APO OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT – FRIDAY – 7:30-9:30pm
The APO will be sponsoring an outdoor movie event for students on Friday, May 20th from 7:30-9:30pm.
The movie, which was selected by a whole school vote, will be “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” (Rated PG) which was released late last year.
Tickets are $5.00 and will be for sale during lunches on Thursday, May 19 and Friday, May 20th.
No tickets will be sold at the door.
While we wait for the movie to start there will be chalk art, lawn games and a seventh grade favorite: Duck, Duck,Goose.
Popcorn and other snacks will be for sale by the APO during the event.
The APO will also have their book fair open during the event.
We hope that your child will join us for a fun evening under the stars!
Please note: The event will be held indoors should we have rain on Friday, May 20th.
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STUDENT COUNCIL T-SHIRT SALE
Back by popular demand is the annual AMS We Are Warriors T-shirt sale!
Sponsored by Student Council, students can order a We Are Warriors T-shirt for $8.00.
All order forms and money must be returned to the main office by Thursday, May 26.
Order forms will be distributed in Morning Meeting this week.
A copy of the order form and an image of the shirt is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vQ5mIGZPs4pOri-jUGze4_rxtUimvQbK/view?usp=sharing
Thank you.
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MIDPOINT OF MARKING PERIOD
This week represents the midpoint of the fourth marking period. As a result, we encourage families to check SchoolTool this coming weekend to help monitor your child’s progress in their classes thus far for the marking period. Thank you.
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END OF YEAR CALENDAR & GRADE 8 RECOGNITION DAY
Due to the emergency closure on Friday, April 29, the school year has been extended one day.
Wednesday, June 22 and Thursday, June 23 will be half-days for students in grades K-8. Thursday will now serve as the last day of school for students in K-8.
Please note: Grade 8 Recognition Day will continue to be held on Thursday, June 23 at 8:30am as previously announced. Thank you
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AMS SERVES – REGIONAL FOOD BANK FARM FIELD TRIPS
As a reminder, students will be participating in our upcoming AMS Serves field trips to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York Farm. Below are the dates for the field trips.
Please note that Grades 6 and 7 will also be making a stop at Thacher Park after visiting the Food Bank Farm. We are excited to have this opportunity for Grades 6 & 7 as they were not able to participate in the annual fall grade 6 science field trip to Thacher Park due to Covid restrictions. As a result, Grades 6 & 7 will be returning to AMS at approximately 2:00pm. A copy of the previously sent permission slip can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CK71aK22Nqdg7oNM79qdYyTftbZql4uZDjCUSElMSQY/edit?usp=sharing
Grade 8 :
Team 5 – Monday, May 23
Team 6 – Tuesday, May 24
Grade 7:
Team 3 – Wednesday, May 25
Team 4 – Thursday, May 26
Grade 6:
Team 1 – Tuesday, May 31
Team 2 – Wednesday, June 1
Thank you for your support of this fun service learning experience.
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GRADES 7 & 8 CONCERT – WEDS. MAY 18
Our next concert is coming up on Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm here in the AMS Auditorium. Our seventh and eighth grade students have been working hard to prepare for their latest show, this time with everyone back on the big stage. We hope that you can join us for an evening celebrating the progress our seventh and eighth grade students have made this year in their musical pursuits. Thank you.
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APO SCHOLASTIC BOOKFAIR
*Buy One/Get One Free* Scholastic Book Fair
Fair Schedule:
Wednesday May 18 (Grade 7/8 Concert) 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Friday May 20 (Movie Night) 7:15 – 8:00 pm
Thursday May 26 (Grade 6 Concert) 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Monday May 23 – Friday May 27 (Students During Lunch) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Families are welcome to shop during one of the evening events happening at the school. If you can’t make it to one of the events, students will have the opportunity to shop during lunches the week of May 23. You can send money to school with your student, or set up a Scholastic eWallet (a safe and secure alternative to cash). You can also shop our online fair from May 23 – June 5. Visit our book fair homepage to learn more: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ams_may2022
*Volunteers are Needed* Please use this link to sign-up: https://tinyurl.com/AMSBOGO22
If you have any questions, please email AlgonquinAPO@gmail.com
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AMS MUSIC APPAREL SALES
We are delighted to share with you a link to order Averill Park Music Department apparel!
Use the link below to place your order:
https://apcsdmusicdept.merchbydbd.com/apcsd_music_dept/shop/products/all?page=1
Note that there are a couple of options for ordering/delivery that are described on the homepage. Delivery can be sent directly to your home if you want it right away, or you can choose to wait and have it delivered to school. The shipping option to your home will run through the end of the school year, the bulk delivery to school will be ending on May 31st. Several items have personalization options, including the water bottle, so kids aren’t confusing theirs with someone else’s. This may be a fun option to consider for apparel as well Please let us know if you have any questions.
Ms. Jurczynski, Band Ms. Baratto, Orchestra Ms. Manna, Chorus
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RENSSELAER COUNTY STUDENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM – VIRTUAL ACTIVE PARENTING CLASS
Rensselaer County’s Student Assistance Program is offering a 5 week online parent education series. Active Parenting of Teens is an online program that will give you the confidence and courage to meet the challenges (and savor the joys) of your children’s teen years. Combining entertaining video, group discussion, reading and activities, the program will show you how to:
Communicate effectively with teens (it can be done!)
Understand a teen’s goals—which is key to avoiding power struggles
Give your teen the tools needed to behave in a responsible way
Be a positive influence on your adolescent
Reduce the risks of the teen years, including alcohol, drugs, sexuality and violence.
To sign up click on the code on the flyer or use the QR code and fill out the Google Form.
Thank you
Mrs. Keenan
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNiVqzLGmOYkem8OZk0C1mhW4cbEzxUE/view?usp=sharing
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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 27 – 30, from 9 AM to noon at Algonquin Middle School. The cost is $I00 per camper but special rates are available for families. Visit apallsportscamp.com for more information and to register online for this amazing camp. Finally, email questions to apallsportscamp@gmail.com.
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AP YOUTH FOOTBALL PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Click on the following link for more information:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1noovSdBeA7TqseUTRvUGBgmOOgvNkXz3/view?usp=sharing
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FROM THE LIBRARY:
Sora Sweet Reads returns from 5/4/22 through 8/17/22.
8 middle school books are featured and they can be checked out an unlimited number of times! Click the link below to learn more. Sora ebooks and audiobooks are available all summer long!
https://resources.overdrive.com/sora-sweet-reads/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=sfmc&utm_campaign=sora_sweet_reads&utm_content=usca_email_announcement_marketingkit_03102022&contact_18digit_ID=0034000001UrddCAAR
Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month:
This month is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Check out the collection of books Sora has:
https://soraapp.com/library/questarbocesny/curated-1328989/page-1
Jewish American Heritage Month:
This month is also Jewish American Heritage Month. Check out the collection of books Sora has on Jewish American heritage:
https://soraapp.com/library/questarbocesny/curated-1328988/page-1
Your child may need to log in to Sora, (through Google) for you to see the books.
The AMS Library has many books on these topics. The foyer display case has a collection of books about Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders that students may check out.