News and Events May 16

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Happy Friday, Junior Falcons!

News

  • Save the date: Our end of year  will be June 5 from 3-6 p.m.
     
  • NAMS in the news! Check out this  in a recent Metroland!
     
  • If you live in Albany's South End, you are eligible to receive a new smoke alarm (including installation) from the Red Cross. The giveaway is TOMORROW (Satuday, May 17) so
     
  • Update from the PTA:
    • We are still seeking nominations for next year's PTA officers. A - remember, we can't do what we do without YOU!
    • FUNDRAISING ALERT: will be raffling off some awesome items at next Wednesday's Spring Concert and Art Show - make sure to take a look and place a bid! All PTA funding goes towards classroom and extracurricular activities for our students and staff.
    • 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
       
  • FREE CSDA summer opportunities: Is your scholar registered for the district's Summer Arts programming (application deadline is May 31) or (limited to 60 spots)? Sign up today!
     
  • Albany High School's Spring Open House - for rising ninth graders - is scheduled for May 29 at 5:30 p.m. The event will introduce incoming students, and their families, to the campus and the wide variety of academic, athletic and extracurricular activities offered at AHS.
     
  • The »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ District of Albany approved a $342.4-million budget for 2025-26. If approved May 20, the budget would continue to support programs and services that students need and deserve while also minimizing the impact on taxpayers. You can visit our Budget section to read more about the proposal and other related items voters will consider May 20. Additionally, two Board of Education seats are open - you can find more about that election on the district website, as well.
     
  • North Albany Middle »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµfamilies can receive shelf-stable grocery items every Friday. .  Email .ny.us or call 518.475.6800 x29190 with with questions.

Events 

  • May 17: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • May 19: Grade 8 to Cooperstown
  • May 20: »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµBudget and BOE vote
  • 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 26-28: Memorial Day Break (NO SCHOOL)
  • May 29: Grade 6 to Valley Cats
  • May 31: Saturday School, 8:30-11 a.m
  • June 5: Block Party and BBQ, 3-6 p.m.
  • June 6: Grade 7 to WildPlay
  • June 11: Grade 6 field trip to Howe Caverns
  • June 19: Juneteenth (NO SCHOOL)
  • June 20: Grade 8 dance, 6-8 p.m.
  • June 25: Field Day
  • June 26: Last day of classes (full day)
  • June 27: Grade 8 Moving Up Ceremony
  • Aug. 19-21: Transition Camp (NAMS sixth graders in 2025-26)

Have a wonderful weekend!