To all GAPS staff: We want you to stay healthy during flu season! Get your flu shot at one of the upcoming seasonal flu shot clinics, which are free to all employees.

See the flyer for dates and times. 

If you have questions, call Dusti Ker at the District Office, 541-967-4505.

Applications are open for the 2017-18 Albany Public Schools Foundation classroom grants.

Each fall, the Albany Public Schools Foundation accepts grant applications from teachers in the Greater Albany Public School District for innovative programs, tools and supplies supporting enrichment opportunities for students in the areas of art, music, science and health/wellness.

Grants are due on Oct. 13 and applications are open to all GAPS teachers.

Download the application.
Find more information on the Albany Public Schools Foundation website.

Every Friday your student’s Friday Folder will be sent home. This folder will include:

• The School Newsletter
• Notes from teachers
• Notes from the office
• Work your child has done in class
• Lions Log (new reading log)

Please empty out the Friday folder and return to school the following Friday with a completed Lions Log signed by an adult.

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Cada viernes su estudiante traerá a casa su Carpeta del Viernes. Esta carpeta incluyera:

• El boletín semanal de Lafayette
• Notas de la maestra
• Notas de la oficina
• Trabajos su hijo/a ha hecho en clases
• Registro de los Leones (registro de lectura nuevo)

Por favor de vaciar la carpeta y devuélvelo a la escuela el siguiente viernes firmado por un adulto.

The Lions Log will be going home every Friday- it needs to be kept at home until the following Friday signed by an adult.

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El Registro de los Leones ira a casa cada viernes. El registro se necesita quedar en casa hasta el siguiente viernes firmado por un adulto.

Wildfires around the state have affected air quality in our region. Conditions are not expected to improve this week, and the National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality alert through Friday.

We are watching for air quality updates and will announce any changes to school activities and programs based on recommendations from the Oregon Health Authority guidelines for outdoor activities and the Oregon School Activities Association.

Decisions on school closures will be made in consultation with the Linn County Health Department.

If you have questions, check with your school. Find more information:

• Real Time Air Quality Index: Check this site to determine the current index rating for Albany. If the rating is Very Unhealthy, schools will follow the recommendation to “Keep all students indoors.  Move all activities indoors. Limit all students to light activities. Increase rest periods and make substitutions.”  Please reference this document for each rating.
• Public Health Guidance for School Outdoor Activities During Wildfire Events
• Español
• OSAA smoke memo: Sport team practices are governed by OSAA who provide daily heat and air quality directives to our schools.