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April 2021

• 14: April 14: Three individuals test positive for COVID-19
• 14: Summer 2021 continuing education classes start on May 10
• 14: FMS Butterfly Station is looking for students in grades 6 and 7 to volunteer
• 14: NYS assessments for grades 5-8 to begin on April 19
• 13: GCSD Board of Education to adopt 2021-22 proposed budget, Tuesday, April 13
• 12: Postponed: Vaccination clinic for GCSD students ages 16 and up
• 12: April 12: Twelve Individuals Test Positive for COVID-19
• 1: Letter from GCSD Athletics Director: Spring Sports
• 1: April 1: Two individuals test positive for COVID-19
• 1: Congrats to March 15 Dutchmen of the Week!

March 2021

• 31: March 31: Two individuals test positive for COVID-19
• 30: March 30: One new case reported and other updates
• 30: FMS Scholastic Book Fair, April 12-25
• 29: Mar. 29: Three new COVID cases; Budget workshop reminder
• 29: Board of Education Budget Workshop is on Tuesday, March 30
• 26: March 26: One individual tested positive for COVID-19
• 26: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Guilderland Schools
• 25: March 25: One new case and a reminder about domestic travel
• 24: Guilderland Players present Little Women, the Broadway Musical, March 25-28
• 23: Camp Invention Returns to Guilderland on Aug. 9-13
• 23: First draft of the proposed 2021-22 GCSD budget presented; What are your questions?
• 22: March 22: One new case, updated travel advisory and important upcoming dates
• 19: Updated District-Wide School Safety Plan with Pandemic Plan
• 19: A message from superintendent Wiles in support for our Asian community
• 19: Fall 2 Sports Season is Here: Where to Watch Online, What to Know if Attending
• 18: 2021-22 Student Calendar
• 18: Interested in running for the Board of Education?
• 17: March 17: Six new cases and other reminders
• 17: VIDEO: Lynnwood Elementary Creates Black History Month Museum Throughout School
• 15: March 15: Two individuals test positive for COVID-19
• 15: Altamont Elementary month-long reading project for the Ronald McDonald House Charities
• 13: Statement regarding a fire at Guilderland High School on Saturday, March 13
• 12: March 12: One year ago, a message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles
• 12: April K-2 Family-Teacher Conferences; Remote-only for all K-2 students
• 11: March 11: Two individuals test positive for COVID-19
• 11: Farnsworth Middle School Re-Designated as 2021 Essential Elements: School-to-Watch
• 9: Guilderland school community raising funds for two students battling a rare cancer
• 8: March 8: Four individuals test positive for COVID-19
• 4: March 4: Four new cases
• 3: Letter from GCSD Athletics Director: Fall 2 sports to start
• 2: March 2: One new case connected to GHS
• 1: Guilderland community donates over 1,500 books for Project: Cameron’s Story

February 2021

• 28: 2021 FMS Yearbook on Sale Now
• 26: Feb. 26: Five positive cases
• 25: Feb. 25 Update: Three New Cases
• 24: Feb. 24: Six New Cases
• 24: Diversity & Equity Committee Meeting on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m.
• 23: Feb. 23 Update: Two New Case; Diversity & Equity Committee Meeting
• 22: Feb. 22: One New Case at PBES
• 19: Feb. 19: A Message from Superintendent Dr. Wiles
• 12: Feb. 12: One New Case at GHS
• 12: 2021-22 Budget ThoughtExchange Results
• 10: Two Guilderland High School Students Recipients of Scholastic Awards
• 10: GCSD Winter High-Risk Sports Update
• 9: Feb. 9 Update: Two New Cases
• 8: Feb. 8 Update: Two New Cases and Notifications Over Winter Break
• 5: Feb. 5 Update: New Case and Rate of Infection Declining
• 5: Guilderland High School Student Selected for the All Eastern Honor Mixed Chorus
• 4: Feb. 4: New Case; Travel Information; Symptomatic Household Members
• 3: Feb. 3: New Cases and Albany County K-12 Schools Reminder
• 3: Information About 2021-22 Accelerated Classes
• 1: Feb. 1 Update: New COVID Cases and Testing Results

