GFB Pep Rally Highlights ❤️
Our GFB Pep Rally was filled with excitement and school spirit as students in grades 6–12 proudly represented their classes by decking out the halls in their grade colors. The celebration continued with an energetic pep rally featuring fun games like volleyball, musical chairs, and a variety of other activities that had everyone cheering and laughing. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this special event and make it such a memorable experience for our students, it was such a fun-filled afternoon! ❤️#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoPepRally
Our GFB Pep Rally was filled with excitement and school spirit as students in grades 6–12 proudly represented their classes by decking out the halls in their grade colors. The celebration continued with an energetic pep rally featuring fun games like volleyball, musical chairs, and a variety of other activities that had everyone cheering and laughing. Thank you to everyone who helped organize this special event and make it such a memorable experience for our students, it was such a fun-filled afternoon! ❤️#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoPepRally
This week, Mrs. Correa led our assembly titled Books with a Break, focusing on the importance of giving back to those around us. During the assembly, students learned about ways they can make a positive impact in their community, and especially at school. To put their ideas into action, they created colorful mittens that showcased the many ways they plan to help others. It was wonderful to see our students’ creativity, thoughtfulness, and generosity come to life! A great job to our 4th graders who helped Mrs. Correa read some of the book!🧤 #TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoTornadoes
Congratulations to our fall varsity teams for earning NYSPHSAA Scholar Athlete Team honors! 🌟 All three teams achieved an impressive Team A average during their seasons: Volleyball – 92.3, Boys Cross Country – 96.5, and Girls Cross Country – 100.85. Your hard work on the field and in the classroom truly shines. Way to represent both athletics and academics with excellence! 🎉🏐🏃♂️#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoAthletics
Congratulations to our students who received the Principal’s Award for demonstrating gratitude through their words and actions each day this past month. Your appreciation for others, positive attitudes, and kindness help create a welcoming and respectful school environment. We are proud of you and grateful for the impact you make in our school community. Stay tuned to see what our next character trait is.❤️#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #StudentoftheMonth
Joann Martin has truly worn many hats during her more than 30 years at Tuxedo, and each one with dedication, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to our school community. From directing the Transportation Department and driving the bus herself to running the Food Service Department, Joann was always willing to step in wherever she was needed, often behind the scenes and always with a smile.
Beyond her daily responsibilities, Joann gave so much of her heart to our students. She coached Modified Softball, encouraging teamwork, confidence, and perseverance both on and off the field. She was also instrumental in organizing, collecting, and distributing donations for our Thanksgiving food baskets and for the holiday toy drive through the Outreach Program, ensuring that families in our community felt supported, cared for, and remembered during the most meaningful times of the year.
Joann’s impact goes far beyond the roles she held. She brought warmth, reliability, and genuine compassion to everything she did. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy of service, generosity, and love for this community will always remain. We are incredibly grateful for all that Joann has given to Tuxedo, and we wish her nothing but happiness in the next chapter of her journey. ❤️ #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoPride #ThankYouMrs.Martin
Beyond her daily responsibilities, Joann gave so much of her heart to our students. She coached Modified Softball, encouraging teamwork, confidence, and perseverance both on and off the field. She was also instrumental in organizing, collecting, and distributing donations for our Thanksgiving food baskets and for the holiday toy drive through the Outreach Program, ensuring that families in our community felt supported, cared for, and remembered during the most meaningful times of the year.
