News and Events Nov. 15

Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

REMINDER: We will dismiss at 12:30 on Wednesday (Nov. 20) to accommodate staff professional development.
Here at NAMS, required reading in ELA goes further than discussion or essays. Check out highlights from grade 6 student projects with Kaylee Sawicki.
Being a Community School is what makes NAMS so great! Dave Sherrod shines a light on some of our community school strengths!
Registration is still open for afterschool programming. Please use this link to sign up.
Modified (grades 7-8) winter sports registration is underway! Sign up using FinalForms. Tryouts begin Nov. 25.
Save the date! The NAMS Holiday Party is scheduled for Dec. 18. All students will receive a Toys for Tots gift but if you'd like to receive a gift for a sibling, please register by Dec. 4.
We are holding a fundraiser for the NAMS library on Dec. 5 from 4-7 p.m. at Stuyvesant Plaza's Book House. Details can be found here.
Don't forget that our Teen Night and Movie Night are Nov. 22! Volunteers are still needed to make this event a success - sign up today!
The PTA is in need of volunteers and baked good/snacks for NAMS' Dec. 6 Honor Roll Celebration.
North Albany Middle School families can now 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.

Nov. 20: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
Nov. 22: Fall Picture Day (retakes)
Nov. 22: Teen Night, 3:15-5:15 p.m. (please register if you plan to attend the family movie)
Nov. 25: Modified winter sports begin
Nov. 27-29: Thanksgiving Recess (NO SCHOOL)
Dec. 5: Good Books for Good Works, 4-7 p.m.
Dec. 6: Hon-a-Roll ceremony, 9 a.m.
Dec. 13: Q2 interim grades close
Dec. 17: Winter Concert and Art Show, 5 p.m.
Dec. 18: NAMS Holiday Party, 5-7 p.m. (register for a sibling gift by Dec. 4)
April 21-25: Seal-a-Smile (must register in advance)