RPI ENGINEERING AMBASSADORS PROGRAM – TUES, NOV. 12
Algonquin is once again proud to host RPI student “Engineering Ambassadors” on Tuesday, Nov. 12. On this day students in Grades 6-8 will experience hands-on STEM activities during science classes focused on real world problems and potential solutions, led by RPI students. Grade 8 students will also participate in a panel presentation on college planning and college life.
COLLEGE AND POST-SECONDARY THEME DAY – TUES, NOV. 12
On Tuesday, Nov. 12, AMS will be celebrating a “Post-Secondary Theme Day.” Students are encouraged to wear college, military service or post-secondary training gear as part of this theme day. This will coincide with our Grade 8 student assembly on college planning and college life. Also on this day teachers will take a moment with each of their classes to talk about some aspect of their post-secondary training, military and/or college experience with students. Finally, please use this as an opportunity to have a discussion with your child about their thinking and potential plans beyond high school graduation.
THIS WEDNESDAY AT 6PM: SCREENAGERS
Join us at the High School Auditorium on Wednesday, November 6th at 6pm for a free showing of the new film “Screenagers: The Next Chapter.”
Families are encouraged to attend the movie together to promote discussion about its content.
This movie 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
LOST AND FOUND
Has your child misplaced a sweatshirt, lunch box or water bottle so far this school year?
If so, click here to watch 10 second video of our current Lost and Found collection:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tWDeowqow0viM3ZPXzSn1aTTZjIeAUSb/view?usp=sharing
APO THANKSGIVING PIE SALE
The Algonquin Parent Organization is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Pie Sale. Pies will be prepared by Windy Hill Orchard (formerly Goold’s Orchard).
This delicious fundraiser has the double benefit of supporting the work of the APO and saving families time in preparing dessert items for Thanksgiving.
Order forms are due on Tuesday, Nov. 12 and item pick up will take place on Monday, Nov. 25.
Click on the following link to see the order form which includes more details about the sale:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14QmRhYFGF2Ar_GEvxHRK1ZEsBMlPHM8w/view?usp=sharing
KINDNESS CHALLENGE – WEEK 1!
Throughout the month of November, AMS is taking the National Middle School Kindness Challenge.
This week’s Kindness Challenge activity will take place during Morning Meeting on Friday.
Students will watch a brief video on the Kindness Challenge and the power of kindness in our world. Students then will sign the “AMS Kindness Pledge,” which will be on display in their Morning Meeting Room for the remainder of the month.
Watch for posts on Twitter and Instagram to see other ways students are putting the #KindnessChallenge into action.
TRIMESTER CLASSES
Please note that PE, Music, Art, FACS and TEAM (Library) classes run on a trimester basis. The first trimester will end on Dec. 6.
KIWANIS & EQUINOX FOOD DRIVE CONTINUES THROUGH FRIDAY
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, Nov. 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
MONDAY 11/11 – NO SCHOOL – VETERANS DAY
There will be no school on Monday, Nov. 11 in honor of Veterans Day.
FROM THE LIBRARY
Coding Club
The second session of the Coding Club will meet on Thursday Nov. 14 after school until 3:20 p.m.!
Your child will need to sign up in the library if they’d like to join us after school to code. They will take the late bus home or need a ride.
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Ekstrom at ekstromr@apcsd.org
FROM THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT:
The Algonquin Physical Education department is pleased to announce the 10th annual Great American Marketing magazine drive has begun. Students received information sheets, catalogs and order forms in PE classes on Thursday (10/31) & Friday (11/1). Please click on the following link for more information.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3MwtY3c3QAgejA1NUtiWDNLT0xwbVVSYVFZRTlWbU1hUFJV/view?usp=sharing