KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
Dear AMS Students and Families:
Thank you for all of your continued efforts during the school closure. We are so incredibly proud of the hard work students are putting into their learning activities each day. We also know that behind each hard working student there are hard working parents that are helping to support and encourage them under less than ideal conditions.
Please remember our goals during the school closure: We want all students to remain connected to our school community and develop their academic skills by completing the learning activities provided.
If your child is struggling with an assignment or seems to need a jump start on a particular subject area, please encourage them to attend that teacher’s Access Hours.
These hours are provided for just this purpose: To provide additional support, answer questions and get further direction/clarification on activities. Our teachers are literally standing by during these times to help your child be successful with their learning.
Click on this link to see teachers’ Access hours: https://bit.ly/3bTkt2S
Finally, we encourage students to take a few minutes each morning to watch or listen to the morning announcements to stay informed and connected to our school. You can view the AMS News YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6dAayrQP-IEoHIghV38Lg
Thank you again for all that you continue to do.
I hope to see you all again very soon!
Rob Messia
STUDENT HELP NEEDED: GRADE FIVE TO SIX TRANSITION
We are looking for some AMS students to help us by making a very brief (approximately 10 second) video of them sharing advice or saying something inspiring to grade 5 students about the transition to middle school.
If you could please encourage your child to make a brief video statement and share it with Mr. Messia, we would truly appreciate it.
We have had a number of students respond with written comments/advice, but we could certainly benefit from some additional video statements.
This year our fifth to sixth grade transition will be fully virtual and having AMS students share their perspectives and advice will go a long way to build a great connection with our newest students.
Thank you for your help welcoming our future grade six students!
GRADE 6 FAMILIES: PRE-ALGEBRA ENTRANCE PROCESS
For those students interested in Pre-Algebra, please see the letter linked below, which was emailed to parents on Monday, April 27th.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=12m46zWJWbqsvuPdcmz37kP08KbnZeJBBK_bpwm0lZR8
Students must register for the online assessment by the end of the day on Monday, May 4th.
GRADE 7 FAMILIES: REGENTS EARTH SCIENCE 8 ENTRANCE PROCESS
For those students interested in Earth Science 8, please see the letter linked below, which was emailed to parents on Monday, April 27th.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NaDn37htX8ZHOYnfOtfLuJDOiUhTJN9WlelSK88DahU/edit?usp=sharing
Students must register for the online assessment by the end of the day on Monday, May 4th. Thank you.
NEED TECH SUPPORT FOR YOUR CHROMEBOOK?
The Averill Park CSD Technology Office is here to help with Chromebook and instructional software challenges students may face in the days ahead. Please click on this link for FAQ:
https://sites.google.com/apcsd.org/onlinelearning/tech-support?authuser=0
If you need to submit a request for technical support, that can be done by using the following link:
https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/contact-us/39-track-it
GOOGLE TEAM CALENDARS
Parents and guardians are reminded that our Team Google Homework Calendars are the central hub of learning activity information for your child.
Each team’s calendar is available, as always, linked off of the AMS website. Simple click on the gray drop down menu at the top of the page that says “Homework Calendar.” Click here to visit the AMS website: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/ams
As a reminder, students and parents can subscribe to the Google Homework Calendar. To do so, simply click on the “+Google Calendar” button at the bottom of the team calendar.
FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH FOR AVERILL PARK STUDENTS
Free grab and go breakfast and lunch is available for students free of charge during the school closure
PICK UP HAS NOW MOVED TO THE AVERILL PARK HIGH SCHOOL
9 a.m.-12 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Drive-thru pick-up stations. Remain in your car and meals will be brought to you.
Monday: Lunch for Mon, Breakfast and Lunch for Tues, Breakfast for Wed
Wednesday: Lunch for Wed, Breakfast and Lunch for Thurs, Breakfast for Fri
Friday: Lunch for Fri, Breakfast for Mon
Dietary restrictions, please contact Colleen Wise at wisec@apcsd.org.
AMS MAIN OFFICE PHYSICALLY CLOSED, VOICEMAIL BEING CHECKED
The AMS Main Office is physically closed, however we are checking the main office voicemail. If you need assistance please leave a message with a good contact phone number and someone will return your call.
Please note that when school staff call parents during the closure, the number will appear as “Private Caller” or “Restricted.” Thank you.
SCHOOL COUNSELORS HERE TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD
During this time of school closure, the AMS Counseling Center remains open, virtually, for students and families. If you need support or assistance for your child at any time during this closure, please reach out to you child’s counselor listed below:
Grade 6:
Team 1 – Tim Herbs – herbst@apcsd.org
Team 2 – Mary Anne Valentine – valentinem@apcsd.org
Grade 7: Teams 3 & 4 – Tim Herbs – herbst@apcsd.org
Grade 8: Teams 5 & 6 – Mary Anne Valentine – valentinem@apcsd.org
Social Social Worker: Linda Bille – billel@apcsd.org
School Psychologist: Amber Williams – williamsa@apcsd.org
Student Assistance Counselor: Samantha Keenan – keenans@apcsd.org