Important Updates from School

Statement Regarding 2016-2017 Transportation Aid

The Port Washington School District would like to update the community about an issue with the district’s 2016-2017 transportation state aid that the Board of Education discussed at a public meeting last fall.

As previously stated, due to a filing error, the necessary paperwork was not submitted within the State Education Department’s required deadlines. As soon as this mistake, which equals a significant dollar amount, was uncovered by the district all of the necessary paperwork was promptly submitted to SED.

The district has been diligent in its efforts to favorably rectify this situation. We have been working closely with Sen. Elaine Phillips and Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso, who have been acting on our behalf in Albany to remedy the issue. Despite numerous attempts, as of this time we have not yet received a resolution, the exact dollar amount or when it will affect the district’s finances from SED. We express our sincere appreciation to both the Senator and Assemblyman for their efforts on behalf of our school district and community.

Initial legislation seeking group amnesty for several school districts throughout the state, including Port Washington which missed submission deadlines, was vetoed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo prior to approving the state budget. Currently, the Senator and Assemblyman are working in Albany seeking passage of a second piece of legislation to secure a favorable resolution for Port Washington. We are hopeful this legislation will be passed.

“During my tenure as State Senator, I have fought to deliver record state aid for Port Washington schools and worked with school district leaders to address challenges such as emergency repairs to the Guggenheim Elementary School leaking roof and support for academic enrichment and health programs benefitting students and the school community,” said Sen. Phillips. “I remain committed to working with school administrators to protect students and taxpayers facing this unexpected financial hurdle and have introduced legislation intended to remedy the situation. It is my hope the measure will pass both the Senate and Assembly, and signed into law by the Governor, before the end of this current session next month.”

We will continue to aggressively pursue all options and once a final decision has been made, we will share the decision with the community. We again thank Sen. Phillips and Assemblyman D’Urso for their continued support.

NY State changes to physicals and screenings.

NEW State Regs Ltr 2018.docx
Microsoft Word document [19.8 KB]

Drop Off/Pick Up Letter

Please click here for a letter from Mrs. Giebel regarding Guggenheim Drop Off and Pick Up.

Drop Off-Pick Up Ltr to Parents.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [248.2 KB]

Fundraisers

Place your order for school supplies now!! We have once again teamed up with Supplies to Please to make school supply shopping easier than ever.

Visit their website www.suppliestoplease.com and log in with the following information.

User name: Guggenheim

Password: gug2018

Either follow instructions to order online, or print an order form by copying and pasting this link to your browser to order by mail and to pay by check https://suppliestoplease.com/orderforms/2018/Orderform2018_Guggenheim.pdf

Supplies will be delivered directly to your child’s classroom and will be waiting for them on the first day of school. No need to pick them up and bring them back to school and no need for your child to have to carry them on the first day - could not be any easier!!! Order now!!!

Any questions please contact Linda Kulla at lskulla@optonline.net

Order your Personalized Name Labels Here!

Spring is here and you know what that means!!! Yes it is time to start cleaning and organizing your kids for the Summer!!! Whether it is day camp, sleepaway camp, the pool or the playground losing items has happened to all of us. Personalized labels can be a huge help and a great fundraiser for our school. Follow the link below to order:

https://fundraising.namebubbles.com/teams/72535-guggenheim-hsa

Any questions reach out to Robyn Doubert doubert@verizon.net

Donate Your Old Guggenheim Gear?

Donate slightly used Guggenheim apparel that you no longer want.

Please send into school attention Mrs. Kelly.

Por favor no dude en contactarme si necesita más información en español.

Sharon Sisimit

516-974-4326 Ssisimit@gmail.com (corrected email)

Volunteer Sign Up

Calling all volunteers to help write grants for Guggenheim:

HEARTS grant application https://www.heartspw.org/grant-application.html & Ed Foundation grant application http://theedfoundation.org/grants-programs

Contact Annie at anniet22@aol.com

The Guggenheim HSA is a school-parent partnership designed to pick up where the district’s budgetary limitations leave off. With your support, our fundraisers provide our kids:

new playground equipment
updated classroom technology
cool field trips
cultural arts performances
additional classroom supplies
academic enrichment program

Our kids need your help to make these things happen. Take a look and sign up for a volunteer activity. Unsure what to choose? Grab a friend and dive in together. Your kids will thank you!

Thanks for your help — and see you at school!

HSA's new online volunteer sign-up form http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054faca823a7fb6-hsavolunteer

Text Message Reminders: Join now and get important school info sent right to your cell phone! Simply text "@guggen" to the number 81010 to join!

Amazon Smile

Don’t forget -- Support Guggenheim School and the HSA while you shop! We are registered as a participating charity in Amazon Smiles, so Amazon will donate a portion of your purchase price towards our organization when you shop through this link: smile.amazon.com Select Guggenheim HSA