Thomas F. Perillo
Superintendent
11 Liberty Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Tel: (518) 843-3180
Fax: (518) 842-0012
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ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Check Out Superintendent's Corner for the latest messages from Mr. Perillo.

    For H1N1 Info Click Here

    For important information about helping child care and early childhood programs respond to influenza Click Here

    For Information on the 403(b) Universal Availability Notice Click Here.

    The Greater Amsterdam School District is seeking realtor proposals for the sale of school district property. For more information, please contact Superintendent Thomas F. Perillo, 11 Liberty St., Amsterdam, NY 12010.

    Fundraisers underway for the 2010 Senior Class After Ball Click Here.

NEWS HEADLINES*

TOO BUSY TO COOK?

Order by Thursday, March 4th

(Pick up orders at AHS on Wednesday, March 10th)

 Here’s some GOOD NEWS! The AHS Class of 2010 is raising money by selling Pasta To Go! from La Cucina Di Parillo. Click Here For More Info.

 

Pancake Breakfast

There will be a Buffet Breakfast serving Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Home-Fries, Orange Juice and Coffee on February 28, 2010 at 9am till 12 Noon at the Crystal Ristorante to benefit the AHS Class of 2010 After Ball. It is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for children under 12.

Caps and Gowns

A representative from the Herff Jones Company will be at Amsterdam High School on Wednesday, February 3 and Thursday, February 4 at 8:00 a.m.to measure seniors for their cap and gown.

It is important that your child is measured at this time.  Late orders are subject to special handling fees and sometimes express shipping charges.  Your child may get measured during their lunch period and/or study hall.

The cost of the cap and gown is $28.00.  It is preferred that students pay by check payable to Amsterdam High School.

If you have any questions about the caps and gowns, please contact the main office at Amsterdam High School at 843-4932.

Public Hearing For Sale of 300 Guy Park Ave.

There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 26th, 2010 at 6:30pm at the Central Administration Building to discuss the sale of 300 Guy Park Avenue.

The actual vote for the proposition will be held on Tuesday, February 9th, 2010 between the hours 12:00 noon and 9:00 PM.

All designations of proposed inspectors of election shall be filed not later than January 20th, 2010.

 

For a complete list of Polling stations please CLICK HERE.

AHS Volleyball NYS Scholar Athlete Award

The AHS  Varsity Girls Volleyball Team has placed 1st in Section Two for the New York State Scholar-Athlete Team Award. The team is being recognized by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association for having a team average of 90 or above.   The Lady Rams had an average of 95.976, the highest in Section 2 and 15th in the state (out of 286). Each member of the Scholar-Athlete Team will receive a commemorative pin for their honor. 

  

    The Scholar-Athlete team members are:  Paige Archinal, Brandie Kreisel, Sarah Johnson, Bayley Archinal, Erica Tuttle, Alexandra Catena, Tina Francisco, Amanda Aurrichio, Midori Marsh, and Carly Bramer. The team is proudly coached by Christine Sherlock.

 

H1N1 Information

Two PDFs are available with information about H1N1

H1N1 Flyer

Basic Steps

Basic Steps in Español

 

 

Update regarding Flu Like Symptoms

Please Click Here

Supplemental Educational Services

Under the No Child Left Behind Act, the district is offering Supplemental Educational Services to Children at McNulty and Tecler who are eligible for Free or Reduced lunch.

For more information, Click Here. ( Español )

For a list of State approved providers go to http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/nclb/ses/ApprovedProviders/LocationList.html#Motgomery

 

Walter Elwood Museum Fall Classes

Click Here to view information on Fall Classes at the Walter Elwood Museum.

Congratulations

Congratulations to Amsterdam High School Select Choir students Sarah Bellardini and Andrew Lasher for being selected to sing with the Empire State Youth Chorale. They will be performing the the Empire State Youth Orchestra at Proctor's Theatre in early December. This group performs as part of Channel 6 Melodies of Christmas Concerts. Their concert will be shown on Channel 6 TV on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Proceeds from these performances go to the Childhood Cancer Center at Albany Medical Center.