Joann’s impact goes far beyond the roles she held. She brought warmth, reliability, and genuine compassion to everything she did. She will be deeply missed, but her legacy of service, generosity, and love for this community will always remain. We are incredibly grateful for all that Joann has given to Tuxedo, and we wish her nothing but happiness in the next chapter of her journey. ❤️ #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoPride #ThankYouMrs.Martin
🧠 Adolescent Psychology in Action! 👓
Ms. Jones’s Adolescent Psychology class had a blast exploring how the brain works and how plasticity allows it to adapt and change. Students wore vision-altering goggles to experience firsthand how the brain adjusts to new challenges. This turned a fun, hands-on activity into a powerful learning moment about perception, adaptation, and growth. #TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD
🏀🤼 This week’s GFB sports schedule! Go Tornadoes! 🌪️
📅 Tuesday, Dec 16
5:00 PM – Boys JV Basketball @ S.S. Seward (At S.S. Seward)
📅 Wednesday, Dec 17
4:00 PM – Boys Modified Basketball vs. Chapel Field (Tuxedo)
6:00 PM – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools (Ellenville HS)
📅 Thursday, Dec 18
4:00 PM – Boys Modified Basketball vs. West Point Middle (West Point Youth Center)
4:30 PM – Girls JV Basketball vs. James I. O’Neill (Tuxedo)
📅 Friday, Dec 19
5:00 PM – Boys JV Basketball vs. Liberty (Tuxedo)
6:00 PM – Girls Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools (Minisink Valley HS)
6:00 PM – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools (Chester Academy)
📅 Tuesday, Dec 16
5:00 PM – Boys JV Basketball @ S.S. Seward (At S.S. Seward)
📅 Wednesday, Dec 17
4:00 PM – Boys Modified Basketball vs. Chapel Field (Tuxedo)
6:00 PM – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools (Ellenville HS)
📅 Thursday, Dec 18
4:00 PM – Boys Modified Basketball vs. West Point Middle (West Point Youth Center)
4:30 PM – Girls JV Basketball vs. James I. O’Neill (Tuxedo)
📅 Friday, Dec 19
5:00 PM – Boys JV Basketball vs. Liberty (Tuxedo)
6:00 PM – Girls Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools (Minisink Valley HS)
6:00 PM – Boys Varsity Wrestling vs. Multiple Schools (Chester Academy)
💻✨ Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek) is an annual global event held during the second week of December (December 8–14). It is celebrated each year to inspire students to explore computer science and get excited about coding. As part of the celebration, GGM STEM students participated in Hour of Code activities that used block coding to program characters, solve challenges, and even create simple games 🎮🧩.
Under the guidance of Ms. Klimowich, our students were thoughtfully led through these engaging lessons. Before diving into coding, Ms. Klimowich took time to review what it means to be a good digital citizen. A digital citizen is someone who uses technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully. Students discussed and practiced ways to stay safe online, including being kind in digital spaces, keeping personal information private 🔒, thinking before clicking on links or messages, and knowing to talk to a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable 🤝.
🌟 Through Ms. Klimowich’s leadership, students not only built foundational coding skills but also strengthened their understanding of responsible technology use. #CSEDWeek #STEM #TuxedoPride
Under the guidance of Ms. Klimowich, our students were thoughtfully led through these engaging lessons. Before diving into coding, Ms. Klimowich took time to review what it means to be a good digital citizen. A digital citizen is someone who uses technology safely, responsibly, and respectfully. Students discussed and practiced ways to stay safe online, including being kind in digital spaces, keeping personal information private 🔒, thinking before clicking on links or messages, and knowing to talk to a trusted adult if something online makes them uncomfortable 🤝.
🌟 Through Ms. Klimowich’s leadership, students not only built foundational coding skills but also strengthened their understanding of responsible technology use. #CSEDWeek #STEM #TuxedoPride
The GGM Winter Concert was a spectacular celebration of music, bringing joy and excitement to everyone in the audience! Our 5th grade band added extra sparkle to the night with their talent and energy. Thank you to Samuel Johnson and Clayton Chan for always inspiring our young musicians and for all of the energy you have put into preparing our students to shine on stage! 🎶❄️#TuxedoPride #GGMConcert #TuxedoUFSD #HappyHolidays
❤️🤍 GFB Spirit Week is Next Week! 🤍❤️
Get excited for a fun week of school spirit and themed days! Please remember that all costumes must follow the school dress code — no masks and no weapons. Each day brings a new kind of fun! See the attached schedule for details!
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Castellanos in Room 118.
Let’s make it a great Spirit Week! ❤️🤍#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #GFBSpiritWeek
Get excited for a fun week of school spirit and themed days! Please remember that all costumes must follow the school dress code — no masks and no weapons. Each day brings a new kind of fun! See the attached schedule for details!
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Castellanos in Room 118.