January 2021

• 29: Jan. 29 Update: New Cases and Testing at GHS
• 29: GCSD Winter High-Risk Sports Not Permitted for Feb. 1
• 28: Jan. 28: Four New Cases and COVID-19 Testing in GCSD Schools
• 27: Jan. 27: Two New Cases; Testing at GHS
• 26: Jan. 26: Four New Cases; Part of GES K Remote
• 25: Jan. 25: Nine new COVID cases; Update on Lynnwood water main break
• 22: Jan. 22: Five new COVID cases; PBES remote for the week of Jan. 25
• 21: Jan. 21: Four New Cases
• 20: Jan. 20: New Case at FMS
• 19: Jan. 19 Updates: New COVID Cases; Grades 8-12 Fully Remote; COVID-19 Testing Underway
• 18: Jan. 18 Update: In-Person Schedule for the Week; Thoughtexchange; E&D Committee Meeting
• 14: Jan. 14 Updates: New Cases and District Thoughtexchange
• 14: Recording of Jan. 13 GCSD Virtual Panel Discussion Available
• 13: New COVID Cases at AES, WES and FMS
• 12: New COVID Cases; BOE Meeting and Virtual Panel Discussion
• 12: New COVID Case at GHS; Grades 8-12 Remote-Only Jan. 13-15
• 12: Altamont Elementary Kindergarten Info Night, Jan. 20
• 11: Eleven New Positive COVID-19 Cases
• 8: Updates: New COVID-19 Cases; K-12 Symptomatic Household Members; COVID-19 Testing
• 8: Albany County K-12 Schools: Symptomatic Household Member Protocol
• 7: Seven New COVID-19 Cases; Virtual Panel Reminder
• 7: Guilderland Elementary Kindergarten Info Night, Jan. 14
• 7: Lynnwood Elementary Kindergarten Info Night, Jan. 21
• 7: Jan. 7: An Important Message from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles
• 6: Three new COVID-19 Cases at the District
• 5: Eight New COVID-19 Cases
• 4: Twenty-One Confirmed Cases Reported Between Dec. 29 and Jan. 4
• 4: 2019-20 Budget Archives
• 4: Travel Outside of New York State Guidelines

December 2020

• 31: Passing of Dennis Rizzo
• 28: Dec 28: Nine positive COVID cases
• 22: Dec. 22: An Update From Superintendent Wiles
• 21: Dec. 21: Two New COVID Cases
• 18: Dec. 18: Five new COVID cases
• 16: Dec. 16: Four New COVID Cases at GCSD
• 15: Dec. 15: District Update and New COVID Case at GHS
• 15: 2020-21 School Year Weather-Related Closures and Delays
• 14: Dec.14: Six New COVID-19 Cases
• 11: COVID-19 Testing at GCSD Schools FAQ
• 10: Dec. 10: Three New Positive COVID-19 Cases
• 10: COVID-19 Testing in School Information
• 9: Dec. 9: GHS Cases and Grades 8-12 Remote-Only Starting Dec. 10
• 7: Dec. 7: GHS Cases + WES Grade 5 Transitioning to All-Remote Learning
• 4: Dec. 4: One Positive COVID-19 Case at GHS
• 3: Dec. 3: One Positive COVID-19 Case
• 2: Dec. 2: Seven Positive COVID-19 Cases
• 2: Update About Micro-Cluster Zones and COVID Testing

November 2020

• 30: Nov. 30: Positive COVID-19 Cases at WES and FMS
• 28: Nov. 28: Positive Case at FMS, and GES All-Remote Until Dec. 9
• 27: Nov. 27: Positive COVID-19 Case at LES
• 23: Nov. 23: Two Positive COVID-19 Cases at GHS and FMS
• 23: Guilderland Teaching Assistants Collecting Toys for Local Children Until Dec. 4
• 20: Nov. 20: Positive COVID-19 Cases at GHS and LES
• 19: Letter from GCSD Athletics Director: 2020 Winter Sports Update, Nov. 19
• 19: GCSD Families: Selections for the Second Semester Due by Nov. 20
• 18: GCSD Students in Grades 9-12 Transitioning to All-Remote Learning Through Nov. 24
• 13: Nov. 13: Positive COVID-19 Cases at FMS and GHS
• 13: Lynnwood Elementary Illustrates That All Are Welcome
• 10: COVID-19 Tests and NYS Travel Updates
• 10: NYSED Launches New Parent Dashboard
• 10: LES Longhouse Week 2020
• 9: January 2021 Regents Exams Canceled
• 8: Nov. 8: Positive COVID-19 Case Connected to FMS and GHS
• 5: Guilderland Players Present Original Work Virtually

