FINISHING THE YEAR STRONG!
With less than 20 days left of instruction for the 2019-20 school year, we want to take a moment to double down on our commitment to ending this year in a strong way! As the weather warms up, there is a natural tendency for students to be a little less focused than typical. Our teachers are hard at work helping students finish the year on a positive note and keeping everyone engaged. We appreciate your support and continued monitoring of your child’s work completion in the days ahead. Thank you for all that you continue to do!
APCSD BUDGET NEWSLETTER
Click here to view the APCSD Budget Newsletter: https://www.www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/AP_Budget_2020FINAL.pdf
Please remember that all ballots must be returned by mail no later than Tuesday, June 9th at 5pm.
FROM THE NURSE: MEDICATION PICK UP
All medications (daily and as needed) must be picked up on Monday, June 1 at AMS from 7:30am- 1:00pm. Medications will be returned to parents using the curbside pick up method. Please wait inside your vehicle for the nurse. If you are unable to pick up your child’s medication on this date, please contact the nurse to make alternative arrangements. Any medications not picked up by June 19 will be disposed of.
AMS Health office: (518)674-7103
Nurse email: julianok@apcsd.org
AMS SEND OFF EVENT! SAVE THE DATE – TUES JUNE 16 – 6PM
We are preparing for an exciting “AMS Send Off” Event to mark the end of the school year and to help recognize the outstanding accomplishments of our Grade 8 students. This event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th from 6:00pm until 7:00pm (Rain date: Thurs. June 18)
Please join the AMS staff as we host a “reverse parade” at Algonquin, where families will drive through our school parking lot and be greeted by AMS staff as we wish everyone a great summer and our Grade 8 students best wishes for their continued learning at the Averill Park High School!
We will have more information about this event coming up in future communications. Thank you!
TEACHER ACCESS HOURS
AMS teachers hold Access Hours, generally by Google Meet, each day. Students are encouraged to check in with their teachers should they have questions about learning activities or need additional support.
Please encourage your child to reach out to their teachers, as needed, based on the schedule provided below, which is updated weekly.
Click Here to View Access Hours: https://bit.ly/3bTkt2S
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.
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