MORNING MEETING ROOMS, LOCKERS AND SCHEDULES:
All Algonquin students should have received a letter last week informing them of their Morning Meeting Room for the upcoming school year.
All students will receive their course schedules on the first day of school.
Grade 6 students received their locker information in their letter so they are ready for our Locker Night on August 28th from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Grade 7 & 8 students will find out their locker information on the first day of school.
GRADE 6 LOCKER NIGHT:
Our Grade 6 Locker Night will take place on Wednesday, August 28. Families can visit Algonquin between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. At this event students will be able to practice their combination lock, organize their materials for the first day of school and share in an Ice Cream Social, sponsored by the Algonquin Parent Organization. Ice cream sundaes will cost $1 per person. We hope to see you at this important and fun transition activity.
BUILDING CLOSED ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3:
Due to professional development activities and building preparations for the first day of school, Algonquin will not be open to families on September 4. The Main Office will be open on this day, but other spaces in the building will not be available for visiting. Thank you for your understanding.
SAND LAKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMMING:
The Sand Lake Center for the Arts is offering after school programming for Algonquin students. The program will take place at the SLCA from 3:15-5:15 p.m with transportation provided by the school district. “Circus Theatricks” will run from September 16 to October 24 and thanks to the Troy Music Hall Charitable Foundation is free for the first 22 AMS students that sign up! “Myth and Magic” will run from October 2 to November 22 on Wednesdays and Fridays and costs $100. Please click on the following links for more information:
Circus Theatricks: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cd66Ajfw-TB78cAW-FFMr_ID-YPhA8Ha/view?usp=sharing
Myth and Magic: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MzqznUU-MWO5M3XyX7ZF0VBxDwjAXFrk/view?usp=sharing
HEALTH OFFICE FORMS
Below are several forms provided by the Health Office. Thank you.
Medication Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vsgVkOsO6R5XZhium2gW1jZFGRReffJ7/view?usp=sharing
Dental Certificate:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TOwQQyAGD7yBLiDYLfQQeBEisyGt3g1J/view?usp=sharing
NYS Health Exam Form:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vfUQ0gpm6UT4zrsUlU_wakXg5H6-Ptow/view?usp=sharing
SUMMER ASSIGNMENTS REMINDER:
Please encourage your child to finish their summer math and reading assignments prior to the start of school. For those that need copies of materials, please view the following link: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/ams-summerassignments
SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS:
As a reminder, our school supply lists for all three grades are available at the following link: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/19-20SupplyLists.pdf
ASSIGNMENT BOOKS:
This year AMS will not be providing student assignment books. Rather, we are asking students to utilize the Google Calendar and their Chromebook to keep track of their assignments. We hope that this will help students utilize their Chromebooks to an even greater degree for organization and assignment planning purposes. Thank you.
JOTTINGS NEWSLETTER:
Our August Jottings newsletter is now ready for parents and students to read. Please click on the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AD_owUFqsaIBn2TwLxpeI9M2fkJkP1YI/view?usp=sharing
CHROMEBOOKS:
Students in grades 7 & 8 will receive their school-issued Chromebooks on the first day of school as part of their Morning Meeting Orientation Program. Students in grade 6 will receive their Chromebook during Visual Literacy class on September 9 and 10 after completing “Chromebook Camp.” Please note that if a student Chromebook is damaged during the year they will be responsible for paying a $30 repair fee. Should the Chromebook be misplaced families are charged for the cost of the Chromebook, similar to a textbook. Learn more about our 1:1 Chromebook program at our website: https://www.www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/chromebooks-info
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Still have questions about middle school? Please check out our FAQ at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mFx6l_QcGqWxX1YLEI3nV-wknutF4lb7184jTaBLrUg/edit?usp=sharing