October 2020

• 27: Important Reminder About Following COVID-19 Safety Protocols Inside and Outside of School
• 23: Open Invitation for the Equity and Diversity Committee
• 23: Fighting the Flu at Home and School
• 21: Share Your Thoughts About the Start of the 2020-21 School Year
• 20: GES Students Collecting Socks for Socktober Until Oct. 23
• 16: Information About School Absences for Grades K-6
• 15: Symptoms of COVID-19 and Protocols for Returning to School
• 15: GHS Participated in ADL Walk Against Hate
• 15: Four Guilderland Musicians Recognized for Musical Excellence
• 14: Grades 7-12 Find Schedule Information in eSchoolData
• 13: 2019-20 Board of Education Policy Updates
• 13: Free Meals for Students Through Sept. 30, 2021
• 8: FMS Academic Intervention Services (AIS) in Math
• 5: Employees Recognized During Board of Education Meeting, Oct. 6
• 2: GHS Weekend Backpack Program for GHS Students in Need
• 2: Spectator Guidelines for GCSD 2020 Fall Athletic Events

September 2020

• 30: Sept. 30: Individual at GHS Tests Positive for COVID-19
• 28: Sept. 28: Member of GHS Tests Positive for COVID-19
• 25: New York State COVID School Dashboard
• 22: 2020-21 GCSD Fall Athletics Q&A
• 19: Sept. 19: Second Positive COVID-19 Case at AES
• 19: COVID-19 Updates & Information – 2020-21 School Year
• 18: Sept. 18: Member of AES School Community Tests Positive for COVID-19
• 17: Important Notification for Parents and Guardians, Sept. 17, 2020
• 17: Letter from GCSD Athletics Director: Fall Sports Update, September 17, 2020
• 17: Project S.A.V.E School Safety Plan 2020-21
• 14: Track Your Child’s Bus Route with the Versatrans My Stop App
• 11: GCSD Remote Learning Expectations
• 10: Superintendent’s Letter: GCSD Daily Health Screening Survey, September 10, 2020
• 10: Back to School: Daily Health Screening for Students and Staff
• 10: Seneca Supply Lists 2020-21
• 10: Mohawk Supply Lists 2020-21
• 10: Hiawatha Supply Lists 2020-21
• 10: Tawasentha Supply List 2020-21
• 8: Technology Support for Families and Students
• 3: Superintendent’s Letter: Student Information Available and Orientation Updates, September 3, 2020
• 3: Elementary Welcome Back for the 2020-2021 School Year
• 2: GHS Welcome Back to the 2020-2021 School Year
• 2: Welcome Back to FMS for the 2020-2021 School Year
• 1: PBES school supply lists for 2020-21

August 2020

• 27: Superintendent’s Letter: Schedules Coming and Remote Learning Deadline and Technology, August 27, 2020
• 26: GHS School Supply Lists for 2020-21
• 24: GES school supply lists for 2020-21
• 24: LES school supply lists for 2020-21
• 24: WES school supply lists for 2020-21
• 24: AES school supply lists for 2020-21
• 24: Town of Guilderland Tax Payments
• 24: Town of New Scotland Tax Payments
• 24: Town of Knox Tax Payments
• 24: Town of Bethlehem Tax Payments
• 22: GCSD Mourns Loss of Middle School Teacher and Coach
• 20: Reopening Panel Discussion Recordings
• 20: Superintendent’s Letter: Virtual Reopening Panel Discussion and Recordings, August 20, 2020
• 14: Superintendent’s Letter: Phased Reopening for Students, August 14, 2020
• 14: GCSD Phased Reopening of Schools for Students
• 11: District Update: Reopening FAQs Released and Virtual Panel Discussions for the Community, August 11, 2020
• 11: Parent University Sessions
• 10: Board of Education Meeting, August 11
• 7: 2020-21 Food Service Newsletter
• 6: District Update: Reopening Plans Posted and Selections Needed, Thursday, August 6, 2020
• 3: Remote-Only Learning Selection and Transportation Opt-Out Due, August 10, 2020

July 2020

• 31: Guilderland Central School District Reopening Plan Released, July 31, 2020
• 30: Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening Plans to be Posted and Important Info Needed, July 30, 2020
• 29: Reopening Panel Discussion Recording Available
• 24: Guilderland’s Extended School Year Program
• 23: Livestream Reopening Panel Discussion, July 28
• 23: Superintendent’s Letter: Preliminary Plans and Livestream Panel Discussion, July 23, 2020
• 23: District Shares Preliminary Return to School Plans
• 21: Goal Setting Session During July 21 BOE Meeting
• 17: NYSPHSAA To Delay Fall Sports Start Date to Sept. 21
• 16: Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening Update, July 16, 2020
• 16: Results from GCSD remote learning survey are in
• 13: Superintendent’s Letter: Reopening update and survey, July 13, 2020

