WARRIOR WAY ASSEMBLIES – FRIDAY AND TUESDAY
Our final Warrior Way Assemblies of the year will take place on Friday (Teams 2, 4 and 6) and Tuesday (Teams 1, 3 and 5). We look forward to celebrating the three guiding principles of our school (Respect, Effort and Action) with our students as we reflect on a great year here at Algonquin! Family discussion questions will be provided following the assembly. Thank you for your continued support of our school’s commitment to student character.
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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Students and families can find the AMS Final Exam Schedule by clicking on this link:
https://docs.google.com/
Final Exams for students in each grade level are:
Grade 6:
- Science
- Social Studies
Grade 7:
- Science
- Social Studies
- Spanish/French
Grade 8:
- Social Studies
- Spanish/French Proficiency
Please encourage your child to actively study for their final exams. Students can make arrangements to stay after school with teachers generally on Tuesdays and Thursdays and should use their Access time wisely as we work to have a strong conclusion to the academic year.
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GRADES 7/8 CONCERT – THURSDAY 6/1
The Grades 7/8 Spring Concert is scheduled for Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm. This concert, like all AMS concerts, will be broadcast live via Youtube for any family members that are not able to attend in person. Click here on the evening of the concert for a live link: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/
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GRADE 8 NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
The NYS Grade 8 Science Performance Assessment is scheduled for Thursday, June 1. Students will participate in the assessment based on their science class section. Additional information will be provided to students by their Science 8 teachers.
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GRADE 6 ELA FIELD TEST
Each year NYS requires schools to participate in New York State Assessment Field Tests. This year Grade 6 ELA has been identified as the area that AMS must provide field tests. Students will participate in this practice test activity on Wednesday, May 31st. Students will not be scored and the results will only be used by NYSED for the creation of future NYS ELA 6 assessments. Students may opt out of this activity, but will be required to read silently while their peers participate. Thank you.
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APO – FAREWELL DANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help us send our eighth grade class off with an Evening Under the Stars! This event is enjoyed by eighth grade students but parents of sixth and seventh graders are strongly encouraged to help and chaperone. The event will be held on Friday, June 2 from 7:00-9:00 pm in the AMS cafe.
Food and drinks can be brought to the front office beginning on Wednesday, June 1. Please label any items that will need to be returned to you.
Please click on this link for more information on how you can help: 2023 AMS Eighth Grade Farewell Dance
If you have any questions please contact Beckie Bourgault at 518-588-1861 or RLCRIBB@yahoo.com. Thank you for your help!
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GRADE 7 JIMINY PEAK FIELD TRIPS
As a reminder, Grade 7 students will be participating in our team field trips to Jiminy Peak Aerial Adventure Park on Monday June 5 (Team 3) and Wednesday June 7 (Team 4). To participate students must not have had 2 or more office referrals, served ESD, ISS or OSS since our permission slips were distributed in May. Students should be prepared for the weather at Jiminy Peak with rain gear or sunscreen, as well as lunch and plenty of water. We look forward to a great day on the ropes course!
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GRADE 8 STUDENT PICNIC WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, grade 8 students will participate in an end-of-year picnic. In addition to an outdoor lunch with their friends, students will participate in an activity of their choosing including Tiger Ball, tie-dye, rock painting, and board games to name a few. Mr. Ding-a-Ling will also be on hand selling ice cream and other treats. Prices will range from $1-$6.
In order to participate, students must be in good behavioral standing. Any students who receive 2 or more referrals, ESD, ISS, or OSS between May 30 and June 21 will attend a teacher-supported study hall instead.
Please encourage your student to make good choices between now and June 21st. We look forward to all students earning an opportunity to participate in this fun event!
Thank you,
Grade 8 Teachers
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AVERILL PARK YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGN UPS
Click here for more information
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TWIN TOWN WARRIORS TRAVEL BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Click here for more information
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AP ALL SPORTS 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 $I20 per camper but discounted rates are available for families. Visit apallsportscamp.com for more information and to register online. Finally, email any camp questions to apallsportscamp@gmail.com.
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DYKEN POND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP
Click on this link for more information.
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BRIGHTSIDEUP SUMMER CAMP CATALOG
Click on this link for more information.
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GRADE 6 AVERILL PARK GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION
https://drive.google.com/file/
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PALACE THEATRE SUMMER IN THE CITY
https://drive.google.com/file/
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FROM THE LIBRARY
The library is still selling award winning author Steve Sheinkin’s books. He is an amazing storyteller and the stories are all true! If you have any questions or want to see what books we are selling, refer to this form: If your child wasn’t able to meet him after school on Friday to sign their books, they can see Mrs. Ekstrom for a label he has signed that they can stick in their books.
Coding Club
Coding Club will meet next week on Tuesday, June 6th from second dismissal until 3:20. Your child can sign up in the library or can email Mrs. Ekstrom to let her know they’re coming. Your child needs to have a ride or take the late bus home at 4:15. Email Mrs. Ekstrom with any questions: ekstromr@apcsd.org
Sora Sweet Reads!
Join us this May for OverDrive’s annual reading program from May 15th – August 28th!
Sora Sweet Reads is designed to encourage kids to keep reading all year long. Sora is offering a collection of free and simultaneous use ebooks and audiobooks. These titles will be available and prominently displayed in Sora so it’s easy for kids to find their next sweet read.
Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/
Social Media and Youth Mental Health:
Recently, researchers who are part of the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory have determined that “we cannot conclude social media is sufficiently safe for children and adolescents.”
The link below has a short summary about the effects of social media on our youth, as well as ways to lessen its effects:
https://www.hhs.gov/sites/