Grand Island Central School District 2020-21 Calendar & Community Notifications www.grandislandschools.org |Kaegebein Show Choir | Sophia Heffley, Grade 9 |Huth Welcoming by VCMS Students VCMS DECA Mini-Regionals | |GIHS Musical Academic Excellence Personal Growth Social Responsibility |Sidway Valentines for Vets Welcome to the Grand Island Central School District Dear Grand Island School-Community, Welcome to the 2020-21 school year. This publication includes 2020-21 School Hours for Students VCMS GIHS Huth/Kaegebein Sidway other information. Please note that events may change as a result ofdistrict the ongoing and building COVID-19 events, situation. as well I as encourage annual notifications you to visit andthe 7:05 a.m. Buses Drop Off 7:48 a.m. Buses Drop Off 8:28 a.m. Buses Drop Off 9:05 a.m. Buses Drop Off district website at www.grandislandschools.org for the latest 7:15 a.m. School Begins 7:58 a.m. School Begins 8:43 a.m. School Begins 9:25 a.m. School Begins information. 1:35 p.m. Buses Depart 2:26 p.m. Buses Depart 3:06 p.m. Buses Depart 3:45 p.m. Buses Depart For our reopening plan, we employed a multi-layered process Please note that the actual schedule may be revised by no more than 5 minutes either way after the start of school that included over 100 stakeholders, working in teams to make once the bus patterns are established. sure our plans are comprehensive and minimize health risks to students, staff and families. Our committees included students, parents, community leaders, teachers, staff, administrators and Board of Education members. These stakeholders met to discuss Our Points of Pride GICSD Telephone the safest way to reopen our schools. Our plan includes three instructional scenarios; fully on campus, stakeholders within the district as we build the foundation of a Directory hybrid and fully off-campus. It is important to know that the • EngMasteraged Plan. in a five-year Strategic Plan initiative involving all Grand Island Central School District 1100 Ransom Road, Grand Island, NY 14072 reopening plan is a work in progress. We will continue to engage • Caring, supportive faculty and staff focused on student success. our stakeholders and committees to improve upon our plans. District Phone: 773-8800 • Outstanding athletic program with a rich history and tradition We recognize the importance of building a strong bridge between of success within the Niagara Frontier League and New York Central Office Departments home and school. The involvement of parents inside and outside State Section VI athletics. ...................... 773-8801 the classroom has positive effects on student learning. The more Athletics .............................................................. 773-8812 we can make our community aware of all the wonderful activities • Named a Best Community for Music Education for nine Office of the Superintendent our dedicated staff and students are involved in, the more we help consecutive years. ................................................. 773-8805 create an atmosphere of extended learning opportunities. Community Education .................................. 773-8864 • Robust curriculum that provides a variety of learning Business Office Curriculum ......................................................... 773-8818 I look forward to the school year and wish all families a great year. experiences for students. Human Resources ........................................... 773-8822 Sincerely, • District-wide PBIS character education that emphasizes Facilities Use ..................................................... 773-8800 responsibility, respect and safety. Brian Graham, Ed.D. Food Service ...................................................... 773-8885 Superintendent • Extended learning experiences through clubs and activities. Special Education ............................................ 773-8815 Email: [email protected] • Dedicated registered nurse in every building. Student Registration ...................................... 773-8800 Phone: 773-8801 Transportation ................................................. 