GASD learning from home instruction begins April 1 The mission of GASD is to educate and prepare all students to reach their potential, discover their purpose and be engaged community members. The COVID-19/Coronavirus public health emergency has challenged us to find new ways to stay focused on this mission. A longer than expected closure of …
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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 29, 2020 …
Rosanne Lybolt, an Instructional Coach at Marie Curie Institute, has been named 2020 Collaborative Teacher of the Year by the HFM BOCES School Library System. Lybolt was nominated for the award by MCI media specialist Laura Campagna for her “enthusiastic” collaboration with Campagna in the library with her students. Lybolt exhibited excellence in working collaboratively …
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The children at Curie Institute celebrated Hawaiian Day as part of Wacky Wednesday events scheduled throughout the month of March. Kona Ice visited the school during lunch and students had an opportunity to try out their favorite flavors. Kona Ice also gave back 20 percent of the purchases made and raised $305.40 for Curie activities. …
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Physical and Occupational Therapy staff and art teachers have created a Sensory Adventure path at the Curie Institute to be used by regular and special education students. A sensory path is a colorful, creative and playful way for kids to build sensory pathways, connections in the brain that are responsible for sight, touch, sound, etc., …
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Marie Curie Institute celebrated Read Across America Day last week with a variety of mystery guests from school, law enforcement, firefighting and community volunteering to read their favorite books to students throughout the day. The mystery readers were greeted in the main office with coffee, donuts, and chocolate roses. The students had a blast with …
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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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Emily Brittain builds outdoor classroom! Amazing work!
March 18-22 was “All Things Marie Curie” Week at Marie Curie Institute. In honor of Women’s History Month, MCI staff are celebrating the school’s namesake with a daily event & Marie Curie trivia question. To kick off the celebratory week, Monday was designated as “Dress like a Scientist Day.” Did you know that Marie Curie …
