AMS STUDENT COUNCIL THEME DAYS CONTINUE
The AMS Student Council Theme Days continue today and Friday with “Red and White Days.” We thank the Student Council for celebrating the mid-point of the school year with these fun theme days.
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FEBRUARY BREAK: 2/15-2/19
There will be no classes next week due to the district’s February Break. We encourage students to enjoy the upcoming February Break in a safe manner and to keep in mind the important protocols that help us protect all of our school community members including hand washing, wearing masks outside of one’s home and avoiding crowds. Thank you.
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100% VIRTUAL STUDENT MATERIAL PICK UP
As a reminder to our 100% virtual families, our monthly material pick up occurs on the last Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each month. Materials will be available in your child’s mailbox to pick up after school hours from 3:00pm-8:00pm on 2/22, 2/23 and 2/24. We ask that you pick up the materials during this time frame as it allows staff to have prepared the materials and allows for self-service by visiting the mailbox room after school hours. Below is a link to the directions for virtual material pick up that have been shared throughout the school year:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rJyjRxaNDGT1OuTYhWMoZ8N60LagewuEHxz5fcb4d34/edit?usp=sharing
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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.
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ATTENTION GRADE 8 FAMILIES – TECH VALLEY 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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FROM THE AMS LIBRARY
Coding Club will be held on Tuesday, February 23rd at 3:30. We will be working on a Breakout EDU about coding. Students should email Mrs. Ekstrom for the Meet Code or contact her if you have questions. ekstromr@apcsd.org
(Please note-if we are remote, the Coding Club will meet at 2:30)
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.