GRADE 8 RECOGNITION DAY
We know that many families are interested in learning what the school’s plans are for Grade 8 Recognition Day (moving up ceremony). Throughout the past several weeks, NYS regulations have changed on multiple occasions and as a result, our planning for events has changed as well. We continue to work on plans for this event and we hope to have more information to share with everyone shortly. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
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GRADE 7 FAMILIES: ELECTIVE PREFERENCE FORM
As we get ready for our Grade 8 scheduling process, we have invited students to express their preference for their grade 8 elective class.
Middle school elective classes, offered for high school credit, is a unique opportunity that is not typically offered in other area middle schools.
Families can click here to learn more about next year’s Grade 8 electives options:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jhWTieciKfUBWn3eo5JoY63xAtbPjLMW8j_GZAZTHos/edit?usp=sharing
Students will receive an email on Monday, May 24th from Mr. Messia with a Google Form they can use to make their preferences known.
All submissions are due by the end of the day on Monday, May 31st (Memorial Day).
Students who have questions should see Mrs. Valentine in the Counseling Center.
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UPCOMING STUDENT COUNCIL THEME DAYS
Thursday 5/27 & Friday 5/28 – Red, White and Blue Days
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AP ALL SPORTS SUMMER CAMP IS BACK
Chris Anderson and Mike Cavotta are proud to announce the return of AP All-Sports Camp! This non-competitive games camp for elementary and middle school students will take place June 28 – July 1, from 9 AM to noon at Algonquin Middle School. The cost is $I00 per camper but discounted rates are available for families. Visit apallsportscamp.com for more information and to register online for this amazing camp. Finally, email any camp questions to apallsportscamp@gmail.com.
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AVERILL PARK JR. WARRIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
Come join us for a great 2021 Football Season. Registration will be open from May 1st-July 31st. Flyer attached.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZ7B72zm3H3djebfiGcARkRKD9Pj0EC72WV0BISaSIY/edit?usp=sharing
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APO NEWS
Please remember that there are many easy ways to help our APO raise money! First, consider using smile.amazon.com when purchasing through Amazon – Algonquin Parent Organization can be set as your selected charity (your login information will be the same as amazon.com). It is simple to set-up and you can save it right to your account!
Box Tops have changed! No more clipping and sending in with students (which inevitably get lost in their backpack). Please consider downloading the Box Tops for Education app to your phone, create a simple account, and then just scan receipts (or have a student in your house do it)! You will again be asked to select your school to support – Algonquin is out there and ready to roll. It’s very easy, and every little bit counts! (See the attached document for additional help. Please reach out to Cat Headley if you have any questions. Headley70@gmail.com)
Also, from now until May 29, 2021 – our school will be participating in the Hannaford Helps tower at the West Sand Lake Hannaford. If you purchase 4 or more qualifying items, you will be given a receipt to add to our school pocket in the collection tower. Additional information is attached in the PDF.
Last but not least, we are always happy to have families donate directly to APO via PayPal using ams.parentorg@yahoo.com. Thanks!
**For the month of June 2021, Algonquin Parent Organization will receive a $1 donation from each purchase of the $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Hannaford store located at Route 43 & 150, W. Sand Lake NY.**
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FROM THE AMS LIBRARY
Simultaneous Access E-Books on Sora:
Sora announced the titles that will be available with simultaneous access, from May 5 to August 20. There will be 32 titles total, with 22 Juvenile access and 10 YA access, and there is a mix of ebooks and audiobooks as there was last year.
https://resources.overdrive.com/sora-sweet-reads/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_campaign=sora_sweet_reads&utm_content=ssr_titles_announcement_03032021&contact_18digit_ID=0034000000l3zhbAAA