Giffen Memorial Elementary School
Maxine Fantroy-Ford, Principal
274 South Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12202
(click here for directions)
Ph: (518) 462-7176
Fax: (518) 462-7134
e-mail: krowe@albany.k12.ny.us
Mission
Statement Giffen Memorial Elementary School
is a Success for All School! It is an exciting learning
place where young people develop their natural gifts and
abilities as they gain confidence in their potential.
Students grow to become well-adjusted, independent
thinkers as they explore their intelligence. They also
realize the satisfaction of productive teamwork as they
collaborate with others from a variety of racial,
ethnic, and economic backgrounds.
Stimulating activity integrates themes
and basic content, resulting in higher scholastic
achievement for all. Children are empowered to become
strong, responsible citizens through the dedicated
efforts of competent staff, involved parents, and
supportive community organizations.
Family Resource &
Support Center
The Family Resource &
Support Center is designed to use school-community
partnerships in its mission to support, strengthen, and
stabilize families in order to help children succeed in
school and foster healthy development at home and in the
community.
The center's mission will be
accomplished through collaborative efforts of parents,
community outreach services, faith-based organizations,
and corporate sponsorships.
