WARRIOR WAY TALENTS HIGHLIGHTS
Does your child have a passion and talent that embodies the principles of the Warrior Way? If so, we would like to highlight their skills/accomplishments in a brief video compilation that Mr. Anderson will put together to be shown at our final Warrior Way Assembly of the year. Submissions can be sent to warriorway@apcsd.org. To learn more click on the following link:
https://drive.google.com/a/www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/file/d/162L60scL0meodXNjn-Xi4jNTBq41NuxU/view?usp=sharing
MID-POINT OF MARKING PERIOD REMINDER
We are now at the mid-point of the fourth marking period. Please take some time this weekend to sit with your child and review their progress in classes by visiting SchoolTool. There are are still four weeks to go in the marking period and upcoming final exams in several classes for all students. Please help students keep their eye on the prize and motivated for academic success in the coming weeks.
APO GRADE 8 FAREWELL DANCE – PARENT HELP NEEDED, SIGN UP HERE:
Please consider helping out in some way with the Grade 8 Farewell Dance. A sign up sheet has been created by the APO which can be accessed through this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080e45a4aa23abff2-8thgrade
APO – AFTER THE GRADE 8 FAREWELL DANCE ACTIVITY
The NOpiates committee has graciously sponsored an after party event for our 8th grade students after the farewell dance on Friday, June 7 from 9:30-11:30 p.m. Transportation via bus will be provided to students to Crossgates Mall after the event. Forms are due to Mrs. Anne, Thank you!
AMS SPRING CONCERTS WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED
The upcoming AMS Grade 6 Concert (May 30 at 7 p.m.) and Grades 7 & 8 Concert (June 4 at 7 p.m.) will once again be live streamed on YouTube. If you haven’t seen our concerts on YouTube, the video and audio quality is outstanding, thanks to the Averill Park Education Foundation’s generous donation of equipment. This is a great option for family members who cannot attend the concert physically and a recording of the performance will also be available afterwards on our YouTube channel. Click here on the night of the concert to watch the live stream: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6dAayrQP-IEoHIghV38Lg
NYS SCIENCE 8 ASSESSMENT – MAY 30
Day One of the NYS Science 8 Assessment will take place on Thursday, May 30. Day Two of the Science Assessment will take place on Monday, June 3.
APO SPONSORED “AP INVADED!” SCIENCE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE
This summer, Algonquin Middle School will be hosting the first AP Invaded! Science Summer Camp. This week-long, research-focused summer camp will be held July 8-12 from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Campers will collaborate in groups to research how local invasive species effect the community, play interactive games and visit Grafton State Park to interact with land managers. Please click on the following links with more information. Email apinvaded@gmail.com for questions. Thank you.
Pamphlet:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1jaErr87Wjnwn6IKiXwrhNNswLcPJyyV3tMX98_c8nNY/edit?usp=sharing
Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtrohNS6q1Sh4paoAiFmd2WOgAhbpgcE_pC05scsTBo/edit?usp=sharing
AP All SPORTS CAMP – JULY 1-3
AP All Sports Camp Summer Camp will once again take place July 1-3 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Algonquin Middle School. If you have any questions you can email apallsportscamp@gmail.com or checkout www.apallsportscamp.com. Thank you. Chris Anderson and Mike Cavotta – AP All Sports Camp – “Bring out the Warrior in YOU!”
FROM THE LIBRARY:
Borrowing a Nook for the Summer:
Your child may borrow a nook this summer. Please let Mrs. Ekstrom know if there is a specific book you’d like loaded onto it. Simply return the permission slip before Friday, May 31. ekstromr@apcsd.org
Our Local Public Libraries:
Our local public libraries offer a wealth of information, resources and specialized programming. In our E-Blasts we will be sharing information about programs that you and your family can take advantage of.
From the Brunswick Community Library:
Weekly Events:
Adult Yoga – Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.
Tots Time – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Bridge Club – Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m.
Knitting Circle – Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
STEAM Class – Thursdays at 4:00 p.m.
Book Clubs:
Popular Fiction – Tuesday, May 28 at 6:00 p.m. (The Witch Elm)
Non-Fiction – Friday, May 31 at 6:00 p.m. (Educated)
Morning Book Club – Wednesday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. (A Duty to the Dead)
Special Events:
Chair Yoga for Developmental Disabilities – Friday, May 31 at 1:00 p.m.
Tamarac GSA LGBTQ+ Storytime – Friday, May 31 at 3:00 p.m.
Garden Day – Saturday, June 8 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
From the Poestenkill Public Library:
The Lego event on the flyer is 6:30-7:30 pm.