HELP AMS HONOR VETERANS

Please help AMS by honoring a veteran in your child’s by encouraging them to make a brick for our Veterans Wall of Honor. Click here to view the template slide we have provided to students.

Students should upload their Wall of Honor submission into the Google Form provided to students in a separate email by Monday, November 7.  We will then print the slides and create a display for the school for the month of November. Students can see their social studies teacher or Mr. Messia with any questions. Thank you for encouraging your child to take  the time to honor a veteran and helping our school recognize their service!

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END OF MARKING PERIOD

The First Marking Period will conclude on Friday, November 4. Report cards will be mailed home on Thursday, November 10.

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APO WINTER EVENTS MEETING

Monday, Nov 7  /  7-8pm  /  AMS Library

We will be in the library to discuss all of the winter events from Dec-Feb! Come and join us for some fun!

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UPCOMING THEME DAYS

Tuesday, November 8 – College and Post-Secondary Theme Day – Students are encouraged to wear college, military service branch or other post-secondary training apparel on Tuesday. This theme day coincides with our visit from the RPI Undergraduate Engineering Ambassadors, who will work with students in science and technology classes throughout the day.  

Thursday, November 10 – Red, White and Blue Theme Day – We will honor veterans by encouraging students and staff to wear red, white and blue on Thursday.  

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LOST AND FOUND

As the pictures below show, our Lost and Found Tables are overflowing with materials from the first marking period.  If you see an item that belongs to your child, please have them stop by the Lost and Found Table just off of the Main Foyer in the Music Hallway to claim their items.  We plan to have any remaining items donated to a local charity at the end of the day on November 10.

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RPI ENGINEERING AMBASSADORS – TUESDAY

AMS is pleased to welcome back the RPI Engineering Ambassadors Program to science and technology classes on Tuesday, November 8.  

In the Engineering Ambassador presentations students will participate in hands-on STEM activities and learn about principles of engineering and problem solving.  

This is always a popular event here at AMS and we are very glad to have RPI returning to our school this coming week!   

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GO HOME EARLY DRILL – 11/10

The NYS required “Go Home Early” Drill will take place on Thursday, November 10. Students will be dismissed at 2:10 pm on November 10.

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NO LATE BUSES ON THURSDAY 11/10  

There will be no late bus service on Thursday, November 10.  Also, the CARES Program will not run on that date.

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GRADE 8 FAMILIES: TECHVALLEY HIGH SCHOOL APPLICATION PROCESS

TechValley High School has begun its admissions process for next school year.  

More information can be found on their Admissions Website.  

Averill Park plans to offer two seats to the TechValley program next year. Please note that interested students must attend an information session provided by TechValley in order to be considered for the admissions lottery.  

All applications are due to the AMS Counseling Center by Friday, February 17. AMS families with questions can reach out to Grade 8 Counselor Ann McAvoy at mcavoya@apcsd.org.

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AMS PICTURE DAYS – 11/17 AND 11/18 DURING PE CLASSES

To order pictures online please visit mylifetouch.com and use code EVTJ6VB3W. This order form was sent home with students.

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APO FALL PIE SALE 

After a two year break, we are back with our annual APO Fall Pie Sale. Enjoy the convenience of ordering & picking-up Windy Hill Orchard (formerly Goold’s Orchard) pies for your Thanksgiving celebrations right at school! Hard copies of the flyer will be sent home with students.  

Please use this link or the QR code below to access the order form.   

Orders Due by Thursday, November 10.  

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AMS BUILDERS CLUB UPDATE

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FROM THE LIBRARY 

News from the Poestenkill Public Library:

Check out the calendar for lots of fun events for all ages:

https://www.poestenkilllibrary.org/calendar/

Online Shopping Safety Presentation

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Digital Literacy Educator, Delia Hubbard, will be leading a free online shopping presentation at the library on Thursday, 11/3. Come brush up on the latest safety tips to keep your bank account protected this holiday shopping season.