Science Curriculum – Grade 7

Physical Properties and Changes changes in particle motion, temperature, and phase (state) change density is a property of matter mixtures are combinations of substances. fields exist between objects exerting forces on each other even though the objects are not in contact. Chemical properties and Changes atomic composition of simple molecules synthetic materials come from natural …

Science Curriculum – Grade 6

Introduction to science MS-PS1-7. Use evidence to illustrate that density is a property that can be used to identify samples of matter. Earth Science MS-ESS1-4. Construct a scientific explanation based on evidence from rock strata for how the geologic time scale is used to organize Earth’s 4.6-billion-year-old history.  MS-ESS2-2. Construct an explanation based on evidence …

Math Curriculum – Grade 8

The middle school Math program is closely aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics and share the same goals to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary to function in a world very dependent upon the application of mathematics. Focus in the curriculum is meant to give students an …

Math Curriculum – Grade 7

The middle school Math program is closely aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics and share the same goals to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary to function in a world very dependent upon the application of mathematics. Focus in the curriculum is meant to give students an …

Math Curriculum – Grade 6

The middle school Math program is closely aligned with the New York State Learning Standards for Mathematics and share the same goals to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of mathematics necessary to function in a world very dependent upon the application of mathematics. Focus in the curriculum is meant to give students an …

#LynnwoodStrong: How to talk to your child about cancer

Lynnwood Families, On Friday, Sept. 27, Elaine Houston from Channel 13 visited our school to cover the story of the Lynnwood community and our support of Mrs. Rizzo.  We wanted to share a list of talking points to help you talk to your children about cancer. Should any families or students be experiencing distress with …

GCSD Professional Development Plan 2019-20

I. Introduction II. NYSED Regulations III. Philosophy IV. Needs Assessment V. Goals/Implementation VI. Mentor Plan (GEMS) 2019-20 Professional Development Committee Demian Singleton, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Kimberly Kern, Teaching Assistant Mary Schmitz, Teaching Assistant Keir Aspin, Teacher Tim Fry, Teacher Jenny Politano, Teacher Lindsey Fargnoli, G.E.M.S. Coordinator Karen LaJeunesse, Teacher Amy Knapp, School Counselor Beth …

Important info for parents: K-8 student attendance at sporting events

The Guilderland Central School District prides itself on being a leader in providing opportunities for students to display their talent and hard work in a variety of contests and competitions. Co-curricular activities, including athletic events, are an important part of our secondary educational program because they continue to promote social, emotional and/or physical growth outside …

Transportation department’s use of school facilities for repair on personal vehicles 

We recently received an inquiry on the issue of school district employees working in the bus maintenance facility who sometimes use the garage to work on personal vehicles outside of their own work hours. After some research into this kind of employee use of the transportation facility, we can affirm that there is, in fact, …

SchoolMessenger replaces SNN for 2019-20 school year

SchoolMessenger replaces School News Notifier As of July 1, 2019, SchoolMessenger fully replaced School News Notifier (SNN) as a way to receive email news from the district and its schools. If you are a parent or guardian of a student and had been receiving email news through SNN you are not required to do anything …

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