News and events Dec. 22

Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

• North Albany Middle School (and all City School District of Albany schools) will be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1 for holiday recess, with all students returning on Tuesday, Jan. 2. Have a happy and safe vacation!
• We love the holiday season and our students and staff shine during this festive time! Check out highlights from our Winter Concert and Toys for Tots party.
• Kick off the new year by joining our soon-to-be PTA! We encourage all parents, guardians and staff members to sign up today! At our Jan. 24 meeting we will need at least 25 members to attend to vote on official PTA incorporation. Please register as a member and add Jan. 24 on your calendar!
• Registration for modified (grades 7-8) swimming begins next Friday, Dec.22. A link to the online sign up - plus information about the required paperwork - can be found here.
• The City School District of Albany would like your input in our annual Family Engagement Survey! Our family/school relationships and partnerships are central to your student’s success and your feedback is important for our school improvement efforts. The online survey will be open through Jan. 5, 2024.
• If you haven't already, please fill out the district's annual consent forms. Each year, we ask parents and guardians to complete several important online agreements. Learn more.
• NAMS' after-school programming sign ups are ongoing! Any student interested in participating should pick up an application in the main office or register online via this link. A schedule of upcoming offerings can be found here.
• Registration is now open for our Be Well, Wellness Program. If you are interested in joining the program, please fill out this form.
• If you don't already, please 'like' us on Facebook.

Events

• Jan. 17: 12:30 p.m. dismissal for professional development
• Jan 19: Q2 Movie Night
• Jan 26: Q2 ends
• Jan. 24: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. 
• Feb. 14: Q2 Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Celebration, 9-10:30 a.m.
• Feb. 14: 12:30 dismissal for professional development
• Feb. 28: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. 
• March 8: Q3 interim grades close
• March 11-15: College and Career Week
• March 27: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. 
• March 20: 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development
• April 1-5: Art on the Rise mural project (spring break)
• April 15-19: Seal-a-Smile
• April 12: Q3 Movie Night
• April 19: Q3 ends
• April 24: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• May 6: Q3 Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Celebration, 9-10:30 a.m.
• May 17: Q4 interim grades close
• May 30: Thacher Park WildPlay field trip
• June 14: Q4 ends

Have a wonderful weekend!