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Mrs. Liepshutz gets assistance organizing her classroom from a former student. Student and teacher smiling in front of a pile of books.
Big Changes and Exciting Updates at Grant D. Morse Elementary School!

The new security vestibule is almost complete, enhancing the safety and security of our students and staff. 

Our dedicated maintenance and custodial crews have been hard at work, ensuring that every classroom is spotless and shiny for the first day of school. 

A special shoutout goes to Grade 5 teacher Rina Liepshutz, who, despite injuring her finger, has been organizing her classroom with the help of several former students. Their assistance has been invaluable, and we’re so grateful for their support. 

The District thanks everyone involved in making sure Grant D. Morse Elementary School is in top shape for the new school year. Your efforts make a huge difference! 

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Students paying attention to the conductor to learn when to stop and start playing their instrument
Getting the Cue!

Students in Matthew Hogan’s music class at Grant D. Morse Elementary School are learning about cueing—knowing when to start and stop playing based on a conductor’s gestures.

Jenn A. a special education teacher holds up a certificate stating teaching excellence.
Jenn Arcadipane Receives Teaching Excellence Award

Last week, Saugerties administrators gathered to celebrate one of their own—Grant D. Morse Elementary School teacher Jennifer Arcadipane. She was honored as one of twelve recipients of the Teaching Excellence Awards at the Mid-Hudson School Study Council’s annual meeting and awards ceremony.

Student holds up a book titled Kinsey's Kidney Adventure.
he Power of Kindness and Understanding

You never know what someone else is going through, which is why kindness and acceptance are so important. Leah Storm, a student in Kelly Petramale’s class at Grant D. Morse Elementary School, recently shared a special part of her story with her classmates.