June 2020

• 29: GHS junior creates ‘The Gratitude Project’ to support local medical professionals during pandemic crisis
• 19: GHS and FMS 2019-20 fourth quarter and final grades available
• 18: Numeric vs. Holistic Final Grade: Parent Guide to Request Numeric Scores
• 18: GCSD Update: Close of the 2019-20 School Year
• 18: GCSD Residents Approve 2020-21 Budget, Bus Proposition and Elect Five Board Members
• 16: Livestream of budget vote ballot counting is starting on June 17
• 16: Watch the June 16 Board of Education meeting on YouTube
• 16: GCSD 2019-20 Recognition of Retirees, June 16
• 12: GCSD 2020 Summer reading titles now available
• 11: Video: GCSD elementary art teachers celebrate students’ creativity
• 8: Governor extends school budget and board election ballot deadline to June 16
• 8: FMS Student Council donation helps provide 15,080 meals for local families
• 5: Gov. Cuomo announces, special education services and instruction in person for the 2020 summer term
• 3: Resources to learn and talk about race, diversity and inequities in our world
• 1: A Message to the School Community from Superintendent Dr. Marie Wiles

May 2020

• 29: How to vote by absentee ballot in this year’s budget
• 26: Budget Hearing and Board of Education meeting, May 26 at 7 p.m.
• 26: Annual school budget vote and board election by absentee ballot
• 22: 2019-20 fourth quarter and final grades
• 18: GCSD Update: Memorial Day, last day of school and 2020-21 budget update
• 18: Board of Education adopted proposed budget for the 2020-21 school year, May 18
• 11: May 12 Board of Education meeting, included budget discussion
• 11: FMS Butterfly Station Program canceled for 2020
• 8: 2020-21 School Budget Thoughtexchange, Frequently Asked Questions
• 1: Schools in NYS closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic year

April 2020

• 29: 2020-2021 school budget Thoughtexchange results; thank you for participating!
• 28: 2020-2021 budget discussed at April 28 Board of Education Meeting
• 24: Child care funding for income-eligible essential workers
• 17: GCSD Update on COVID-19: April 17, 2020
• 15: Cancellation of June 2020 Regents Exams, Temporary Changes in Graduation Requirements and Other Education Modifications
• 14: GCSD Update: Home Learning Website Launched, April 14, 2020
• 13: GCSD community donated over 1,070 books to Project: Cameron’s Story
• 7: GCSD Update on COVID-19: April 7, 2020

March 2020

• 31: Update on Special Education Services During Continued School Closure: March 31, 2020
• 31: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 31, 2020
• 27: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 27, 2020
• 27: School Board considers additional reductions for the 2020-2021 spending plan in light of deteriorating fiscal conditions for New York State
• 25: Childcare for Capital Region Families
• 23: GCSD delivers free breakfast and lunch for students in need during school closure
• 23: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 23, 2020
• 23: A message from the Albany County Executive Office
• 20: Preschool special education services during closure
• 18: Technology repairs and support for students
• 18: GCSD social and emotional resources during school closure
• 16: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 16, 2020
• 16: GCSD home learning during school closure
• 15: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 15, 2020
• 15: Message from the Albany County Department of Health, March 15, 2020
• 13: GCSD Update on COVID-19: 6 p.m., March 13, 2020
• 13: GCSD Update on COVID-19: 12:30 p.m., March 13, 2020
• 12: GCSD Update on COVID-19: 6 p.m. March 12, 2020
• 12: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 12, 2020
• 9: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 9, 2020
• 6: GCSD Update on COVID-19: March 6, 2020
• 4: GCSD Trisha McLean recognized as a NewsChannel 13’s “Top Teacher”

February 2020

• 28: GCSD Update on COVID-19: Feb. 28, 2020
• 19: 2020 Water Testing in GCSD Schools
• 13: 2020-21 Student Calendar
• 9: GCSD mourns loss of longtime teacher
• 6: Planning for high school – Important info for grade 8 families

January 2020

• 28: Course recommendations are posted in eSchoolData
• 9: GCSD Employee Recognition Award

November 2019

• 15: School Start Times Task Force update
• 8: Bus Driver position, continuous recruitment – more information

