END OF YEAR EVENTS
The next week and a half will certainly be filled with busy days here at AMS! Below is a brief highlight of important events coming up:
Thursday June 15:
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Grade 6 Picnic
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NYS Algebra Regents Exam
Friday, June 16:
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Grade 7 Picnic
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NYS Earth Science Regents Exam
Monday, June 19:
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No School – Juneteenth
Tuesday, June 20:
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Grade 8 Spanish/French Proficiency Exam
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Grade 7 Social Studies Final Exam
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NYS Geometry Regents Exam
Wednesday, June 21:
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Grade 8 Social Studies Final Exam
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Grade 7 Spanish/French Final Exam
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Grade 6 Social Studies Final Exam
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Grade 8 Visit to APHS (11:00-1:00)
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Grade 8 Picnic (1:00-2:25)
Thursday, June 22:
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HALF DAY FOR STUDENTS (10:55 am Dismissal)
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Grade 8 Awards Ceremony & Recognition Day Rehearsal
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Grade 7 Science Final Exam
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Grade 6 Science Final Exam
Friday, June 23:
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Grade 8 Recognition Day Assembly (8:30am)
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Grade 7 Hidden Figures Movie Event
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Grade 6 A Kid in King Arthur’s Court Movie Event
LOST AND FOUND
The AMS Lost and Found collection has grown over the past few weeks. Please encourage your child to claim their items before the end of the year.
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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 6 & 7 STUDENT PICNICS
On their grade level picnic days, each grade 6 and 7 student will have an opportunity to hang out with friends and participate in outdoor games during what would typically be Access period. Teachers will also be giving out freeze pops to enjoy. Students are encouraged to wear sunscreen and drink plenty of water on their picnic days. They may bring a beach towel to sit on if they would like. Students often use this time to have their yearbooks signed as well.
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GRADE 8 VISIT TO APHS
To assist with the transition process, all AMS grade 8 students will participate in a visit to APHS on Wednesday, June 21st from 11am until 1pm. There students will learn more about the high school program first hand from students, teachers and principals. Sessions will include a Q and A session, meet the counselors, extracurricular opportunities and a chance to tour the building.
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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!
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REMINDERS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
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All medications must be picked up by 6/23 before noon, please call to arrange a pick up time 518-674-7103.
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All students trying out for fall sports will need a physical on file that was completed after 8/31/2022.
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Students entering grades 7 and 9 will need a physical on file in the health office which was completed after 9/1/22.
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All students entering grade 6 must have received the T-dap immunization within 14 days of turning age 11.
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All students entering grade 7 must have received the meningococcal -A immunization.
Please email documentation to dingeev@apcsd.org or fax 518-674-8426 (AMS health office)
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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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PALACE THEATRE SUMMER IN THE CITY
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11rJvDnyK8yAsXIhRbHhMbMRcbhKWQ32l/view?usp=share_link
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AVERILL PARK YOUTH TRAVEL SOCCER
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FP6W8BP394dzcxK40YtbofSeNoY86vPy/view?usp=sharing
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FROM THE LIBRARY
Yesterday, AMS students in seventh grade met virtually with author James Preller. These students read Bystander, which is a thought-provoking fiction book about bullying and is a 2009 Junior Library Guild Selection. He answered student’s questions about Bystander and about being an author. He had great advice for aspiring young authors as well. You can read his blog at: http://www.jamespreller.com/ Thank you Mr. Preller!
A special summer reading opportunity from Barnes & Noble for grade 6 students:
For 27 years, the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program has celebrated the joy and power of reading, and this year is no different. As the school year draws to a close, your local Barnes & Noble at Colonie Center would like to share our Summer Reading Journal program with you. Our program can foster learning and help to keep your child reading through their vacation.
To participate, young readers in grades 1 through 6 fill out the attached Summer Reading Journal. They list ANY eight books they’ve read and describe their favorite part of each book. When young readers bring their completed Summer Reading Journal to any Barnes & Noble during the months of July and August, they can redeem it for a FREE Book! In fact, students aren’t limited to just one Summer Reading Journal. They can keep filling out and redeeming journals through the end of August!
We hope you will take advantage of this special program!
https://drive.google.com/file/
https://drive.google.com/file/
Sora Ebooks and Audiobooks:
Be sure to remind your child that Sora ebooks and audiobooks are always available! 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 need to select Questar III Boces and then APCSD and then they can begin searching for books.
These e-books are available through the generous support of the Questar III School Library System.
Grade 6 Students Read for Ronald McDonald House Charities:
Some of our 6th grade students had a special ice cream party on Tuesday because they reached a collective goal. Our Student Council sponsored this special reward for students-thank you! $1,890.30 was raised for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Way to go!
Summer Reading Assignments:
Your child’s summer reading assignments can be found on the AMS website:
From The APCSD home page, hover on Our Schools, (second from the right)
Select Algonquin Middle School
From Algonquin, click Parent/Student Resources (top middle)
From Parent/Student Resources, click Student/Parent Resources
Select Summer Assignments in the alphabetical list
Select “Download” under this text: Algonquin Middle School’s Summer Reading Assignments are as follows
We hope your child enjoys their summer reading!