June 17, 2020
Dear APHS Students, Parents and Guardians,
Thank you for a great year!
In our final newsletter for the year, we would like to take a moment to say thank you to our entire school community at the conclusion of this unforgettable school year. Our students worked very hard this year both in person at APHS and virtually through distance learning. Thank you to the faculty, staff and all of the adults at home with our students that helped them be successful this year, it truly was an Averill Park Community effort! Go Warriors!
Please note that we continue to await guidance from the New York State Department of Education and the Governor’s Office in regards to the fall. As we get more information and develop plans for September we will share more information as a school district on how we will be able to meet the needs of students in the coming year.
Continue to check the district social media pages and website for updates and information.Be well, stay safe and have a wonderful summer!
Sincerely yours,
Mr. Quiles, Mrs. Mein and Mrs. Leach
Student Textbooks, Materials & Supplies Return and Pick-ups of Items
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN TEXTBOOKS, INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES
We will be here today, Wednesday, June 17th from 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-6 pm
To help make the curbside drop-off line move quicker and more efficiently, please have all items that you are returning clearly labeled (use a post-it or print off at home this Book Return Receipt). On all items being returned please include the following information: Student name; Teacher Name; Grade & Class
Additional Details:
Art Department Distribution-One Day Only (6/17) Artwork distribution is an exception to the above schedule. The art teachers will have communicated previously with students and their families that this impacts.
District Technology Department-(6/16 & 6/17) All borrowed technology equipment (Chromebooks, hot spots, graphing calculators etc.) need to be returned during the collection dates. Please note: We will not be collecting the chromebooks that are assigned to current Freshman class.
Collections: Student Technology collection, APHS Textbook/Instructional Material collection, Library Materials collection
Questar Textbook collection for Out of District Students (Questar-4pm-7pm only)
Distributions: Senior Award distribution, Medication distribution, Artwork distribution, Yearbook distribution
We ask that when you pull up curbside to collect or turn in items, please wear a mask for your safety and that of our employees. If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Mein at meinc@apcsd.org. Thank you!
Summer Assignments
Starting on Monday, June 29, 2020, summer assignments will be posted on the district website under the counseling tab. Most assignments are electronic so there will be no need to come to school. For the few courses that require a textbook, you may pick them up on Monday, 6/29 from 9am-12 pm in the counseling office. Your teacher will have notified you if you need to come to pick up a textbook. Please wear a mask when entering the building.
APHS-Graduation 2020-Notice for Split Families
As we head quickly towards our graduation event on June 27th, at the Jericho Drive-In, we are happy to announce that we will now be able to accommodate a second vehicle for those students who have a split family. Per the Governor’s regulations, this second vehicle should contain only immediate family members who live in the same household, and all individuals should remain in their vehicles for the duration of the event. If you are in need of a second vehicle for the purpose of accommodating a split family, please contact Mrs. Perez at the high school via email (perezs@apcsd.org) or call her directly at 674-7002. We look forward to celebrating the APHS Class of 2020 with you!
Attention Seniors
The Counseling Center needs to know what your post high school plans are. If you have not already done so, please use the following link and provide us with the information we need regarding your college, military or work plans after graduation. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTTNc5e-KN57Zh9ASGQ7lsMttLwX6Dp3_4nujGp6Wi1hpdsg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Class of 2021 Senior Photo Sessions
Senior Photo sessions will be at the Lifetouch Studio in Glenmont in June and July. (The Studio is working on dates now…) June session notifications will be by email and July notifications will be by both email and mail communications. We will be using the drape / tux, provided by the Studio, which will be steamed between sittings. The cap / gown will also be disinfected between sittings. All precautions have been taken for health and safety. The cost of the sitting is $15, which includes at least 10 proofs with 2 outfit changes if wanted. Due to the size of the photography studio, only one student is allowed at one time. Parents will not be allowed in the studio at the time of the sitting because they cannot maintain social distancing mandates with 3 people in the room. LifeTouch will be diligent in not overlapping sittings so no one should have to wait. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work through all of this together. Senior Photo / Yearbook Questions: baileya@apcsd.org / blosteinm@apcsd.org
A Message from the District Office
The Averill Park Central School District would like to take a moment to reflect on the widespread civil unrest happening in cities both near and far after the tragic death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. This comes at an already stressful time that our communities are experiencing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our mission is to meet the needs of and create opportunities for every student every day, which includes providing a safe, caring learning environment, and the District prides itself on teaching acceptance of all backgrounds.
Our efforts of promoting tolerance throughout APCSD has earned Algonquin Middle School the Anti-Defamation League’s national honor of recently being designated a “Gold Star No Place for Hate” school for the seventh consecutive year. At the High School, A World of Difference Club worked hard all year long to earn APHS “No Place for Hate” designation, as well.
Although we must continue to adhere to physical distancing during these unprecedented times, we strive to connect socially and emotionally with our students. Our school counselors, teachers, administrators, and other staff members will continue to offer support so that all of our students, regardless of their background, are provided with the resources needed to reach their greatest potential.
We know that our students are connected to the outside world now more than ever through various social media channels. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, regardless of your child’s age, he or she may have strong emotions after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Some children react right away while others show signs much later. How children react can vary.
We would like you to know that we continue to be here for our students during these trying times. Students can reach out to their school counselors directly, or to their teachers, who will help facilitate a meeting.
Together we are Warrior Strong.
News for Students, Parents & Guardians
- Siena is offering Summer Reading Programs. Click here on the link to find out more information: https://www.www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Siena_College_Reading_Programs__June_2020_1.pdf
- If you or your family feels they need additional support during this time, please use this link for a list of local Mental Health and Addiction Resource. Mental Health and Addiction Resources and New York State Parent Portal
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us if there is anything you need. This can be done via email, or by calling the high school at 674-7002. This line will be monitored daily, and you will receive a call back within one business day.
Stay safe and be well!
Mr. Quiles, Mrs. Mein & Mrs. Leach
Our emails are as follows:
Mr. Quiles (High School Principal)- quilesh@apcsd.org
Mrs. Mein (Assistant Principal, Grades 9 and 11)- meinc@apcsd.org
Mrs. Leach (Assistant Principal Grades 10 and 12)- leachr@apcsd.org