News and events Oct. 6

  • Posted October 6, 2023
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Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

  • Thanks to the PTSA (and Stewart's Shops) for a wonderful Ice Cream Social on Monday! Check out the Facbook photos here!
  • There is no school Monday (Oct. 9) and all district office are closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
  • If you missed the September PTSA meeting, get up to date via the minutes.
  • The Junior Falcon Health and Wellness program begins on Oct. 12. It provides free family-friendly meals and hygiene products weekly on Thursdays. Students will pick up food during periods 8-9. If interested, please fill out this application to register. The program is also in need of donations - find a list of suggested items here.
  • Please note that dismissal on Wednesday, Oct. 18 will now be at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff professional development. Transportation and after school activity information for this day can be found here.
  • The Community School Advisory Board is seeking interested parents or guardians to join the board. The advisory board makes decisions about programs and services that are brought to Myers, gives input on how funds are spent, receives updates about programs and services and is an opportunity to have your voice and unique perspective heard. The time commitment is every 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:10-4:10 p.m. Please contact Jenn Seguinot, Community School Site Coordinator, at 518-475-6462 or jseguinot@albany.k12.ny.us if interested.
  • The Empire State After School Program, run by the Albany Police Athletic League, is still accepting applications for its wait list. Please print out this application and return it to the main office. Students can also pick up a physical copy in the main office. 
  • The Vegetable Project, a wonderful hands-on program here at Myers, is selling spring bulbs as a fundraiser. The deadline to order is Oct. 13.
  • Does your student-athlete play a JV or varsity sport? If so, please sign up for a concession stand shift in support of the Albany Booster Club!
  • If you don't already, please 'like' Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School on Facebook.

Events

  • Oct. 10-11: Grade 6 field trip to Thatcher Park 
  • Oct. 13: Q1 interim grades close
  • Oct. 18: 12:30 p.m. dismissal for staff professional development
  • Oct. 18: PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
  • Oct. 23-26: Spirit Week (schedule can be found here)
  • Oct. 24-25: Fall Picture Day (students will be given an order code after photos are taken)
  • Oct. 26: Parent/Teacher conferences (evening)
  • Oct. 26: Teen Night
  • Oct. 27: Parent/Teacher conferences (no school)
  • Oct. 30: Trunk-or-Treat, 4:30-6 p.m. (sign up to decorate your trunk/hand out candy)
  • Nov. 9: Q1 grades close
  • Nov. 10: Veterans Day (no school)
  • Nov. 15: 12:30 p.m. dismissal for staff professional development
  • Nov. 21: Fall Picture Day make ups
  • Dec. 1: Honor Roll Ceremony, 8:30 a.m.
  • Dec. 12: Winter Concert and Art Show, 6:30 p.m.
  • Jan. 17: 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development
  • Feb. 14: 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development
  • March 20: 12:30 dismissal for staff proffessional development

Have a wonderful weekend!