June 18 – Half day elementary (Remote Only Learning Day) June 21, 22, 24 – 2:10 p.m. dismissal for all elementary students June 23 – Chromebook collection begins for elementary students June 23 – 5th grade moving up celebration for all elementary buildings (1-2 p.m. drive through events) June 25 – Half day elementary (In-Person …
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The GASD Board of Education recognized Greater Amsterdam’s six building principals at its April 21 meeting with special proclamations. The proclamations honored to each school leader, their faculty and staff for their “incredible” performance serving students through the COVID-19 pandemic. The school board also honored Board President Dr. Nellie Bush for earning a Board Mastery …
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The Greater Amsterdam School District is pleased to announce Early PreK Registration Lottery has begun and will continue through June 1. Registrations received after June 1 will be based upon availability for incoming Universal Pre-Kindergarten. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic there are no walk-in registrations at this time. Please visit the link to our District …
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We wanted to share some updates about the New York State grades 3-8 English Language Arts and Math, and other assessments scheduled for this spring. These tests are typically held every school year, but they were not given in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This year only, unless a federal waiver is granted before …
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All Elementary School parents/guardians: Student report cards are now posted on the Parent Portal. Click Here to access the Parent Portal Complete video instructions on how to navigate the Parent Portal are below. Also please note: Your student (5 digit) ID number is required for registration. Your student ID number is their lunch number. Please ask …
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Thank you to NYS Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara for reading to Barkley Elementary School students during 2021 Read Across America Day last week. Take a look:
The Barkley Elementary School PBIS team hosted the annual King/Queen of Hearts fundraiser this month. This year the proceeds went to our local medical first responders. View a video of this event on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmsterdamSchools/videos/170710271492301
Barkley Elementary School students present a virtual winter concert for your enjoyment.
Barkley Elementary School held its Google and Give Turkey Trot this week. Students both in-person at school and learning online remotely were encouraged to participate. This is an annual event that encourages active lifestyle and encourages students and staff to donate non-perishable food items for local families in need. Happy Thanksgiving!
We are pleased to announce that the Greater Amsterdam School District will begin Universal Pre-Kindergarten instruction for the 2020-21 school year on December 1, 2020. The program, delayed in September due to financial issues and COVID-19 restrictions, was given the go-ahead at the October 23 Board of Education meeting. Parents who have already registered for …
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