Let’s make it a great Spirit Week! ❤️🤍#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #GFBSpiritWeek
A huge thank you to our two wonderful senior leaders, the NHS Vice President and NHS Secretary, for creating two beautiful Social and Emotional Learning bulletin boards outside the GFB Library. We are grateful for their leadership, helping make our school a more welcoming and supportive place.💛📚✨#TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD #Tornadoes #TuxedoUFSDSeniors
🎶 GFB Winter Concert 🎶
Today at 7 PM in the GFB Auditorium, join our GFB students for their Winter Concert! Show your Tuxedo pride and holiday spirit! Good luck to our singers, and see you there! #TuxedoPride #TuxedoGFB #WinterConcert
Today at 7 PM in the GFB Auditorium, join our GFB students for their Winter Concert! Show your Tuxedo pride and holiday spirit! Good luck to our singers, and see you there! #TuxedoPride #TuxedoGFB #WinterConcert
Get ready for another exciting week of Tuxedo Tornado athletics! Come out and support our students as they hit the mats and the courts for wrestling and basketball matchups all week long. Let’s show our school spirit, and cheer them on! Go Tornadoes! 🌪️📣#TuxedoPride #Tuxedoathletics
Join us today at Dottie Audrey’s for a delicious Dine-In or Carry-Out fundraiser!
A portion of your meal will support our Tuxedo UFSD Senior Class!🍽️🎓💛
Dottie Audrey’s is generously giving 10% back to help with senior activities, make sure to mention it when your order! Thank you for supporting our school and our wonderful local business. #ThankYou #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoPride
A portion of your meal will support our Tuxedo UFSD Senior Class!🍽️🎓💛
Dottie Audrey’s is generously giving 10% back to help with senior activities, make sure to mention it when your order! Thank you for supporting our school and our wonderful local business. #ThankYou #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoPride
Attention Parents!
Join us for Parents: What You Need to Know About Vaping, Nicotine & Cannabis presented by Marybeth Tyrrell, Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Orange County
at 5:00 PM in the GFB auditorium
We’re excited to offer parents an engaging session with Marybeth Tyrrell as she breaks down the latest trends, risks, and realities surrounding vaping, nicotine, and cannabis. Her presentation will give our Tuxedo families clear, practical information to support conversations at home.
Earlier in the day, students will hear from Marybeth as well. Her student presentation is designed to be informative, and honest, helping them understand how these substances can impact their health and decision-making.
This event provides both parents and students with meaningful insight and tools to stay informed and make safe choices. We hope to have you join us right after Parent-Teacher Conferences! #TuxedoStrong #TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD
Join us for Parents: What You Need to Know About Vaping, Nicotine & Cannabis presented by Marybeth Tyrrell, Alcohol & Drug Awareness Council of Orange County
at 5:00 PM in the GFB auditorium
We’re excited to offer parents an engaging session with Marybeth Tyrrell as she breaks down the latest trends, risks, and realities surrounding vaping, nicotine, and cannabis. Her presentation will give our Tuxedo families clear, practical information to support conversations at home.
Earlier in the day, students will hear from Marybeth as well. Her student presentation is designed to be informative, and honest, helping them understand how these substances can impact their health and decision-making.
This event provides both parents and students with meaningful insight and tools to stay informed and make safe choices. We hope to have you join us right after Parent-Teacher Conferences! #TuxedoStrong #TuxedoPride #TuxedoUFSD
Friendly Reminder, Tuxedo Families!
Parent–Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday, 12/4.
Session 1: 12:30–2:30
Session 2: 3:00–5:00
Please be sure to sign up for your conference slot on PTCFast.
Half-Day Schedule for Students:
• Pre-K: Dismissal at 11:15
• K–12: Dismissal at 11:30
We look forward to seeing you! #TuxedoUFSD #PTC #TuxedoPride #TuxedoStrong
Parent–Teacher Conferences will take place Thursday, 12/4.
Session 1: 12:30–2:30
Session 2: 3:00–5:00
Please be sure to sign up for your conference slot on PTCFast.
Half-Day Schedule for Students:
• Pre-K: Dismissal at 11:15
• K–12: Dismissal at 11:30
We look forward to seeing you! #TuxedoUFSD #PTC #TuxedoPride #TuxedoStrong
Dear Tuxedo Parents and Caregivers,
With winter weather predicted for tomorrow, we wanted to remind families of our procedures for inclement weather.
The Tuxedo UFSD schools will close or delay our opening when weather conditions create hazardous and unsafe road conditions.
Our automated emergency response system will notify families via text, calls, and email. Information will also be posted on our school website and social media.
Announcements will typically be made by 5:30 am.
In cases of a delayed opening, there will be no morning C-Tech for those high schoolers who attend.
When schools are closed due to emergencies, all after-school activities, including the Healthy Kids Aftercare program, athletic practices and games, and events are cancelled unless otherwise stated.
