News and Events Oct. 11

  • Posted October 11, 2024
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Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

  • There is no school on Monday in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Additionally, North Â鶹ӰÒô Middle School will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 16) to accomodate staff professional development.
  • We are hosting a community walk at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 16. The goal is to trace the route many of our students travel to get to and from school and gather insights and resources that are available in the NAMS neighborhood. 
  • If you are interested in scheduling a Parent/Teacher Conference (Oct. 24-25), please call the Main Office at 518.475.6800
  • Afterschool programming is now underway! If you have an interest, or a desire to learn something new, chances are there's a
  • NAMS was a zoo on Thursday and that's a GREAT thing! Check out in agriculture class.
  • North Â鶹ӰÒô Middle School families can now receive shelf-stable grocery items every Friday. .  Email .ny.us or call 518.475.6800 x29190 with with questions.
  • PTA updates:
    • Our first meeting of the 2024-25 school year is Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Durett Miles, CSDA's Director of Transportation. Questions or concerns, regarding transportation or anything NAMS related, can be submitted  Please note that you can also
    • Our online store closes tomorrow. Show your NAMS pride and
    • Our PTA  requires 25 to members remain in good standing with the National PTA. Memberships are only $5 and you can . Parents/guardians, faculty/staff and students are all encouraged to join.
    • Do you plan to visit Dave and Busters with the kids? If so, support the NAMS PTA when you go! We are selling and the PTA will receive 50% of all sales! Order forms and money must be returned by Oct. 23. Cards can be picked up during our Dine to Donate event on Monday, Oct. 28 from 5-8 p.m. at the Dave and Busters in Crossgates. The PTA will receive 20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and game play purchased during that evening Thanks, in advance, for your support!
    • Contact the PTA at  if you can help with picture day on Tuesday, Oct. 15. We want our Junior Falcons to look their best!
  • Consider supporting  by purchasing from . Order must be in by Oct. 14.

Events

  • Oct. 11: Quarter 1 interim grades close
  • Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples’ Day (NO SCHOOL)
  • Oct. 15: Fall Picture Day
  • Oct. 15-18: Seal-a-Smile ()
  • Oct. 16: Students dismiss at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate staff PD
  • Oct. 16: Community Walk, 3 p.m. 
  • Oct. 16: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. 
  • Oct. 24: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 4-7 p.m.
  • Oct. 25: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 12-3 p.m. (NO SCHOOL)
  • Oct. 25: Sign ups begin for modified winter sports
  • Oct. 28-Nov. 1: NAMS Spirit Week ()
  • Oct. 28: Dave and Buster's fundraiser, 5-8 p.m.
  • April 21-25: Seal-a-Smile ()

Have a wonderful weekend!