Giffen Memorial Elementary School

09/20/2026

Is pizza the best food in the world?
We will begin our Tasting Tour this Tuesday!

Giffen students will take turns trying new foods.

Read "Every Night is Pizza Night" (10 minute read). A story about a child scientist who tries various new foods while collecting data to determine if Pizza is the best food in the world!

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

09/17/2026

Become a mentor! Giffen Memorial Elementary School, in partnership with the NYS Mentoring Program, is gearing up for a new cohort of student/adult mentors for the 26-27 & 27-28 School Years. Please take a look at the information provided and reach out to our partner Joe, if you are interested in becoming a mentor.

09/17/2026

Thank you to the wonderful dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who joined us at Giffen Memorial Elementary this morning! It was fantastic seeing everyone share a light breakfast, connect with one another, and spend quality time with their Giffen Gators. Thank you for starting the school day together with us!

09/16/2026

Dads Take Your Child to School Day is tomorrow at Giffen Memorial Elementary School, starting at 8:30 a.m.

Fathers and father figures are invited to join us for breakfast, conversation, and connection with our Giffen community.

09/15/2026

9/29 - Michael Landow of Capital District Educational Opportunity Center – EOC, A division of Hudson Valley Community College will join us with information about opportunities to advance yourself and your future!

All Giffen Families are welcome to join for more information about opportunities with EOC & Albany Community & Neighborhood Services and Chomp our Giffen Food Pantry while you are here!

Link to google meet if you'd like to check in with us virtually at noon

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Please reach out to us if you'd like to have an interpreter at any of our school events. We find it helpful to have someone here who can help us communicate and hear your thoughts and ideas about your child's education experience.

09/11/2026

Tuesday afterschool join us for our Parent-Teacher Association Meeting from 3:45-4:30 in Room 117- Childcare and snacks provided.

This meeting will include a presentation from our school principal, Ms. Newman and an opportunity set the agenda for the 26-27 School Year.

We hope to see you there! Please let us know if you would like an interpreter at this meeting.

09/10/2026

Join ACPHS and RSC September 12th to “kick off” (pardon the pun) Hispanic Heritage month (September 15th to October 15th). During the celebration there will be free authentic Mexican cuisine, Music, a RSC Soccer game, dance lessons, and a free soccer clinic for youth (bring the family).

When: September 12th, Festivities start @ 11am…12 de Septiembre @ 11am

Where: ACPHS Field and Quad… Campo y el patio de ACPHS
Engage Link: https://cglink.me/2st/r389102

This is not a school-sponsored event. The City School District of Albany is not responsible or liable for any problems or damages arising from participation in this activity.

09/10/2026

We are off to a great start of the school year thanks in part to the many generous organizations who have hosted school supply drives, and chose to donate these resources here to our Giffen Memorial Elementary School teachers, students, and staff.

We appreciate your support!