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May 23, 2013

McNab Elementary news headlines

Posted 4/24/13

Academic All-Stars

Congratulations to all of the Academic All-Star students for achieving the equivalent of 90 or better in each core subject for the second trimester at McNab.

Read more and see photos here

 

Posted 3/4/13

McNab-Meco Winter Carnival

The annual McNab/Meco Winter Carnival was held on Friday, Mar.1. For highlights of this fun evening, watch the video here!

Posted 2/28/13

McNab-Meco Podcast #2

Luca DeMaio, fifth-grader in Mrs. McGrath's class, conducted this month's podcast. He conducted interviews, wrote the script, created and edited the vocal track and added the effects. Listen

Posted 2/26/13

Native American author visits fourth graders

McNab fourth graders recently visited GMS for a special presentation by Native American author, Joseph Bruchac, and his son. Students were also able to purchase autographed copies of their books.

Ipad challenge

Posted 1/24/13

Mrs. Fioretti's class created a book

"Once upon a time, the students at McNab school learned the meanings of seven new words." Read more of their story here, which they created as part of their ipad challenge.

Shriner

Posted 1/24/13

Fourth graders donate to Shriners

In the true spirit of the holiday season, instead of exchanging gifts in their classrooms, McNab fourth graders chose to donate to the Shriner's Hospital for Children. They gave a total of $300.

Posted 1/7/13

Academic All-Stars at McNab

Congratulations to the student Academic All-stars! Shown here: Luca DeMaio, Kim Hastings, Jacob Smith, Miguel Rodriguez, and Matthew Winters (5th grade). Read more

Posted 1/2/13

Teachers donate $500 to Animal Shelter

Mrs. Trojan recently presented a $500 check to the Regional Animal Shelter on behalf of the teachers of McNab. Each teacher donated $20 for dress down Fridays for this beneficiary.

Matthew Allen

Posted 11/15/12

Student Spotlight

Each month, McNab will be featuring one of its students to shine a spotlight on. This month: fifth grader Matthew Allen. Read More

Posted 8/15/12

McNab designated as a Focus School

Find out what this means and what services are available to help your children achieve. Read More    Read the letter sent home to parents

More headlines

  • Volleyball Camps will be offered this summer.
    There will be three camps to choose from and pre-registration is due by June 14. Read more here

  • The May edition of the Speech & Language Department Newsletter is available here.

  • The 2013-14 Special Edition Budget Newsletter is available for download
    Download the Budget Newsletter here (PDF document). This newsletter will be mailed to all district residents on May 15, following the Public Hearing on May 14 at 6:45 p.m. in the Board Room.

  • District will use a "snow day" on Friday, May 24
    There will be NO SCHOOL on 5/24 due to an unused snow day.

  • Congratulations to GMS seventh-grader, Jacob Albertine, who has been selected as a "People to People Student Ambassador" 

    Several fundraisers have been set up to help cover some of the expenses of travel for Jacob who has the opportunity to visit Great Britain through this program. Read more
  • April Positive Behavioral Newsletter is now available here

  • Easing the transition into middle school
    Just the word transition can evoke fear in many: Fear of the unknown, a shift, a transformation. “Any way you look at it, transition means your world is changing. And that can be scary. Especially for elementary students transitioning into middle school,” Dr. Stuetzel said. “We’re looking for ways to ease those transitions. Not only for students, but for parents as well.” . Read more

  • Gloversville School District principal search interviews set

    The Gloversville Enlarged School District has interviews scheduled for three available principal positions in the district. Read more

  • Gloversville community mourns the loss of student
    The entire Gloversville school community is deeply saddened by the loss of Johnathan Blaney, a third grade student at Boulevard, who died after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle on Monday, April 15. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Read more

  • Please note changes to Board meeting schedules and locations here

  • Respect, kindness, diversity
    These are words that students begin learning about as early as pre-kindergarten through the Character Education program in the Gloversville Enlarged Schools, but how does that help the anti-bullying efforts in the district? Read more

  • March edition of the Positive Behavioral Newsletters
    The March Positive Behavioral Newsletter is now available here

  • Parents could see a drop in grades 3-8 Math and ELA scores
    Parents and teachers should be prepared to see lower test scores on grades 3-8 state assessments in math and English language arts this year as the tests are redesigned to reflect Common Core Learning Standards. A memo from State Education Deputy Commissioner Ken Slentz says the drop in scores is expected due to the higher performance standards reflected in the tests.  Read more

