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The entranceway to Golden Hill was filled with pumpkins this October, thanks to the PTA pumpkin patch event. All students explored the patch and selected a pumpkin to bring home, donated by Daegle Farms and S&SO Produce. But for second graders, the fun didn’t stop there!  With the remaining pumpkins, students completed a unique cross-curricular …

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“Welcome to Deci-mole!” exclaimed Michele McPhillips as her fifth grade math students entered the classroom, which was redesigned as a restaurant for a hands-on math activity. The students eagerly chose their seats and waited to learn what surprise was in store for them. At Deci-mole, students had many local restaurant menus to choose from. Given …

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Dear Florida UFSD Community, Following the successful implementation of ParentSquare for our staff and students, we are excited to announce that we are now expanding access to the platform for the district’s community members. Florida UFSD has established a Community Group dedicated to sharing important information and updates relevant to the school community. We invite …

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Dear Families, It has come to our attention, via the New York State Education Department (NYSED), that some parents and guardians of students who have recently taken the SAT or PSAT exams are being targeted by scam calls. These callers request personal information, including credit card details, under the false pretense of mailing test results. …

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“Firefighters are brave, heroic people,” said Golden Hill Elementary fifth grader Patrick Verblaauw. After learning about fire prevention from firefighter Thomas Andryshak Jr., the fifth grader was impressed by the firefighters’ training, heavy gear and how they never fail to help people in the Florida community. “He showed us pictures of really bad fires and …

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The New York State School Boards Association recognizes October 14 – 18 as School Board Recognition Week. This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members. The Florida Union Free School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition …

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Luca Carbillano Luca Carbillano is excelling both on the field as a defenseman for boys varsity soccer and in the classroom as a senior. Francesca Falone Frannie Falone is a freshman starting in her second season on the girls varsity soccer team. She is leading the team in goals with six and has played every …

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The Florida Union Free School District has welcomed seven new members to the team this year! Learn more about them below: Scarlet De Los Santos – Spanish teacher at S.S. Seward Education: I earned a bachelor’s in Spanish adolescent education from SUNY New Paltz and a master’s in educational technology from Long Island University. What …

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Dear Florida community, This year, we will seek approval of a capital project to prepare our district, buildings and learners for brighter futures.  Our most recent Building Condition Survey, valid until 2026, details the physical, mechanical and electrical status of our buildings, and identifies repairs and improvements for the district to consider. Now, we are …

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At S.S. Seward, new distance learning courses allow students to study with peers from other parts of the state, earn college credit and explore new interests. With distance learning, a state-of-the-art, high-definition interactive video system allows students in different districts to take the same course from the same teacher at the same time.  Students have …

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