Superintendent Thomas Reardon and Principal Mary Yodis with check for school

Reminder About School Bucks Program

Superintendent Thomas Reardon and Principal Mary Yodis with check for school

The Wynantskill PTA would like to remind parents to turn in holidays receipts from Colonie Center to help Gardner-Dickinson in the School Bucks competition.

“Are you all finished with those holiday receipts from Colonie Center? Don’t forget to turn original receipts dated within 60 days to the Main Office or drop them off at the mall as soon as possible so GD can earn School Bucks points.  Only the top 10 schools win money at the end of the contest, and we are currently in 12th place. Thanks!” said organizer Erica Quinn.

The Wynantskill PTA has again entered Gardner-Dickinson in the Colonie Center School Bucks competition for a chance to win up to $8,000 for the school.

Just turn in Colonie Center shopping receipts from any store to the Colonie Center Service Desk (located on lower level near Five Guys restaurant) within 60 days of purchase to help Gardner-Dickinson earn points. Regal Cinemas, Whole Foods, restaurants, and food court receipts also count. Only original store receipts are accepted.

You may also drop off receipts at Gardner-Dickinson’s Main Office in an envelope marked “PTA – Colonie Center School Bucks”. Please note receipts submitted at school will not be returned. Emailed receipts or copies can not be accepted.

Gardner-Dickinson will earn one School Bucks for for every dollar shown. At the end of the year, Colonie Center will give cash prizes to the top 10 schools valued at $500 to $8,000.

“Last year, GD came in 8th place and won $1,000,” said organizer Erica Quinn. “Let’s try to do even better this year!”

More info.

Please email Erica Quinn with any questions.

Dr. Thomas Reardon, Dominic Dinardo and Dr. Mary Yodis

Dominic Dinardo Wins Spelling Bee

Dr. Thomas Reardon, Dominic Dinardo and Dr. Mary Yodis

Congratulations to 5th grader Dominic Dinardo who won the Gr. 4-8 Spelling Bee on Jan. 8

He will represent Gardner-Dickinson at the Capital Region Spelling Bee on Feb. 7 at Proctors Theatre.

Students with Hat and Mitten Tree

Students Organize Hat & Mitten Donations

Hat and Mitten Tree Area children in need are receiving new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves this holiday season thanks to Gardner-Dickinson students.

The Builder’s Club created a Hat and Mitten Tree in the school lobby to encourage donations which were brought to Hope 7 Community Center in Troy.

Great job!

Main Street in Legos

Gr. 2 Recreates Main Street for Social Studies Unit

Second graders created Wynantskill’s Main Avenue in Legos to complete a Social Studies unit.

To learn about rural, urban and suburban communities, students visited Ellms Family Farm, joined the Rensselaer County Historical Society for a walking tour of Troy, and worked together to create Main Avenue.

“The children were totally immersed in this project for two weeks. They did a great job researching each location to place it correctly on the display,” said Teacher Gina Mahoney.

Family at Veterans Day Celebration

Veterans Honored at Annual Celebration

Family at Veterans Day Celebration

The community’s veterans were honored at the annual Veterans Day Celebration on Nov. 9, where students performed music and shared why they are proud of those who serve.

Guests then enjoyed a breakfast with their families.

Thank you for visiting today and most importantly, thank you for your service!

More photos.

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