News and events Oct. 27

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Good morning Junior Falcons!

News

  • Applications are now available for the 2024-25 Â鶹ӰÒô High School academy lottery. Current City School District of Â鶹ӰÒô families are welcome to complete the application online now, but please note that Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School eighth-graders will have the opportunity to visit the high school and learn about each academy during the school day next Thursday, Nov. 2. Please fill out and return (by Nov. 1) only if you do not want your student to attend the field trip to Â鶹ӰÒô High School.
  • REMINDER: Monday (Oct. 30) is the Myers Trunk-or-Treat from 4:30-6 p.m. to decorate your trunk/hand out candy!
  • Registration for the 2023-24 modified winter sports season is now open with practices/tryouts beginning Nov. 20. New this year: a Falcon girls' wrestling team! Please note that student-athletes must have had a physical dated on, or after, Nov. 1, 2022.
  • Many hands make light work! The Vegetable Project is seeking helpers at 10 a.m. on Saturday (Oct. 28) to clear a space for our new shed. More information can be 
  • Check out here at Myers! Thanks to all the parents and staff who made it a successful event.
  • Day 2 of best-selling author Jerry Craft's district tour brought him to Myers on Tuesday, where students learned, step-by-step, the process of writing and publishing a book. Details and pictures can be
  • The Community School Advisory Board is seeking interested parents or guardians to join the board. The advisory board makes decisions about programs and services that are brought to Myers, gives input on how funds are spent, receives updates about programs and services and is an opportunity to have your voice and unique perspective heard. The time commitment is every 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:10-4:10 p.m. Please contact Jenn Seguinot, Community School Site Coordinator, at 518-475-6462 or  if interested.
  • The Empire State After School Program, run by the Â鶹ӰÒô Police Athletic League, is accepting applications for the wait list. Parents/guardians will be notified when/if there is a spot for their student. Please  and return it to the main office. Students can also pick up a physical copy in the main office. 
  • If you don't already, please 'like'  on Facebook.

Events

  • Nov. 9: Q1 grades close
  • Nov. 10: Veterans Day (no school)
  • Nov. 15: 12:30 p.m. dismissal for staff professional development
  • Nov. 15: PTSA meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Nov. 21: Fall Picture Day make ups
  • Nov. 22-24: Thanksgiving Recess (no school)
  • Dec. 1: Honor Roll Ceremony, 8:30 a.m.
  • Dec. 5: Â鶹ӰÒô High School academy lottery
  • Dec. 12: Winter Concert and Art Show, 6:30 p.m.
  • Dec. 15: Q2 interim
  • Dec. 18-22: Spirit Week
  • Dec. 25-Jan. 1: Holiday Recess (no school)
  • Jan. 17: 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development
  • Jan. 26: Q2 ends
  • Feb. 14: 12:30 dismissal for staff professional development
  • March 8: Q3 interim
  • March 20: 12:30 dismissal for staff proffessional development
  • April 19: Q3 ends
  • May 17: Q4 interim
  • June 14: Q3 ends

Have a wonderful weekend!