News and Events, January 30

News

• Join us tonight (Jan. 30) for  and . Build community here at NAMS and enjoy some family fun! 
   
• Congrats to our amazing (and undefeated)PAL basketball teams - so you can come cheer on our Junior Falcons!
   
• DATE CHANGE: Our next PTA meeting will be Feb. 10 at 5:30 p.m. (so as not to conflict with the CSDA Music Teacher Concert at AHS). You can attend PTA on Tuesday in person or virtually!
   
• The ¹ú²ú¾«Æ· would like your input in our annual survey, which has been expanded this year to accept feedback from community members as well as families!  only takes a few minutes to complete, and the feedback you provide will play a vital role in our school improvement efforts. If you have any questions, please contact our Office of Curriculum and Instruction at (518) 475-6060. 
   
• Update from the PTA:

  • Fill a Clynk bag (available near the front office) and either drop it off at the front office or  and we'll pick it up!

  • If you shop or dine at Colonie Center, please help us participate in the . Submit your original receipts either at the mall (Management Office near Sephora or Security Desk near Regal) or drop them off at NAMS' Main Office.

Events 

• Jan. 30: Teen Night (3-5 p.m.) and Parent Bingo Night (4-6 p.m.)
• Feb. 5: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 3:15-6:15 p.m.
• Feb. 6: Parent/Teacher Conferences, 12-3 p.m. (NO SCHOOL)
• Feb. 10: PTA meeting, 5:30 p.m. (NAMS Media Center or )
• Feb. 16-20: Winter Recess (NO SCHOOL)
• Feb. 23: Registration for modified spring sports begins
• Feb. 25: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate Staff PD
• Feb. 26: Black History Month celebration, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Feb. 27: Q3 interim grades close
• March 18: 12:30 p.m. dismissal to accommodate staff PD
• March 20: Staff PD Day (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS)
• March 23: Modified spring sports begin
• April 2: Q3 grades close
• April 3-10: Spring Recess (NO SCHOOL)
• April 15-16: NYS ELA exam
• April 20-24: NYSESLAT Speaking exam
• April 28-29: NYS Math exam
• May 4-7: NYSESLAT Listening, Reading, Writing exam
• May 12: NYS Science exam (grade 8 only)