News and events Feb. 2

  • Posted February 2, 2024
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Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

  • REMINDER: All City School District of Albany schools will hold parent-teacher conferences next Thursday, Feb. 8 and Friday, Feb. 9 and there is no school for students on Friday, Feb. 9. If you haven't scheduled a conference yet, please contact the Main Office at 518.475.6800.
  • Save the date! NAMS’ Black History Month celebration is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 29 at 5:30 p.m
  • Saturday Academy applications are available in the Main Office. Saturday Academy is held every Saturday (with the exception of Feb. 10, Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 30 and April 6) from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Breakfast and a snack are served and students can use their CDTA Swiper cards for transportation.
  • The Albany Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is seeking nominations for the 2024 HERO Award for Special Education.The award recognizes and celebrates excellence in education by spotlighting teachers, teaching assistants, paraprofessionals, related service providers, social workers, school psychologists, administrators and any others who go above and beyond to support special education students in the City School District of Albany. Nominations are due by Feb. 9.
  • REMINDER: The North Albany Jazz Club meets Wednesdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m. Last year, our student musicians chose to use part of the time to prepare for All City and NYSSMA.
  • Celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year on Feb. 3 at Albany High School. All are welcome to attend a Lunar New Year Celebration sponsored by the Albany High Chinese Club and the Chinese Community Center. For $1, you can eat traditional dishes, make traditional artwork and take part in traditional games.
  • Grades 7-8 are eligible to participate in tennis and football intramurals at Albany High School. For a schedule, or to sign up, head to the Athletics page on the district website. Please note the changes to the tennis schedule.
  • The Albany Booster Club is seeking adult volunteers to staff the concession stand during home athletic games at Albany High School. If your student-athlete participates in a district extracurricular activity, please consider signing up.
  • 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

  • Feb. 3: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 8: Parent-teacher conferences, 4-7 p.m.
  • Feb. 9: Parent-teacher conferences, noon-3 p.m. (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
  • Feb. 14: 12:30 p.m. dismissal for professional development
  • Feb. 16: Q2 Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Celebration, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • Feb. 16: PBIS Dance, 3:15-4:30 p.m.
  • Feb. 19-23: Art on the Rise mural project (Winter Break)
  • Feb. 28: PTA meeting, 5 p.m. 
  • Feb. 29: Black History Month celebration; 5:30 p.m.
  • March 2: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • March 8: Q3 interim grades close
  • March 9: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • March 11-15: College and Career Week
  • March 12: Science Symposium, 5 p.m.
  • March 16: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • March 20: 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development
  • March 23: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • March 27: PTA meeting, 5 p.m. 
  • April 1-5: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)
  • April 13: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • April 15-19: Seal-a-Smile
  • April 12: Q3 Movie Night
  • April 19: Q3 ends
  • April 20: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • April 24: PTA meeting, 5 p.m.
  • April 27: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • May 1: Culture and Climate Initiative mural reception
  • May 4: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • May 6: Q3 Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll Celebration, 9-10:30 a.m.
  • May 11: Saturday Academy, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • May 17: Q4 interim grades close
  • May 30: Thacher Park WildPlay field trip
  • June 14: Q4 ends

Have a wonderful weekend!