News and events - 5/12/23

  • Posted May 12, 2023
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News of the week

  • Spa Day is Saturday – TOMORROW – Pamper Mom, a loved one or yourself with high-end beauty services on Saturday at our Mother’s Day Spa! The event will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the salon classroom. Cosmetology and barbering services will be offered along with salon services. Learn more.
  • Tuesday is budget vote and regular school day – A reminder that polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Tuesday for the City School District of Albany's annual  budget vote and Board of Education election.  It's also a regular day of instruction for all students (previous calendars indicated a recess day, but this was changed in March following the use of our last snow/emergency day). Learn more.
  • Seniors usher in Tulip Fest – On Friday, Falcons donned authentic Dutch attire and took part in the ceremonial scrubbing of State Street, the official opening of Albany’s annual Tulip Festival. See Facebook photos from the event.
  • Varsity girls' lacrosse senior night – Before the final game of the regular season on Wednesday, varsity girls’ lacrosse said goodbye and good luck to their seniors. See Facebook photos from the event.
  • 'Evening in the Garden' a delight – Last Tuesday’s gorgeous weather provided the perfect backdrop for the Vegetable Project’s “Evening in the Garden,” as families, staff and community members gathered to eat fabulous food, hear marvelous music and bask in the beauty of the evening. See Facebook photos from the event.

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​​​​​Upcoming events

  • Saturday, May 13 – Community Mother's Day Spa, spa classroom. Learn more.
  • Tuesday, May 16 – School budget and board of education vote. School is in session as usual. Learn more.
  • Wednesday, May 17 – PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday, May 20 – Junior Prom, The State Room, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 23 – CREATE Fest, art wing, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, May 24 – First spring concert featuring Advanced Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and Select Choir, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, May 25 – Career Fair, 1-5 p.m. 
  • Monday, May 29 – Memorial Day, no school
  • Tuesday, May 30 – New Families Orientation, auditorium, 5:30 p.m. (date change)
  • Wednesday, May 31 
    • Second spring concert featuring String Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Vocal Music, auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, June 1 – U.S. History and Government Regents exam; only students taking the exam report to school
  • Friday, June 2 – Falcon Jazz at Spinners, 7-10 p.m. Learn more.

Important reminders

  • Regents review – Regents review classes are underway now through June. Learn more and get a schedule.
  • 2024 yearbook designs sought – Attention students in grades 9-11: Design next year's yearbook cover! If interested, submit your idea here by June 13. For more info, visit yearbook adviser Amanda Weklar in room 2352 or email aweklar@albany.k12.ny.us.
  • 'Short Play Festival' submissions sought – The Theater Ensemble is asking playwright hopefuls to submit their original short works by June 2. The festival is slated for fall 2023. Learn more.