NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Recess
The City School District of Albany will offer free training for the Oasis Tutoring Program on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Harriet Gibbons Student Services Center located at 75 Watervliet Ave.
This program pairs adult tutors with students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Volunteer tutors help students once a week in individualized, one-on-one sessions and are provided with free training, materials and in-school support.
To register for this training and to learn more about the Oasis Tutoring Program and other volunteer opportunities in the district, please contact District Volunteer Coordinator Fiona Thompson at (518) 475-6360 or fthompson@albany.k12.ny.us.
The mission of the City School District of Albany is to work in partnership with our diverse community to engage every learner in a robust educational program designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for success. The district serves about 9,500 students in 18 elementary, middle and high schools. In addition to neighborhood schools, the district includes several magnet schools and programs, as well as other innovative academic opportunities for students, including four themed academies at Albany High School.
