LOST AND FOUND
The AMS Lost and Found Table is brimming with student items. It will be cleaned out over the February Break. Students are encouraged to check the table for any items that may belong to them before the end of the day on February 17.
______________________________
FEBRUARY BREAK
There will be no school next week for the February Recess.
______________________________
WARRIOR WEDNESDAY THEME: SELF-MANAGEMENT
Critical workplace skill research emphasizes the value of self-management skills. Educators point to emotional regulation, focus, attention and task persistence as keys for academic success. Whether for the workplace, school, or home, self-management is critical to our growth.
Additional information about how Averill Park will be addressing this theme and how you can support your child at home can be found here.
______________________________
GRADE 8 STUDENTS AND FAMILIES: REWARD ACCESS – FRI 3/24
On Friday, March 24, 2023, grade 8 teachers will host Reward Access, an opportunity for students to participate in activities and games as a reward for their hard work in Quarter 3. Teachers will be offering board games, arts & crafts activities, phys-ed-style games, and more!
In order to participate, students must be in good academic and behavioral standing. Any student who is failing more than 2 classes or has received 2 or more referrals during quarter 3 will attend a teacher-supported study hall instead.
We encourage families to check SchoolTool to ensure their student is able to participate in this fun event!
Thank you,
Grade 8 Teachers
______________________________
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE – MARCH 2 – AFTER SCHOOL
On Thursday, March 2nd the Physical Education department will hold their annual “Kids Heart Challenge” through the American Heart Association. The event will take place after school from 2:30-5 pm. Students can participate in Jump Rope and Basketball activities, as well as the 4th Annual “Algonquin Ninja Warrior” competition. If you plan to attend the event, please hand in a signed Kids Heart Challenge permission slip form that was handed out in class.
For those who won’t be able to attend, but would still like to help, we ask that you register your son or daughter at www.heart.org/khc . By getting 50% of our students just registered we will be able to earn extra money towards our Physical Education department program along with extra recess equipment. Registering is free and does not obligate you to come to the event or raise any money. If you or your son or daughter has any questions please email Emily Crowley at crowleye@apcsd.org.
Thank you,
Algonquin Physical Education Department
______________________________
MORNING MEETING CROSSWORD CHALLENGE
Back by popular demand, on Friday students will participate in a building-wide Morning Meeting Crossword Puzzle Challenge! Students will work as a group to solve three mini-crosswords with the winning Morning Meeting groups in each grade level claiming the title of Crossword Champions and receiving a candy surprise after the break.
______________________________
GRADE 8 FAMILIES: TECHVALLEY HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS
TechValley High School has begun its admissions process for next school year.
More information can be found on their Admissions Website.
Averill Park plans to offer two seats to the TechValley program next year.
Please note that interested students must attend an information session provided by TechValley in order to be considered for the admissions lottery.
All applications are due to the AMS Counseling Center by Friday, February 17.
AMS families with questions can reach out to Grade 8 Counselor Ann McAvoy at mcavoya@apcsd.org.
______________________________
FROM THE APO
Sadly our Winter BEACH PARTY was canceled because of the weather, but has been rescheduled and combined with the WINTER CARNIVAL on MARCH 1 right after school.
Students will be able to take a late bus home at 4:00 or you can pick up at the main entrance at 4:30.
If students are taking the late bus, they do need to let the main office know!
$5 event tickets will be sold during lunches on Tuesday, Feb 28 and Wednesday, March 1.
There will be beach ball volleyball games, LIMBO, relay races, carnival games, snow cones, cotton candy and crafts. Leis, sunglasses, snacks and water will also be for sale.
For each ticket paid, the students will receive 1 FREE snow cone cup.
Our last APO meeting that will cover our remaining events of 2023 will be on March 13th from 7-8pm in the Library. We hope to see you there!
We will chat about our Teacher Appreciation Breakfast, Spring Book Fair, another Movie Night, 8th Grade Farewell Dance, and 8th Grade Graduation.
______________________________
HIDDEN DANGERS COMMUNITY FORUM – MARCH 15
See this flyer for more information.
______________________________
SHAC WINTER BREAK CAMP
See this flyer for more information.
______________________________
CLASSIE LASSIES GIRLS SOFTBALL REGISTRATION
Please see this flyer for more information.
______________________________
2023 SPRING COMPETITIVE/TRAVEL SOCCER TRYOUTS
See this flyer for more information.
______________________________
FROM THE LIBRARY
Save the date: The Pleasure Read Book Club will be held on Tuesday, February 28th. If your child would like to attend, they can email Mrs. Ekstrom at ekstromr@apcsd.org to sign up or sign up in the library. Students should bring any book they’ve read that they would like to share. The book club will be held in the library from 2nd dismissal until 3:20. Snacks will be provided, all are welcome to attend!
Save the date: Coding Club will be held on Wednesday, March 1st. If your child would like to attend, they can email Mrs. Ekstrom at ekstromr@apcsd.org to sign up or sign up in the library. All are welcome to attend!
From the North Greenbush Public Library:
Tween Book Club: Our next Tween Book Club meeting will be held Saturday, March 4 at 12:00 PM. They will be discussing the book The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. The meetings include book discussion, a related craft and snacks. All tweens (ages 10-12) are welcome!
Winter Reading Challenge:
There is still plenty of time to join our Winter Reading Challenge! Children, teens and adults have until Saturday, February 25,to submit completed reading game sheets for a chance at a raffle prize. We have game sheets for children, teens and adults and each group has their own raffle prize. Game sheets are available at the circulation desk.
LEGO Club:
Got a LEGO loving kid at home? Join us for LEGO Club at the Library! We supply the LEGO and the kids supply the creativity! Children ages 5+ are welcome to come build in the Children’s Room on Tuesday, February 21st from 5:30 to 6:30.