Greetings!
I hope everyone had a relaxing weekend. It is hard to believe that by the end of this week we will be celebrating Thanksgiving and decorating the house for the holidays. As previously mentioned, there will be no school Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 27-29, for Thanksgiving recess.
Last week, we celebrated Friday Fun Day with a “Dress Like a Friend” theme. Students and staff participated in the fun by dressing like their favorite friend for the day! We will resume Friday Fun Day next week due to this week's recess. We will continue to celebrate each Friday in a different way to add a little fun and show our school spirit. This is a great way to build healthy relationships and look forward to the weekend.
Modified winter sports started this week. You can still register your child here. Be sure to contact our health office at (518) 475-6482 to make sure your child meets the proper physical exam requirements.
We continue to accept applications for our Extended Day Program, and we hope to encourage more students to enrich their afternoons by signing up! Applications are available at the attendance desk in the main foyer. Programs include swimming, cooking, judo, cosmetology, dance, arts and crafts, yearbook and more! The after-school program takes place Monday through Thursday from 3-5:15 p.m. and includes a free snack and free door-to-door transportation home. Completed forms should be returned to the guidance office, and any specific questions should be directed to Ms. Lewis at dlewis2@albany.k12.ny.us. The program will run through Friday, June 13.
Hackett Middle School continues its fire drill emergency response procedures. Holding practice drills is crucial to our overall emerngecy planning, and we will continue to conduct planned drills.
Speed cameras are in operation on Delaware Avenue near Hackett and Thomas O'Brien Academy of Science and Technology (TOAST). The city has switched from warning letters to $50 fines, so please observe the 20-mph school zone speed limit and help keep our students saft. You can visit our website to read more.
On behalf of the faculty and staff of Hackett Middle School, I would like to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and a season filled with warmth, joy and the love of those around you.
... and that was the (short) week that was!
Now for our 'Don't Snooze and Lose News'
- There will be no school Wednesday, Nov. 27-Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving Recess.
- Eighth-graders have until this Thursday to submit their lottery application to attend one of Albany High School's four academies. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 11.
- Our December PTA meeting will be held Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in room 112. Can't make it in-person? You also can attend virtually via this Google meet link.
- Hackett's Winter Concert and Dessert Auction will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m.
- Our first-quarter Honor Roll Ceremony will be held Wednesday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. in our auditorium.
- Second quarter interim grades close on Friday, Dec. 13. Please be sure your child is handing in their assignments along with any missed work due to absences.
- Holiday Recess will take place Monday, Dec. 23-Wednesday, Jan. 1, with classes resuming on Thursday, Jan. 2.
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Wishing you and your family and happy and safe Thanksgiving!
"What if, today, we were grateful for everything?" – Charlie Brown
