YEARBOOK DEADLINES
The deadline for order a 20/21 yearbook is Friday April 30, 2021. We will not be ordering extra yearbooks so if your child wants one, you will need to order now. Go to ybpay.lifetouch.com and use school code 11617121.
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NYS ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
As a reminder, the NYS Math Assessment is scheduled for Thursday, May 6th and Friday, May 7th. Linked below is a copy of the letter that was emailed out to families yesterday regarding the New York State Assessments. Thank you again for your continued support of our school.
Link to letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wh8nZUkh1DAPzWm55Jj2LHpFTYXbMLDi1OkQItyvwAs/edit?usp=sharing
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BUILDERS CLUB VIRTUAL ASSEMBLY
The Algonquin Middle School Kiwanis Builders Club invited Isabella Sementilli, author of The Short Story of One Tough Cookie, to visit AMS virtually on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27 & 28, 2021. Isabella shared her story of how a bully changed her life forever. In 5th grade, Isabella suffered a concussion, fractured tailbone, neck and back injuries when a bully yanked a chair out from underneath her. The effects of the concussion left her with a rare and debilitating headache disorder. The Builders Club is offering students the opportunity to purchase a copy of Isabella’s book or t-shirt. The order form is attached.
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AP ALL SPORTS SUMMER 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 $I00 per camper but discounted rates are available for families. Visit apallsportscamp.com for more information and to register online for this amazing camp. Finally, email any camp questions to apallsportscamp@gmail.com.
Thank you!
Chris & Mike
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AVERILL PARK JR. WARRIORS FOOTBALL CLUB
Come join us for a great 2021 Football Season. Registration will be open from May 1st-July 31st. Flyer attached.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qZ7B72zm3H3djebfiGcARkRKD9Pj0EC72WV0BISaSIY/edit?usp=sharing
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APO RED CROSS BABYSITTING COURSE
The Algonquin Parent Organization is sponsoring The American Red Cross Babysitting Certification Course next month. Four courses are being offered with each class limited to a maximum of 4 students. The cost is $35 per student. Please see the attached flyer for details including registration information and dates/times. There is limited availability so RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your spot. Click here for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nAF8wxwJlparZlvpRooCbNlT4X2Gs06y/view?usp=sharing
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APO NEWS
Please remember that there are many easy ways to help our APO raise money! First, consider using smile.amazon.com when purchasing through Amazon – Algonquin Parent Organization can be set as your selected charity (your login information will be the same as amazon.com). It is simple to set-up and you can save it right to your account!
Box Tops have changed! No more clipping and sending in with students (which inevitably get lost in their backpack). Please consider downloading the Box Tops for Education app to your phone, create a simple account, and then just scan receipts (or have a student in your house do it)! You will again be asked to select your school to support – Algonquin is out there and ready to roll. It’s very easy, and every little bit counts! (See the attached document for additional help. Please reach out to Cat Headley if you have any questions. Headley70@gmail.com)
Also, from now until May 29, 2021 – our school will be participating in the Hannaford Helps tower at the West Sand Lake Hannaford. If you purchase 4 or more qualifying items, you will be given a receipt to add to our school pocket in the collection tower. Additional information is attached in the PDF.
Last but not least, we are always happy to have families donate directly to APO via PayPal using ams.parentorg@yahoo.com. Thanks!
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STUDENTS ENCOURAGED TO WEAR LAYERS
As the seasons change students will be spending more time outdoors, including eating outside in our picnic area on dry weather days.
Students are encouraged to wear layers and to be prepared for the seasonably cool temperatures that can accompany the months of March and April.
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TECHVALLEY HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS
Click on the link below for more information about free and low cost summer STEM camps offered by TechValley High School:
https://www.questar.org/education/career-and-technical-education/career-pathways-summer-camps/
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ATTENTION 100% VIRTUAL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
As part of our yearbook each year we include “candid shots” of students working in classrooms. We don’t want to miss our virtual students with this part of the yearbook and encourage our virtual families to send in photos of students working at home. Please send photos to the Yearbook at: algonquinyearbook@apcsd.org. Thank you.
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FROM THE AMS LIBRARY
Overdue Book Emails:
If you receive an email that your child has an overdue book and it was returned, please disregard the message. Due to
Covid 19 safety precautions, we quarantine books for one week after they are returned. We also have touchless checkout and students scan their own library books, with assistance. Thanks for your continued support.
18th Annual (Virtual) Richtol’s Read All Day:
Every year we celebrate books and reading with a special event,Richtol’s Read All Day, named in memory of beloved Literacy teacher Ms. Richtol. Newscaster and author John Gray will be our special virtual guest. The library is selling his book, Kelller’s Heart for $10. Order a copy today! The order form is attached. The library is also raffling off a dog lover’s basket with lots of goodies. Chances are 50 cents or 3 for $1. The AMS Library is also accepting donations for the Hudson Mohawk Humane Society of pipecleaners, shoeboxes, gently used towels and gently used toys.
Here is a video to learn more: http://somup.com/crfI37FVMb
Questions should go to Mrs. Ekstrom (ekstromr@apcsd.org) or Mrs. Conti (contis@apcsd.org).
Special Opportunity to Check out Books for Summer:
AMS students will be able to participate in Summer Loan and check out library books for the whole summer. In order to participate, parents need to fill out the attached permission slip. See the slip for more details. Students will return it to their Literacy or ELA teachers before Friday, May 14th.
Email Mrs. Ekstrom if you have questions: ekstromr@apcsd.org