Please visit the GCSD Home Learning Support page to find some general resources and frequently asked questions that may help parents and students with remote learning during school closure. Students can also reach out to the technology department for assistance with devices and support for GCSD Chromebooks, websites being blocked or access to extensions. We …
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During the time that the GCSD schools are closed, students who typically receive mental health services in school may be limited in their access to the professionals who provide these services. Therefore, district mental health staff would like to make families aware of the following support and programs, as well as community-based mental health resources. …
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The Guilderland Central School District is dedicated to the success of our students and continuing their academic and social-emotional growth during our extended school closure is important. Update: 2019-20 fourth quarter and final grade reporting. Continuity of Instruction Starting on April 1, 2020, online learning focused on teaching new content. Although these new methods of …
Dear GCSD Families, In the last 48 hours, many Guilderland families, faculty and staff members received emails or phone calls from the Albany County Department of Health with guidance and direction about steps they need to take regarding possible exposure to COVID-19. The vast majority of that direction is precautionary but clearly serious. If you …
Dear GCSD Families: First of all, thank you for your patience as I can understand that you might have many questions concerning the situation involving the confirmed case of COVID-19 at Farnsworth Middle School. In consultation with the Albany County Department of Health, the district will follow this schedule for the next two weeks: Farnsworth …
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Dear GCSD Families: The Guilderland Central School District closed today, March 13, 2020, due to a confirmed case of COVID-19 at Farnsworth Middle School. District officials are actively working with the Albany County Department of Health to assess the situation and identify affected contacts. Anyone identified will be contacted by the county health department. The …
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Dear Parent/Guardian: As you are aware, the Albany County Health Department notified us earlier today that someone in a household connected to the Farnsworth Middle School in the Guilderland Central School District has tested positive for COVID-19. That household is under quarantine. The situation regarding COVID-19/Coronavirus is rapidly evolving. The school district continues to monitor …
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Dear Parents and Guardians, I wanted to let you know that the Albany County Health Department has notified us that someone in a household connected to the Farnsworth Middle School in the Guilderland Central School District has tested positive for COVID-19. That household is under quarantine. While school will continue as scheduled, we will be …
The following is a message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear Parents/Guardians, Staff, and Community: I wanted to let you know that the Guilderland Central School District has been notified that a household connected to Lynnwood Elementary School may have been exposed to COVID-19. At this time, no one in the family is showing signs …
Trisha McLean, a fifth-grade teacher at Pine Bush Elementary School, is one of WNYT NewsChannel 13’s “Top Teachers!” “Mrs. McLean helps us believe in ourselves, and to be confident. And, she always dances,” said Molly Martone, a current student who nominated McLean. “We’re very lucky to have Trisha as part of our amazing staff at …
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