Upcoming events.
Holiday Movie Night
Join us for our annual GW Holiday Movie Night (Friday, Dec 12)! We will screen Klaus in the auditiorium at 6pm (free), and offer holiday treats for purchase in the cafeteria starting at 5:30pm ($1 hot cocao + .50 cookies). PAJAMAS ARE ENCOURAGED!!
Movie trailer: https://youtu.be/taE3PwurhYM?si=haG-WzMBOchg7j-6
¡Únete a nosotros para una noche de cine de GW Holiday (viernes 12 de diciembre)! Seleccionaremos a Klaus en el auditorio a las 6 p. m. (gratis), y ofreceremos golosinas navideñas para comprar en la cafetería a partir de las 5:30 p. m. (1 $ cocao caliente + .50 galletas). ¡¡SE ANIMA EL PIJAMA!!
Color Run
Register your runner here: my.cheddarup.com/c/gw-color-run
What is a Color Run?
The Color Run, also known as the Happiest run/walk on the Planet, is inspired by the Hindu festival of Holia and is a unique event that celebrates healthiness, happiness, and individuality. The Color Run/Walk is 1 mile, untimed event. At each lap, Color Runners are doused from head to toe in a different colored powder. Participants wear white at the starting line and finish the race plastered in color.
Is the color safe?
The Color Blast Dust is safe, non-toxic and completely washable! Our powder is a non-toxic, non-rash-inducing colored corn starch.
Key Information
Race day check-in will begin at 9:30am outside the school Gymnasium on Wall St. The run will begin around 10:30 am.
While the PTO is hosting this event, it is an independent family activity. The PTO is not providing chaperones for this event. PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST ACCOMPANY CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE EVENT/DAY.
PTO Monthly Meeting
Join us from 6 pm to 7 pm, we offer free pizza, childcare in the cafeteria, and Spanish interpretation! Find us in the GW auditorium as we discuss and plan for extracurricular activities, fundraising, and focus on community building. We especially need help with fundraising (sourcing donations, outreach, Giving Tuesday, etc) and event admin (helping with timelines, sourcing volunteers, etc). We need your help to make this year a success!
KCSD Green Team Holiday Toy Swap
Bring your gently loved toys and kids' winter clothing to swap for something new (to you!). This is a free event and no donation are required to take an item. For more information, email kcsdgreenteam@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
Giving Tuesday
We are in need of funding for field trips for GW students. All donations made to the GW PTO for Giving Tuesday will be reserved for field trips.
Basch Keegan & Spada has generously offered to match donations up to $500. Donations may be sent in to school marked "Giving Tuesday" or at the OR follow this fundraising link.
Donations must be received by December 2 to be matched.
Necesitamos fondos para excursiones escolares para estudiantes de GW. Todas las donaciones realizadas al GW PTO para Martes De Denaciones se reservarán para excursiones.
Basch Keegan & Spada se ha ofrecido generosamente a igualar donaciones hasta $500. Las donaciones se pueden enviar al la escuela marcada como "MARTES DE DENACIONES" o en el quirófano, siga este enlace de recaudación de fondos. Las donaciones deben recibirse antes del 2 de diciembre para ser igualadas.
PTO Monthly Meeting
Join us from 6 pm to 7 pm, we offer free pizza, childcare in the cafeteria, and Spanish interpretation! Find us in the GW auditorium as we discuss and plan for extracurricular activities, fundraising, and focus on community building. We especially need help with fundraising (sourcing donations, outreach, Giving Tuesday, etc) and event admin (helping with timelines, sourcing volunteers, etc). We need your help to make this year a success!
School Picture Retake Day
Please contact your teacher to let them know you would like your child to have their school photo retaken.
Fall Festival
During school hours, please contact the PTO to volunteer: gwPTOkingston@gmail.com
CKLA Information Night
The Kingston City School District (KCSD) invites all families of students in grades K–4 to attend our upcoming Parent Night on Thursday, November 13, at John F. Kennedy Elementary School from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.
This engaging evening is designed to help families learn more about the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum and how it supports student learning. A panel of KCSD teachers will answer pre-determined questions and provide insight into how CKLA is structured and taught across grade levels, followed by a Q&A session for parents.
While parents participate in the session, students can enjoy a hands-on art activity connected to a current or recently completed CKLA unit. This activity will be led by JFK Principal Melissa Jamieson, along with other KCSD staff members.
Translation services will be available, and the event will be live streamed for families who cannot attend in person. Check back on the day of the event for the livestream link.
We look forward to connecting with our families and sharing more about the exciting learning happening in our classrooms every day!
KCSD Autism Discussion Group
KCSD Autism Discussion Group Meets Monthly!
The Kingston City School District (KCSD) continues to offer a supportive, monthly gathering for all parents and caregivers of children on the Autism Spectrum, including those in out-of-district programs. These meetings provide a space to connect with other families, share experiences, and learn more about available resources both within the school and the broader community.
Meetings are held in the Robert Graves Elementary School library from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Here are the remaining meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
May 14
June 11
We encourage you to attend and connect with others in the KCSD community.
For more information or to RSVP, please reach out to:
Edie Schwimmer at eschwimmer@kingstoncityschools.org or 845-943-3866
Alix Cutrone at acutrone@kingstoncityschools.org or 845-943-3372
Trunk or Treat
3:45 car set up, 4:30-6:00 Trunk or Treat!
