PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGEDear GUFS Community,
What an incredible week we had at GUFS! Mr. Beckley kicked off our last week of school with an amazing field day. Our students had a blast, and we are so grateful for all the work he put into planning and implementing such a memorable event. I would also like to thank the PTA for providing a BBQ lunch for all students and staff. Of course, none of this could have happened without the help of Mr. Oneto and his facilities team. They are always responsive to our building needs, and I am so grateful we have such an incredible team.
On Tuesday, we celebrated three outstanding middle school teachers for receiving the honor of tenure. Mr. Roman, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Valvano have all shown dedication and passion for their subjects while building strong bonds with their students. Their students are achieving greatness in and out of the classroom because of their expertise and commitment paired with each student’s drive and determination! The celebration demonstrated how thankful we are to have Mr. Roman, Mrs. Cook, and Mrs. Valvano on our GUFS team.
Of course, the festivities continued throughout the week. Our 7th and 8th-grade dance on Thursday was a night to remember! It was heartwarming for me to watch our children dance all evening. This morning, chatter about how much fun they had filled our middle school hallways!
We wrapped up our week with a moving-up ceremony for our Pre-K class. I am proud of how far our youngest learners have come this year. We thank you all for joining us for this special celebration. Our Pre-K students are ready for Kindergarten in the Fall!
We conclude the year on Monday with an early dismissal at 11:15 and our 8th grade graduation at 6:00 pm. It is hard to believe this school year has come to an end. For us, it is bittersweet as we say goodbye to our 8th graders and those few students moving out of our district. We wish you all the best and know you will be deeply missed. GUFS will always be a place that you can call home.
Our last newsletter, including important summer information, will be sent on Monday. But for now, stay tuned, and enjoy your upcoming weekend!
With Gratitude,
Allison Emig
UPDATES FROM THE OFFICE
LAST CALL FOR CHROMEBOOKS: Middle School Students please return your Chromebooks and CHARGERS by Monday, June 24th! 8th grade may return after the Spanish exam so they can use the Chromebook for studying.
CLASSROOM, CAMERA, ACTION!
Our 2nd graders celebrated a year of writing in style! They unveiled their published works at a special party with families,enjoying an ice cream social and a poetry performance. Congratulations to these inspiring young authors – we can't wait to see what they create next year!
8th graders had their Civics Capstone Ceremony to celebrate the work they did for the past 8 months on their Civics Projects. Students had a chance to reflect on their work and amazingly, all students who completed this project qualified for the point towards the Civics Seal. We are so proud of their work!Congratulations to the 8th grade students on passing your Spanish speaking finals! 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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View the complete 2023-2024 school year calendar HERE
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June:Monday, June 24 Checkpoint A Spanish Exam for 8th Grade
8th Grade Chromebook collection Last Day of School - Early Dismissal - Pre-K @ 11:00, K-8 @ 11:15 8th Grade Graduation - 6:00-7:00
SPOTLIGHT ON THE ARTS
Thank You 4th, 5th, and 8th grade musicians for being great role models during the 3rd grade instrument demo! -Mr. Gonzalez
For Band members performing during Monday's 8th Grade graduation, please arrive at 5:00pm. Dress is all black. Thank you!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Attention 5th, 6th, and 7th grade families! Please use the Google Form below to choose your child's music choice for next school year. Thank you!
NURSE'S NEWSIf you would like to stock up on Covid test kits for the summer contact Nurse Melissa mdefonce@gufs.org
TRANSPORTATION INFOThe District has provided a form for parents to use when requesting a bus stop review. You can access this form by visiting the following link: https://www.gufs.org/transportation/PTA CORNER
Dear GUFS Community,
It has been a wonderful and eventful year.
HUGE THANK YOU to all the incredible volunteers this year. Looking forward to next year.
Have a wonderful summer!
-GUFS PTA Board
“Please SUPPORT THE GUFS PTA by purchasing a PTA membership! It is the mission of the PTA to facilitate community building through school wide events, support teachers, and provide after school enrichment opportunities. We can only do so with your support! Link here:
COMMUNITY RESOURCES/EVENTSLink to Philipstown Recreation Department
Link to Friends of Philipstown Recreation
Trailside Discovery Summer CampCoulter Young Artist ReceptionBoscobel Summer Event FlyerPlease support the petition created by one of our 8th grade students.
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