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

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

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

Medical Supply Drive for Ukraine Organized by Builder’s Club

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

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

GD Even Stronger!

Gardner-Dickinson Family

 

Today marks the anniversary of our school’s shut down due to the COVID19 pandemic. On March 16th 2020, the decision was made to close our school and pivot to remote learning, starting on the 17th. At that time, we thought we would be out for a week or possibly two, but never imagined that we would still be battling this pandemic two years later.

And what a battle it has been on each and every one of us. A battle that has changed our lives both personally, and professionally. It has changed the way we operate as a district, our policies, procedures, instructional methodologies, and overall, the way we educate our students. The pandemic has also affected our students in numerous ways as well; physically, mentally, socially, behaviorally and academically. These are all challenges that we continue to battle each day. So much hardship and so much pain for so very long. We acknowledge the immense hardships COVID has brought us so that we can truly celebrate our accomplishments.

We must celebrate today the fact that we have been two years strong despite this pandemic which has now spanned over the 3rd school year. Unlike most other school districts, we at GD, celebrate 17 months of in-school learning 5 days per week. What an enormous undertaking!

We have become complacent and don’t see this as the massive undertaking it has certainly been, with this year even harder than last. Last year we got by with only 15 COVID cases while this year we are at 105 (50 in the 2 weeks following the holiday break). All of this without losing even a day of in-person learning! This is because of our school community’s strength, determination and continuous dedication to our children at Gardner-Dickinson. You are remarkable, thank you!

GD’s faculty and staff were given a green cupcake today for the celebration of St. Patrick’s day of course, as well as the acknowledgement that exactly one year ago we celebrated in-person learning with the same green cupcake. The only difference is that the flag on the cupcake last year read, “GD Strong” and has since been updated to reflect their incredible perseverance in 2022,

“GD Even Stronger!”

Sending you cupcake thoughts 🙂

 

 

Dr. Mary Yodis

Superintendent

Wynantskill UFSD

 

Book Fair: March 16-18

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Second grade students win contest

Dear Second Grade,

It is our pleasure to announce that you are the BIG WINNERS of our Donut Design Contest!  The Cookie Factory would like to thank you for your hard work!  You have given our Bakers so many wonderful ideas for months to come!  We know that all of your donuts will be a big hit in our shop. As a token of our appreciation, we have arranged a special surprise for both you and your teachers for all of your hard work!  Please put on your Special Baker’s Hat and get ready to board the buses!  You are going on a special field trip today to THE COOKIE FACTORY!   As always, keep up the great work with your writing! Writing is a powerful tool, and Great Writers change the world!  See you soon Second Grade!

Sincerely,

Chris Alberino
Owner-The Cookie Factory

 

Spirit Week!

Gardner-Dickinson Spirit Week!
2/14-2/18

Monday – Valentine’s Day – Show Heart!
Wear red or pink

Tuesday – 100th Day of School – Your Future is So Bright!
Wear sunglasses

Wednesday – Sports Training!
Wear your favorite team attire

Thursday – Together as a Team We Win!
Wear red, white, and blue

Friday – Go for the Gold and Cold!
Wear your winter gear and we will go outside for extra fun

 

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