Given that this is a fluid and potentially rapidly developing situation, we will use this web page to share information and resources as the circumstances warrant. Any time-sensitive, critical information will be shared via the district’s School Messenger notification system, which can send e-mails, text messages and phone calls. Please check back frequently for updates March 27, 2020 …
Breakfast and Lunch for Students The Greater Amsterdam School District is committed to continuing to serve our students meals during the scheduled school closure. The District will provide “grab and go” meals to students during the school closure period. The following schools are open from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., weekdays throughout the school closure: Amsterdam …
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Dear GASD Students and Families, Our team at school has been working diligently to create learning materials and resources that students can use to practice skills, review content and explore topics while school is closed. These resources are now available to you in shared Google folders. They may be updated from time to time. We recognize …
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Barkley Elementary School students celebrated National Pi Day Friday, purchasing tickets for a chance to throw a “pie” at a staff member during a school-wide assembly. The proceeds were donated to the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
In addition to Read Across America Day on March 2, Barkley School hosted a week-long Dr. Seuss Spirit Week to honor his birthday with students and staff wearing different clothing each day. This included Mixed Up Monday (shirts on backwards, inside out, etc.), Top Hat Tuesday (wear your favorite hat), Wacky Wednesday (wear your wackiest …
Barkley Elementary School celebrated Read Across America Day Monday with a variety of guest readers in their classrooms.
Some 75 Pathways 10 students from Amsterdam High School put on a Positivity Expo for the fourth and fifth graders at Barkley Elementary School on Feb. 28. The morning started with John Sumpter as a guest speaker. The high school students developed mini workshops that promoted positivity in the area of Literacy, Strategic Thinking, Self-Care, …
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This information is provided by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Education Department Dear Parent/Guardian, A new coronavirus called 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) was first found in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. This virus had not been found in humans before. This coronavirus can lead to fever, cough and …
In the event of any weather-related changes to Amsterdam’s school schedules, we encourage you to check the district website and/or consult local media outlets to ensure that you and your child(ren) receive the information as soon as possible. Cancellations, delays or early dismissals are posted on the school district’s website and delivered by robocall to …
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On behalf of the staff at Barkley MicroSociety Magnet School, I am happy to welcome you to the 2019-20 school year. Listed below are some items to assist with the start of the school year. We are anticipating an exciting and productive educational year ahead. We look forward to working in partnership with all families …
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