Giffen Memorial Elementary School News

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 City School District of Albany! 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 City School District of Albany 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 City School District of Albany 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 City School District of Albany's quarterly newslette...

Superintendent Kaweeda G. Adams

Safety update for families

October 31, 2019

I am writing to inform you that the Albany 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 City School District of Albany 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

Albany 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 Albany 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 City School District of Albany is making it easier for English language learners an...

Girl holding a We Are Giffen sign at parade

Gator spirit on parade

September 13, 2019

Encouraged to use their outside voices, Giffen Memorial Elementary students were loud a...

Smiling girl getting welcomed as she enters school

Giffen claps in the day

September 10, 2019

Visit our district Facebook page to take a look at our clap-in welcoming students to sc...

Principal Jasmine Brown posing for a photo with a student outside Giffen.

First day at Giffen

September 6, 2019

Visit our district Facebook page to take a look inside the first day of school at Giffe...

Superintendent Adams reading to students.

Welcome to the 2019-20 school year! Whether your family is returning to the City Sch...

A new look for our site

September 4, 2019

Welcome to the new albanyschools.org! We have completely redesigned and dramatically...