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June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

First graders at Tecler host publishing party

June 20, 2019 Tecler elementary held its First Grade Publishing Party on June 13, 2019 in the Tecler Media Center. Parents, administrators, students and even some Amsterdam Mohawks Baseball Players turned out to read the first graders published writing. First graders wrote All About books on their favorite animal. They went through the publishing process from researching, writing, editing …

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May 6, 2019May 7, 2019

Student builds outdoor classroom

Emily Brittain builds outdoor classroom! Amazing work!

March 12, 2019

Immunization Information & Clinic Schedule

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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February 21, 2019

Tecler Elementary students develop school’s new mission

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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February 19, 2019February 19, 2019

Pre-K and Kindergarten registration scheduled for March 11-22

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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February 8, 2019

Be aware of the “Momo Challenge”

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 …

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January 31, 2019

AHS Drama Club presents “Big The Musical” April 12, 13 and 14

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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January 7, 2019January 7, 2019

Bus passes to be mailed home this week

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 …

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November 14, 2018November 15, 2018

How we communicate about school closings and delays

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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October 30, 2018

Vision, hearing, scoliosis screenings to be completed in school

Oct. 30, 2018 The district’s School Health Services program supports your student’s academic success by promoting health in the school setting. One way that we provide care for your student is by performing the health screenings as mandated by the State of New York. A letter will be sent home if the screenings find anything …

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