News and Events Sept. 22

News

• All district buildings are closed tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 23) in observance of Rosh Hashanah. 
   
• Afterschool enrichment begins Oct. 6 and will run 3-5:15 p.m. through May 21. The tutoring and extracurricular program is free - plus snack and transportation are provided. Register your student today!
   
• PTSA Update:
  • The PTSA will be selling concessions at upcoming modified sporting events held at Myers. Please sign up for a shift via this link.
  • Our next meeting is Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
  • Don't forget to renew your membership! and "follow" the new PTSA Facebook page.
     
• Attention student-musicians! Symphony Side-by-Side, presented by the Albany Symphony, will be held Monday, Oct. 13 from 3-4:30 p.m. at the MVP Arena. Students and teachers are invited to participate by playing their instrument or singing during the concert. Registration for the free event, including additional details, can be found here. 
   
• The City School District of Albany is requesting that parents/guardians complete their student's consent forms and agreements online. You can fill out the required paperwork using your SchoolTool Parent Portal account. For more information, or to access the Parent Protal, please visit our website.
   
• Don't forget to register for the Albany Booster Club's Falcon 5k on Oct. 5.
   
• Planting flowers helps support hands-on learning here at Myers! Please consider supporting The Vegetable Project's annual bulb sale. Order online through Oct. 13.
   
• If you don't already, please follow our Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School Facbook page!

Events

• Oct. 2: Yom Kippur (NO SCHOOL)
• Oct. 5: Falcon 5k (register via this link)
• Oct. 6: Afterschool programming begins (sign up today!)
• Oct. 10: Q1 interim grades close
• Oct. 10: Go Home Early Drill (details)
• Oct. 13: Indigenous Peoples' Day (NO SCHOOL)
• Oct. 15: Dismiss at 1 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
• Oct. 15: PTSA meeting, 5:30 p.m.
• Oct. 21-22: Fall Picture Day(s)
• Oct. 23: Parent/Teacher conferences (evening)
• Oct. 24: Parent/Teacher conferences (NO SCHOOL)
• Oct. 27-31: Spirit Week
• Nov. 7: Q1 ends
• Nov. 11: Veterans Day (NO SCHOOL)
• Nov. 19: Dismiss at 1 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
• Nov. 20: Picture Day make-ups
• Nov. 20: Fall Ball, 5 p.m.
• Nov. 24: Modified winter sports begin
• Nov. 26-28: Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)
• Dec. 5: Q1 Honor Roll Ceremony 
• Dec. 11: Winter Concert and Art Show, 6:30 p.m.

Have a wonderful week!