October 2019

• 31: Technology Education Curriculum – Grade 8
• 31: Technology Education Curriculum – Grade 7
• 31: Technology Education Curriculum – Grade 6
• 31: Physical Education Curriculum – High School
• 29: Sneaker drive to benefit inclusive playground at Westmere
• 24: Custodial position, continuous recruitment – more information
• 22: Did you know?: GCSD investigating school start times
• 22: First Quarter newsletter now available
• 22: Continuous Recruitment – Teaching Assistants
• 17: Technology Education
• 17: Technology Curriculum – High School
• 17: Technology Education Curriculum – Grades 6-8
• 17: Health Curriculum – High School
• 17: Music Curriculum – High School
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grades 6-8
• 17: Music Curriculum – Grades K-5
• 17: World Languages and Cultures Curriculum – Grades 6-8
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – High School
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 8
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grades 7-8
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 6
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 5
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 4
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 3
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 2
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Grade 1
• 17: Social Studies Curriculum – Kindergarten
• 17: Science Curriculum – High School
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 8
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 7
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 6
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 5
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 4
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 3
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 2
• 17: Science Curriculum – Grade 1
• 17: Science Curriculum – Kindergarten
• 17: Math Curriculum – High School
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 8
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 7
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 6
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 5
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 4
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 3
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 2
• 17: Math Curriculum – Grade 1
• 17: Math Curriculum – Kindergarten
• 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – High School English Courses
• 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Grade 5
• 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Grade 4
• 17: English Language Arts Curriculum (ELA) – Grade 3
• 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Grade 2
• 17: English Language Arts Curriculum – Grade 1
• 17: English Language Arts (ELA) Curriculum – Kindergarten
• 17: Art Curriculum – High School
• 17: Art Curriculum – Grades K-5

September 2019

• 27: #LynnwoodStrong: How to talk to your child about cancer
• 19: GCSD Professional Development Plan 2019-20
• 6: Important info for parents: K-8 student attendance at sporting events
• 1: National Junior Honor Society information

August 2019

• 16: Transportation department’s use of school facilities for repair on personal vehicles 
• 6: SchoolMessenger replaces SNN for 2019-20 school year
• 5: Keeping parents and students connected with eSchoolData (replaced SchoolTool)

July 2019

• 10: Budget and Capital Project Exit Survey Report now available

June 2019

• 5: VIDEO: A Day in the Life of a Sixth-grader (for students moving up to FMS)

May 2019

• 21: 2019-20 budget approved by voters; revised capital project passed
• 18: A Message from the Superintendent
• 15: GCSD goes solar; cutting carbon footprint in half and saving taxpayers millions
• 4: VIDEO: Video series created to help new students and families discover GHS

March 2019

• 20: GCSD Board of Education adopts resolution for $30.9 million capital project
• 13: Audits
• 9: Playground Safety at Guilderland elementary schools
• 8: FMS Custodial Worker
• 4: A message from the Superintendent about online safety

February 2019

• 14: Thoughtexchange community conversation results; thank you for participating!
• 12: 2019-20 LES Parent Handbook
• 8: Grades 3-8: Please read this important information regarding upcoming NYS assessment tests

January 2019

• 31: We have an important question for you!
• 10: Vaping 101: What every parent should know

December 2018

• 14: Did you know the district has a solar farm? (Progress Update)
• 10: GCSD SST October Meeting
• 10: GCSD SST December Meeting
• 3: GCSD moves to SchoolMessenger for Emergency Notifications

November 2018

• 2: Capital Project Exit Survey Report now available

October 2018

• 16: GCSD residents vote down $42.7 million capital project
• 4: FAQ: Why is the Capital Project vote Oct. 16?

September 2018

• 11: Capital Construction Project Referendum set for Oct. 16
• 11: GCSD BOE seeking volunteers to serve on school start times task force

August 2018

• 21: STAR Program Information

July 2018

• 31: GCSD’s Engaged Learning Initiative (1:1 Chromebook model) to launch in 2018-19 school year
• 18: Annual Assessments for Home Schooling

June 2018

• 25: Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) project approved

May 2018

• 29: Welcome to the new guilderlandschools.org!
• 7: District school safety letter
• 7: Board of Education adopts $100.9 million spending plan for 2018-19

April 2018

• 15: 2018-19 Budget Document

January 2018

• 27: 2018-19 Budget Archives

December 2016

• 1: 2016 Water testing results in GCSD schools