World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is today, March, 21.
The date for WDSD, being the 21 day of the third month, was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication (trisomy) of the 21 chromosome which causes Down syndrome." Down Syndrome is also known as Trisomy 21.
#WeAreOne #GASD
Please join us for a Community Resource Fair in Celebration of Autism Awareness Month on Thursday, April 18, from 5-7PM at Lynch Literacy Academy (55 Brandt Place). We will have sensory activities, door prizes, community vendors, child identification cards, snacks & more! Very excited to announce a live performance being held by the band Flame of Lexington ARC. This event is free of charge! Feel free to bring a friend and help us with spreading the word 😁 We hope to see you there!
We're thrilled to announce the release of the newest edition of The Rambler, AHS's dynamic online student newspaper. Discover the latest stories in our February Edition! Dive into the compelling articles crafted by our talented student journalists.
Ready to explore? Click the link below to access The Rambler: February Edition and stay connected with the pulse of AHS!
https://sites.google.com/gasd.org/amsterdamrambler/monthly-issues/2023-2024/feb-2024
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Due to an incident involving a tractor-trailer that hit a pole, the power at Marie Curie Elementary is currently out. As a result we have decided on an early dismissal at 11:45 a.m. Rest assured, your child will be provided with a lunch to take home. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this unexpected situation.
Sincerely,
Rich Ruberti
GASD Superintendent of Schools
Shoutout to Amsterdam HS Jazz Ensemble and Mr. Cody Chamberlin for crushing it at the Fonda-Fultonville Jazz Festival! Scored GOLD with 196/200 points, snagged Best Trumpet & Trombone Sections in Class A! 🎺🏆 🎶👏
#JazzWinners #AmsterdamHSJazz
Dear Parents/Guardians,
GASD schools and offices are now CLOSED today Friday, Feb. 16, due to weather conditions. All after school activities are canceled.
GASD will start with a two-hour delay today, Friday, Feb. 16.
As National School Counseling Week concludes, we want to express gratitude to the exceptional counselors at the Greater Amsterdam School District. They serve as our students' strongest advocates, playing a crucial role in supporting academic, career, and personal development.
Winter Fun Days are just around the corner, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday, Feb 20-22, from 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Walter Elwood Museum on 100 Church Street in Amsterdam, N.Y. For more details, please call 518-843-5151 or email assistant@walterewoodmuseum.org.
Quick grocery run to fuel the AHS Coffee Cart! 🛒 Students in action: inventory check, list-making, and ready to caffeinate the day. Great teamwork! ☕👏
#AHSCoffeeCart #Teamwork #GASD
Exciting moment for Mrs. Kowalczyk's kindergarten class! They rocked the Pledge on the news! 📚🎤 Way to shine, little stars! 🌈👧👦 Check out the video here: https://www.news10.com/video/mrs-kowalczyks-class-gives-us-our-daily-pledge-of-allegiance/9388434/
#KindergartenPride #NewsSpotlight
🎉 Big cheers to Ann Wilary from Amsterdam High School, our outstanding Top Teacher! 🏆 Your dedication to education shines bright! 🍎 Check out the video here:
https://wnyt.com/wnyt-top-teacher/top-teacher-ann-wilary-amsterdam-high-school/
#TopTeacher #EducationExcellence
The Board of Education recently approved an update to the AHS Code of Conduct, specifically in reference to Dance Guidelines. This communication is to inform you of these guidelines in advance of our upcoming dances.
We are pleased to announce that the District-Wide Spelling Bee has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 24, at the Amsterdam High School Auditorium. The event will begin at 6:00 p.m., and we kindly request all contestants to arrive by 5:30 p.m. We look forward to a night filled with accomplished spellers and academic excitement. See you there!
Please join us on Jan. 11 at 5 p.m., in room 114 at Lynch Literacy Academy where we will be holding a parent presentation for eighth grade parents to learn more about an amazing opportunity for your child to earn college credits while in High School - for Free!
If you have any questions, please contact
Leigh McCormick,
Smart Scholars Counselor/Coordinator.
lmccormick@gasd.org
518-843-4932 ext. 1145
Christine Dylong orchestrated an achievement at Raphael J McNulty Academy, where 325 STACKERS contributed to breaking the world record for "Most People Sport Stacking at Multiple Locations." In collaboration with 746,698 participants globally, they surpassed the previous record of 737,863. The event underscores the positive impact of Sport Stacking on physical fitness and academic learning, offering a constructive alternative to sedentary activities.
Dear Families,
Please see the attached flyer below. Do not miss your chance to grab dinner with Santa. Marie Curie Institute is hosting a spaghetti dinner. Taking place on Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 5-6:30 p.m., take out only. Families can enter through the cafeteria entrance. Tickets will be $7 for adults and $5 for children. Your ticket includes a spaghetti and meatball dinner paired with salad, bread, and dessert. Pre-sale tickets only.
Congratulations to the Tecler UPK program for receiving a four Star rating from QUALITYstarsNY!!!
QUALITYstarsNY is the state's quality rating and improvement system for Early Childhood. This four star rating reflects our dedicated teachers commitment to play and learning having a direct impact on the experiences of our students. Congratulations on this remarkably high rating. Way to go Tecler!
FAFSA Prep Night! Taking place Tuesday, Dec. 12., from 6-8 p.m. Will take place at the Amsterdam High School in the cafeteria.
The Daily Gazette covered Amsterdam High School teacher and coach Jessica Verrigni as she was recognized as the Capital Zone Adapted Teacher of the Year, an honor bestowed upon her by the New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AHPERD). Copy and paste the link below:
https://www.dailygazette.com/the_recorder/amsterdam-teacher-coach-involved-in-unified-sports-teaching-receives-regional-honor/article_b02fc5c2-84c3-11ee-8192-37842a8c1288.html