Following the spirited tradition of USO performers who have been brightening the holidays for lonely GIs since the 1940s, the music departments from five school districts are uniting Dec.15 to perform a special holiday concert for the troops. The Songs for Troops concert is organized by Chester Middle School Principal and SAANYS member Ernest Jackson, a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served his military career in the Army Infantry. This is some video from last year’s event.
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At the fall meeting of the SAANYS Government Relations Committee, SAANYS members met with Duffy Palmer, deputy secretary for education, and other staff members from the governor’s office in the Capitol Blue Room. Members then crossed the street to meet with Commissioner Steiner, Senior Deputy Commissioner King, Becky Cort, deputy commissioner for VESID, among others. Following the meeting with the commissioner, the SAANYS Assessment Advisory Committee met with Assistant Commissioner David Abrams.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to experience a great professional development event in this beautiful town. Watch the video for more on Saratoga and download a conference brochure at http://www.saanys.org/events
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View ceremony and address.
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