Each year, the New York State Department of Health requires schools to share information about influenza (flu) and the benefits of flu vaccination at the start of flu season in early fall. This year, flu vaccination is more important than ever because the flu and the virus that causes COVID-19 may both be spreading. Flu …
Please see the message from Dr. Demian Singleton that was sent to families with in-person students in grades K-6: Dear GCSD Families, I am writing to provide some information in response to a number of questions from families regarding absences from school for in-person students in grades K-6. Such absences may be due to illness, …
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The Guilderland Central School District will provide free breakfast and lunch to anyone in the district, age 18 and under, through June 30, 2022. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is covering all costs. This decision is subject to change at the federal government’s discretion. Why should you take advantage of these free meal options? It …
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Please see an important message below from Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear Parents and Guardians, The New York State Division of Parole through local law enforcement agencies has instituted a policy whereby school administrators are notified of paroled sex offenders living or working in our school district. This afternoon, we were provided the …
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At the Guilderland Central School District, we fully understand that the transition to remote learning will be challenging for many students and families. Parents and guardians will need to think differently about how to support their children; how to create structures and routines that allow their children to be successful; and how to monitor and …
Updated: Feb. 18, 2021 GCSD parents/guardians are required to complete a daily health survey each morning before sending their child(ren) to school. Learn more about the daily health screening survey below. Who needs to complete the daily COVID-19 health survey? This daily routine is vitally important to the success of offering in-person instruction. GCSD parents/guardians …
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Jump to: Google Account Password | GCSD Home Learning Support | Contact the GCSD Technology Department GCSD Educational Technology The GCSD Educational Technology site houses tech support resources for parents including, the Student Technology Help Desk Form, resources and frequently asked questions that can help families and students with remote learning during the 2020-2021 school …
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Welcome | Classroom Assignments | Grades K-5 Cohort Schedule | Daily Instructional Schedule| YMCA Before- and After-School Programs | First Week of School | Supply Lists Dear Elementary Parents and Families, It is with great pleasure that we welcome you back to the 2020-2021 school year! This year promises to be an exciting year and an …
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Please see the message below from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles Dear GCSD Families, The start of the 2020-2021 school year on Sept. 8 is just around the corner! Although most students will be remote-only for those first four days, we are excited to transition into the full swing of in-person, remote and hybrid instruction starting …
The following Virtual Reopening Panel Discussions took place the week of August 17. GCSD Reopening Steering Committee members and building leaders provided an overview of the 2020-21 reopening plan and answered questions that were submitted ahead of time and during the discussion. View the slide presentation from the August 18-20, 2020 Reopening Panel Discussions. View …
