AUTHOR VISIT ON FRIDAY
20th Annual Richtol’s Read All Day: Award winning local author Steve Sehnkin is coming to AMS on Friday, May 26! There is still time to purchase his books in the library. We are only accepting cash please.
Here is the form with the info. about this books:
https://docs.google.com/
His visit is made possible by the generous support of the APO and Student Council.
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NO SCHOOL MONDAY – MEMORIAL DAY
There will be no school on Monday, May29 in honor of Memorial Day.
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GRADE 6 CONCERT – THURSDAY 5/25
The Grade 6 Spring Concert is scheduled for Thursday, May 25 at 7:00 pm. This concert, along with the Grades 7 and 8 Concert next Thursday, will be broadcast live via Youtube for any family members that are not able to attend in person. Click here on the evening of the concert for a live link: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/
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GRADE 8 NYS SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
The NYS Grade 8 Science Performance Assessment is scheduled for Thursday, June 1. Students will participate in the assessment based on their science class section. Additional information will be provided to students by their Science 8 teachers.
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GRADE 6 ELA FIELD TEST
Each year NYS requires schools to participate in New York State Assessment Field Tests. This year Grade 6 ELA has been identified as the area that AMS must provide field tests. Students will participate in this practice test activity on Wednesday, May 31. Students will not be scored and the results will only be used by NYSED for the creation of future NYS ELA 6 assessments. Students may opt out of this activity, but will be required to read silently while their peers participate.
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APO – FAREWELL DANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help us send our eighth grade class off with an Evening Under the Stars! This event is enjoyed by eighth grade students but parents of sixth and seventh graders are strongly encouraged to help and chaperone. The event will be held on Friday, June 2 from 7:00-9:00 pm in the AMS cafe.
Food and drinks can be brought to the front office beginning on Wednesday, June 1. Please label any items that will need to be returned to you.
Please click on this link for more information on how you can help: 2023 AMS Eighth Grade Farewell Dance
If you have any questions please contact Beckie Bourgault at 518-588-1861 or RLCRIBB@yahoo.com. Thank you for your help!
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GRADE 8 STUDENT PICNIC WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 2023
On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, grade 8 students will participate in an end-of-year picnic. In addition to an outdoor lunch with their friends, students will participate in an activity of their choosing including Tiger Ball, tie-dye, rock painting, and board games to name a few. Mr. Ding-a-Ling will also be on hand selling ice cream and other treats. Prices will range from $1-$6.
In order to participate, students must be in good behavioral standing. Any students who receive 2 or more referrals, ESD, ISS, or OSS between May 30 and June 21 will attend a teacher-supported study hall instead.
Please encourage your student to make good choices between now and June 21st. We look forward to all students earning an opportunity to participate in this fun event!
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AVERILL PARK YOUTH FOOTBALL AND CHEER SIGN UPS
Click here for more information
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TWIN TOWN WARRIORS TRAVEL BASEBALL TRYOUTS
Click here for more information
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AP ALL SPORTS 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 $I20 per camper but discounted rates are available for families. Visit apallsportscamp.com for more information and to register online. Finally, email any camp questions to apallsportscamp@gmail.com.
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DYKEN POND OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMP
Click on this link for more information.
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BRIGHTSIDEUP SUMMER CAMP CATALOG
Click on this link for more information.
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GRADE 6 AVERILL PARK GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION
https://drive.google.com/file/
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HANNAFORD HELPS SCHOOLS
Now through May 27, 2023, choose from over 800 participating products to join in raising $1 Million for our local schools. Flyers were passed out to students during morning meeting this week.
Please visit https://www.hannaford.com/
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FROM THE LIBRARY
All library books and magazines are due at this time so that students can check them out for Summer Loan. Please encourage your child to return any books and magazines so that they can be enjoyed this summer. Thank you.
The Pleasure Read Book Club returns on Tuesday, May 30! Anyone is welcome to join us. Your child can bring any middle school book of their choice. Book club runs from 2nd dismissal until 3:20. Students can take the late bus home at 4:15 or get a ride at 3:20. Students can sign up in the library or email Mrs. Ekstrom if they would like to come. Please email Mrs. Ekstrom with any questions: ekstromr@apcsd.org
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.
Sora Sweet Reads!
Join us this May for OverDrive’s annual reading program from May 15 – August 28!
Sora Sweet Reads is designed to encourage kids to keep reading all year long. Sora is offering a collection of free and simultaneous use ebooks and audiobooks. These titles will be available and prominently displayed in Sora so it’s easy for kids to find their next sweet read.
Learn more here: https://docs.google.com/