Before a new school year begins, the faculty and staff at Farnsworth Middle School and our elementary schools begin identifying, planning for, and scheduling students for additional math support in the form of Academic Intervention Services (AIS). What is AIS Math? AIS Math is mandated by the New York State Department of Education specifically for …
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As fall athletic contests begin this week we would like to bring your attention to our spectator guidelines. We have worked closely with the NYSPHSAA, Section 2 and the Suburban Council while following guidance from the New York State Department of Health. Spectator Guidelines Only 2 Spectators Per Student-Athlete Only 2 spectators per student-athlete are …
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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 Letter | FMS Phased Re-opening In-Person Orientation Schedule | FMS Open House Schedule | 5th Grade In-Person Orientation Schedule | 6th Grade In-Person Orientation Schedule | Remote Learning Schedule for Sept. 8-11 | 5th & 6th Grade Transition Session Recordings | Quick Guide to FMS Dear 5th, 6th & 7th Grade Families, Seven months ago …
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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 …
The following message was sent to GCSD families on August 20, 2020, from Superintendent, Dr. Marie Wiles: Dear GCSD Families, As we round out another busy week, I want to make sure you get the updates you need about the reopening of GCSD schools. This week, we have been busy hosting Virtual Reopening Panel Discussions …
