FIRST MARKING PERIOD ENDS FRIDAY
The first marking period will conclude on Friday, November 12.
First quarter report cards will be mailed home on Friday, November 19.
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WATER ONLY DURING THE DAY
As a reminder, students are asked to not have energy drinks, soda and other beverages, except for water, during the school day, with the exception of lunch time.
Various drinks can spill, attracting insects and rodents when not immediately cleaned up and generally make our school less clean for all of our community members.
Again, we ask that students save special drinks for lunch time and that they remember that water is the official drink of Algonquin Middle School.
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HONOR A VETERAN – AMS VETERANS WALL
In honor of Veterans Day, AMS students created a Veterans Wall bricks highlighting family and friends who have served our country in branches of military service.
The bricks are on display in the AMS Main Hallway and will be for the remainder of the month.
Please enjoy this video that shows the individual bricks submitted by students and staff.
https://www.wevideo.com/view/2442678247
Thank you!
The AMS Social Studies Team
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NO SCHOOL THURSDAY – VETERANS DAY
As a reminder, Thursday, November 11th is Veterans Day. As a result, students will not have classes on Thursday. Thank you.
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PARENT CONFERENCES – TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 16 – HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS
Tuesday, September 16, will be a half day for students due to parent conferences. Students will be dismissed at 10:50 am.
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ALGONQUIN PARENT ORGANIZATION (APO) – NEXT MEETING:
The next APO meeting is Monday, November 15, from 7-8 pm in the AMS Library. This is meeting 2 of 3 for this school year. Those wishing to attend virtually should email Cat Headley (Headley70@gmail.com) to receive a link.
The agenda includes an update from Dr. Rhode, a debrief on the events that have occurred so far this school year and plans for the next 6 months including a brand new winter event. APO activities so far this year have been very well attended and we are in need of more volunteers to continue enriching our students’ experience at AMS. Come to the meeting to see how you can help or continue to check the weekly email for the Volunteer Google Form coming soon.
Save the date: Our last meeting will be Monday, March 7th, same time and place.
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AMS PICTURE DAYS – 11/17 & 11/18
Lifetouch will be at AMS on Wednesday, November 17 and Thursday, November 18. Students will have their pictures taken during their PE classes. Families can order pictures online using the Picture Day ID: EVTRF3DJM at the website: https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/
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LATE BUS SERVICE RETURNS ON 11/30
Late bus service will be restarting at a later time of day beginning on Tuesday, November 30.
Late bus runs will be offered each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon.
Late buses will leave AMS at approximately 4:30 pm each Tuesday and Thursday.
This later departure time is a result of bus staffing shortages and our attempt to creatively provide late bus service to students.
Students that need to use the late bus no later than 9am on the day that the late bus is scheduled for by clicking on the link provided on their Team Landing Page.
More information about late buses will be shared with students later in the month.
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PLEASE HAVE STUDENTS WEAR LAYERS
As the fall progresses and we continue to offer as much outside activity as possible, including lunch, we would like to encourage all of our students to wear layers each day to school.
Please note that students are not allowed to wear blankets in school.
Wearing layers will help students be ready for outdoor activities, as well as our increased fresh air in the building with open windows. Thank you.
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FROM THE LIBRARY
NYSCATE is offering a free webinar to parents on November 3rd at 7 pm: “Sparking Conversations on Digital Literacy At Home”.
“Families will learn to identify and define digital citizenship and literacy. Discussions will take place on how to be digital role models for their students. Families will learn what resources are available to make sure they can keep up to date with the most current information.”
Registration link:
https://nyscate-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UlpikRuGRpm–e3THtRS_Q
Spotlight on Award Winning Books:
Check out these awesome, award winning fiction books:
https://abqlibrary.org/newbery/All
Nonfiction award winners:
https://www.ala.org/yalsa/nonfiction#current
November is Native American Heritage Month. Check out these award winning books about Native Americans:
https://ailanet.org/activities/american-indian-youth-literature-award/
If you or your child would like to check out any of these books, you can email Mrs. Ekstrom or your child can stop by the AMS Library. ekstromr@apcsd.org
Sora Ebooks and Audiobooks: All Averill Park students have access to thousands of free and amazing ebooks and audiobooks through Sora. https://soraapp.com/welcome Students log in through their Google account. They select Questar III Boces and then APCSD and then can begin searching for books. Please email Mrs. Ekstrom if you have questions: ekstromr@apcsd.org These e-books are available through the generous support of the Questar III School Library System.