Barkley Elementary School held a salute to veterans this afternoon (Nov. 10) with students and staff honoring their loved ones and all who have served or are serving America in the U.S. Armed Forces. The event included educational passages about the military, patriotic songs by the grade 3-4 chorus, introduction of veterans in attendance by …
All GASD families should have received their transportation instructions for the new school year in the mail. Please read the transportation card carefully. If the card indicates your student is a CDTA rider to and from Amsterdam High School and that student does not have a pass yet, please reach out and request one. CDTA …
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Last spring, during the 2021-22 school year, you may recall the Greater Amsterdam School District conducted a “Parent Satisfaction Survey” on a variety of educational topics/questions related to our schools. That feedback has laid the groundwork for a new program we are offering parents this coming school year called Family University. Family University is a …
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The City of Amsterdam held a groundbreaking ceremony today for Amsterdam’s first all-inclusive, sensory-friendly playground to be constructed in the spring at Barkley Elementary School. NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara worked with the state Legislature to secure $455,000 in funding for the project. An inclusive playground exceeds ADA regulations for accessibility and allows children of all …
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Families of The Greater Amsterdam School District, Here is an update on before and/or after school childcare programs that many of you have been inquiring about. GASD is now partnering with the HealthyKids Extended Day Program to provide such care. www.healthykidsprograms.com The focus of HealthyKids is to provide a positive, engaging and stimulating experience that …
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Here are the 2022-23 school supply lists for Barkley Elementary School: Pre-Kindergarten Kindergarten First Grade Second Grade Third Grade Fourth Grade Fifth Grade
Barkley Elementary School held a Celebration of Learning today for its graduating Kindergarten class and future high school Class of 2034. The children wore their graduation caps and gowns and were presented with a class gift from Barkley – a bucket of summer goodies and their grade completion certificate. Parents, family members and friends cheered …
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The Greater Amsterdam School District will implement its full redistricting plan beginning with the 2022-23 school year. The three-year phase in period is coming to an end. This is what parents can expect when students return to school in September, 2022: Beginning in the 2022-23 school year, all students will be in their home designated …
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Barkley Elementary School celebrated the 100th day of school today dressing as one hundred year olds and participating in various learning activities involving 100. View a Facebook photo gallery of this event
Barkley Elementary School’s annual Queen/King of Hearts fundraiser for 2022 began on January 31 and ran through February 10. The students in the Student Council sold hearts each morning at arrival; four hearts for $1. Each Valentine’s Day, Barkley crowns a staff member the Queen or King of Hearts. The winner is determined by the …
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