News and Events Nov. 12

  • Posted November 11, 2024
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News

  • Attention grade 6 parents: If your child is assigned to Amy Rietschel for ELA, that class is now being covered by building sub Jonathan Snyder. Planning and grades will be completed by Myers ELA teacher Emily Taylor until Ms. Rietchel returns from leave. Please email wrivers@albany.k12.ny.us with any questions.
     
  • Registration for modified (grades 7-8) winter sports is underway! Sign up, and upload clearance documents, using FinalForms. Tryouts begin Nov. 25 and please note that the mandatory winter sports meeting has been rescheduled for this Thursday (Nov. 14) at 6 p.m. in the Albany High auditorium.
     
  • Update from the PTSA:
    • Please join us tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 13) at 6 p.m. for this month's meeting. Our agenda includes upcoming fundraising, afterschool bussing/programming and more!
    • Parent/guardian volunteers are needed for the Fall Ball on Nov. 21. Please email the PTSA if you're interested/available!
    • We are in need of snacks/drink/baked goods - as well as volunteers to person the bake sale - for the Dec. 12 Winter Concert and Art Show. Sign up to support the PTSA today!
       
  • Afterschool programming is underway! Tutoring, activities, snack and transportation are provided. Please register your student using this link.
     
  • Power Hour Lunch is going great!  Note the schedule, topic descriptions and email jseguinot@albany.k12.ny.us or call 518.475.6462 to register a student.
     
  • The Junior Falcon Wellness Program is now up and running. Registered students (Sign up in English or Español) can access our free food pantry every Thursday during periods 8-9. Contact Jennifer Seguinot at 518-518.475.6462 or jseguinot@albany.k12.ny.us with questions.

Events

  • Nov. 13: PTSA meeting, 6 p.m.
  • Nov 20: Fall Picture Day (retakes)
  • Nov. 20: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • Nov. 21: Fall Ball, 5-7 p.m.
  • Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)
  • Dec. 6: Quarter 1 Honor Roll Ceremony, 8:30 a.m.
  • Dec. 13: Q2 interim grades close
  • Dec. 18: Teen Night, 5-7 p.m.
  • Dec. 23-Jan. 1: Holiday Recess (NO SCHOOL)
  • Jan. 15: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • Feb. 26: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • Feb. 28: Quarter 2 Honor Roll Ceremony
  • March 19: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • May 9: Quarter 3 Honor Roll Ceremony