QUARTER TWO REPORT CARDS AVAILABLE THIS WEEKEND
Second marking period report cards will be available for families to view on Saturday, February 6th. Families can log into SchoolTool and click on the “Grades” tab to review their child’s grades and comments for the marking period. We encourage all middle school students to be a part of this process and ask that parents sit with their child and review their grades together and discuss them at that time. Thank you.
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FIRST-EVER AMS VIDEO TALENT SHOW!
Brought to you by the Algonquin Parent Organization
Since we can’t be together for a talent show this year, we wanted to put together a video compilation of all the talent AMS has to offer. Once the videos have been submitted, we will put the videos together and email out the link so everyone can see and enjoy them! While the goal of this is to have fun, be sure that you’re keeping all video entries school appropriate (they will be watched and approved ahead of time). All video entries should be emailed to Haley at ams.parentorg@yahoo.com no later than Monday, February 22, 2021. Please see attached for more information.
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ATTENTION GRADE 8 FAMILIES – TECHVALLEY HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION:
Applications for Tech Valley High School are available in the Counseling Center and online at TechValley’s Admissions website: https://www.techvalleyhigh.org/admissions/
All interested families must attend one of Tech Valley’s parent-student information sessions.
Dates of information sessions are available on the TechValley website, as well: https://www.techvalleyhigh.org/admissions/information-sessions/
Each year a decision to participate in the TechValley High School program is made as part of the school’s budget development process. The Averill Park CSD has historically sent two students per year to TechValley High School. Please note that as the budget development process is on-going, so is the district’s decision making process on participation in the TechValley program for the upcoming school year.
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ATTENTION GRADE 8 FAMILIES – APHS INFORMATION
For those who missed them, below are the videos provided by APHS for Grade 8 scheduling information.
Students will begin their scheduling process shortly with Mrs. McAvoy. More information will be shared soon. Thank you.
Overview Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2sBWhvNIHQ&feature=youtu.be
APPS Suite Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmuxEf7gI94&feature=youtu.be
Art Department Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-v8m2X6ng8aIkbvMCDkIgccNpZK87YIn/view?usp=sharing
Health Department Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qqkd5hETgfJKJF7oc2fH_N4180PD8acO/view?usp=sharing
Journalism and Video Production:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Wp_21JX6eg6X3jbxXBa072yzMpVVBeZF/view?usp=sharing
Languages Other Than English Department Video:
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crV2nFP8vG
Music Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1eiWE3Dj4Y&feature=youtu.be
Public Speaking Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KHiilueyjSbswHNZgE-5YuyuFxdumoFV/view?usp=sharing
Physical Education Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CtJQJLIkamK681i2wzRdg0KQhpo2yHbP/view?usp=sharing
Technology Department Video:
https://youtu.be/bhPQBfkWnmI
Theatre Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Clf8fKl3-00&feature=youtu.be
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HONORS ELA 9 HONORS APPLICATION PROCESS
The Averill Park High School will be conducting its Honors ELA 9 Application Process. Below are two links with more information. Interested students must sign up to participate in this process using the link below by the end of the day on February 8, 2021.
Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/42yMaxF4pykNxFyC9
Application Information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iReoitJNUS4u_LihMwZN9J1oFKzQGHDx/view?usp=sharing
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FROM THE AMS LIBRARY
Coding Club:
Coding Club will meet on Thursday, Feb. 4th from 3:30-4:15. We will be working on a Breakout EDU involving logic and coding. Interested students should email Mrs. Ekstrom for the Meet Code.
From the North Greenbush Public Library:
Winter Reading Challenge: Cozy up with a good book and join our Winter Reading Challenge. The Challenge runs from now until February 27th. Download and complete bingo sheets for a chance to win a raffle prize. Submitted bingo sheets will be used as raffle tickets. Winners will be announced on March 1st. For more information or to download a bingo sheet, visit our website.
Holiday Closing: The Library will be closed on Monday, February 15 for Presidents Day. The library will reopen for browsing appointments and Grab N Go item pick up on Tuesday, February 16 at 3 PM.
February Craft Kits: Beginning Monday, February 8, we will have Valentine themed craft kits available. The kit for younger children will include a Valentine penguin and a love bug craft stick. The craft for teens/adults is DIY felt roses. There will be a tutorial video available on our YouTube page for this craft. Kits are available through our Grab N Go pick up while supplies last.