  • 2013-14 Kindergarten Registration dates
    If your child will be five years old on or before Dec. 1, 2013, he/she is eligible for kindergarten beginning September 2013. Read more

  • Gloversville High and Middle School launch Parent Portal

    Parents of Gloversville High School students and Gloversville Middle School students can now sign up to view their child's attendance record, grading information and schedule, on-line through the Parent Access Portal. *Please note that this service is only available to parents and/or legal guardians of high school or middle school students. Read more

  • What the GEA really means for our schools
    Have you been hearing about the Gap Elimination Adjustment, or GEA, but are not really sure what it is and how it's impacting school districts? You are not alone. » READ MORE AND WATCH VIDEO

  • Speech and Language Department Newsletter

    The March edition of the Speech & Language Department Newsletter is now available here.
  • BOE approves 2013-14 calendar during January meeting.  View it here.

  • Why re-taking the Regents might be in your child’s best interest.
    “If your child scores below the APM, and plans on attending college upon graduation, it is the district’s recommendation that they retake the exam,” said Rich Demallie, GHS Principal.  Read more

  • District participated in safety training

    Friday, Jan. 18, the Gloversville School District staff was joined by Johnstown and Wheelerville school districts for a safety training conducted by the NYS Department of Homeland Security. Read more
  • GESD now accepting Universal Pre-K applications

    Applications for the 2013-14 UPK program are being accepted for children who were 4 years old either on or before Dec. 1, 2013. The program is offered at Meco and Boulevard Elementary Schools and is open to all district families. Half day sessions (morning or afternoon) with meals provided. Contact Melissa Vacula at 775-5740 ext. 4056 for an application.
  • Notice to the taxpayers of the Gloversville Enlarged School District

    The New York State Education Department has approved the hiring of Helen Stuetzel under Section 211 of the Retirement and Social Security Law and article 80-5.5 of the Commissioners Regulations. She has been approved for service as the Middle School Principal from October 31, 2012 through June 30, 2013. She will receive $350.00/day and has the right to receive a pension while so employed. More information can be found at www.highered.nysed.gov.
  • GMS offering a free After-School Program

    In ongoing efforts to provide parents with safe after-school environments, Gloversville Middle School is now offering an after-school program free of charge. The Advantage After-School Program will be held Monday through Friday from 2:30-5:30 p.m. each day school is in session. Full story
  • BOE meetings to change locations

    The GESD Board of Education will now hold their monthly meetings in each school building on a rotating schedule. Read more
  • School board approves the addition of a student representative

    A Gloversville High School student representative will soon be sitting at the table along with Board of Education members during their monthly meetings. Members of the Gloversville Board of Education (BOE) unanimously approved the addition of a student representative to the board during the Dec. 10 meeting. Read more
  • Meal pre-payment system changing to mySchoolBucks.com

    The district's online pre-payment system for school meals, MyNutrikids.com, was recently purchased by another company and has been changed to mySchoolBucks.com. Read more

  • GESD School Support Services newsletters

    The GESD Speech and Language Department has released the January Newsletter. Read it here. The Nov/Dec issue of the Positive Behavioral Support Newsletter can be found here.
  • District APPR Plan Approved by NYSED

    The Gloversville Enlarged School District is one of a handful in the area to have its plan for teacher and principal evaluation (APPR) approved by the state. Read More
  • Congratulations to GHS Senior Athletes

    Michael Murray was selected to participate in the Section 2 All-Star Football Game. John Knox and Alex Gifford both finished 9th and 11th respectively out of 161 runners in the Cross Country Sectionals. Read more
  • Gloversville web site wins state award

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  • District to focus on graduation rate

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  • Cracking down on concussion management

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  • Stay informed

    with Gloversville's SNN and Facebook page Read more
  • Anti-bullying law enhances district's efforts

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  • New grading policy in place for 2012-13 school year

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  • State designates GESD as Focus District

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  • New central registrar

    streamlines Gloversville student registration process Read more
  • Changes made to Academic Ineligibility Policy:

    Policy now includes all school sponsored events, not just athletics. Read more
  • New opportunities on the horizon for students with disabilities at GESD

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