Giffen Memorial Elementary School

Sign up for camp today! Registration is FREE! August 17- 21

Giffen Memorial Elementary School | Camp Invention® Help your child build confidence, learn problem-solving skills, discover inspiring role models and more at the STEM summer program in Albany, New York.

20 days until Camp Invention! Be sure to register TODAY! You won't want to miss the fun!

We’re thrilled to announce that Camp is returning to Giffen Memorial Elementary School August 17-21 9:00-3:30.
Want a sneak peek? Check out what a day at Camp Invention looks like here: https://youtu.be/Kxsu3GEmxOg.

HURRY! A limited number of need-based scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here is the link to sign up today!: https://www.invent.org/program-search/camp-invention/ny31/13546
We’re looking forward to seeing you at Camp Invention again this summer!

This event has been postponed due to predicted rain tomorrow. Rescheduled for next Wednesday August 5th.

Save the date for our Back to School Blast and Safety Day on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 12-4 p.m. at Arbor Hill Elementary School!

Held with our partners at Mohawk Ambulance Service, this free event is open to all our families, employees and community members.

The fun-filled day will feature a cookout, music, raffles for great prizes, face painting, demonstrations, information from local agencies and non-profit organizations, ambulance and firetruck tours and more!

We hope to see you there!

Giffen will be outside on Wednesday! Come visit our table, get a treat and let us help you get ready for back to school.

This special outreach event is an opportunity to connect with local entrepreneurs, small business owners, and organizations that support business growth and economic development. Whether you’re starting a business, looking to expand, or interested in learning about available resources, we encourage you to stop by!

Get physicals, immunizations and more at the school-based health clinics Whitney M. Young, Jr. Health Center!

Dear Giffen Families-
There is still room left to register for Camp Erin.

Greetings Giffen Families! We are excited to announce that Giffen will be hosting the YMCA Black & Latino Achievers NextGen Program for our 4th & 5th grade students this coming school year!

Enrollment is limited to 15 youth and will take place at Giffen on Fridays afterschool throughout the school year. Parent/guardian orientation is tentatively scheduled for August 28th.

You can complete registration now using this link: https://form.jotform.com/261745486373063

Achievers are invited to a weekend camping retreat and orientation at YMCA Camp Chingachgook 9/25-9/27 prior to the launch of the program on Friday, Oct. 9th.

Please note that the "Teen Achievers Registration" link is the same for the 4th & 5th grade registrations.

Teen Achievers Registration Please click the link to complete this form.

Join your Community School Advisory Board Safety Task Force Committee for a discussion with Giffen Families about transportation to the school, get help with completing and submitting the new transportation application.

While you're here- make it a one-stop-shop and pick out your student's school supplies from our inventory, access fresh produce and pantry items, and browse our selection of summer books and games.