Jackson Heights students and teachers got a big boost of “love” through the North Country Subaru Loves Learning event, which included notes of support and a donation of $10,000 for classroom materials! “This is the most generous classroom donation I’ve received in my 30 years of teaching,” says first grade teacher Patty Parmelee, who was …
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To further enhance the district’s multi-faceted response to the pandemic and its effects on students, staff, and families, Glens Falls City Schools is creating a new, district-level pandemic response coordinator position to be filled by Ms. Carrie Mauro, current Jackson Heights elementary principal. Mrs. Amanda Simmes, long-time teacher, instructional coach, and educational leader, will take …
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Dear Faculty, Staff, and Families: As a district, we remain committed to complete, transparent, and professional communication, centered around the idea that building a well-informed school community creates a stronger foundation for success in every goal we set. To this end, we email and post near-daily COVID updates for our school community members that note …
The Board of Education’s September 13, 2021 meeting was live-streamed for members of the community. The meeting began at 7 p.m. in the High School auditorium and can be viewed below. Board of Education agendas and minutes can be found here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/gfsd/board.nsf/public
Due to the dynamic nature of the COVID pandemic, we strongly encourage parents and students to download all of the Google Calendars (by building, day rotation, etc.) that pertain to your family. **Leave “District Events” checked to get recess days, school breaks, etc.** To download one or more school calendars to your phone, tablet, or …
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Hello, GF Nation students and families, and welcome to the 2021-22 school year! We are eager to be back together as one school community, and the following reopening protocols will help us learn together as safely as possible. Please note that the plans outlined here are current as of Aug. 16, 2021. They can and …
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Pre-Orders REQUIRED by June 4th. Order HERE using this link https://my.cheddarup.com/c/chicken-bbq-fundraiser Curbside pick-up will be at EAST FIELD on Dix Ave from 4:00 – 6:00pm on June 9 $13/meal: 8 oz boneless chicken breast, baked potato, coleslaw, roll with butter, cookie and a drink Benefits the High School PTA scholarship program for graduating seniors! Questions? …
Dear Families, Staff, and Community members: The end of the academic year is just five weeks away, and we are primed to finish strong! Warm weather, easy vaccine availability, and loosening of pandemic restrictions by the CDC and New York State are giving us all a literal “breath of fresh air,” and it feels good …
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Dear Parents and Guardians: Here is a summary COVID update for today, using the best information that has been reported to us, either by a local health department or by parents/guardians/employees. Remember that if any confirmed case requires a mandatory quarantine of other students or adults, we have already contacted parents and staff members separately …
The Board of Education’s May 4, 2021 Public Hearing on the Budget and regular meeting was live-streamed for members of the community. The virtual meeting began at 7 p.m. and can be viewed below. Board of Education agendas and minutes can be found here: https://go.boarddocs.com/ny/gfsd/board.nsf/public
