughter loves Veeder because 'when there is something hard to do, the teachers always make something fun to go along with it.' The kids get rewarded for great behavior with the opportunity to have a special lunh or wear pajamas to school.I can not say enough about the top notch teachers at Veeder. We love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
I can't say enough about this school. I have felt like a part of this family environment right from the start. It is up to the parent to be involved in their children's life, and Veeder fosters this involvement everyday. I am invited by teachers to participate in weekly activities, kept updated on
... Read more progress and goingon's and feel a great repose from all of the staff and teachers I have contact with. My children have done a tremendous job at Veeder, most in due in part to the teaching staff and family oriented atmosphere. Extracurricular activities are hard to find at the elementary level, but Veeder PTA and school do a wonderful job at having something going on after school at least once a month for the whole family - from their Beach party, to a Book Fair, Movie Night, Family Fun Night, and Barnes and Noble Night. We love Read less
* In 2008-2009 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, in grades 4 and 8 in science and in grades 5 and 8 in social studies. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.
Student enrollment:
475
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
25
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Albany schools — Veeder Elementary School is located at 25 Veeder Dr, Albany NY 12205. 25 Veeder Dr is in the 12205 ZIP code in Albany, NY The school district for Veeder Elementary School is the South Colonie Central School District. Veeder Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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