Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!
News
- NAMS needs your vote! Our What's So Cool Club explored the future of hydrogen and sustainable innovation at Plug Power and is now in the running to win a video production contest. Use this link to get our Junior Falcons to the top and, please note, you can vote more than once! Voting has been extended though 11:59 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, March 8).
- The modified spring sports season begins April 1 and registration is currently underway. Details, including a link to FinalForms and free physical information, can be found here.
- Don't forget to check out the K-8 art show at Empire State Plaza. It runs through March 23 with an opening reception March 13 at 5:30 p.m. The pieces contributed by NAMS' students are amazing!
- Parents/Guardians: Are you, or someone you know, interested in participating in our Career Day on March 24? If so, please email dsherrod@albany.k12.ny.us.
- We would love for as many of our students as possible to sign up for the FREE Girls in STEM Day on March 29 at HVCC.
- Albany residents aged 14-18 are eligible to participate in the Summer Youth Employment Program. The online application must be completed by March 31.
- ICYMI: NewsChannel 13 was here this week to profile Ryan Naimo in their Top Teacher segment. Stay tuned for the air date!
- Scholarships are still available (first come, first served) for the four-week New York State Summer School of the Arts, which offers visual arts, media arts and theatre arts sessions. The deadline to apply is March 14. Please reach out to Ms. Sweet or Ms. Tolmie if you have questions about the application process.
- Join our team! The City School District of Albany is hiring for a variety of positions. A list of employment opportunities can be found on the Human Resources page of the district website.
- North Albany Middle School families can receive shelf-stable grocery items every Friday. Please register to participate. Email dsherrod@albany.k12.ny.us or call 518.475.6800 x29190 with with questions.
Events
- March 7: Q3 interim grades close
- March 8: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m.
- March 15: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m.
- March 19: Dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
- March 22: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- March 26: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or attend virtually via this link)
- March 29: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- March 31: Eid Al-Fitr (NO SCHOOL)
- April 1: Modified sports begin
- April 5: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m.
- April 8-11: NYS ELA testing
- April 21-25: Seal-a-Smile (must register in advance)
- April 21-25: NYSESLAT speaking testing
- April 23: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or attend virtually via this link)
- April 26: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- April 29-May 2: NYS math testing
- May 3: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- May 7: Multicultural Celebration, 4-7 p.m.
- May 10: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- May 14: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (Media Center/Library or attend virtually via this link)
- May 17: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- May 12-22: NYSLEAT Listening, Reading and Writing testing
- May 21: Spring Concert (6 p.m.) and Art Show (5 p.m.)
- May 13: NYS science testing
- May 14-16: NYS science testing make-ups
- May 31: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- June 27: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony
Have a wonderful weekend!
