Giffen Memorial Elementary School News

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The following message is from Cecily Wilson-Turner, Ed.D., assistant superintendent for...

A Giffen Elementary student gives the thumbs-up sign after sampling macaroni and cheese for a fundraiser.

And the winner of Giffen Memorial Elementary School's first ever mac and cheese con...

Isaac Allen and Ayub Degi pose after placing first and second, respectively, in the district spelling bee.

Isaac Allen’s spelling ability is out of this G-A-L-A-X-Y. That’s the wo...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

Welcome to 2020!

January 2, 2020

Welcome to the year 2020!   We look forward to continuing our work on equity in...

Student reading a book with Ms. Crisorio.

Visit our district Facebook page to take a look at a typical day of learning in Emily C...

Two students posing for a picture with their teacher.

Happy Holidays!

December 20, 2019

Happy Holidays from all of us here at the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú! What&#39...

Girl writing on paper in front of a toy goalpost

You probably wouldn’t think of math if you heard the words “division draft....

Two students laughing and smiling as they work on an assignment.

Survey deadline extended!

December 18, 2019

As the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú continues to work through the review process that...

Our parents are so talented!

December 13, 2019

Our parents have so much talent! Lovasia McKenzie – artist, mom of Giffen Memoria...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

As part of our ongoing effort to provide our families and employees with timely and acc...

Student wearing a santa hat plays cello

‘Tis the season for holiday concerts, and there are many opportunities in Decembe...

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New Giffen assistant principal

November 22, 2019

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Board of Education has appointed William Flax-L...

Mother, daughter and teacher smile at community dinner

Giffen celebrates!

November 21, 2019

There was plenty to celebrate Wednesday night at Giffen's Community Dinner. Family,...

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Wintry weather reminders

November 5, 2019

With the leaves and the temperatures both falling, it’s time to start planning ah...

Student smiling in her seat at graduation.

Check out the new look for the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú's quarterly newslette...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

Safety update for families

October 31, 2019

I am writing to inform you that the ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú Police Department is investigating an incide...

Smiling boy holds up decorated plastic pumpkin

Pumpkin-centered smarts

October 30, 2019

Third-graders in Rebecca Bustelos’ class at Giffen Memorial Elementary School cra...

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú logo of a tree.

Public Forum notice

October 25, 2019

On Monday, Oct. 28 at 3:45 p.m., Giffen Memorial Elementary School will hold a meeting ...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

School safety update

October 21, 2019

ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú police on Monday arrested a 17-year old in connection with his Sunday Facebook p...

Giffen dad, teacher vie for the basketball during game

Staff narrowly edged out parents on Friday afternoon at Giffen Memorial Elementary Scho...

Cash for Coats collection box

Help keep our kids warm! The City of ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú and other community partners on Wednesda...

Giffen calendar student Htoo Blah Wah

Congratulations to ffith grader Htoo Blah Wah, who proudly represents Giffen Elementary...

First Student yellow bus parked outside of district building.

FirstView app available Oct. 1

September 27, 2019

In partnership with our yellow-bus provider, First Student Inc., the City School Distri...

Teacher assists a student with math.

The ÍÃ×ÓÏÈÉú is making it easier for English language learners an...

A Schuyler Achievement Academy dad and his daughters meet up with dad's former teacher.

Dads Take Your Child to School Day was especially meaningful for Germaine Montes, who t...