Back To School Supplement

NYS just announced that it will provide a "Back-to-School Supplement" to families who received temporary assistance (TA) or food stamps (FS) in July 2009.  This supplement is a one-time payment of $200 per child (age 3 to 17) to help with back-to-school costs.  For more information on this supplement please see the following link:

http://www.otda.state.ny.us/main/news/2009/2009-08-11.asp

 

Elementary- and Intermediate-Level Testing Schedule for the 2009–2010

2009–10 School Year

Test

Administration Dates

Make-up Dates*

Scoring Dates

Final Dates to Submit Answer Sheets to Scanning Centers

NYS Alternate Assessment (NYSAA)

Monday, October 5 –Friday, February 12

Not Applicable

Monday, March 15 –Thursday, May 6

Thursday, May 6

Grade 5 Social Studies

Monday, November 16 –Tuesday, November 17

Tuesday, Nov. 17 –Thursday, Nov. 19

Scoring may start immediately following administration

Thursday, Dec. 3

NYSESLAT: Speaking

Wednesday, April 14 –Tuesday, May 25

Not Applicable

Speaking is scored as it is administered.

Thursday, June 3

Grades 3–8 English Language Arts

Monday, April 26 –Wednesday, April 28

Tuesday, April 27 – Wednesday, May 5

Friday, April 30 – Thursday, May 13

Thursday, May 13

Grades 3–8 Mathematics§

Wednesday, May 5– Friday, May 7

Thursday, May 6 –Friday, May 14

Tuesday, May 11 – Thursday, May 20

Thursday, May 20

NYSESLAT: Listening, Reading, Writing

Monday, May 17 –Tuesday, May 25

Tuesday, May 18 –Tuesday, May 25

Wednesday, May 26 – Thursday, June 3

Thursday, June 3

Grade 4 Science Performance Test

Monday, May 24 –Thursday, June 3

Tuesday, May 25 – Thursday, June 3

Scoring may start immediately following administration

Thursday, June 17

Grade 8 Science Performance Test

Monday, May 24 –Thursday, June 3

Tuesday, May 25 – Thursday, June 3

Scoring may start immediately following administration

Thursday, June 17

Grade 4 Science Written

Monday, June 7

Tuesday, June 8 –Wednesday, June 9

Following administration, but no later than Thursday, June 17

Thursday, June 17

Grade 8 Science Written

Monday, June 7

Tuesday, June 8 –Wednesday, June 9

Following administration, but no later than Thursday, June 17

Thursday, June 17

Grade 8

Social Studies

Monday, June 14 –Tuesday, June 15

Tuesday, June 15 –Thursday, June 17

Following administration, but no later than Thursday, June 24

Thursday, June 24

Also the Grades 3-8 Mathematics Testing Program Guidance, September-April/May-June is located here -> http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/osa/mathei/2010/3-8math2010.pdf

  

 

Notice to the Greater Amsterdam School Taxpayers

The 2009/2010 Tax bills have been printed and mailed with the incorrect
“Due Without Penalty Date”
The amount of taxes due on your bill is correct for the 2009/2010 tax year.
___________________________________________________________________
The following are the correct due dates by installment:
Installment #1 Due without penalty August 14, 2009
Installment #2 Due without penalty October 31, 2009
Installment #3 Due without penalty February 1, 2010
Installment #4 Due without penalty April 30, 2010
___________________________________________________________________
Please contact the tax department with any questions at 518-843-5693.


How secure do our public schools need to be?

Students from Amsterdam High School in Montgomery County, NY, will be discussing school security procedures and their effectiveness with Ted Cook, Director of Safe School and Violence Prevention, City School District of Albany, NY; and NYS Trooper Alexander Johnstone, School Resource Officer for Sharon Springs and Duanesburg School Districts. This will air Thursday, July 16, 2009 at 1-2pm. You may listen in real-time at www.wamc.org.

It will be moderated by WAMC’s David Guistina.

 

GASD policy on the use of district facilities

Greater Amsterdam School District buildings and grounds may be used for a variety of public purposes when school is not in session. However, per state law, the district has adopted regulations governing the use of the buildings and grounds. To view the policy, click here.

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Amsterdam Rams Sports

Helpful links for Parents

  • The Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York provides free assistance to families that would like to know if they qualify for the federal Food Stamp Program. For more information, click here.

  • USA Today news paper article: Active students learn more (read the story)

  • Guide to the Toolkit for Hispanic Families (English or en español)

  • Learn about college financial aid for Hispanic students here.

  • Help your child become a stronger reader (Reading Rockets or en español.)

  • Learn more about No Child Left Behind (English or en espanol.)

  • Get the latest on middle school education here.

  • For Information and resources to help you connect with you kids about education, technology, health, family and fun, click here.

  • U.S. Dept. of Education's website for guides, publications, information and news for students and parents. (en español)

  • Safeguard your teen in cyberspace, visit safeteens.com.

  • Parents in New York have the right to be notified of the addresses of the most serious sex offenders. Any adult can call the state Sex Offender Registry Information Line at 800-262-3257 or view the list online (go to sex offender registry web site)

 
   
 

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