773-8890 Follow me on Twitter @BrianSGraham Follow the District on Twitter @GrandIslandCSD VISIT THE DISTRICT WEBSITE, WWW.GRANDISLANDSCHOOLS.ORG, TO STAY AWARE OF EVENTS AND NEWS FROM THE BUILDINGS AND THE GRAND ISLAND BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETINGS. A COMPLETE LIST OF ANNUAL NOTIFICATIONS IS AVAILABLE UNDER THE COMMUNITY TAB OF THE DISTRICT WEBSITE. Grand Island High School Veronica E. Connor William Kaegebein Huth Road Charlotte Sidway Grades 9-12 Middle School Elementary School Elementary School Elementary School 1100 Ransom Road Grades 2-5 Grades 2-5 Early Childhood Center Grand Island, NY 14072 1100 Ransom Road 1690 Love Road, Grades K-1 GrandGrades Island, 6-8 NY 14072 Grand Island, NY 14072 Michael Lauria, Principal Grand Island, NY 14072 2451 Baseline Road 1773 Huth Road John Fitzpatrick, Principal Felicia Pallaci, Principal Grand Island, NY 14072 Hillary Kretz-Harvey, Assistant Maxwell Pikula, Principal Principal Adam Buffomante, Assistant Denise Dunbar, Principal Principal Karen Surdyke, Assistant Principal Main Office, 773-8840 Main Office, 773-8850 Main Office, 773-8870 Nurse’sPoints of Office, Pride 404-1606 Nurse’sPoints of Office, Pride 404-1706 Attendance / Guidance Office, • Ten raised beds and a Pollinator • National PTA School of Points of Pride Attendance Office, 404-1303 Nurse’s Office, 404-1504 773-8837, 773-8844 Garden in courtyard Excellence • Every classroom uses the Main Office, 773-8820 Main Office, 773-8830 • STEAM Room for classes and • Award winning faculty workshop model for Reading and Nurse’sPoints of Office, Pride 773-8827 Points of Pride Writing. Nurse’s Office, 773-8838 presentations • Afterschool activities • Rigorous academic program • Every classroom spends 2.5 • WEB (“Where Everybody • Collaboration with Buffalo State with options for honors, • One-to-one technology hours per day immersed in Belongs”) is a transition program on math and science evening advanced placement, and other that helps 6th grade students • Touch TVs/Smart Boards in literacy workshops. coursework through colleges and • Rise and Shine and Read feel comfortable in middle every teaching space • Weekly, the Tinker Space is universities including Niagara, school. Built on the belief that • Math and Reading Game Night used to build, explore and work Syracuse, and Erie Community • Whole-School Field Day students can help students collaboratively on STEM projects. College. succeed through positive role • Video streaming of morning • Multiple enrichment assemblies announcements Coding is introduced. • The National Academy throughout the year • Viking Values, PBIS character Foundation (NAF) is offered graders as mentors and WEB • Heart Healthy Night • Strong music program education programs through the business department Leaders.models, the program trains 8th • One-to-one technology • Well-attended PTA fundraisers to couple our rich course • Our FACS (Family and • Broad immersion in daily • Award-winning music program offerings with a professional Consumer Science) program literacy-based activities network of NAF alumni and has transitioned into Career • Touch TVs/Smart Boards in • Gym, art, music every week and Technical Education, every classroom through mentorship, online • Grade level music performances primarily focused on a business • School musical and class plays networking,business/finance and individualized professions curriculum. • One computer lab internship opportunities. • Art and Chamber Music Evening • Our faculty and staff are • Smartboard/Touch TV in every • GIHS art club collaboration committed to providing engaging classroom with the Town Recreation instruction that is focused on • enVisions math program aligned Department. learning in a safe environment with the NYS Next Generation where everybody matters. • Award-winning DECA business Learning Standards club. Collaboration, critical thinking, teamwork and problem solving • • Travel abroad opportunities are woven into the curriculum. classrooms through the language program. Several flexible seating Register for the Parent Portal Parent Portal is a web-based tool that provides parents/guardians access to timely and secure information about their child’s academic progress and school records. The Parent Portal is open for parents of middle and high school students. For instructions, visit the district website or scan this QR code. Scan Me Student Registration We welcome all new students to the District. Our District uses a central registration system that starts with completing www.grandislandschools.org. the Registration Enrollment Packet, available in print at the District Office, 1100 Ransom Road, or online at documents listed in the enrollment packet. Registration is by appointment only. After registration is completed at Please call 773-8800 (ext.0) to set up an appointment to register your child. You must bring all of the required Leah Dylag, Grade 9 SchoolDistrict Office, please Meal call the buildingProgram your child will attend to schedule an appointment for enrollment. Nutritious meals for breakfast and lunch are available to all students at all buildings. Sidway - Breakfast $1.50, Lunch $2.50 Kaegebein - Breakfast $1.50, Lunch $2.75 Huth Road - Breakfast $1.50, Lunch $2.75 Veronica E. Connor MS - Breakfast $1.50, Lunch $3 Beginning July 1, 2019, students approved for reduced-price meals will receive breakfast and lunch at no charge. Free Grand Island HS - Breakfast $1.50; Lunch $3 and