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Giffen Memorial Elementary

Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Judith Collins, Interim Principal
274 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
(click here for directions)
Ph: (518) 462-7176
Fax: (518) 462-7134
e-mail: jcollins@albany.k12.ny.us

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About Giffen Memorial Elementary
Giffen Memorial Elementary School is a neighborhood elementary school that serves approximately 430 students in prekindergarten through grade 6. Giffen is an exciting place to learn where children develop their natural gifts and abilities as they gain confidence in their potential.

We are proud to be able to provide a range of programs and services to take care of our children's academic needs as well as provide health and wellness services on-site. These services include
mobile dental health services through our partnership with the St. Peter's Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, and school-based health services through our partnership with Whitney M. Young Jr. Health Services, in addition to mental health and other wellness services on premises.


News and upcoming events

  • Read about Giffen Memorial Elementary School's work with Disney on Ice and the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York to help brighten the holidays and raise hunger awareness.

  • Read about how Giffen Memorial Elementary School is participating in an international science project involving tulips

  • Tuesday, Jan. 20 -- PTA meeting, 6 p.m.

School times

  • Breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m.

  • The school day begins at 9:05 a.m.

  • The school day ends at 3:35 p.m.

Absence from school
If your child is absent from school for any reason, call the school at 462-7176 during the morning and provide a written excuse when your child returns to school.

 

 
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