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NOVEMBER IS KINDNESS CHALLENGE MONTH AT AMS!

Throughout the month of November, AMS is taking the National Middle School Kindness Challenge.

This program offers a month-long spotlight on the importance of kindness in our schools and community and builds on a growing body of research that shows that simply talking about kindness and actively spreading positive interactions with others has a dramatic, positive impact on school climate.

To celebrate this challenge students will be participating in four Morning Meeting activities focused on concrete ways they can help make AMS and our greater community a kinder place through simple actions.

Our theme for the month ahead is “Put the ‘I’ in Kindness.” Watch for posts on Twitter and Instagram to see students putting the #KindnessChallenge into action.

KIWANIS & EQUINOX FOOD DRIVE

Please help by donating to the AMS Kiwanis and Equinox Food Drive.
This food drive directly benefits families in Averill Park.
Food will be collected through Friday, November 8.
Click on the following link to see the Food Drive flyer.
Thank you for your support!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XwqoOF5gIk-S-l03fe5tvZ6pX81gUuqR/view?usp=sharing

AMS STUDENT COUNCIL THEME WEEK CONTINUES- 10/28-11/1

The AMS Student Council Theme Week continues through November 1!
Thursday, October 31 – Black and Orange Day
Friday, November 1 – Pajama Day

TUESDAY 11/5 – K-8 HALF DAY FOR PARENT CONFERENCES

AMS students will be dismissed at 10:55 a.m. on Tuesday, November 5 due to parent conferences.

SCREENAGERS: UNCOVERING SKILLS FOR STRESS RESILIENCE – WEDS 11/6

Join us at the High School Auditorium on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:00 p.m. for a free showing of the new film “Screenagers: The Next Chapter.” This moving highlights “the science behind teen’s emotional challenges, the interplay of social media, and most importantly, what can be done in our schools and homes to help them build crucial skills to navigate stress, anxiety, and depression in our digital age.” Following the showing, a brief discussion will occur with school principals, counselors, students and families. Please click on the link for more information and to register for this free event: https://www.averillpark.k12.ny.us/news-archive-2019-2020/3574-apcsd-to-show-new-film-screenagers-next-chapter-on-nov-6