Prizes for best trunks. If you would like to sign up to decorate a trunk and give out candy, please email gwptokingston@gmail.com or text 845-594-8598
Candy donations are also needed! Send in before October 25
Santa Fe Fundraiser
20% of your bill goes to the GW PTO (for classroom supplies, assemblies, field trips, and more) if you show this flyer or mention the PTO at checkout
PTO Monthly Meeting
Join us from 6 pm to 7 pm, we offer free pizza, childcare in the cafeteria, and Spanish interpretation! Find us in the GW auditorium as we discuss and plan for extracurricular activities, fundraising, and focus on community building. We especially need help with fundraising (sourcing donations, outreach, Giving Tuesday, etc) and event admin (helping with timelines, sourcing volunteers, etc). We need your help to make this year a success!
KCSD Autism Discussion Group
KCSD Autism Discussion Group Meets Monthly!
The Kingston City School District (KCSD) continues to offer a supportive, monthly gathering for all parents and caregivers of children on the Autism Spectrum, including those in out-of-district programs. These meetings provide a space to connect with other families, share experiences, and learn more about available resources both within the school and the broader community.
Meetings are held in the Robert Graves Elementary School library from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Here are the remaining meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
April 9
May 14
June 11
We encourage you to attend and connect with others in the KCSD community.
For more information or to RSVP, please reach out to:
Edie Schwimmer at eschwimmer@kingstoncityschools.org or 845-943-3866
Alix Cutrone at acutrone@kingstoncityschools.org or 845-943-3372
Science Night Out
Join us Friday, October 3rd, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. We’ll have free pizza and fun activities hosted by Bard College students! Find us in the GW cafeteria doing some super cool science experiments. Drinks will be offered by donation.
Please email us to help out: gwptokingston@gmail.com
Science Night donations can be made here: my.cheddarup.com/c/science-night-95646
Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn Friday is a great community-building event for our entire school. Kids love seeing the popcorn pop on Fridays! Seeing parents/guardians investing time in them and their school gives kids a wonderful sense of community.
We need volunteers to commit to whatever Fridays work for them by signing up in this Google form.
Entiendo que mi ayuda es una parte crucial de la capacidad del PTO para darles palomitas de maíz a los estudiantes, profesores y personal de GW. ¡Estoy disponible para trabajar duro y rápido para preparar el maíz a tiempo para la salida de la escuela!
Necesitamos voluntarios que se comprometan con lo que sea que los viernes funcionen para ellos registrándose en este formulario de Google.
Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn Friday is a great community-building event for our entire school. Kids love seeing the popcorn pop on Fridays! Seeing parents/guardians investing time in them and their school gives kids a wonderful sense of community.
We need volunteers to commit to whatever Fridays work for them by signing up in this Google form.
Entiendo que mi ayuda es una parte crucial de la capacidad del PTO para darles palomitas de maíz a los estudiantes, profesores y personal de GW. ¡Estoy disponible para trabajar duro y rápido para preparar el maíz a tiempo para la salida de la escuela!
Necesitamos voluntarios que se comprometan con lo que sea que los viernes funcionen para ellos registrándose en este formulario de Google.
GW Elementary Neighborhood Clean-up
Help make our GW community a cleaner, greener place! Join us on the 13th in front of GWE at 2pm - just bring garden gloves, we'll provide the rest. Children are encouraged to participate!
Popcorn Friday STARTS!
Popcorn Friday is a great community-building event for our entire school. Kids love seeing the popcorn pop on Fridays! Seeing parents/guardians investing time in them and their school gives kids a wonderful sense of community.
We need volunteers to commit to whatever Fridays work for them by signing up in this Google form.
Entiendo que mi ayuda es una parte crucial de la capacidad del PTO para darles palomitas de maíz a los estudiantes, profesores y personal de GW. ¡Estoy disponible para trabajar duro y rápido para preparar el maíz a tiempo para la salida de la escuela!
Necesitamos voluntarios que se comprometan con lo que sea que los viernes funcionen para ellos registrándose en este formulario de Google.
KCSD Autism Discussion Group
KCSD Autism Discussion Group Meets Monthly!
The Kingston City School District (KCSD) continues to offer a supportive, monthly gathering for all parents and caregivers of children on the Autism Spectrum, including those in out-of-district programs. These meetings provide a space to connect with other families, share experiences, and learn more about available resources both within the school and the broader community.
Meetings are held in the Robert Graves Elementary School library from 6:00 – 7:00 PM. Here are the remaining meeting dates for the 2024-2025 school year:
June 11
We encourage you to attend and connect with others in the KCSD community.
For more information or to RSVP, please reach out to:
Edie Schwimmer at eschwimmer@kingstoncityschools.org or 845-943-3866
Alix Cutrone at acutrone@kingstoncityschools.org or 845-943-3372
¡Festival Latino de GW!
Comida ~ Música ~ Actividades ~ Lazos comunitarios
Food ~ Music ~ Activities ~ Community Building
The annual Festival Latino de GW brings our diverse school community together to celebrate the rich culture of our Latino families through authentic food, music, and activities.
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El Festival Latino de GW anual reúne a nuestra diversa comunidad escolar para celebrar la rica cultura de nuestras familias latinas con comida auténtica, música y actividades.
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We are taking extra care this year to create a safe and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring everyone feels comfortable participating, and may even consider holding the event indoors.
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Este año estamos poniendo especial cuidado en crear un ambiente seguro y acogedor para que todos se sientan cómodos participando, incluyendo la posibilidad de celebrar el evento dentro de GW.
Thank you for supporting this fun community-building event for GW!
¡Gracias por apoyar este evento para crear lazos comunitarios en GW!
PTO Monthly Meeting
Join us from 6 pm to 7 pm, we offer free pizza, childcare in the cafeteria, and Spanish interpretation! Find us in the GW auditorium as we discuss and plan for extracurricular activities, fundraising, and focus on community building. We especially need help with fundraising (sourcing donations, outreach, Giving Tuesday, etc) and event admin (helping with timelines, sourcing volunteers, etc). We need your help to make this year a success!
