The 2019 Get Moving NY video contest is happening right now, but we need your votes to win. Please watch our brief video and vote for us. (Click on the William B. Tecler Elementary School link to vote for us.) Oh, and anyone can vote so spread the word. Voting closes March 22. Cast your …
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2019-20 School Year Immunization Requirements All kids entering 7th, 8th, 9th and 12th grades must have the meningococcal vaccine. Without it, they can’t start school. About the Vaccine: It’s not a new vaccine. It’s been recommended for a decade. Most parents already choose to vaccinate their children. The meningococcal vaccine has been required for school …
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This workshop has been cancelled. Tips for helping handle homework challenges Does your child struggle to start homework or plan a project? Does homework time begin like a dream and end with you and your child in tears? Does the “homework environment” support your child’s learning style/needs? Please consider joining us as we explore and …
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March 6, 2019 The district is conducting a parent survey to assess school climate, academic programs and identify areas for improvement. All GASD parents are encouraged to complete the online survey by March 31. Thank you for your input! GASD school climate survey
Feb. 21, 2019 Tecler Elementary students on the school’s lighthouse leadership team recently helped develop a new mission, vision and motto for their school. Approximately 20 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade collaborated with Tecler Principal Mr. John Miller, Assistant Principal Ms. Kathi McGuigan, teachers, parents and Robin Sampson, a coach and training consultant from …
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Feb. 19, 2019 Pre-K and Kindergarten registration will be held on the following dates. Registration for the Whispering Pines Preschool three-year-old program will also take place on the following dates. The parent or legal guardian must be present to register. Dates March 11 – 22 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 15 from 4 …
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Feb. 8, 2019 We have recently become aware of a social media challenge targeting children and young adults called the “Momo Challenge,” which has created concern throughout the country due to its disturbing nature. The “Momo Challenge” can be found on WhatsApp (a free smartphone messaging application) and on Facebook. This “challenge” involves a frightening …
Jan. 31, 2019 Amsterdam High School (AHS) Drama Club presents “Big The Musical” on April 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and on April 14 at 2 p.m. Tickets will be sold at the door. General admission is $9, and students and seniors are $6. The show, based on the Penny Marshall and Tom Hanks movie …
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Jan. 7, 2019 New bus passes for all Greater Amsterdam School District (GASD) students will be mailed home this week. Beginning the end of next week (Jan. 17 – Jan. 18), all students will be responsible for presenting their bus pass to the bus driver every day. Replacement bus passes will be available at each …
Nov. 14, 2018 The Greater Amsterdam School District called for a two-hour delay Wednesday, Nov. 14 in the first weather-related delay or closing of the season. It’s a good time to recall the different ways the district will communicate about those events. Where should I look for information about delays and closings? In the event of …
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