We will continue to watch this storm and make any decisions in the morning that might impact our day. Thank you and stay safe!
With winter weather predicted for tomorrow, we wanted to remind families of our procedures for inclement weather.
The Tuxedo UFSD schools will close or delay our opening when weather conditions create hazardous and unsafe road conditions.
Our automated emergency response system will notify families via text, calls, and email. Information will also be posted on our school website and social media.
Announcements will typically be made by 5:30 am.
In cases of a delayed opening, there will be no morning C-Tech for those high schoolers who attend.
When schools are closed due to emergencies, all after-school activities, including the Healthy Kids Aftercare program, athletic practices and games, and events are cancelled unless otherwise stated.
We will continue to watch this storm and make any decisions in the morning that might impact our day. Thank you and stay safe!
🍁🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from our Tuxedo UFSD Family! 🦃🍁
Our halls were filled with festive spirit this week!
Mrs. Sayles’ kindergarten students proudly crafted their adorable turkey hats, bringing big smiles and lots of giggles. These were made in the "Creation Station" with the creative Mrs. Hekl who helps guide our Kindergarteners in so many fun activities that bring them so much joy!
Mrs. Bock’s creative third graders designed their very own Macy’s Day Parade floats and paraded them through the hallways! A special thanks to Mrs. Bock and Mrs. Hackett who helped make sure these balloons were strong and ready to go!
We are so grateful for our students, staff, families, and the wonderful community that makes Tuxedo UFSD feel like home. Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡Stay tuned for more fun and creativity that happened this week! #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoStrong #TuxedoPride #HappyThanksgiving
Our halls were filled with festive spirit this week!
Mrs. Sayles’ kindergarten students proudly crafted their adorable turkey hats, bringing big smiles and lots of giggles. These were made in the "Creation Station" with the creative Mrs. Hekl who helps guide our Kindergarteners in so many fun activities that bring them so much joy!
Mrs. Bock’s creative third graders designed their very own Macy’s Day Parade floats and paraded them through the hallways! A special thanks to Mrs. Bock and Mrs. Hackett who helped make sure these balloons were strong and ready to go!
We are so grateful for our students, staff, families, and the wonderful community that makes Tuxedo UFSD feel like home. Wishing everyone a warm, safe, and happy Thanksgiving! 🧡Stay tuned for more fun and creativity that happened this week! #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoStrong #TuxedoPride #HappyThanksgiving
📚🥯 Books and Breakfast
Mr. Kahmar, our Acting Superintendent and GFB principal, led our special Books and Breakfast assembly for our GGM students focused on gratitude. He introduced us to the heartwarming book The Crayons Give Thanks, and invited our 5th graders to read each page aloud. After the story, all students got creative by making thankfulness bracelets, with each bead representing something they are grateful for.
A big thank you to Mr. Kahmar and our students for celebrating gratitude in such a fun and meaningful way! 💛✨ #Gratitude #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoStrong #BooksandBreakfast
Mr. Kahmar, our Acting Superintendent and GFB principal, led our special Books and Breakfast assembly for our GGM students focused on gratitude. He introduced us to the heartwarming book The Crayons Give Thanks, and invited our 5th graders to read each page aloud. After the story, all students got creative by making thankfulness bracelets, with each bead representing something they are grateful for.
A big thank you to Mr. Kahmar and our students for celebrating gratitude in such a fun and meaningful way! 💛✨ #Gratitude #TuxedoUFSD #TuxedoStrong #BooksandBreakfast
🌟 Student of the Month!🌟
This month, GGM proudly celebrates one student from each grade who has shown exceptional inclusivity and a welcoming spirit throughout the month. These students went out of their way to make everyone feel valued, included, and part of our Tuxedo school community. Their kindness reminds us all of the power of compassion and acceptance.
👏 Congratulations to this month’s spotlight students! Thank you for helping make our school a place where everyone belongs. 💛✨#TuxedoStrong #TuxedoUFSD #ProudTornadoes
This month, GGM proudly celebrates one student from each grade who has shown exceptional inclusivity and a welcoming spirit throughout the month. These students went out of their way to make everyone feel valued, included, and part of our Tuxedo school community. Their kindness reminds us all of the power of compassion and acceptance.
👏 Congratulations to this month’s spotlight students! Thank you for helping make our school a place where everyone belongs. 💛✨#TuxedoStrong #TuxedoUFSD #ProudTornadoes
