GRADES 7 & 8 CONCERT – TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13
The AMS Grades 7 & 8 Winter Concert will take place on Tuesday, December 13 at 7pm here at the AMS Auditorium. We anticipate a full house for this concert and continue to offer live streaming of the concerts via Youtube. A link to the live stream will be provided on our school webpage: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/
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AMS MODIFIED SPORTS GAME OF THE WEEK
Each week during the winter season students will be allowed to attend our “Algonquin’s Modified Game of the Week.” The games listed below are the only modified sporting events that student spectators may attend without a parent. How it works:
2:40-3:20 – Students stay with a teacher to do homework or participate in a club.
3:20-4:00 – Students attend a quiet study hall to get work done or read a book.
4:00-5:30 – Students cheer AP on to victory!
In advance, students must find a teacher to stay after school with until 3:20pm on the day of the game.
They then sign up to attend with a Google Form that was previously shared with students. All entries must be in by the end of Access on the day of the game to stay.
Students must have a ride home at 5:30pm.
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Date |
Team |
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Thursday, Dec 8, 2022 |
Girls Basketball |
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Wednesday, Dec 21, 2022 |
Wrestling |
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Thursday, Jan 5, 2022 |
Boys Basketball |
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Thursday, Jan 12, 2022 |
Boys Basketball |
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Tuesday, Jan 17, 2022 |
Girls Basketball |
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Wednesday, Jan 25, 2022 |
Wrestling |
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Thursday, Feb 2, 2022 |
Girls Basketball |
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Wednesday, Feb 8, 2022 |
Wrestling |
Additional information was provided on the morning announcements and a separate email to students.
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GRADE 8 REWARD ACCESS – FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16
On Friday, December 16, 2022, grade 8 teachers will host Reward Access, an opportunity for students to participate in activities and games as a reward for their hard work in Quarter 2. Teachers will be offering board games, arts & crafts activities, phys-ed-style games, and more!
In order to participate, students must be in good academic and behavioral standing. Any student who is failing more than 2 classes or has received 2 or more referrals during quarter 2 will attend a teacher-supported study hall instead.
We encourage families to check SchoolTool Current Marking Period Averages to ensure their student is able to participate in this fun event!
Thank you,
Grade 8 Teachers
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WARRIOR WEDNESDAY THEME: RELATIONSHIP SKILLS
Our next Warrior Wednesday is coming up on December 14.
This competency focuses on developing skills to establish and maintain healthy and
supportive relationships and to effectively navigate settings with diverse individuals
and groups. Knowing what qualities we value in friendships and what healthy relationships look like can help us to share with others what we appreciate about them.
Additional information about how Averill Park will be addressing this theme and how you can support your child at home can be found here.
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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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AMERICAN RED CROSS BABYSITTING TRAINING COURSE
This course is open to anyone who is 11 years or older. It is a hands-on class with video training, practicing on manikins, and group work.
The cost of the class is $30, which includes the completion certificate.
The classes will be held in the AMS Library on Saturday, February 4th, the first group is 8:00am-12:00pm and the second group is 12:30pm-4:30pm. Class size is limited, so register early! Registration must be received by 1/29/23.
Registration forms are in the AMS Main Office.
If you have questions, you can contact the class instructor, Brenda Vermilya, at brendaleigh7@gmail.com.
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FROM THE LIBRARY
From the North Greenbush Public Library:
Tween Book Club: Our next Tween Book Club meeting will be held Thursday, December 29 at 5:00 PM. They will be discussing the book “The Thing About Jellyfish” by Ali Benjamin, creating a fun jellyfish craft and enjoying snacks! All tweens (ages 10-12) are welcome!
CHROMEBOOK REMINDER: Please help your child be ready for school by reminding them to charge their Chromebook each night and to be sure to pack it in their backpack for the next school day. If the battery life falls below 20%, the laptop can go into a deep sleep and die. It then has to be sent to our Technology Department to be revived. If students are charging their Chromebooks every day, this should ensure that their school day and learning is not interrupted.