Giffen Memorial Elementary School News

When bad weather hits, New York school districts once again have the option to hold eit...

Read Article Wintry weather reminders

Read Article Holiday Spa Day coming!

While COVID-19 remains with us and illnesses such as flu and RSV are on the rise, the C...

Read Article Be smart and stay healthy for the new year!

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· was notified of 30 new confirmed cases of COVID...

Read Article Nov. 17-30 COVID-19 cases

Read Article 'Capital Education' fall newsletter

Thanks to everyone who helped make our fifth annual Employee Recognition Celebrati...

Read Article Employee Recognition Celebration 2022

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· was notified of 23 new confirmed cases of COVID...

Read Article Nov. 3-16 COVID-19 cases

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ·â€™s Internet connection remains available&n...

Read Article District Internet update

In a record-breaking outpouring of community support, more than 1,500 brand-new new win...

Read Article Our community comes through!

The test for the monkeypox virus conducted earlier this week on a member of the Sherida...

Read Article Monkeypox test result negative

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· is providing a health update regarding the monkeypox...

Read Article Monkeypox virus update

Visit our Facebook page to take a look at a typical day of learning in Kim Cirigliano&r...

Read Article A Day in the Life: Kim Cirigliano’s first grade

Read Article Fall issue of 'Gator Gazette' is here

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· was notified of 26 new confirmed cases of ...

Read Article Oct. 20-26 COVID-19 cases

As we enjoy the Halloween season, we would like to share the following guidelines regar...

Read Article School guidelines for Halloween costumes

Giffen Memorial Elementary School students joyfully got their hands dirty doing cool fa...

Read Article STEM Harvest Fest a blast!

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· winter concert season kicks off Nov. 9 at Albany Hig...

Read Article Concert season opens Nov. 9

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· was notified of 38 new confirmed cases of COVID...

Read Article Oct. 6-19 COVID-19 cases

¹ú²ú¾«Æ· Board of Education President Vickie Smith announced Tues...

Read Article Superintendent to step down in January

October is National LGBT History Month, and the ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· is proud...

Read Article Celebrating LGBT History Month

October is National Principals Month, a chance for us to thank our building leaders for...

Read Article Celebrating our principals during October

The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· was notified of 28 new confirmed case...

Read Article Sept. 29-Oct. 5 COVID-19 cases

A reminder that all ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· schools and offices will be closed t...

Read Article School schedule reminders

Giffen Gators sure love their PTA! And they roared their enthusiasm Friday at their ann...

Read Article Parade encourages PTA sign-ups

Giffen Memorial Elementary School celebrated the parents, guardians, family members and...

Read Article Celebrating the special adults in our students' lives