Gilboa-Conesville Central School

A Message from the GCCS Library: Dear Families, We are happy to announce that students can take out library books! Students should return their library books by the morning of their library class. If your child wants to request books before their library day by using our school website the information is as follows: Click the link: https://gcopals.oncboces.org/bin/home Click on search then choose either standard or beginner (UPK-3) When you find a book you would like to borrow, click on request Your log-in is your lunch #, you do not need a password. HAPPY READING! We look forward to reading with you, Mrs.Diamond and Mrs.Goodwin

The Gilboa-Conesville Central School would like to thank all of the area first responders and emergency personnel for their timely and professional response to our fire at the school’s bus garage on September 30th 2020. We are incredibly grateful for all that they do. The following is a list of all of the agencies that responded: Conesville Fire Department Prattsville Fire Department Grand Gorge Fire Department and Ambulance Blenheim Fire Department Middleburgh Fire Department Middleburgh Emergency Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Tri-Village Fire Department Oak Hill-Durham Fire Department Conesville Fire Department Auxiliary Conesville Ladies Auxiliary Schoharie County Office of Emergency Services Schoharie County FAST Team Schoharie County Paramedic Schoharie County EMT Schoharie County Fire Coordinator Schoharie County Fire Investigation Team NYS DHSES Office of Fire Prevention and Control Investigations Branch

There will be an emergency Board of Education Meeting this evening at 6:30 pm.

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Jameson Bruck!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Cassidy Cox!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Christopher Machia and Jazmine Maxim!!

Good afternoon from Gilboa-Conesville CSD. Please don’t forget to send us pictures of your child(ren) in their Halloween costume(s) as soon as possible so that we can capture the spirit of this Halloween with our Virtual Parade. You should send all pictures with the grade and name to mmeli@gccs.us. We can’t wait to see all of the kids in costume, thank you so much for participating!!

SCHOOL PICTURE DAY IS HERE!! Lifetouch School Portraits this year will be at Gilboa-Conesville Central School for two days, Tuesday, November 3, and Wednesday, November 4 to take your child(ren)’s picture. Tuesday, November 3 UPK, grades 1, 2, 3, and grades 8, 11, 12 Wednesday, November 4 Grades K, 4, 5, 6, and grades 7, 9, 10 Please help your child look his/her best by making sure he/she dresses appropriately. Select an outfit you both like. For every child photographed (UPK-8th grade) and each package purchased (grades 9-12), the school receives proceeds for The Gilboa Scholarship Fund. This fund helps provide scholarships to graduating Gilboa seniors. Payment must be made at the camera on picture day. Fill in the order envelope (being sent home) selecting background option and package selection(s). Please send exact change or make checks payable to: LIFETOUCH (Photographer cannot make change at camera). All students UPK-12 (yes, seniors too!) will be photographed. Even if you choose not to purchase pictures from Lifetouch School Portraits, your child(ren)’s picture will be taken that day for yearbook purposes. Every child photographed will be provided with an identification card. To receive a picture order form, please contact Mrs. Merwin in the lower office at (607) 588-7541. Please do not hesitate to contact the school with any questions. BE READY TO PUT YOUR SMILE ON!!!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Benjamin Allen!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Paige Kamna, Mrs. Durkin, and Mrs. Ross!!

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Lexie Wallace!!

Coats for Kids Sponsored by The Joshua Project of Schoharie County St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Middleburgh Location: St. Mark's Lutheran Church 326 Main St., Middleburgh NY Day/Time: Saturday October 24 9am to 1pm Tuesday October 27 5pm to 7pm Saturday October 31 9am to 1pm All COVID regulations will be adhered to. Everyone entering MUST wear a mask, use hand sanitizer, and practice Social Distancing. All visitors will be asked standard Health Questions and must sign in. You MUST provide proof of Schoharie County Residency. A NYS Driver's License or Electric Bill are 2 of the acceptable types of proof of residency. Coats are limited to those on hand. Donations of Gently Used coats may be taken to The Laundry Basket, 158 Campus Drive, Cobleskill NY, and put in the box labeled “Coats for Kids”.

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Madison Cox!!

Dear Parents/Guardians, You are invited to be part of our 2020 Virtual Halloween Parade! This year, in lieu of our annual Halloween Parade, we are asking that each parent submit a photo of his or her child(ren) in costume. This photo will be included in a presentation that will be posted on our Gilboa-Conesville Central School web page. All photos must be sent to mmeli@gccs.us by this Friday, October 23, 2020. Please include student’s name and grade level. By submitting a photo, you are consenting to its use for the school’s social media page. The final presentation will be released on our school’s web page on Friday, October 30, 2020. Just as a reminder, if your UPK-6 child(ren) are planning on dressing-up for Halloween on October 30, costumes must be brought to the school. Students should not wear their costumes on the bus, full facial masks and costumes with weapons will not be permitted. We thank you in advance for your support and cooperation! Sincerely, Thomas Cervola School Principal

October 16th, 2020 Dear Parent/Guardian, I hope this letter finds you well. NYSED requires a physical exam for new entrants and students in grades Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, & 11 and students in CSE. Our physical exams will be on Friday, November 6th given by Christy O'Donnell FNP. If your child has already had an annual physical within the past 12 months, please send in a copy. If you already sent in a copy of your child's physical, please disregard this letter. If you do NOT WANT your child to receive a physical on November 6th, 2020 please send in a written letter by November 2nd, 2020. If you refuse to have your child receive a physical, please schedule an appointment with your own family doctor to keep your child's physical records up to date. If you have any questions, please contact me at 607-588-7541 option 3 or at acox@gccs.us. Thank you, Alissa Cox, RN

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Brielle Robinson!!

Dear Parents/Guardians, Windham Mountain had to make the very difficult decision to cancel Sunset/Night skiing this winter. The latest information will be updated periodically: https://www.windhammountain.com/covid19/. To purchase/reload day tickets including the $199 Local Student Season Pass: https://www.windhammountain.com/ticketspasses/season-passes/winter-2/.

Please be advised that we did have a false fire alarm this morning. There was no fire in the building. Our emergency system and fire company have been notified.

Reminder: 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

The Faculty and Staff here at GCCS would like to wish a Happy Birthday to Alexis Haskin and Mr. Barker!!