Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!
News
- Sun, fun and friends! Friday's BBQ was a great success - thanks to all who made it happen!
- We don't know who enjoyed Thursday's big welcome more...us or the kids (okay, it was us, we can admit it)! Thanks to all who made our 2024 Clap In a success!
- Check out this highlight of our hard-working NAMS food service team!
- Forget flash cards, at NAMS we've got robots! Lynette Smith's students completed an awesome math lesson on Wednesday.
- PTA updates:
- It's a new school year and a great way to be a partner in your child's education is by joining the NAMS PTA. The cost is $5 and you can register online.
- Our first meeting of 2024-25 will be Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. and if you'd like to add a topic to the agenda - or have a question/concern - please submit via our Google Form.
- Our online store is up and running! Place your spirit wear order by Oct. 4. Proceeds beneft the PTA and items will be delivered in October. Thanks, in advance, for your support!
- Fall Picture Day is Oct. 15 and we'd love some parent volunteers to make sure our students look their best! Email acsdnamspta@gmail.com if you're available to help!
- Important transportation note: The CDTA grace period (riding without an activated ID) has been extended through Sept. 27. Details can be found on the district website.
- The Albany Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites special education families from throughout the district to join them for coffee and informal conversation at Albany High School on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m.
- Each new school year, the City School District of Albany urges parents and guardians to fill out important consent forms and agreements. To simplify the annual paperwork for families, you can now complete these required forms using your SchoolTool Parent Portal account.
- Please consider signing up for a concession stand shift during the fall athletic season. In addition to student-athletes, the Albany Booster Club (ABC) funds: author visits, food pantry, marching band, robotics, indoor percussion, Junior ROTC and many more organizations and groups that make our district special!
- If you haven't already, don't forget to register for the Oct. 6 Falcon 5k. The annual community event raises money for the ABC.
- Consider supporting The Vegetable Project by purchasing from this bulb sale. Order must be in by Oct. 14.
Events
- Oct. 3: Rosh Hashanah (NO SCHOOL)
- Oct. 4: Spirit Wear Sale ends
- Oct. 11: Quarter 1 interim grades close
- Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (NO SCHOOL)
- Oct. 15: Fall Picture Day
- Oct. 16: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
- Oct. 16: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
- Oct. 24: Parent/Teacher conferences (evening)
- Oct. 25: Parent/Teacher Conference Day (NO SCHOOL)
- Oct. 25: Sign ups begin for modified winter sports
Have a wonderful weekend!
