Giffen Memorial Elementary School News

Two students sit on the floor with their laptops and program small robots

We are computer programmers!

December 10, 2024

It’s Computer Science Education Week, and Giffen Memorial Elementary School third...

Volunteer hands a brownie to guest at Giffen Harvest Fest

Feasting at Harvest Fest

November 25, 2024

The Giffen Memorial Elementary School community gathered Friday night for fall food and...

Dancer strikes a pose onstage

The Gatorettes were working it well into the evening on Tuesday as they rehearsed the d...

Elementary student working on a pumpkin project

Halloween is almost here, and we would like to share a reminder regarding costumes at s...

Adults dressed as sea creatures give candy to a student in a Sonic Halloween costume

STEM fun at trunk-or-treat

October 25, 2024

It wasn’t all costumes and candy (although there was plenty of both!) on Thursday...

Eight people and Rep. Tonko sit at tables arranged in a "u" shape

U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko held a roundtable conversation about air quality in school buildin...

Michelle Graham posing for a photo with a student

Visit our Facebook page to take a look at a typical day of learning in Michelle Graham&...

Giffen staff posing for a group photo while wearing pink in honor of Wendy Hayes

Remembering Wendy Hayes

October 18, 2024

Today we celebrated the memory of our beloved colleague Wendy Hayes, who dedicated her ...

students in lunch line review milk display

This school year, the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is taking part in a federal progra...

Principal Newman high-fives a student during Monday's 'clap in'

'Clapping in' a new week

September 17, 2024

What a way to start the week! Students marched through a cheering corridor of staff, el...

Two students smiling and posing for a picture

Visit our Facebook page to take a look at a few photos from our first day back here at ...

Family posing for a photo at Giffen's block party

We Are Giffen Block Party 2024

September 5, 2024

A huge thank you to all the families, staff and community partners who made our "W...

Five teachers work on their laptops and are assisted by two tech coaches

It’s summer, but not everyone is on vacation. District teachers looking to push t...

Health info for next year

Summer is a good time to schedule your child for their required health examination...

Five students dance and sing a rhyming game

Take a look at a day in the life of elementary summer school, where on Thursday student...