Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!
News
- This week our What's So Cool club was recognized for their exploration of clean energy and Dionna Taccetta's students swaddled, bubble wrapped and added parachutes to eggs during a fun science lab.
- Earn money for North Albany Middle School's PTA simply by shopping at Hannaford! The Hannaford Helps Schools program runs through June 7. Shoppers will earn three school dollars for every four participating products purchased. At checkout, customers will receive a printout they can redeem online to donate to NAMS.
- The modified spring sports season begins Tuesday, April 1. The tryout/practice schedule, transportation information and link for registration can be found here.
- There are two upcoming events that might be of interest to North Albany Middle School parents/guardians. NAMS is hosting this month's Parent University at 7 p.m. next Tuesday (March 25) - the topic is Comprehensive Sexuality Education in New York and the speaker is a representative of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood. Also, on April 1, Montessori Magnet School is hosting its annual Autism Spectrum Fair beginning at 5:30 p.m. All district families are invited to attend.
- REMINDER: LifeTouch studios will be at NAMS next Friday (March 28) for Spring Picture Day. Students must sign up in the guidance office or main office by March 26 if interested in participating.
- 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.
- 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 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 28: Spring Picture Day
- 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 8-9: 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 29-30: NYS math testing
- May 3: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- May 7: Multicultural Celebration, 5-7 p.m.
- May 10: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- May 13: NYS science testing
- 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 14-16: NYS science testing make-ups
- May 31: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
- June 11: grade 6 field trip to Howe Caverns
- June 27: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony
Have a wonderful weekend!
