Mmmmm … what’s that delightful scent wafting down the hall? It must be muffin Friday, with goodies coming out of the oven in High School room 108, under the leadership of Teaching Assistant Kristine Trevett-Jones! She is today’s honoree for Education Support Professionals Week. “The most unique thing I do is spearhead the cooking lessons …
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It’s a butterfly! It’s an elf! It’s the Cat in the Hat! No, wait … it’s Teacher Aide Debbie Stiles from Jackson Heights, today’s honoree for Education Support Professionals Week! “Debbie is reliable, fun, and flexible,” begins principal Ryan Estey. “She even shows up on days in costumes to greet kids with other wonderful support …
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Out of paper towels? A spill in the hallway? Garbage full? Locker jammed? These are all things that Custodian Josh Grant may get called for throughout the day … and fixing these things ensures everyone else can do their work and get through their day as smoothly as possible. We’re honoring Mr. Grant at Glens …
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It’s National Education Support Professionals Day, and we’re celebrating all week here in GF Nation! Today, let’s meet Amy Kraft, Teacher Aide with Shannon Fox’s kindergarten class at Kensington Road School! Their class nickname is “the dream team,” and whether they’re sounding out words or offering up facts about Thomas Jefferson, Mrs. Kraft never misses …
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We continue celebrating our Education Support Professionals with today’s honoree, Jessica Maynard, Data Network and Communications Analyst in the IT office! In a nutshell, she works in a team environment to help maintain our network and security infrastructure in the educational setting. It’s a pretty big nutshell though. “One day I’m helping to investigate phishing …
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This week, GF Nation is celebrating the many school staff members who make learning possible — our Education Support Professionals! We’re kicking it off by featuring Allison Hughes, Attendance Clerk at Big Cross Street School. Allison has been a valuable member of the “Better Together” Big Cross team for four years now, having started as …
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Nearly two dozen Glens Falls student-musicians were in the spotlight last weekend, performing in the highly selective All-County Band Festival at Ballston Spa High School. These top-performing students were selected based on their Spring NYSSMA solo festival scores and teacher recommendation. Way to go, High School instrumentalists Tessa Carusone, Grace Herrick, Alexis Leland, Trey Ryzuk, Grayson …
It was a wonderful celebration of school pride on Thursday, October 17, 2024, on the turf field for the “First and Last Hundred Yards!” Kindergarteners, representing the “First Hundred Yards,” and seniors, representing the “Last Hundred Yards,” walked hand-in-hand through a cheer tunnel formed by parents and community members lining the field from end zone …
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Hello, GF Nation! Keep enjoying your summer – with a good book!! – and make a note of these new school start times beginning in September. These shifts were made to: * Standardize instructional minutes across all levels. * Respond to parent concerns about getting from an elementary building to the MS/HS for on-time drop-offs …
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Hello, Glens Falls High School families: The back-to-school family packets are in the mail! Here’s the key information in those packets, and reminders ahead of the first day of school on THURSDAY, SEPT. 5TH! All school supplies are provided – no need to buy anything but a backpack and water bottle, if you like! Breakfast …
