MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS – CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 VIDEO
Below is a link to a brief video that was shared with students on our Morning Announcements on Wednesday about the Coronavirus COVID-19 and universal precaution practices. Thank you.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rkypwjyvNnu3iXizBPc3cVBt_iWvEfSW/view
NYS HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION MEASURES PARENT EVENT
The Board of Regents is creating a Blue Ribbon Commission to review the State’s high school graduation measures and reaffirm what it means to obtain a diploma in New York State. The Board of Regents and State Education Department are holding regional meetings to help inform the work of the Blue Ribbon Commission. Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to break into smaller groups to discuss and provide feedback to the Department.
DATE: MARCH 18, 2020 (SNOW DATE: MARCH 25, 2020)
TIME: 5:00 – 7:30 PM
NEW LOCATION: Hearst Media Center at the Times Union Building
ADDRESS: 645 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY
Click on the following link to learn more about this event:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fODmT5TLKvIElRGoBbIycMvIM0BAHo7p/view?usp=sharing
AMS HEART CHALLENGE
The AMS Heart Challenge will take place after school on Thursday, March 5. Proceeds from this event benefit the American Heart Association. More information is being provided in PE classes.
APO – YANKEE TRAILS BUS TRIP RAFFLE
Support APO programs by purchasing a raffle ticket(s) to win a day “Bus Trip for 2” from Yankee Trails to NYC or Boston (certificate doesn’t expire until 12/31/2020). Get your tickets at AMS before each “Willy Wonka JR” show THIS Friday & Saturday (3/6 & 3/7) or the AMS concert 3/17. You may also purchase online via Paypal! Paypal money can be sent to ams.parentorg@yahoo.com (put “Raffle tickets” in the comment section).
One ticket for $5 or 3 tickets for $10. Deadline to get your ticket(s) is April 1st. (Winner will be notified by phone). Thank you Yankee Trails for supporting APO!
YEARBOOK ORDERS
Orders are being accepted for the 2019/2020 Algonquin Middle School yearbook.
The cost of the basic yearbook is $26.00 with upgrades optional.
Order your child’s copy by going to ybpay.lifetouch.com and enter code # 11617120. The deadline for ordering is March 31, 2020. Extra yearbooks will not be available if you do not order online.
INTERNATIONAL POTLUCK DINNER
Join us for yet another fun evening for all as the Averill Park LOTE Department hosts its annual international potluck dinner Thursday, March 26, 6-8 p.m. at Algonquin Middle School.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Save the Date: Coding Club meets next week on Wednesday, March 11 afterschool until 3:20 p.m.
Book Club Opportunity:
The Pleasure Read book club meets on Thursday this week from second dismissal until 3:20. If your child would like to come, they can sign up now in the library and bring a middle school book of their choice.
If you have questions, please ask Mrs. Ekstrom: ekstromr@apcsd.org
AMS MUSIC WARDROBE
If any student needs assistance borrowing black and white dress clothes for one of our school concerts, please reach out to one of our school counselors who can put you in touch with our Music Wardrobe. Thank you.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The Averill Park Central School District’s Board of Education, its officers and employees shall not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation in its educational programs, services or activities. A complete copy of the grievance procedures regarding discrimination may be obtained in any of the school offices.
Kimberly Nugent, Compliance Officer
District Office
146 Gettle Road, ST1
Averill Park, NY 12018
In compliance with Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Averill Park offers assistance to students, parents (for school related purposes pertaining to their child) and staff qualifying as having a disabling condition as defined under Section 504.
For further information or to make a referral for such assistance, you may contact:
Kathryn Dorgan, Section 504 Coordinator
District Office
146 Gettle Road, ST1
Averill Park, NY 12018