WARRIOR WEDNESDAY – SOCIAL MEDIA AND HUMAN CONNECTION
This month’s Warrior Wednesday theme is the Power of Social Media and the Importance of Human Connection. Today’s community building circle discussion is focused on the power and challenges of phones/devices and social media in teenagers’ lives. Following the discussion, students will participate in screen-free activities selected by their Morning Meeting groups such as taking nature walks around the campus, playing games, creating chalk art and helping make our school a better place through service projects. Please check in with your child about this month’s Warrior Wednesday activities to learn more about what they were discussing and doing today to help build a strong, positive community in our school.
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MORNING MEETING CROSSWORD PUZZLE
Making its return for the first time this year, The AMS Morning Meeting Crossword Puzzle Competition will take place on Thursday morning. Students will work together to solve three small crossword puzzles to see which Morning Meeting groups will claim the “Grade Level Pencil of Excellence” trophy and our fastest solving Morning Meeting having a donut breakfast after the spring recess. This friendly competition has been a lot of fun in the past and we’re glad to have it return to Morning Meeting on Thursday.
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NO SCHOOL FRIDAY AND NEXT WEEK
There will be no school on Friday and next week for the school’s Spring Recess.
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RENSSELAER COUNTY STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – VIRTUAL ACTIVE PARENTING CLASS
Rensselaer County’s Student Assistance Program is offering a 5 week online parent education series. Active Parenting of Teens is an online program that will give you the confidence and courage to meet the challenges (and savor the joys) of your children’s teen years. Combining entertaining video, group discussion, reading and activities, the program will show you how to:
Communicate effectively with teens (it can be done!)
Understand a teen’s goals—which is key to avoiding power struggles
Give your teen the tools needed to behave in a responsible way
Be a positive influence on your adolescent
Reduce the risks of the teen years, including alcohol, drugs, sexuality and violence.
To sign up click on the code on the flyer or use the QR code and fill out the Google Form.
Thank you
Mrs. Keenan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNiVqzLGmOYkem8OZk0C1mhW4cbEzxUE/view?usp=sharing
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NYS MATH ASSESSMENT – 4/27 & 4/28
The NYS Math Assessment will take place on Wednesday, April 27th and Thursday, April 28th. More information will be shared with students in math classes, but please note that students need to bring several #2 pencils and for Grades 7 & 8 a scientific calculator on both days and in Grade 6 a scientific or four function calculator for day two only. Additionally, all students are asked to bring a pleasure reading book for after they complete their assessment.
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WE ARE WARRIORS AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS EVENT – THURS 4/28
On Thursday, April 28th, AMS will be hosting our Spring We Are Warriors After School Sports Event. We are anticipating a Modified Baseball and Modified Softball to be played in the back fields. Below is a timeline of what students need to do to participate.
Step 1: Register for the event by completing the Google Form by Wednesday, April 27th by 11am.
Step 2: Attend the event, based on the following details:
2:40-3:30 – Stay after with a teacher – Students must make arrangements with a teacher in advance and plan to stay with that teacher for that time.
3:30-4:00 – All students report to the Recess Area where snacks and drinks will be for sale by the APO. Students are encouraged to bring a few dollars to buy snacks and drinks. The basketball court will be open and students can enjoy time with friends at the picnic tables.
4:00-5:15 – Cheer AP on to victory!
5:15 – Parents should arrive to pick up their child from the event
Families are welcome to attend this event, as well.
Additional information will be shared with students in a video after the break. Thank you.
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SKYHIGH COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAMMING
Click on the following link for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ENs2UBeVVXjO6gRkwEqsQcWoPOFXNzNx/view?usp=sharing
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AP BASKETBALL SUMMER CAMP
Click on the following link for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZQr15OyKIniMKmD9Hd_XF1RnTGbrVzvU/view?usp=sharing
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SLCA DYNAMIC ILLUSTRATION
Click on the following link for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ncZGqXg37ANHa0QTKNYdbZ24_mZ0OowQ/view?usp=sharing
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2022 TEACHER/STAFF APPRECIATION BREAKFAST
Help us thank the amazing teachers and staff at the Algonquin Middle School! The appreciation breakfast will be held on Wednesday May 4th in the AMS cafeteria from 6:30-8:00 am. We are asking for donations of food (home-made or store bought), drinks, tableware, and gift cards for a teacher raffle. We will also need volunteers to help with set-up, serving, and clean-up. Set-up will be on Tuesday May 3rd from 3:30-5:30pm. Volunteers helping with serving during breakfast should arrive by 6:15am. Students are welcome to help their parents serve the staff. Clean-up will occur after the event from 8:00-9:00am. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. We can’t do it without your help!
Gift cards and tableware (as well as any food/drink items that will keep) can be brought to the front office on Tuesday. All other food/drink items should be brought to the side cafeteria door on the morning of the breakfast between 6:00 and 6:15am. Hot items should be cooked and ready to serve (crockpots work best). We have about 80-90 teachers and staff at AMS to thank. Please label any items that will need to be returned to you. You can pick them up later in the day by the front office.
Please use this link to sign-up: https://signup.com/go/kGLkyXw
If you have any questions please contact Erin at erin.wajda@gmail.com or 518-577-2777. Thank you for your help and support!
-Algonquin APO
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VIRTUAL PARENT PRESENTATIONS ON SAFETY TOPICS
Please join Student Assistance Counselors Sam Keenan and Kim Favro for a two part virtual parent presentation on “Teen Gaming and Gambling Trends” and “Substance Use Trends and Interventions.” The presentations will take place on Wed., April 13th and Wed. April 27th from 6:30 PM to 7:15 PM. Please click on the link below for more information: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u-wEFcCaMRmELaq6lrwOZ3RGQGBr9805chsgqEFyoHo/edit?usp=sharing
Thank you for your continued support.
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LIFETOUCH YEARBOOK ORDERS
Purchase a yearbook now until Friday, May 6th. Place your order at: www.ybpay.com and enter code: 11617122. Yearbooks can only be purchased online. Any questions please contact Delores Celeste at celested@apcsd.org or Joanne Goodermote at goodermotej@apcsd.org.
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FROM THE LIBRARY
April is National Poetry Month. Check out these fantastic poetry books below. We have a lot of other poetry books and books written in verse that your child can check out.
https://www.hbook.com/story/new-for-national-poetry-month-2021