APRIL WARRIOR WEDNESDAY THEME: SOCIAL AWARENESS
This competency focuses on developing the ability to understand the perspectives of and empathize with others, including those from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and contexts.
Additional information about how Averill Park will be addressing this theme and how you can support your child at home can be found here.
Here at AMS our next Warrior Wednesday will take place on April 26. Thank you.
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GRADE 7 MOVIE EVENT – THE GIVER
As part of their recent novel unit for The Giver, students will participate in a movie-book compare and contrast event on Thursday, April 27. Following lunch on Thursday, students will watch the 2014 movie production on the big screen in the AMS Auditorium. The film is rated PG-13. Then during the last period of the day students will complete a compare and contrast activity to identify similarities and differences between the novel and film adaptation. We hope that students enjoy this fun afternoon activity.
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YEARBOOK ORDERS
Yearbook orders are due May 7. Please use this link and code to place your order.
YBPay.lifetouch.com with school ID code: 11617123
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APO News
We are having our annual teacher appreciation breakfast on Friday, May 5th. Here’s the link for those who would like to volunteer their time to help set up/clean up or send in some yummies to the teachers who work so hard every day! https://www.signupgenius.com/
APO SPRING APPAREL SALE
Our Spring Apparel Sale will be coming to a close soon! Last chance to get your orders in!
All payments will be processed through LongHorn’s Website. We will not be accepting Cash or Checks!
Here is the Live Link to the store: Spring AP Apparel Sale
The AP store will close on April 21. Get your orders in now while you can!
The APO is looking for some more board members. If anyone is interested, please reach out to us! We ONLY have 3 meetings each year and you DON’T need to be involved in every event that we have!!! The more hands, the less work! algonquinapo@gmail.com
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REMINDER ABOUT STUDENT DRINKS AT AMS
During the school day, students are encouraged to stay hydrated
Water is the only drink that should be brought to classes
Other flavored drinks can be enjoyed during Morning Meeting (until 8:13am) and lunch
We encourage families to not send students with caffeinated drinks to school
In an effort to minimize disruptions water should be in spill proof containers
Thank you for your support.
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GRADE 8 MOVING UP CEREMONY
We are excited to announce our Grade 8 Recognition Day Moving Up Assembly will take place on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 8:30am in the AMS Blue Gymnasium. Parents and guardians are invited to attend the assembly and a livestream link will be provided. More information about Grade 8 Recognition Day will be shared as we get closer to the vent. Thank you.
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NYS ASSESSMENTS
The NYS ELA Assessment will take place here at AMS on Wednesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 20.
The NYS Math Assessment will take place here at AMS on Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3.
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GRADE 8 NYC TRIP PERMISSION SLIP AND CALL FOR PARENT CHAPERONES
As you know, on Friday, May 19, Grade 8 students will attend a field trip to New York City! On Monday, April 3, all students received two important letters about this trip.
All parents & guardians are asked to sign and date this field trip permission slip. Students should return this signed slip along with payment (if applicable) to their Morning Meeting teachers by Wednesday, April 19.
At this time we are also looking for potential chaperones for our trip. If you are interested, please complete this call for chaperones slip and return it to your student’s Morning Meeting teacher.
Any families in need of financial assistance should email the field trip coordinators: Team 5, Mr. Anderson (andersonc@apcsd.org), or Team 6, Mrs. Gardinier. (gardinierh@apcsd.org).
We look forward to an amazing trip to New York City!
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HIDDEN DANGERS INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP FOR FAMILIES
Click on this link for more information.
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ACTIVE PARENTING OF TEENS AND TWEENS REGISTRATION
The AMS and APHS Student Assistance Program is sponsoring a parent class called “Active Parenting of Teens and Tweens.” The program will take place online and will meet five times. Dates: Tue 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23 Time: 6:00-7:30 pm. Please click on this link for more information and to register.
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REMINDERS FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
A reminder for summer physicals! All students entering grade 7 and 9 will need a physical on file which was completed by the student’s primary care physician after 9/1/22.
Fall athletes will need a physical which is less than one year old at the beginning of tryouts.
All incoming 7th graders must also have received a Meningococcal A immunization.
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COACH ORGAN’S 2023 WARRIOR HOOP CAMP
Click on this link for more information.
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PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
The Averill Park Central School District’s Board of Education, its officers and employees shall not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, race, gender, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual orientation in its educational programs, services or activities. A complete copy of the grievance procedures regarding discrimination may be obtained in any of the school offices.
Kimberly Nugent, Title IX Coordinator
District Office
146 Gettle Road, ST1
Averill Park, NY 12018
In compliance with Section 504 (of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973) Averill Park offers assistance to students, parents (for school related purposes pertaining to their child) and staff qualifying as having a disabling condition as defined under Section 504.
For further information or to make a referral for such assistance, you may contact:
Dr. Camille Harrelson, Section 504 Coordinator
District Office
146 Gettle Road, ST1
Averill Park, NY 12018
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GRADE 6 AVERILL PARK GIRLS LACROSSE REGISTRATION
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDAb4PD9HiXLqI34WeZRzRrAuL2WSn6F/view
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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
Coding Club
Coding Club will meet next week on Tuesday, April 25 from second dismissal until 3:20. Your child can sign up in the library or can email Mrs. Ekstrom to let her know they’re coming. Your child needs to have a ride or take the late bus home. Email Mrs. Ekstrom with any questions: ekstromr@apcsd.org