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Family Night Out at Grafton Lakes State Park on April 29th! Please RSVP by 4/22

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Wynantskill PTA is excited to present Family Night Out at Grafton Lakes State Park!

Join fellow students, friends, and families as you enjoy an educational program with a special hike led by an
Environmental Educator, then finish up your evening at a toasty campfire complete with delicious s’mores!

Come on out and explore what nature has to offer at our “close-to-home” New York State Park (which we will have to ourselves for an evening!)

Friday, April 29th (Rain date-Friday May 13th)

Please Arrive by 6:15pm (meet at Welcome Center)

Hikes begin promptly at 6:30-7:30pm

Campfire w/ s’mores 7:30-8:30pm

Please contact jenniebrown4pta@yahoo.com to RSVP or with any questions!
Please RSVP no later than 4/22.

 

254 Grafton Lakes State Park Way, Grafton, NY, 12082

 

 

 

Positive COVID Case at Wynantskill UFSD

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Dear Families,

The Wynantskill UFSD learned this week of 1 positive Covid-19 case, an elementary student. Please monitor your children for any symptoms of COVID-19 and report any absences and positive COVID-19 test results to our school nurse Tricia Gibbs at 518-283-4600.

As a reminder, the school district has moved to a weekly notification email to parents and guardians (rather than sending emails as cases happen. Families of children identified as a close contact at school will continue to receive a phone call from school personnel, consistent with what we have done throughout the pandemic.

Thank you all for your continued support and ongoing efforts to keep Wynantskill UFSD safe and healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mary Yodis
Wynantskill UFSD Superintendent

Parent Orientation Night for Pre-K and Kindergarten on April 6th

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Please join us for our in house Pre-K and Kindergarten Parent Orientations on Wednesday, April 6, 2022!

  • Pre-K orientation will be from 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
  • Kindergarten orientation will be from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Prospective families and families that have already registered a student are welcome to attend.

During orientation, families will be able to meet the teachers and the principal, view an informative presentation and participate in a Q&A session.

2022 Pre K Parent Orientation

2022 Kindergarten Parent Orientation

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Calling All Scientists! 14 Spots Left for Science Club

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The Wynantskill PTA is proud to bring back Science Club!

Open to Grades 2-6, Science Club will meet on Thursday afternoons from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Gardner Dickinson starting on April 28th. Educators from the Children’s Museum at Saratoga will host the Science Club.

Space is limited to 60 students, and there are 14 spots left!

The cost of Science Club is $30 per student. Scholarships are available; please contact Ms. Cornell if interested.

To register, please return the registration form with a check made payable to Wynantskill PTA for $30 by April 18th.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa at lisa.sternbergwilliams@gmail.com.

Science Club Registration Form

An Important Message From Superintendent Yodis

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Dear Staff and Families:

I write to inform you that a school district employee was arrested by the North Greenbush Police today. The arrest stems from an investigation into an allegation of the unauthorized use of the school district’s fuel depot.

The school district is working closely with the North Greenbush Police Department and will continue to do so, throughout this investigation. The staff member has been placed on administrative leave.

Please note that this matter did not threaten the safety and security of our students.

At this time, we are unable to comment any further as this is now a criminal investigation.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mary Yodis
Superintendent

Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine Organized by Builder’s Club

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Dear Gardner Dickinson families,

The Gardner Dickinson Builder’s Club is organizing a medical supply drive to assist the Ukrainians in their fight to save their country.  We have reached out to one of our very own Ukrainian families, here at GD, to see what their local Ukrainian organization is collecting so we can assist in their efforts.

Medical supplies are in high demand across Ukraine due to the ongoing war and humanitarian crisis. We are calling on Gardner Dickinson families to assist with this urgent need for supplies.  Over the course of the next few weeks we are asking families to donate the following items:

 

First Aid Kits

Betadine

Medical Safety Pins

Gloves non-sterile (without powder)

Anti burn hydrogel

Burn Bandages

Sterile Bandages

Occlusive Tape

Elastic Bandages

Soft Gauze

 

Thank you so much for your much needed support and donations.  Please send in donations to your child’s classroom and Builder’s Club will collect them daily. We will collect donations until April 15th. Our thoughts and well wishes go out to these families affected during this time.  

 

Sincerely,        

Mrs. Mitchell and the Builder’s Club

NYS ELA assessments for Grades 3-8 on March 29th & 30th

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March 18th, 2022

Gardner-Dickinson Families,

Students in Grades 3-8 will be taking NYS ELA assessments on Tuesday, March 29th and Wednesday March 30th, with make ups on Thursday, March 31st.

Tips for testing:
Get a full night’s rest before testing
Eat a healthy breakfast the morning of
Have a relaxing night before testing

Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Sincerely,

Suzann Cornell
Gardner-Dickinson Principal
scornell@wynantskillufsd.org
518-283-4600 x 0

Grades 7 and 8: After School Tutoring Now Available!

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March 18, 2022

Dear Parents,

We are excited to announce that we are able to offer an opportunity for after school tutoring for students in grade 7 and 8. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30-3:30. We will have a bus and transportation home will be provided, if needed.

Please contact your child’s teacher and/or Mrs. Murphy amurphy@wynantskillufsd.org if you are interested in having your child participate. If your child has been recommended for tutoring by one of the middle school teachers, you will receive a separate letter from us.

Thank you,

Suzann Cornell
Principal of Gardner Dickinson

Positive COVID Cases at Wynantskill UFSD

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Dear Families,

The Wynantskill UFSD learned this week of 3 positive Covid-19 cases, all elementary students. Please monitor your children for any symptoms of COVID-19 and report any absences and positive COVID-19 test results to our school nurse Tricia Gibbs at 518-283-4600.

As a reminder, the school district has moved to a weekly notification email to parents and guardians (rather than sending emails as cases happen. Families of children identified as a close contact at school will continue to receive a phone call from school personnel, consistent with what we have done throughout the pandemic.

Thank you all for your continued support and ongoing efforts to keep Wynantskill UFSD safe and healthy. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Dr. Mary Yodis
Wynantskill UFSD Superintendent