Gilboa-Conesville Central School

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Tazmin Proudman!!

The Guidance Office will be having a virtual college visit with Alfred State on Friday, October 16th, 2020 at 11:15 am. To join please click the zoom link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81628492593?pwd=SU43ZkgwWlQrV3JKTnZPbXpMNnVLUT09

GCCS Alumna Alexa Dumas has published her first article as an English Literature major, with a minor in Journalism currently as a freshman at SUNY Plattsburgh. Congratulations Alexa!! Click the link below to read the article, "Counseling center connects students virtually": http://cardinalpointsonline.com/counseling-center-connects-students-virtually/

We would like to take an opportunity to thank all of our GCCS students, families, teachers and staff for their hard work and commitment thus far with the online learning. We are all working hard to get the building ready for the return of our students. All of you have given true meaning behind the saying, "The Sun always shines in Gilboa!" We are Wildcat strong! Mr. Etter and Mr. Cervola

There will be an emergency Board of Education meeting today at 4 p.m. to approve a vendor. There will not be a link to view the meeting.

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Addison and Preston Bruck, and Lillyanne Ritter!!

GCCS was visited by Assemblyman Tague this afternoon with a delivery of hand sanitizer. We are committed to keeping everyone safe and are grateful for this donation. Thank you Assemblyman Tague!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a belated Happy (September) Birthday to Diane Lauria!!

The Guidance office has begun scheduling virtual college visits for our high school students. Dates and times will be posted as they are scheduled. Currently we have a visit scheduled with Keuka College on October 20th at 11:15 am. The Microsoft Teams link to the visit is below, you can access it from the Web Browser (by copying and pasting the link) or through the MS Teams app itself: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MTkzZjkxYWUtYTdkOC00YWFkLTk5MGItMTJmMzBjMzVhNWUz%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224439cf52-a620-4952-91b6-ea7dc915bcea%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22aa3621f3-701f-40a6-b160-23b281b6c559%22%7d

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a belated Happy (September) Birthday to the following : Morgan Anderson Caitlyn Morse Payten Carr Cody Ciaravino Larkin Graham Joseph Ryan III Sean Wille Caleb Wyckoff Kaetlin Cross Mr. Paradowski Ms. Wilson Mrs. Jaeger-Brand Mr. Niklas

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Dylan Braswell!

Below is the latest sports update from the Delaware League's president Jamie Harter: "The Delaware League, after much deliberation during today's meeting with Athletic Directors, Superintendents, and Section 4 representatives, has suspended the fall sports season until further notice". When we receive additional information we will post it and get to our players and coaches.

Board of Education meeting tonight, September 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Please use this link to view: https://youtu.be/0l8H3GWPRwY

Updated schedules which include specials (Art, Music and PE) and electives have been mailed home. Students will have classes every day during remote learning. Period times are listed on the new schedules. The first day of school will be a Day C, the second will be a Day D and so on continuing with the A-J pattern we have always had. Please do not hesitate to contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions or need to make changes to your schedule.

Greg Cross, Acting Supervisor for the Town of Prattsville, has shared that Mid-Hudson Cable has put a “HotSpot” at Connie Field for local residents to use. Thanks for sharing Greg.

Welcome back to the GCCS 2020-21 school year. What a difference a year can make! I don’t have to recap all that has happened since last September but I wish to share some of the highlights. We completed our building project, which gave us a beautiful new and modern library as well as upgrades to security, electrical infrastructure, heating and cooling, and a makeover of our business and main office. The CSI (NYSED’s Comprehensive Support & Improvement) process guided our many initiatives including curriculum mapping, SEL (Social-Emotional Learning), and enhanced professional development for staff. We begin the 2020-21 school-year with a new ELA curriculum that will improve literacy learning for all students. Additionally, we have been able to improve some of the technology inequities, and although not 100%, we have closed the gap considerably with devices, MiFi units, and upgrades to our technology infrastructure. The school staff has never worked harder to get ready for a new school year. Our buildings and grounds personnel are ensuring that the district is ready for the return of staff, and in a few weeks, the return of students. The cafeteria has started prepping meals to be delivered to families as well as getting ready to serve students when they return. Transportation has implemented new cleaning routines and has altered bus routes to meet the Department of Health and State Ed. guidelines for health and safety. Teachers and LTAs have attended many trainings to prepare for remote and hybrid formats and are creating online learning classrooms in Schoology. The principal’s office, guidance office, main office, nurse’s office, and business office staff have updated protocols to streamline processes and enhance communication with families. Our goal is much the same as yours. We want our students back in school and we want our students and staff to be safe and to stay healthy. Upon returning to school this year, all staff are required to sign attestation forms about their physical health and possible exposure to COVID-19. When students return to the building, families will also be required to complete a health attestation for their children. Social distancing and mask protocols are also in place anywhere on school property. There will be more specifics provided to families as we get closer to students retuning to the school building. Remember, remote learning starts on September 9th, 2020. I want to say thank you to our community and to our families and students. This has not been an easy time and we anticipate some obstacles ahead. I ask that you continue to be patient, continue to communicate with us, and continue to support your children. I am proud of how this community comes together in times of struggle. Remember, “The sun always shines in Gilboa.” We cannot wait to see you all. Sincerely, Jack Etter Superintendent Gilboa-Conesville Central School

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Remote learning will begin on September 9, 2020. The cafeteria will be providing breakfast and lunch via delivery on Wednesdays for the next 5 weeks. If you are interested in receiving food, please call the school.

Guidelines for Online Learning 2020-2021 https://5il.co/kfxt

There will be an emergency Board of Education meeting tonight at 7:15 p.m. It is anticipated that they will go immediately into executive session.